Today, Italy grasped the general strike of workers, who was organized across the country in solidarity with the people of Gaza. The strike was launched at the invitation of the union who demand that the Italian government immediately interrupted any cooperation with Israel, and especially the delivery of weapons.
According to the Ansa Agency, the strike began at midnight and will last until 23 hours, and there was almost all sectors: public and private transport, railway lines, schools, universities and public services.
The USB union accused Israel for genocide and said that Italy must urgently interrupt all the ties with, as they called it, “Israel’s terrorist state”.
– This is a concrete way that Italy answers the genocide that happens before the eyes of the world – said in a trade union statement.
Breaking: Massive General Strike for Gaza in Italy.
Today, Italy is holding a powerful 24-hour National Strike LED by grassroots unions usb, cub, adl, and sgb, demanding an end to italian arms sales to Israel, Sanctions, and Justice for Palestine. The Strike Also Links Gaza … pic.twitter.com/msemuxb4w9
– Suppressed News. (@ SuppressedNWS1) September 22, 2025
Railways, ports and universities affected
In Rome, numerous regional trains canceled due to delays and security measures. The terms of the terms Terms temporarily closed due to the announced demonstrations. The employed company Trenitalia, Italo and Trenord announced participation in the strike, which caused additional traffic disorders.
The strike was also struck by sea traffic: Luke in Genoa, Livorn and Trieste were partially blocked, and the protesters organized gatherings in front of the entrance to terminals.
Mass protests across the country
The demonstrations were announced in dozens of cities, including Milan, Bologna, Naples, Florence, Anconi, Palermo, Turin and others. In Milan, hundreds of citizens gathered in support of the people of Gaza, demanding urgent ceasefire and enabling the delivery of humanitarian aid.
Special attention caused a set of support to the Fleot’s Global Sumud, which tries to deliver several tons of assistance to the inhabitants of Gaza.
Student protests were held in numerous cities. Students blocked enters to universities in Rome, Turin and Bologna, where classes were suspended, and the lecturers are closed.
Student organizations called on the Italian government to immediately suspend all weapons of arms to Israel and for educational institutions to terminate cooperation with Israeli companies that produce weapons.
These events come the day after Canada, Australia, the UK and Portugal was formally recognized by the Palestine State, further increasing international pressure on Israel.
(Vijesti.ba)
