Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters on Monday clashed with police and marched on roads in several Italian cities against Giorgia Meloni's far-right government's decision not to recognise a Palestinian state.

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 countries, raising banners and shouting slogans.

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.

However, Meloni’s government has refused to follow suit. While it has condemned Israel’s continued military offe

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