Global Port Workers to Strike October 30 Against Israel
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Around 100 ports in 17 countries are set to participate in an international day of action on October 30, 2026, protesting against Israel. Organized by the Ports in Action coalition, the event aims to disrupt supply chains and cargo movement. Major disruptions are expected in Italy, Greece, and France, with smaller actions anticipated in other nations. Protesters demand an end to arms shipments to Israel.
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- Approximately 100 ports in 17 countries will hold an international day of action on October 30, 2026.
- The protest, organized by Ports in Action, aims to disrupt supply chains and cargo to Israel.
- Significant disruptions are anticipated in major Italian, Greek, and French ports.
- The action is a five-fold increase from a similar event in February 2026.
- Protesters demand a ban on arms shipments and war-related trade to Israel.
A coordinated international day of action by port workers is planned for Friday, October 30, 2026, under the slogan "Port Workers Don't Work for War." This second wave of action, organized by the Ports in Action coalition and promoted by the No Harbour For Genocide campaign, involves approximately 100 ports in 17 countries, a five-fold increase from the previous event in February 2026 which saw about 20 ports participate. The primary concern for Israel's economy and logistics is the disruption of supply chains and the movement of cargo and containers destined for the country, including goods transshipped through intermediate ports. According to the National Situation Room in the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and the Fight Against Antisemitism, the highest potential for disruption is concentrated in Italy, Greece, and France. In Italy, a 24-hour strike is scheduled alongside a general national strike, affecting major ports like Genoa, Livorno, Gioia Tauro, and Trieste. Greece will see a 24-hour general strike at Piraeus, a key Mediterranean transshipment hub, with additional activities at the ports of Thessaloniki, Patras, Volos, and Heraklion. France has called for strikes and work stoppages at its large ports, including Marseille-Fos and Le Havre. In other participating countries such as Spain, India, Sweden, Portugal, Turkey, Morocco, Denmark, Ireland, and the United States, the practical impact is expected to be limited to protests, rallies, or symbolic statements of support. The protesters are demanding a ban on the transfer of weapons and war-related trade to Israel and are seeking to pressure shipping companies and international commercial entities. The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs views this as an attempt to expand the boycott movement from public and digital spheres into critical infrastructure, trade, and logistics. Avi Cohen-Scali, Director General of the Ministry, stated that his ministry will continue to identify and pursue antisemitic groups targeting Israel.
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