Pro-Palestine demonstrations sweep Italy and Europe

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On October 10, 2026, widespread demonstrations occurred across Italy and several European cities as part of a 'Global Day of Action' organized by the Global Alliance for Palestine. In Italy, more than 50 cities participated, including major hubs like Rome, Milan, Turin, Bologna, Naples, and Catania.

In Rome, thousands marched toward La Sapienza University, demanding an immediate end to Israeli military operations in Gaza and the unhindered entry of humanitarian aid. In Milan, approximately 5,000 people marched through the city center, calling for a total embargo and the termination of all commercial and military agreements with Israel. In Naples, activist Greta Thunberg addressed a crowd, criticizing government policies.

In Sicily, a 70-meter cloth was displayed in Comiso and Catania, listing the names of 18,500 Palestinian children killed in Gaza to honor the victims. Other regional protests included a march in Brescia toward the Leonardo company and a large gathering of 6,000 people in Cagliari.

Across Europe, significant mobilizations were also reported in Berlin, Paris, and London. In Berlin, roughly 3,500 people demonstrated in front of the Federal Chancellery, while protesters in Turin reported moments of tension with police.

Entities

Association of Palestinians in Italy · Benjamin Netanyahu · Gaza Strip · Giorgia Meloni · Global Alliance for Palestine · Global Sumud Flotilla · Greta Thunberg · Israel · Italy · Movimento 5 Stelle · Palestinian Student Movements · Palestinian Youth of Italy

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[● 2 SOURCES] The Global Alliance for Palestine (GAFP) designated October 10 as a 'Global Day of Action' as part of a three-day international initiative. www.sorrentopress.it
[● 9 SOURCES] Protesters in Italy called for the immediate cessation of Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip. www.assadakah.eu · lamilano.it · www.hashtagsicilia.it · kmetro0.eu · milano.notizie.it · +3 more
[DISPUTED] A 70-meter cloth was used in Sicily to list the names of 18,500 Palestinian children killed in Gaza. www.scriptandbooks.it · www.ragusaoggi.it
[● 2 SOURCES] Activists in Milan called for a total embargo and the termination of all commercial and military agreements with Israel. milano.notizie.it · www.milanopost.info
[● 2 SOURCES] Greta Thunberg participated in a protest in Naples. kmetro0.eu · www.liberoquotidiano.it
[● 4 SOURCES] Protests in Italy involved more than 50 cities. www.assadakah.eu · www.hashtagsicilia.it · kmetro0.eu · lamilano.it
[● 4 SOURCES] Demonstrators demanded the immediate entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza. www.assadakah.eu · www.hashtagsicilia.it · lamilano.it · www.unionesarda.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] The demonstrations were part of a Global Day of Action organized by the Global Alliance for Palestine. www.sorrentopress.it