Pro-Palestinian demonstrations planned for next Saturday, January 27 will have to be postponed. This is the invitation presented to the police commissioners by the official circular of the Public Security Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The invitation is to secure one’s constitutional right to express one’s opinions, but also to underline the value of “Remembrance Day” and thus avoid tensions.
In fact, this is an arrangement that meets the demands of the Jewish community, which has been vocal about accompanying the demonstrations in recent hours. “No to anti-Semitic demonstration on Memorial Day” Victor Fadlun, head of Rome’s Jewish community, thundered on Facebook, posting a photo of a protester trampling on an Israeli flag.
The fears of the Jewish community and authorities were particularly directed at the parade held in Rome on Saturday, January 27. It was supposed to start from Piazza Vittorio Emanuele and reach San Giovanni. The aim, as stated by the organizers, was to shed light on “the genocide experienced by the Palestinian people, which is now happening before everyone’s eyes, and that simple solidarity is no longer enough.”
According to the published circular, this demonstration, along with other demonstrations all over Italy, may not be allowed by the police station.
“We are happy that our reasons were understood. We thank the institutions, especially Minister Piantedosi, and all units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for their sensitivity. It was the right and common sense decision. We saw it. Vicenza says that these pro-Palestinian demonstrations could turn into violence. But what makes things worse is, moment provocatively chosen by the organizers. January 27 is Shoah Remembrance Day,” said the president’s comment on the postponement of the demonstrations. Rome Jewish community.
Source: Today IT
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