Flotilla demonstrations in Naples, march in Piazza Mercato at 18 p.m.

A Naples the mobilizations in support of the Sumud Global Flotilla, intercepted by Israeli forces approximately 50 miles from Gaza. Following the boarding and arrest of the activists on board, protests are being organized in several Italian cities. In the Campania capital, the main event is scheduled for the 18:00 PM in Market Square, where a large participation is expected.

The demonstration in Piazza Mercato

The initiative was announced by the Naples network for Palestine, urging citizens to take to the streets to express solidarity with the humanitarian convoy stopped at sea. The network released a harsh statement, calling it an act of international piracy and denouncing the complicity of governments who allegedly failed to protect the citizens involved. The call for action was translated into the slogan "let's block everything," with the aim of transforming the square into a meeting place for collective protest.

Spontaneous actions of students

Spontaneous initiatives took place already on the morning of October 2nd. Vomero, students of Pansini High School they marched along the streets of the neighborhood, while the university groups occupied the buildings of the Frederick II at Porta di Massa quality The Oriental at Palazzo GiussoThese actions add to the protests of the previous day, when activists and students had blocked the tracks of the Central Station of Naples, transforming them into a symbolic place of protest.

A mobilized city

The demonstrations currently sweeping Naples demonstrate the strong citizen and student involvement surrounding the Flotilla incident. From the blockade of the station to the neighborhood marches and the evening rally in Piazza Mercato, the mobilization is becoming widespread and widespread. October 2nd promises to be a new chapter in the protests, expressing solidarity with the people of Gaza and supporting the activists still detained after the intervention at sea.