Hamas has praised the strike of port workers across Mediterranean countries who halted work to protest against arms shipments to Israel and show solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Hamas has commended the strike initiated by the dockworkers' union at over 20 ports around the Mediterranean, which saw workers halt operations for a full day in protest against the shipment of arms to Israel. The movement highlighted significant participation from ports in Greece, Italy, Turkey, Spain, and Morocco, under the slogan 'dockworkers do not work for war.' This strike is positioned as a direct response to what Hamas describes as ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people.
In their statement, Hamas elaborated on the motivations behind this collective action, framing it as not only a rejection of the logistics supporting the Israeli military but also as a compassionate stance towards the Palestinian plight. The organization has characterized the current situation as one of 'continuous Zionist assault' and relies on international labor solidarity to rally more support for their cause. The strike reflects growing tensions around arms trading with Israel, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict.
Hamas has also called for global labor unions to amplify their solidarity campaigns with the Palestinian people, framing the situation as one of existential crisis and urging labor organizations worldwide to join in the boycott against arms dealing to Israel. This initiative is seen as part of a broader strategy to form an active boycott front that would pressure the Israeli government to comply with calls for a ceasefire and end ongoing hostilities.
