Massive protests broke out in parts of Italy on Monday as tens of thousands of people protested as part of a day of action to “denounce the genocide in Gaza", after Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said her country will not recognise the Palestinian state for now.

The demonstrations came on the same day as France and other countries prepared to recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, following recognition by the UK, Australia and Canada on Sunday.

Unconfirmed reports on social media claimed more than 60 cops were injured in the clashes.

Blockades, strikes, and marches were seen on roads, as hundreds of people clashed with the local police in Milan.

Videos on social media showed a sea of people in different cities of the countr

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