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- Thousands protested in Italy to support a Gaza aid flotilla, coinciding with boats challenging Israel's naval blockade.
- Organized by climate activist Greta Thunberg, this is the largest civilian flotilla effort to date.
- Protests took place in cities like Rome and Genoa, featuring "ground support" events.
- Activists received substantial food donations for the flotilla.
- The departure of pro-Palestinian activists from Tunisia is postponed to September 10 due to logistics.
- This movement reflects significant public backing, though past flotillas have largely been symbolic.
