Widespread European Protests Disrupt Transport Following Gaza Aid Flotilla Blockade

Protests in multiple European cities and beyond have erupted in response to Israel's interception of the Gaza aid flotilla, with demonstrators showing solidarity with Palestinians and condemning Israeli actions. In Stockholm, a large non-licensed demonstration was met with police intervention, resulting in several arrests and one hospitalization due to violent resistance. In Switzerland, hundreds blocked train tracks in Bern and thousands gathered in Geneva and Zurich, demanding an end to what they described as genocide in Gaza and calling for sanctions against Israel. Similar protests took place in Ireland, where protesters blocked Dublin Port causing major traffic disruptions before police removed them, and in Belfast where activists shut down a major crossroads, causing traffic delays but no arrests. In Barcelona and across Italy, protests included vandalism and university occupations, while thousands rallied in other cities like Dublin, Paris, Berlin, and Istanbul, all condemning Israel's offensive and supporting the Gaza aid flotilla. The flotilla incident has drawn widespread international condemnation as Israel detained around 500 activists, intensifying global protests.