In Rome, hundreds of thousands protested against the Gaza war, organized by Italy’s opposition parties who criticize Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for her muted response. Protesters, including families, displayed a banner stating, “Stop the massacre, stop complicity!” while opposition leader Elly Schlein emphasized the need for a stronger stance against the violence in Gaza, which has resulted in over 54,000 Palestinian deaths amid a humanitarian crisis exacerbated by Israel’s blockade. Meloni recently called for an end to Israel’s military actions, yet her criticism has been deemed insufficient by many.
