Global pro-Palestinian protests escalate, with violent clashes in Rome

Huge rallies held in several European cities

Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse violent demonstrators in Rome as tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters took to the streets in major European cities and around the globe Saturday to call for a cease-fire as the first anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel approached. Massive…

Rallies were planned in several European cities, with gatherings expected to peak Monday, the date of the anniversary.

Protesters gathered in landmark cities such as Rome, London, Hamburg, and Paris.

On Saturday, there will be a demonstration organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, with protesters gathering at Russell Square and marching to Whitehall where there will be speeches.

London’s police have put in place a “significant operation” in response to planned protests and memorial events to mark the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attacks in Israel.