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Dozens of protesters gathered in front of the Italian parliament in support of Palestinians in Gaza and to demand an end to the Israel-Hamas war.
Protesters waved Palestinian flags and held banners, calling for a ceasefire.
Many accused Israel of genocide, destroying hospitals, and creating a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including widespread famine.
“We are witnessing a crime against humanity, a real genocide. Therefore, I believe it's necessary to express our pain so this savagery of war can stop,” said protester Giorgia Prosperi.
“When you starve a people, besiege them, and don't provide healthcare but instead destroy hospitals - there were 36 hospitals in Gaza and now only four remain after they were destroyed,” said Francesca Perri, a medic and member of “Medics for Gaza”.
“They have limited capabilities to assist, as they lack medicines or even bandages - our colleagues are forced to perform amputations without anesthesia. It's incredibly painful for all of us,” added Perri.
Despite a surge in international anger at Israel's intense military campaign, strikes continued to hit the Gaza Strip on Wednesday.
The attacks resulted in the deaths of at least 82 Palestinians, including several women and a one-week-old infant, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry and local hospitals.
Israel began allowing humanitarian aid trucks into Gaza on Tuesday, but the UN reports that the Israeli security clearance process, described as “long, complex, and dangerous,” is hindering the quick delivery of aid to those in need.
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Additional sources<strong> • AP</strong>
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