Several policemen were injured after clashes broke out between the police and citizens in different cities over the Israeli attack on Gaza. Protesters took to the streets after Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni refused to back the Palestinian state.
According to a report published by India Today, trade unions intensified the protest and urged people to “block everything.” A nationwide strike was also called to mark the demonstration.
State media reported that police used tear gas to disperse protesters at Milan’s central station, while a group of agitators used a pole to smash a window. Protesters were seen waving Palestinian flags. At least 60 policemen were injured during the violent clashes.
The Opposition targeted Giorgia Meloni for not recognising Palestinian statehood and termed the violence “shameful.” Meloni has now decided not to formally support statehood. Earlier, however, Italy had voted in favour of Palestine at the UN General Assembly.
Georgia Meloni posted on X, “Outrageous images coming from Milan: self-proclaimed “pro-Pal” individuals, self-proclaimed “antifa” members, self-proclaimed “pacifists” who wreak havoc on the train station and provoke clashes with Law Enforcement. Violence and destruction that have nothing to do with solidarity and that will not change a single thing in the lives of people in Gaza, but will have concrete consequences for Italian citizens, who will end up suffering and paying for the damages caused by these thugs. A thought of closeness to Law Enforcement, forced to endure the bullying and gratuitous violence of these pseudo-protesters. I hope for clear words of condemnation from the organizers of the strike and from all political forces.”
Indegne le immagini che arrivano da Milano: sedicenti “pro-pal”, sedicenti “antifa”, sedicenti “pacifisti” che devastano la stazione e generano scontri con le Forze dell’Ordine.
— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) September 22, 2025
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