Israel’s long-anticipated interception of the pro-Palestinian aid flotilla has prompted criticism and condemnation around the world, triggering mass demonstrations, diplomatic rebukes and retaliation, and the threats of massive labour strikes.
In Italy, where there was a general strike in support of the Global Sumud flotilla last month, thousands turned out in cities across the country to back the group of more than 40 civilian boats carrying about 500 parliamentarians, lawyers and activists, including Greta Thunberg.
