The key facts

  • Dockworkers in 22 countries hold strikes and protests on Friday against arms shipments through ports
  • The action covers more than 100 ports in 20 countries, according to the Italian union USB
  • The initiative was launched by unions in Italy, France, Greece, Turkey and Morocco

Coordinated action at ports on several continents

Dockworkers in 22 countries are preparing strikes and protests for Friday against the arms trade and the use of ports for shipping military cargo. The action has been announced as part of an international day of action against the war and genocide in the Gaza Strip, Anadolu reports.

Scale and participants

The Italian trade union Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) reported that the mobilization has grown to more than 100 ports in 20 countries. According to the outlet, the action was supported by 17 Palestinian trade unions and confederations, as well as the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement. The initiative was launched by dockworkers' unions in Italy, France, Greece, Turkey and Morocco; in total, more than 25 unions in 113 ports have backed it.

Context cited in the publication

Anadolu cites data on the consequences of Israel's war against Gaza: since October 2023, more than 74,000 Palestinians have been killed and over 175,000 wounded, with destruction affecting 90% of the enclave's civilian infrastructure. These figures are presented by the outlet itself as context for the action; the publication contains no separate reaction from authorities or port operators.