Union says more than two million took to the streets Friday, with massive turnout expected tomorrow for Rome protests.

In Milan, metro operators this morning warned passengers to expect interruptions throughout the day, while in Genoa, dockworkers have pledged to block Israeli-linked shipments, raising the prospect of closures at one of Europe’s busiest ports.

Italy has been severely disrupted by a nationwide general strike called in solidarity with the Palestinian people, dialling up the pressure on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s response to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza.

Thousands rally in Rome, Milan and other cities as unions call nationwide strike in solidarity with Gaza aid activists.

Around 15% of Italians consider physical attacks on Jewish people "entirely or fairly justifiable", according to a survey published on Tuesday, as protests against Israel's offensive in Gaza continue across the country.