Pro-Pal and pro-Flotilla strikes and demonstrations bring Italy to a standstill. The OGR in Turin was damaged.

From today, October 3rd, and throughout the weekend, they will take place throughout Italy demonstrations and strikes in support of the Pal and the Global Sumud FlotillaThe protests, called by the grassroots unions and CGIL in solidarity with the humanitarian mission, are causing numerous disruptions in the main Italian cities, particularly affecting public sectors, including schools and transport.

Regarding the demonstrations, the general secretary of the CGIL Landini states: “The squares will be packed: We should be proud of this humanitarian reaction of brotherhood and solidarity. Good people are doing what governments don't do.". Salvini responds: "Common sense must prevail, or we will react.".

All Italian regions are and will be affected by the disruptions related to the pro-PAL and pro-Flotilla demonstrations in the coming days. Numerous inconveniences have been reported since the demonstrations began, declared unlawful by the guarantor due to lack of advance notice.

Blocked roads and disruptions in the transport sector in Rome and Milano.

In the capital, the demonstrations have caused cancellations and delays up to 80 minutes at Rome Termini station because of the Strike by staff of the Italian railways (FS), Italo, and Trenord.

Hundreds of people also took to the streets following the pro-Pal and pro-Flotilla march, which was also attended by several exponents of the Democratic Party, including Michela Di Biase, Marta Bonafoni and Nicola Zingaretti, and the leaders of Avs Angelo Bonelli and Nicola Fratoianni.

A Milano, instead, in the station Central scoreboards show cancellations and delays of up to 5 hourswhile a Garibaldi up to 50 minutes. Milano Delays of up to 3 hours are expected in Rogoredo. The five lines of the The subway, however, remains active, although influenced by the demonstrations, due to which several lines were diverted and the The M2 line will skip the Lambrate stop. ATM is scheduled to strike from 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and again from 6:00 p.m. until the end of service.

The march in the fashion city started from Piazza Oberdan, where protesters chanted "Bella Ciao" while following the CGIL van. The demonstration then reached the Polytechnic University. Organizers estimated the attendance at the event was around 50.

An Amazon distribution center in the Turin area was blocked and the Turin OGR was attacked.

In Turin, around 7.30 today, Yes, Cobas and pro-Pal activists blocked the Amazon distribution center in Brandizzo. The union had announced the protest "to oppose the genocide in Palestine and to wars but also for improve working conditions and wagesWe welcome Bezos with a strong protest.”

Also, last night The Turin OGR was stormed, breaking down fences, breaking windows, and causing extensive damage to the interior spaces. Right in the former large repair shops a meeting was supposed to be held today with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, John Elkann and Jeff Bezos, which should arrive today.

Ports and roads blocked throughout Italy

A Livorno and Salerno the access roads to the port have in fact been blocked with barriers and fires were lit to prevent the passage of vehicles.

In Genoa University and high school students march through the streets behind the banner “With the Palestinian resistance, not a step back“. Among the slogans, “We are all anti-Zionists” and “ “we need more schools and fewer bombs”.

Protests and riots also occurred in Veneto, Puglia, and Sicily. Updates are pending.