Thousands of Italians protest, strike for Gaza flotilla

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A general strike across Italy in support of the Gaza aid flotilla has disrupted trains and port traffic, causing chaos for commuters as tens of thousands took to the streets in protest, AFP reports.

Demonstrators condemned the treatment of the Global Sumud Flotilla that sailed to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza, where the United Nations has reported famine conditions after nearly two years.

People take part in a protest in solidarity with Palestinians and to condemn the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla by the Israeli army, in Milan on October 3. — AFP
People take part in a protest in solidarity with Palestinians and to condemn the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla by the Israeli army, in Milan on October 3. — AFP

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