"Thousands of activists rallied across Milan on Saturday to commemorate the UN International Solidarity Day with the Palestinian People. Footage shows protesters chanting and marching with Palestinian flags, while others hoisted banners demanding the release of Palestinian prisoners and activists. The police were heavily deployed along the route of the march to ensure public safety and order. "We think it is a fundamental thing to give hope to a martyred land," shared an activist. She further called for the liberty of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, describing him as 'the only figure' capable of uniting the Palestinian people. "I think that a solution must be made with international diplomacy to force Israel, but really force it, to a solution of peace, because every agreement that is signed and then not respected is another insult, another kick in the face to justice," added Jessica Todaro, member of the CUB trade union. Protesters also chanted against Israeli actions in Gaza and US President Donald Trump, whose September peace plan has been unable to prevent fighting in Gaza. The demo took place a day after a mass rally, where protesters condemned the government over its 'war budget', which benefited arms manufacturers. Pro-Palestine movements were also reported in other Italian cities, including Rome and Genoa, on Saturday, according to local media. Back in 1977, the UN General Assembly called for the annual observance of 29 November as the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People."