Israel's Gaza aid flotilla interception sparks global outrage; protests erupt in Italy, Greece, Argentina - in pics

Israel’s interception of an international flotilla delivering food and medicine to Gaza has sparked widespread condemnation and street protests across multiple countries like Italy, Greece, Argentina, Tunisia, Columbia and Mexico. (Photo credit: AP)

The flotilla, made up of over 40 civilian boats with around 500 participants including parliamentarians, lawyers and activists such as Greta Thunberg, was stopped 70 nautical miles off Gaza early Thursday, with organisers saying 13 vessels were seized while others pressed on for Israel Navy said it was entering an active combat zone. (Photo credit: AP)

Protesters in Buenos Aires unfurled a giant Palestinian flag during a late-night march against Israel’s interception of the Gaza aid flotilla. Demonstrators chanted slogans of solidarity and called for global pressure on Israel. (Photo credit: AP)

Protesters poured into streets in large numbers demanding the release of flotilla activists and journalists, standing in solidarity with Gaza. (Photo credit: AP)

Italian media reported around 10,000 protesters in Rome backing the Gaza flotilla, as local TV speculated on the fate of Italian parliamentarians aboard the mission. Demonstrators also filled the streets with chants of ‘Free Palestine'. (Photo credit: AP)

Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate at Cadorna train station in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla on Wednesday in Milan, Italy, after ships were intercepted by the Israeli navy. (Photo credit: AP)

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through Milan, Turin, and Genoa, while protesters in Naples and Pisa briefly occupied train platforms, halting services. Thousands also gathered in Bologna, waving banners and flags in solidarity. (Photo credit: AP)

Police faceoff against people protesting in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla. Demonstrators strongly called for an end to Israel’s blockade of Gaza humanitarian aid. (Photo credit: AP)