Protests in Italy. Photo: giorgiameloni - Instagram After hours of riots initiated by pro-Palestinian and anti-Israeli protesters mainly in the Milan area and Rome, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has given a harsh response.
"The images coming from Milan are shameful," Meloni wrote on Instagram while publishing horrific protest images that circulated online. "People labeled 'pro-Pal', 'Antifa' or 'pacifists' destroy property and incite confrontations with law enforcement authorities", she added.
Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy. Photo: ShutterstockMeloni explained the violence and destruction caused by protestors "have nothing to do with solidarity," adding they will "not change the lives of Gaza residents one bit, but they will have concrete consequences for Italian citizens, who will ultimately suffer and pay for the damage caused by these bullies".
The Italian PM concluded her remarks by saying her thoughts were with law enforcement authorities, "who are forced to endure the arrogance and useless violence" of protesters, while expressing hope for "clear condemnation from the strike organizers and all political forces".
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