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Saturday, November 23, 2024

Protests in Italy for Palestinian Solidarity

Published: 2024-11-17

In recent days, cities in Italy have witnessed significant protests in solidarity with the Palestinian people.

Organized by the "Giovani Palestinesi" and other activist networks, these demonstrations have drawn hundreds of participants.

In Bologna, around 300 young people marched through the streets, chanting slogans against Israel and calling for a free Palestine.

Meanwhile, in Florence, a regional protest saw over 300 people rallying under banners declaring "Gaza is a genocide" and demanding an end to what they describe as a massacre ongoing for over 400 days.

Protesters are urging institutions to cease complicity in the conflict, particularly through arms support.

The demonstrations highlight a broader call for resistance against perceived Israeli expansion in the region, with activists vowing to continue their mobilization despite potential legal repercussions.