Mass pro-Palestinian rallies drew huge turnouts across multiple European cities calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza and release of activists on a humanitarian flotilla. Police reported about 250,000 in Rome, 70,000 in Barcelona and nearly 92,000 in Madrid, while several thousand marched in Dublin. The 45-ship flotilla was intercepted earlier in the week. Spain and Ireland remain among the loudest critics of Israel's offensive. Italy's government faced criticism for inaction and accused protesters of defacing a statue of Pope John Paul II. Demonstrations included families, Palestinian flags, keffiyehs and chants such as "Free Palestine".
""They claim to take to the streets for peace, but they insult the memory of a man who was a true defender and builder of peace," she said in a statement."
""We are all Palestinians", "Free Palestine" and "Stop the genocide""
""Usually, I don't appreciate large-scale demonstrations, but today, I couldn't bring myself to stay home," Donato Colucci, a 44-year-old scout leader accompanying 150 youths from a secular association, told AFP. "I think countries like Italy, France, and Spain have developed a culture of resistance and democratic va"
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