Middle East News
Protests staged in Italy against Israeli attacks on Gaza
Jan 10, 2009, 16:50 GMT
Rome - Thousands of people, many waving Palestinian flags, on Saturday held marches and rallies in the Italian cities of Milan, Turin and Florence to protest the Israeli military incursion in the Gaza Strip.
Scuffles broke out when some demonstrators set fire to an Israeli flag while others attempted to stop them during an afternoon march in downtown Milan, news reports said.
Also in Milan, several hundred Muslims knelt in prayer near the city's main railway station.
A spokesman for a group representing Palestinians living in Italy said over a loudspeaker the gesture was meant to signify a 'desire for peace.'
Similar marches took place in Turin and in Florence, where demonstrators gathered near the city's famous Duomo Roman Catholic cathedral.
Saturday's protests were organized by left-wing unions and political parties as well as peace activists and religious groups.
COMMENT
blog comments powered by DisqusLatest Headlines in Middle East
- 1. Jerusalem prelate tells Arab Spring youth to have confidence
- 2. More than 100 killed in Syria ahead of ceasefire deadline
- 3. At least 43 killed in Syria, despite UN criticism
- 4. 19 killed in Syria as ceasefire deadline approaches
- 5. Pilgrims flock to Jerusalem for Easter, Passover
Older Talkback
