Protesters in Italy’s Rome demand end to Israel’s war on Gaza
aljazeera.comPublished: 6/8/2025
Summary
The protest in Rome against Israel's Gaza war drew nearly 300,000 demonstrators carrying banners demanding an end to violence. While Italy’s opposition organized the rally, opponents criticized Prime Minister Melogi for her cautious approach, while Italian leader urged Israel to cease hostilities amid growing international criticism and humanitarian crises in Gaza, where nearly two million residents face severe famine risks due to a blockade. The war has already claimed over 54,000 Palestinian lives and thousands of casualties on Israel's side.