Italian Activist's Carrefour Boycott Protest Goes Viral

Turin Carrefour Protest: Activist Urges Boycott Amidst Gaza Conflict. An Italian activist staged a protest at a Carrefour supermarket in Turin on May 24, 2025, directly confronting shoppers and accusing the retail giant of complicity in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The activist, whose identity remains undisclosed, passionately urged customers to boycott the store, claiming their purchases directly fund the violence. "Every penny you spend here is f***ing dead children," he shouted, his voice echoing through the aisles. The protest, captured on video and widely circulated on social media, sparked a heated debate about corporate responsibility in times of war. While some shoppers appeared indifferent, others expressed support for the activist, with one shopper stating, "It's important to be aware of where our money is going." The incident highlights the growing global concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the role multinational corporations play in the conflict.