Italy Blocks Arms Shipment to Israel Amid Protests

Italian port workers in Ravenna blocked two trucks believed to be carrying arms to Israel, due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

The workers are protesting against the Israeli offensive and in support of delivering aid to Palestinians.

This action follows similar protests in other European countries.

Italy's largest trade union is planning a half-day strike to pressure the government to end cooperation with Israel.

The Italian government has stated it blocked arms sales, while the protests aim to prevent any military support from passing through Italian ports.

Israel’s current military campaign in Gaza has killed over 65,000 people, while over 1,200 people were killed in Israel during a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.