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Italian port blocks arms for Israel as worker protests mount
Italian dockworkers and unions blocked arms shipments to Israel, citing opposition to the Gaza offensive that caused over 65,000 deaths, prompting national strikes and protests.
- The Italian Adriatic port of Ravenna refused entry to two trucks carrying arms to Israel, supporting protests against the offensive in Gaza.
- Mayor Alessandro Barattoni stated that the port authority denied access to the explosives en route to Haifa due to a request from him and the regional government.
- Italy's largest trade union, CGIL, plans a national strike and marches to pressure the government to suspend cooperation agreements with Israel and recognize Palestine.
- Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Italy would consider EU sanctions against violent Israeli settlers and was open to trade sanctions, reflecting Italy's stance on the conflict.
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Italian Port Blocks Arms for Israel as Worker Protests Mount
Ravenna Port Blocks Arms Shipment to Israel Amid Rising Protests
The Ravenna port in Italy denied entry to trucks carrying arms to Israel, amid protests from Italian dockworkers and labor groups. The action reflects growing opposition in Italy to Israel's military actions in Gaza. Trade unions are planning strikes, emphasizing pressure on the Italian government to reassess its stance.
Italian port blocks arms for Israel as worker protests mount
The Italian Adriatic port of Ravenna on Thursday refused entry to two trucks said to be carrying arms to Israel, as protests mount among Italian dockworkers and other labour groups against the offensive in Gaza.
Rome: The Italian port of Ravina Thursday refused to load two containers loaded with explosives for shipment to Israel at the request of the local authorities, according to a statement by the city municipality. Alessandro Baratoni, mayor of the city in the north-east of Italy, said in a statement yesterday evening thanks to the courage of some port workers, informed us of an expected arrival today of two containers (classified as containing expl…
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