"Tens of thousands of people are marching in major cities across Europe to protest against Israel's war on Gaza, with mass rallies taking place in urban centres across the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain and Portugal. Protests in Spain's second-largest city, Barcelona, as well as in Madrid, were planned weeks ago, while calls for demonstrations in Rome and Lisbon followed widespread anger after Israeli forces intercepted a humanitarian aid flotilla the Global Sumud Flotilla that had set sail from Barcelona for Gaza, trying to break Israel's blockade of the famine-struck Palestinian territory."
"More than 40 Spaniards, including a former Barcelona mayor, are among the 450 activists that Israel detained from the flotilla's boats this week. Italy already saw more than two million people rally on Friday across the country in a one-day general strike to support the people of Gaza. Spain has seen a surge of support for Palestinians in recent weeks while its government intensifies diplomatic efforts against the far-right government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu."
Large-scale protests took place across major European cities, including Barcelona, Madrid, Rome, Lisbon and London, as tens of thousands demonstrated against Israel's war on Gaza. Demonstrations followed the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which sought to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza; around 450 activists were detained, including more than 40 Spaniards and a former Barcelona mayor. Italy held a one-day general strike with over two million participants in support of Gaza. Spain has seen growing public support for Palestinians while its government has stepped up diplomatic pressure on Israeli leaders and targeted Israeli sporting teams.
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