General strike shuts down Italy amid pro-Gaza protests


ROME, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) -- A general strike in solidarity with the Palestinian population of Gaza brought public transport, schools, and other services to a halt in Italy on Monday, causing disruption in major cities.

This was the second such initiative in a few days, following a first 4-hour walk-off called by the General Confederation of Labour (CGIL), Italy's largest union, on Sept. 19.

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