Thousands of people staged protests across Europe against Israel’s interception of a flotilla that was carrying aid for Palestinians in Gaza, urging greater sanctions from European governments.

On Wednesday, Israel detained 22 Italian nationals who were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a group of around 45 vessels attempting to break the Israeli naval blockade on Gaza.

The 41 ships with more than 400 people includes politicians, pro-Palestinian activists, and humanitarian workers, among them Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. Two Italian members of parliament and two Italian members of the European Parliament were also on board.

Israel’s navy began intercepting the boats on Wednesday, warning they were entering waters under its blockade.

Following this, protests broke out in Ro

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