Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Rome and Lisbon this weekend, calling for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. The demonstrations reflect growing public concern over the humanitarian crisis and escalating violence in the region.
In Rome, hundreds of demonstrators marched through the city center, chanting slogans such as “Free, Free Palestine.” The protesters expressed their outrage over the ongoing violence in Gaza and Lebanon, urging the Italian government to take action against attacks on civilians and UN peacekeeping forces.
The protests coincided with a meeting of the MED9 group of southern EU countries, where leaders condemned Israel’s recent military actions, including the targeting of UN peacekeeping positions in southern Lebanon. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed strong disapproval, stating that such actions violate UN Resolution 1701.
