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Why are there strikes around Italy?

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Strikes across Italy are organized by trade unions in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, disrupting transport, logistics, and education. Protesters demand the Italian government cut diplomatic ties with Israel and impose sanctions.

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  • Italy's trade unions organized the country's largest protest in support of Gaza civilians.
  • Strikes disrupted private and public sectors, including transport, logistics, and education. 16s
  • Railway networks and local transport in several cities were significantly affected. 33s
  • Over 100,000 people joined a major rally in Rome, including students and pro-Palestine groups. 48s
  • Protesters called for cutting diplomatic ties with Israel and recognizing the state of Palestine. 1m 5s
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Thousands strike across Italy in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza
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Thousands strike across Italy in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza

Strikes were called to support civilians in Gaza and the Global Summit Flotilla's aid mission, affecting both private and public sectors.

Thousands strike across Italy in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza
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Euronews
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Thousands strike across Italy in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza

Protesters demand the Italian government cut diplomatic ties with Israel, impose sanctions, and that the prime minister take a firm stance against Israel's military operations in Gaza.

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