Gaza Protests Erupt Across Europe As Italy, France, Germany, NY Face Public Outrage Over Inaction
/ Aug 03, 2025, 12:31PM IST
Protests broke out across Milan, Berlin, and Paris as hundreds condemned Israel's campaign in Gaza and accused European governments of complicity through arms deals and inaction. Protesters waved Palestinian flags, banged pots, and demanded immediate aid. Italian demonstrators slammed their government's silence, while Berlin and Paris crowds accused leaders of hypocrisy and symbolic politics. Watch
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