Clashes break up in Italy as protesters demand end to war in Gaza

Protesters against Israel’s Gaza offensive clashed with police in Milan and other Italian cities on Monday as tens of thousands marched in Rome and dockworkers blocked ports in solidarity with Palestinians, Reuters writes.

Police in riot gear fired tear gas to try to disperse protesters at the central station in Milan, a Reuters witness reported. The protesters, some dressed in black and others waving the Palestinian flag, used a pole to smash a window at the station and hurled a chair at police during the clashes.

More than 10 people were arrested in Milan and around 60 police officers suffered bruising or more serious injuries.

The protests were part of a nationwide strike called by trade unions against the mass killings of Palestinians in Gaza.