Poggio a Caiano mayor accuses State of Israel of genocide

Riccardo Palandri, the mayor of Poggio a Caiano, has issued a decree regarding the situation in Gaza. In the document, Palandri accuses the State of Israel of carrying out “genocidary policies” in Palestine.

Palandri, a right-wing official supported by various political factions, has drawn attention for his stance, which goes beyond criticizing the Netanyahu government to accusing the Israeli State itself. The decree, officially numbered 49 and dated September 14, 2026, is a public act available via the municipality's registry. This follows a previous controversy where the mayor initially declined to sponsor an initiative for the children of Gaza, though he later reversed that decision following local indignation.