Italy: Massive Demonstrations in Support of Palestine Across Major Cities 2

On September 22, 2025, pro-Palestinian demonstrations took place across Italy, with tens of thousands of participants. The protests were largely organized by labor unions, student groups, and civic organizations. In Rome, around 20,000 people marched, while Milan saw about 50,000 participants. Some clashes occurred between protesters and police in Milan, resulting in injuries and several arrests.

Italy: Massive Demonstrations in Support of Palestine Across Major Cities

On September 22, 2025, pro-Palestinian demonstrations took place across Italy, with tens of thousands of participants. The protests were largely organized by labor unions, student groups, and civic organizations. In Rome, around 20,000 people marched, while Milan saw about 50,000 participants. Some clashes occurred between protesters and police in Milan, resulting in injuries and several arrests.

Italy: Violence Erupts at Milan Pro-Gaza Protest, Dozens Injured, Arrests Made 2

A pro-Palestine protest in Milan on Monday, September 22, turned violent upon reaching Centrale station. While the march began peacefully with tens of thousands of participants, a small group of masked agitators attacked police, breaking glass, throwing objects, and even using fire hoses against officers. Around 60 police officers were injured, 23 requiring hospitalization, and eight protesters were detained. The violence disrupted train services for hours. Similar tensions occurred in Brescia, Torino, Bologna, and Marghera, with arrests and clashes reported. Authorities and politicians condemned the violence as unjustifiable and unrelated to the solidarity message of the protest.

Italy: Violence Erupts at Milan Pro-Gaza Protest, Dozens Injured, Arrests Made

A pro-Palestine protest in Milan on Monday, September 22, turned violent upon reaching Centrale station. While the march began peacefully with tens of thousands of participants, a small group of masked agitators attacked police, breaking glass, throwing objects, and even using fire hoses against officers. Around 60 police officers were injured, 23 requiring hospitalization, and eight protesters were detained. The violence disrupted train services for hours. Similar tensions occurred in Brescia, Torino, Bologna, and Marghera, with arrests and clashes reported. Authorities and politicians condemned the violence as unjustifiable and unrelated to the solidarity message of the protest.

Netherlands: Pro-Palestinian Protesters Occupy Leiden University Building in The Hague

On Tuesday, May 6, around 1:00 p.m., over one hundred pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at Leiden University's The Hague campus on the Turfmarkt street. While some occupied the building and blocked entry, most demonstrators left shortly after. A small group, however, refused to leave. 75 people were arrested, according to reports.