Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Italy: Protests, Strike, and Government Response
Large protests and a strike happened in Italy on September 22, 2025, with over 100,000 people involved.
Protesters were showing support for Palestinians in Gaza and wanted Italy to recognize Palestine.
They caused disruptions in several cities, including blocked ports and railway lines.
Some protesters criticized Italy's position on the conflict and the EU.
The Italian Prime Minister condemned the protests and violence.
Over 100,000 people participated in a 24-hour strike across Italy on September 22, 2025.
Protests occurred in over 75 cities, including Milan, Rome, and Venice.
Protesters and unions voiced opposition to Israel's offensive in Gaza.
Protesters demanded that Italy recognize Palestine.
Prime Minister Meloni condemned the protests as violent.
- Who
- Protesters, trade unions, student leaders, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
- What
- Protests and a 24-hour strike against Israel's offensive in Gaza
- When
- September 22, 2025
- Where
- Across Italy, including Milan, Rome, and Venice
- Why
- To show solidarity with Palestinians, and to pressure Italy to recognize Palestine
Pro-Palestinian Protesters
Italian Government
Recognition of Palestine
Pro-Palestinian Protesters
Support for recognizing Palestine.
Italian Government
Refuses to recognize Palestine
Actions
Pro-Palestinian Protesters
Protests, strikes, and blockades.
Italian Government
Condemns violent protests.
- Date of Protests
- September 22, 2025
- Location
- Over 75 Italian cities, including Milan, Rome, and Venice
- Number of Participants
- Over 100,000
- Actions
- 24-hour strike, protests, port blockades, disruptions to schools and trains
- Protest Purpose
- Opposition to Israeli actions in Gaza; to push for recognition of Palestine by Italy
- Government Response
- Prime Minister Meloni condemned the protests as violent
Sources
Genoa dockers walk out as Italian unions protest against Israel
Gaza protests in Italy block ports, clashes erupt in Milan
Pro-Palestinian protesters fight police in Milan, Italian ports blocked
‘Will not allow flotilla intended to serve Hamas to enter active combat zone’: Israeli Foreign Ministry
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Fight Police In Milan, Italian Ports Blocked
Italy: Tens of thousands stage protests over Gaza war as Meloni refuses to back Palestine state
Italian workers’ strike in solidarity with Gaza brings disruptions across the country
£2 Trillion Blow To Britain, Riots In Italy: The Cost Of Picking Sides In Palestinian Statehood Debate