Dozens of pro-Palestinian workers suspended for supporting Israeli ship protests
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, DUBAI – Dubai Ports World (DP World) recently suspended 94 port workers for three days. They were suspended for supporting community protests Block the boat against the Israeli ship Zim Volans in Prince Rupert, northern British Columbia, and refused to offload the ship.
News site Mondoweiss said DP World, is a state-owned company owned by Dubai World. DP World operates 78 terminals in more than 40 countries, some of which are located in Canada.
Last year the company Israel DoverTower and DP World have signed several cooperation agreements, including a joint bid for the privatization of the port of Haifa. According to Mondoweiss, this is not the first time that DP World has tried to punish workers who respect the Block the Boat community and uphold the principle of solidarity.
In December 2018, port workers on Canada’s east coast refused to protest the sales of Canadian arms to Saudi Arabia. DP World then attempted to punish the employee.
Mondoweiss said pro-Israel lobby and Western governments are concerned about solidarity work Palestine enter a new phase. This phase is based on connections with other struggles and communities. They will support Palestinian voices that refuse to compromise or be intimidated.
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