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Protests erupt across Italy after Israel intercepts flotilla ships
Protests have sprang up in a number of Italian cities after reports that the flotilla vessels had been intercepted by military personnel.
In the southern city of Naples, demonstrators got into the main railway station and halted train traffic, while police surrounded the Termini railway station in Rome after protesters gathered close to entrances.
Meanwhile, Italian unions have called for a strike to protest the treatment of the flotilla.
“The aggression against civilian ships that were carrying Italian citizens is an extremely serious matter,” the CGIL union said, calling the strike which other smaller unions said they would join.
The announcement comes after a previous general strike in support of Gaza and the GSF called by the grassroots Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) on September 22.
In the northwestern city of Genoa, the USB announced that it intended to block the port and called on all protesters to gather at 10 p.m. (2000 GMT) at one of the main entrances.
Italy’s largest union calls general strike for Friday in support of Gaza aid flotilla
Italy’s largest union has called a general strike for Friday in protest at the treatment of a flotilla seeking to bring aid to Gaza, it said on Wednesday.
Protests were also being held in a number of Italian cities late on Wednesday, including in Naples, where demonstrators halted train traffic at the main station after reports that some 20 unidentified vessels were seen approaching the international flotilla.
Former UK Labour Party leader condemns Israeli interception of Gaza flotilla
Jeremy Corbyn has condemned Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, calling it “a flagrant breach of international law”.
In a statement posted on X, the Independent MP said: “Israel has illegally intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla. This disgraceful assault is a flagrant breach of international law.
“It is an affront to our common human decency. And it is a further denigration of the Palestinian people, who are being starved to death by Israel.”
He criticised the UK government for ignoring warnings that the flotilla would be targeted. “Once again, we call on the government to defend international law, impose widespread sanctions and stop arming Israel,” he wrote.
Corbyn added that “history will side with the flotilla – and their bravery will only inspire more people to join our global movement for Palestine”.
