"Italian unions call for general strike as global protests grow and multiple governments criticise Israel. Israel has intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla while en route to Gaza, leading to swift criticism from global leaders as protesters gather in cities around the world including Istanbul, Athens, Buenos Aires, Rome, Berlin, and Madrid to condemn the raid. At least 44 countries were represented in the 500-person flotilla, including the United States, the UK, Belgium and Spain, Malaysia, Turkiye and Colombia."
"Turkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs called Israel's intervention an act of terrorism that violated international law and endangered the lives of innocent civilians. The Ministry said Israel's actions also demonstrated that the fascist and militarist policies pursued by the genocidal [Benjamin] Netanyahu governmentwhich has condemned Gaza to famineare not limited to Palestinians. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called for the immediate release of Malaysian citizens and said it would take all lawful and legally grounded measures to hold Israel accountable, in a statement on X."
"He said Israel was not only disregarding the basic rights of the Palestinian people but has also trampled on the conscience of the global community. Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on X that his government was expelling Israeli diplomats and cancelling Colombia's free trade agreement in light of Israel's actions. He said Colombia must pursue all the appropriate demands, including through Israeli courts to ensure the return of its citizens."
Italian unions called for a general strike as protests spread worldwide after Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla en route to Gaza. Protesters gathered in Istanbul, Athens, Buenos Aires, Rome, Berlin and Madrid to condemn the interception. The flotilla carried about 500 people from at least 44 countries, including the United States, the UK, Belgium, Spain, Malaysia, Turkiye and Colombia. Reactions ranged from condemnation to calls for consular access for detained activists. Turkiye labelled the intervention an act of terrorism and accused Israel of violating international law. Malaysia demanded the immediate release of its citizens and pledged legal measures. Colombia expelled Israeli diplomats and suspended its free trade agreement.
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