Thousands strike across Italy in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, causing widespread disruption

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Thousands strike across Italy in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, causing widespread disruption  Monday marks the second day of strike action after a similar walk-off was called on Sunday by the southern European country's largest trade union, the Italian Confederation of Labour (CGIL).   READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/22/thousands-strike-across-italy-in-solidarity-with-palestinians-in-gaza-causing-widespread-d  Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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00:00It's the largest protest ever organized by Italy's trade unions held in support of civilians in Gaza

00:06and the International Humanitarian Mission, the Global Sumit Flotilla,

00:11which is attempting to deliver aid to war toward Gaza.

00:16Strikes were called last week and are expected to disrupt both the private and public sectors.

00:25Maritime transport, logistics, education are all expected to be affected by the general strike

00:34when it comes to the railway network.

00:37The strike is due to continue until late on Monday with local transport being affected in several cities.

00:48Now, this is one of the main protests that is being held here in Rome

00:53where over 100,000 people have joined the rally, mainly students, trade unions and pro-Palestine groups.

01:06Now, they are demanding that the Italian government cut diplomatic ties with Israel,

01:12impose sanctions and that Italy's prime minister take a firm stance against Israel's military operation in Gaza.

01:22and Italy's opposition party are also calling for the recognition of the state of Palestine.

01:29Giorgio Orlandi for Euronews in Rome.

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