Maurizio Coppola of Power to the People examines the massive growth of the Palestine movement and its impact on wider Italian politics.
Since 7 October 2023, the Palestine solidarity movement in Italy has been experiencing a renaissance, marked by university occupations, local and national demonstrations, and protests in front of the US and Israeli embassies.
This ‘Palestine moment’ has reactivated the popular classes and brought to light a multitude of social and political contradictions, ending more than a decade of ‘social peace’ in Italy.
This ‘Palestine moment’ marked an important turning point
Author's summary: Palestine movement grows in Italy, impacting politics.