Barcelona, Barcelona’s dockworkers, represented by the Organization of Port Stevedores of Barcelona (OEPB), have taken a resolute stance, pledging not to load or unload military materials destined for Israel or any conflict zone. In a statement issued on November 6, the OEPB called for a cease-fire in global conflicts, emphasizing their commitment to protecting civilian populations and respecting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
“We have decided not to allow shipping activity in our port that contains military equipment, with the sole purpose of protecting any civilian population in any territory. No cause justifies sacrificing civilians.”
While the symbolic move may not directly impact weapon shipments, it aims to inspire other Spanish ports to join the cause.
Tacoma, Washington, Pro-Palestinian demonstrators, under dark skies and steady rain, rallied at the Port of Tacoma to block the departure of the Cape Orlando, a military supply vessel suspected of carrying weapons from the United States to Israel. The protesters, fearing the use of these weapons in Israel’s campaign against the Gaza Strip, staged a robust demonstration, waving Palestinian flags, holding signs demanding a cease-fire, and chanting slogans. The Cape Orlando faced its second consecutive week of disruptions, reflecting the heightened global scrutiny of arms shipments.
Belgium, In a united front, four Belgian transport unions—ACV Puls, BTB, BBTK, and ACV-Transcom—issued a joint statement, urging their members to refuse handling military equipment destined for Israel amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas. The unions highlighted the moral dilemma of contributing to organizations involved in the conflict and echoed global calls for an immediate cease-fire. Additionally, they called on the Belgian government to take a stand against arms shipments through Belgian airports. The unions’ collective stance aligns with growing international movements opposing military support for Israel during the current crisis.
The ACV Puls, BTB, BBTK and ACV-Transcom unions said in a joint statement that airport workers have seen arms shipments.
While genocide is under way in Palestine, workers at various airports in Belgium are seeing arms shipments in the direction of the war zone
