By Abhijeet Sen

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Italy protest: In a significant turn of events in Europe amid the pressure on countries to recognise Palestine the right-wing government of Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni is under immense pressure to recognise the Muslim country. After major European countries like Britain and France recognized Palestine protests have been going on in various parts of Italy demanding the the recognition of Palestine as a separate country. In response to the protests Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni has said this violence will not change the lives of the people of Gaza. Here are all the details you need to know about the recent protests in Italy.
How has Italian Prime Minister reacted to protest in Italy?
The images from Milan and other cities are shameful. This violence will not change the lives of the people of Gaza but Italian citizens will suffer Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni has said in response to the protests and violence in the country in support of Palestine.
Will Italy recognise Palestine?
Not stopping here Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni has said that recognizing a state that doesnt exist would be counterproductive while she rejected the acceptance of Palestine.
As a part of the protests the trade unions of Italy have called for a strike named Lets Block Everything.
Protests across Italy intensified with violent clashes at Milan’s central station leaving over 60 police injured and more than 10 protesters arrested.
Story highlights:
Italy is witnessing pro-Palestine protests.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni has rejected the appeal to recognise Palestine.
Major European countries like Britain and France recognized Palestine.
Dockworkers blocked ports including Genoa Livorno Trieste and Venice where police used water cannons. Not stopping here demonstrators blocked a highway after rallying at the railway station in Rome while in Naples crowds sat on train tracks and in Bologna protesters blocked a highway before being dispersed.