00:00Thousands of people have staged protests across Europe in support of Palestine as the first
00:07anniversary of the Gaza war approaches.
00:10There were peaceful protests in Rome until a smaller group tried to push the rally toward
00:14the center of the city despite a ban by local authorities.
00:19That sparked clashes between police and some protesters.
00:23In London, thousands marched to Downing Street amid a heavy police presence.
00:27The Met police say at least 17 people were arrested after scuffles broke out between
00:32opposing protest groups.
00:35Rallies were also planned in several other countries across Europe, including Greece,
00:39Denmark and Switzerland.
00:41The war started on the 7th of October last year after Hamas launched a surprise attack
00:46into Israel, killing 1,200 Israelis and taking 250 hostages.
00:53More than 41,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, but the health ministry doesn't differentiate
00:59between fighters and civilians in its count.
01:02Nearly 100 Israelis are still being held hostage in Gaza.
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