Pro-Palestine riots erupt across Italy

Demonstrations and violent riots have erupted across Italy in support of Palestine and against Israel’s military offensive in Gaza, increasing pressure on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government, which has so far rejected calls to recognize Palestinian statehood.

The unrest comes as a number of countries, such as the UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal, formally recognized Palestine in recent days, with France expected to follow suit at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.