Tens of thousands of people have marched through the streets of Rome in protest against the war in Gaza in a demonstration called by Italy’s main opposition parties, who accuse the right-wing government of being too silent.

Protesters held a banner reading “Stop the massacre, stop complicity!” at the start of the march, which moved peacefully through the centre of Rome amid a massive display of rainbow, Palestinian and political party flags.

The protest attracted a diverse crowd from across the country, including many families with children.

Giorgia Meloni’s government has been accused of a timid response on the issue (LaPresse via AP)

According to organisers, up to 300,000 people participated in the rally organised by the leftist opposition to ask the government for a clear position o

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