Nationwide General Strike in Italy Against Rearmament and Gaza War
A massive 24-hour nationwide general strike paralyzed public transport, schools, and logistics across Italy, including in Rome, Milan, and Naples. Tens of thousands of workers struck to protest the government's rearmament policies, the rising cost of living, and the ongoing Israeli military offensive in Gaza.
Date: May 18, 2026
Location: Lazio, Italy
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: protest
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: World Socialist Web Site / Anadolu