Israel’s Gaza Flotilla raid: Anger against Netanyahu mounts; protests rock Italy, France, Germany

Mass protests erupted worldwide after Israel’s interception of the Gaza aid flotilla, with demonstrations spreading across Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Greece, Turkey, Argentina, and beyond. Protesters accused Israel of aggression, demanded the release of detained activists, and called out Western and national governments for complicity. The protests saw railway blockades, clashes with police, and union-backed strikes, with activists like Greta Thunberg detained. Global outrage signals rising pressure on Israel amid the Gaza onslaught and calls for international justice and humanitarian relief.