Protests in Italy Lead to Clashes with Police

Thousands of workers and students across Italy participated in a 24-hour general strike and demonstrations in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, leading to transportation shutdowns and clashes with police. Protesters condemned Israel’s actions, with escalating violence resulting in over 65,000 Palestinian deaths, while international recognition of Palestinian statehood has increased amid calls for decisive action against what the UN describes as genocide.

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