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Italy's Meloni criticises Gaza flotilla, planned general strike

On Oct 2, Italy said Israel had detained 22 Italians taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla, and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni repeated her criticism that the flotilla risked jeopardising US President Donald Trump's plan.
The Global Sumud Flotilla aimed to break Israel's siege of Gaza, organisers said, and the Israeli navy began intercepting vessels after warning activists not to enter waters it says are under blockade.
Thousands of protesters gathered in Rome and Naples on the evening of Oct 1 in solidarity with the flotilla, and Italian trade unions have called a general strike on Oct 3.
Amid the detentions, Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister, said `Obviously we will do everything we can to ensure these people can return to Italy as soon as possible` and criticized the flotilla for not benefiting the Palestinian people, despite Italy's navy frigate assistance.
Trump's plan envisages a ceasefire and hostages released within 72 hours, backed by Benjamin Netanyahu, and includes a post-war transitional authority headed by US President Donald Trump.

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