🇮🇹 Thousands March in Rome Demanding an End to the Gaza War
📍 Source: Al Jazeera
Tens of thousands took to the streets of Rome over the weekend, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to Israeli military operations. Demonstrators from peace groups, trade unions, and activist networks demanded EU leaders do more to halt the violence. Chants of “Stop the genocide” echoed across the city. Organisers called for arms embargoes and boycotts. The protest remained peaceful, but critics argued it lacked balance.
Sentiment: 🕊️ Hopeful yet angry
Media bias:
- Al Jazeera: Highlights humanitarian urgency and grassroots scale.
- Reuters: Covers turnout and diplomatic context.
- Jerusalem Post (contrast): Warns of “anti-Israel” rhetoric in Europe.
Political reaction:
- 🔗 Jeremy Corbyn – “A beautiful day of solidarity in Rome.”
- 🔗 Giorgia Meloni – “We support peace, but must defend democracy.”
- 🔗 Public tweet – “Rome says what the EU won’t.”
