Giorgia Meloni Refuses to Recognize Palestine, and Antifa Protests Spark Clashes
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced that she will not recognize Palestine as a sovereign state. The decision provoked a strong reaction from Antifa, which took to the streets in protests that quickly escalated into clashes and destruction.
Rome was the scene of intense protests this Sunday (22) following Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's statement that her government will not recognize Palestine as a sovereign state. The decision reinforces the Italian right-wing coalition's position in alignment with Israel's policies and European Union guidelines, which remain divided on the issue.
In immediate response, members of the Antifa movement organized demonstrations in several Italian cities, including Milan, Florence, and Naples. The demonstrations, which were initially peaceful, quickly escalated into clashes with police, burning barricades, and vandalism in central areas.
Security authorities reported several arrests and minor injuries, both among protesters and police officers. Videos shared on social media show masked groups breaking store windows, throwing objects at security forces, and raising flags with anti-fascist symbols.
Meloni, in an official statement, stated that his position is based on the defense of "a realistic and negotiated peace process" and that unilateral recognition of Palestine "would not contribute to stability in the region."
Critics of the measure accuse the government of hardening its diplomatic stance and distancing itself from international voices advocating the creation of a Palestinian state as an essential path to resolving the Middle East conflict.
Meanwhile, opposition representatives are calling for calm and accusing both Antifa of "instrumentalizing the Palestinian issue" to promote chaos and the government of "inflaming unnecessary tensions" with its rigid stance.
The outlook remains uncertain, and experts point out that the crisis could have a direct impact on Italy's relations with Arab countries and within the European bloc itself, where pressure is growing for a more balanced political solution.
????| ÚLTIMA HORA: Giorgia Meloni, rechaza reconocer a Palestina como Estado soberano. En respuesta, Antifa, el grupo de extrema izquierda, organiza disturbios en las calles, causando una destrucción generalizada. ⚠️ Trump tiene razón, Antifa es una organización terrorista. pic.twitter.com/rsIlcL24fE — Eduardo Menoni (@eduardomenoni) September 22, 2025
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