Europe protests over flotilla to Gaza: mass rallies held.

Protests in Europe in support of the Global Sumud humanitarian flotilla

Mass protests were held in several European cities in support of the Global Sumud flotilla, which attempted to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Protesters gathered outside diplomatic missions of Israel and the USA in cities such as Athens, Barcelona, Istanbul, and Rome.

This is reported by 'Glavkom' with reference to Reuters.

In Athens, activists gathered outside the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressing support for the flotilla that was stopped by Israel, and called for aid to Gaza. In Barcelona, protests took place outside the Israeli embassy, denouncing military actions and demanding humanitarian assistance. Demonstrations were also held outside the US consulate in Istanbul, opposing the interception of the flotilla. In Rome, activists insisted on the lifting of the blockade of Gaza and allowing the delivery of humanitarian aid. The actions of the Israeli military led to the stopping of humanitarian ships from the flotilla that were heading to Gaza as part of the 'March to Gaza' operation. The flotilla was intercepted in international waters. Representatives of 'March to Gaza' claim that the crews of the ships were captured by Israel, which conducted boarding near the shores of Gaza. Among the passengers of the flotilla was renowned Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, who, according to the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is safe and was taken to an Israeli port. Massive protests across Europe in support of the Global Sumud humanitarian flotilla are aimed at demanding an end to the blockade of Gaza and providing humanitarian aid. These demonstrations arose in response to the flotilla's interception by Israel, which sparked outrage in various European countries. The protests demonstrate the growing concern of European societies regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the need for a change in policy towards assistance in the region. Participants in the demonstrations called for more active international action, hoping for improved conditions for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.