Palestine Produces New Social Fractures in Italy
Maurizio Coppola of Power to the People examines the massive growth of the Palestine movement and its impact on wider Italian politics.
Since 7 October 2023, the Palestine solidarity movement in Italy has experienced a renaissance, marked by university occupations, local and national demonstrations, and protests in front of the US and Israeli embassies.
- Against the genocide of the Palestinian people
- Against the complicity of the Italian government
- Against the inaction of the parliamentary opposition, including the Democratic Party, Five-Star Movement, and Left-Green Alliance
This 'Palestine moment' has ended over a decade of 'social peace' in Italy, reactivating the popular classes and exposing numerous social and political contradictions.
The 'Palestine moment' marked an important turning point.
Author's summary: Palestine movement grows in Italy, impacting politics.