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Israeli Report Says 100 Ports Plan Protest Against Israel Under “Port Workers Do Not Work for War”
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Port protest planned across 100 ports with slogan 'Port workers do not work for war'. Organized by National Authority in the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and the Fight Against Antisemitism.
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Ports plan global protest
An Israeli special report from the National Authority in the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and the Fight Against Antisemitism described preparations for an international workday for 100 ports worldwide under the slogan "Port workers do not work for war" in protest against Israel. The initiative, set to take place on Friday, October 30, 2026, would be the second of the International Day of Labor, after a previous round in February 2026 when about 20 ports in 6 countries participated.
The coalition "Ports at Work" includes port associations and advocacy activities, and it linked the campaign to "No Port for Genocide" called for by organizations affiliated with BDS. The report warned that the main concern in Israel’s economic and logistical system was to cause damage to supply chains and the movement of goods and containers destined for Israel, including goods passing through intermediary ports and international shipping hubs.
Strikes named across Europe
The Israeli National Authority assessment said a 24-hour strike had been announced in parallel with a nationwide general strike in Italy, including the major ports of Genoa, Livorno, Gioia Tauro, and Trieste. The assessment said Greece announced a 24-hour general strike in Piraeus alongside activities in the ports of Thessaloniki, Patrass, Volos, and Heraklion.
The assessment said France issued calls for strike and work delays at major ports, including Marseille-Fos and Le Havre. The assessment said other countries listed among the organizers, including Spain, India, Sweden, Portugal, Turkey, Morocco, Denmark, Ireland, and the United States, would see practical impact that would mainly consist of demonstrations or marches or symbolic statements of support.
Demands target war shipping
The Israeli report said the protests combined political and economic demands against Israel with domestic labor demands, including a demand for a ban on transporting weapons, ammunition, and military equipment to Israel. Organizers opposed trade related to war effort and called for direct pressure on shipping companies and international trading entities.
The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and the Fight Against Antisemitism framed the step as an attempt to expand boycott activity from the public and digital sphere to critical infrastructure, trade, and logistics hubs. The report said it emphasized the importance of early detection of such movements in order to maintain the continuity of Israeli supply chains.