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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Disruption Across Italy As Tens Of Thousands Protest Against Gaza War, Milan Disorders Intensify
Caption: Disruption Across Italy As Tens Of Thousands Protest Against Gaza War, Milan Disorders Intensify. Tens of thousands have flooded streets in Italy, staging one of Europe’s largest protests against Israel’s Gaza offensive, disrupting daily life nationwide. The protests caused school closures, train delays, and blocked roads and ports across dozens of Italian cities, from Milan to Palermo. The demonstrations come amid a broader global push for Palestinian statehood, with several countries preparing to recognize it at the UN General Assembly. Italy, however, remains distant from this movement, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stating that recognizing Palestine prematurely could create a false sense of resolution. Grassroots unions organized a 24-hour general strike in solidarity with Gaza, citing inaction from both Italy and the EU on the ongoing humanitarian crisis. In Genoa and Livorno, dock workers blocked ports, fearing Italy’s involvement in arms transfers to Israel. Protesters, under the slogan "Let’s Block Everything," called for suspending Italy's commercial and military cooperation with Israel and supporting the Global Sumud Flotilla initiative. In Milan, over 50,000 demonstrators took to the streets, with tensions rising as protesters clashed with police, leading to injuries on both sides. Prime Minister Meloni condemned the violence, stressing that it undermines solidarity and will not improve the situation in Gaza. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Italy,Gaza War,Protests,Israel,Palestinian Statehood,Giorgia Meloni,General Strike,Milan,Genoa,Livorno,Global Sumud Flotilla,Humanitarian Crisis
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