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00:02 GMT, Sunday, 11 January 2009

In pictures: Pro-Palestinian rallies

People lay on the ground with Palestinian flags during a demonstration in Paris, France

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The Israeli offensive in Gaza has sparked worldwide anti-war demonstrations, with tens of thousands of people joining rallies in the US, Middle East and Europe - including in Paris pictured above.

Several thousand join a pro-Palestinian rally close to the White House in Washington DC

Several thousand join a pro-Palestinian rally close to the White House in Washington DC

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In Washington, several thousand demonstrators gathered outside the White House to protest against what they see as the Bush administration's apparent backing of Israel.

Protesters force their way through a barrier outside the Israeli embassy in London

Protesters force their way through a barrier outside the Israeli embassy in London

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In London, there were violent scenes as police confronted several hundred protesters who threw stones and smashed windows outside the Israeli embassy.

Police stand back as a firework is thrown at the Israeli embassy in London

Police stand back as a firework is thrown at the Israeli embassy in London

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Police said up to 20,000 people marched through central London to protest against the Israeli action in Gaza. The BBC estimated the figure could have been as high as 50,000.

A demonstrator in Germany holds a poster reading: "Stop the war"

A demonstrator in Germany holds a poster reading: "Stop the war"

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Across Germany, more than 40,000 people protested against the Gaza offensive, while arrests were reported at similar rallies in Denmark and Paris.

Lebanese people watch a float depicting a coffin and a poster of a Palestinian child victim

Lebanese people watch a float depicting a coffin and a poster of a Palestinian child victim

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Meanwhile in southern Lebanon, thousands of demonstrators heard angry speeches against Israel's military action at a rally organised by the militant group Hezbollah, which supports Hamas.

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