.. copy-and-pasted from a website that I think is titled "DPA International".. I'm just thinking about Italy and Gaza and Israel.. thinking about all what that.. is.. is..

Italians strike after Israeli Navy intercepts Gaza aid flotilla Story by DPA • 3h • 1 min read A protester throws glasses at police as they throw gas grenades during a protest in support of Palestine and the Global Sumud Flotilla in Bologna. Guido Calamosca/LaPresse via ZUMA Press/dpa A protester throws glasses at police as they throw gas grenades during a protest in support of Palestine and the Global Sumud Flotilla in Bologna. Guido Calamosca/LaPresse via ZUMA Press/dpa © DPA Italians held a major strike on Friday in solidarity with a flotilla that was intercepted by the Israeli Navy while carrying humanitarian aid towards the Gaza Strip. The strike caused major disruption across the country, with trains and public transport in cities such as Rome and Milan affected. Is Canada Moving in the Right Direction? Take the Poll Ad Is Canada Moving in the Right Direction? Take the Poll The Epoch Times call to action icon more Large demonstrations were also planned in several Italian cities throughout the day. Italy's largest trade union, the General Confederation of Labour (CGIL), called for a general strike after the Global Sumud Flotilla was intercepted by Israel earlier this week. Israeli authorities took more than 400 crew members from dozens of countries into custody. According to the Foreign Ministry in Rome, 40 Italians were among them, four of whom are members of parliament. The strike is a direct response to the flotilla being stopped, CGIL said, accusing the Italian government of "abandoning Italian workers in open international waters." Related video: AP explains after Israel intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla carrying aid in international waters (The Canadian Press) Current Time 0:00 / Duration 1:24 The Canadian Press AP explains after Israel intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla carrying aid in international waters 0 View on Watch View on Watch Sponsored DPA International Visit DPA International Populist ex-PM Babiš tipped for political comeback in Czech vote Survey: German appetite for climate protests waning Ukraine attacks Russian industrial facilities in Urals region Sponsored