Pro-Palestinian protests are shaking major European cities, and calls are growing to ban Israel from sporting and cultural events.

ROME, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Large crowds assembled in central Rome on Saturday for the fourth straight day of protests in Italy since Israel intercepted an international flotilla trying to deliver aid to Gaza, and detained its activists.

Hundreds of thousands of people across several European cities have marched in support of Palestinians and an aid flotilla's attempt to reach Gaza

Riot police used pepper spray and water cannons to drive demonstrators away from the presidential palace in Georgia as the pro-Russian ruling party claimed victory in local elections.

In Barcelona, protesters smashed or spray-painted anti-Israel slogans on windows of stores and restaurants, accusing them of complicity in Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip.

Protests also called in Madrid, Lisbon and Dublin to demonstrate against Israel's interception of Gaza-bound flotilla, day after 2 million join general strike in Italy against war

Football legend Pep Guardiola urges governments to take immediate action regarding the Gaza conflict, voicing his support during a massive demonstration in Barcelona. His remarks reflect a growing wave of solidarity for Palestine amidst rising tensions and protests across Europe.