Milan riots after Meloni's Palestine decision reignite debate on Antifa

The city of Milan was the scene of massive riots this weekend following Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's announcement that her government will not recognize Palestine as a sovereign state.

According to local authorities, the protests were organized by groups identified with Antifa, a left-wing anti-fascist movement. What began as a political demonstration escalated into clashes with police, vandalism on public roads, and blockades in central areas of the city.

The Italian government classified the mobilization as an attempt to "destabilize public order," accusing the movement of using the Palestinian issue as a justification for violence.

The episode resonated internationally. In the United States, allies of former President Donald Trump once again defended the idea of ​​classifying Antifa as a terrorist organization, an argument already raised during his administration and now resurfacing in Europe.

Political analysts warn, however, that the issue is complex. While critics see Antifa as a decentralized network responsible for causing chaos at protests, others argue that the movement acts as a response to the rise of far-right ideologies.

In Milan, police announced dozens of arrests and increased security to prevent further violence. The Meloni government, in turn, reiterated its position on Palestine and stated that “stability in the region depends on direct negotiations and not on unilateral recognition.”

Disturbios masivos en Milán por parte de miembros de ANTIFA.
Ésto se debe a que Georgia Meloni NO reconocerá a Palestina como Estado.
Sólo buscan desestabilizar Occidente.
No me extraña que Donald Trump los vaya a considerar como una organización terrorista. pic.twitter.com/MzZ4S1Vcfo — Capitán General de los Tercios (@capTercio) September 22, 2025