As Israeli forces began their long anticipated interception of a pro-Palestinian flotilla nearing war-torn Gaza, the ripples of the event spread across the world, triggering mass demonstrations, diplomatic censure and threats of strikes. Protests were also reported in Brussel, Athens, Buenos Aires and Berlin, while the Spanish government called on Israel to protect the safety and rights of activists. View image in fullscreen Above: Pro-Palestinian protesters head towards block two entrances to the port of Genoa. Israel’s navy had previously warned the flotilla it was approaching an active combat zone and asked them to change course. Turkey’s foreign ministry called Israel’s “attack” on the flotilla “an act of terror” that endangered the lives of innocent civilians.