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Students Protest In Florence In Support Of The Global Sumud Flotilla
Students protest against the blockade of the Global Sumud Flotilla as they march along Via dei Servi toward the Florence Cathedral (Duomo). Some demonstrators wave Palestinian flags, while two people raise their fists in the foreground with the Duomo visible in the background. In Florence, Italy, on October 2, 2025, students occupy university buildings and march through the city center in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla is an international civil society–led maritime initiative launched in 2025, aiming to break the naval blockade on Gaza, deliver humanitarian aid, and establish a people-led humanitarian corridor. Comprising dozens of vessels and participants from over 40 countries, it draws global attention and sparks protests worldwide after several boats are intercepted by Israeli forces. In Florence, students join the international wave of solidarity, calling for justice in Palestine. (Photo by Lorenzo Carmellini/NurPhoto)
