Anger at the Israeli offensive in Gaza was expressed in protests across Europe on Saturday.<br /><br />At least 10,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through central London while Frankfurt was one of several German cities in which people poured onto the streets.<br /><br />Images of civilian suffering in Gaza amid an Israeli military onslaught have stirred strong feelings.<br /><br />Israel says it is responding to a surge in rocket attacks from Hamas militants but those marching believe that enough is enough.<br /><br />“We are demonstrating for peace in Gaza,” said one of those taking part in the Frankfurt rally. <br /><br />“The bombardments are inhumane and have caused a humanitarian catastrophe. We would like to point out that these people are suffering.”<br /><br />Some in Vienna demonstrated in support of Israel. <br /><br />Anti-Israeli protesters were also on the streets of the Austrian capital but the day passed peacefully.<br /><br />The same can’t be said in Paris where thousands defied a ban by French authorities to rally against the Israeli military operation.<br /><br />After two hours of peaceful protest, a minority of demonstrators clashed with riot police. Dozens of people were arrested.<br /><br />French authorities refused to allow the rally, fearing violence after marchers clashed with police in and around Paris in recent weeks, with some targeting synagogues and Jewish shops.
