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Mass protests across Italy occurred on Saturday, driven by a national strike supporting Palestinians and condemning Israeli actions in Gaza. The protests responded to the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla by Israeli forces, with demonstrations including calls to suspend Israel from international sports and political condemnation from Prime Minister Meloni. The protests were largely peaceful but disrupted transportation and services nationwide.