The Water Transport Workers Federation of India, which represents more than 3,500 workers at 11 major ports in the country, said they will not load or unload weaponised cargoes from Israel or any other nation which carry military equipment to be taken to Palestine.“Port workers, part of labour unions would always stand against the war and killing innocent people like women and children. The recent attack of Israel on Gaza plunging thousands of Palestinians into immense suffering and loss.

Women and children have been blown to pieces in the war. Parents were unable to recognise their children killed in bombings which were exploding everywhere," the union said in a press release.Calling for an 'immediate ceasefire', the trade union said, “Our Union members have collectively decided to refuse handling all types of weaponised cargoes. Loading and unloading these weapons helps provide organizations with the ability to kill innocent people."

The press release said, “As responsible trade unions, we declare our solidarity with those who campaign for peace. We call upon the workers of the world and peace-loving people to stand with the demand of free Palestine.

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