Global Dockworkers Halt 113 Ports to Block Arms Shipments to Israel
On October 30, 2026, dockworkers and seafarers across 22 countries staged a coordinated strike at 113 ports to protest arms shipments to Israel and demand better working conditions. Organized by the 'No Harbour for Genocide' coalition, the action halted an estimated $2 billion to $2.8 billion in cargo. While unions in Europe and the Mediterranean led the effort, Hamas praised the movement as a model for global labor solidarity. Experts noted that while the 24-hour strike caused minor supply chain disruptions, it highlighted the role of commercial logistics in sustaining the war in Gaza.