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Biography Flash: Giorgia Meloni's Controversial Stance on Palestine Amid Protests & Global Diplomacy

Biography Flash: Giorgia Meloni's Controversial Stance on Palestine Amid Protests & Global Diplomacy

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In the past few days, Giorgia Meloni has been at the very heart of international and domestic controversy. At the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Meloni made global headlines by drawing a bold red line on Italy’s role in the Middle East, staking her government's reputation on not bowing to either massive domestic protests or mounting international calls to recognize a Palestinian state. According to Indiatimes, she declared that pressure should focus on Hamas, not Israel, blaming the militant group for the ongoing war and the fate of hostages. This stance comes as some of the largest protests in Italy in years broke out, with tens of thousands rallying in cities like Rome and Milan. As reported by The National, these demonstrations – including a dramatic general strike led by Italian unions – were met with both peaceful rallies and violent clashes, particularly in Milan, where more than 60 police officers were injured and dozens arrested.

Meloni did not shy away from the fray on social media. As noted by Wanted in Milan, she posted video of the Milan riots on her X account, slamming what she called “shameful” violence by self-styled pacifists and antifa groups. Her message: such chaos not only fails to help Gaza, it tangibly hurts Italian citizens. The episode swiftly became a political battleground, with opposition figures like PD’s Elly Schlein and Giuseppe Conte condemning the violence but demanding Meloni recognize the humanitarian crisis and threatening to overshadow her government’s unwavering support for Israel. There’s a distinct split between Meloni’s hardline stance and rising calls for Italy to follow the UK, Australia, and others in diplomatic recognition of Palestine.

Internationally, Meloni has also sought to reposition Italy as a peace broker. Speaking with ANI at the UNGA, she praised India’s potential to mediate global conflicts and reaffirmed Italy’s close bond with New Delhi, even as US–India tensions brew over Russian oil imports. Her position is that recognition of Palestine can only be considered if Hamas is excluded from any government and all Israeli hostages are released, putting her at odds with much of Western Europe, which shifted toward recognition this week.

She also made waves in France recently, as covered by Brussels Signal, calling for right-wing parties across Europe to unify and present strong alternatives to centrist and left governments. Domestically, Meloni continues to frame her leadership as one returning Italy to global significance, while privately hinting – according to Agenzia Nova – that she faces a business of hatred against her.

On the gossip front, she paid tribute at a political rally to US conservative activist Charlie Kirk, catching some international attention, AOL reports. And her digital presence remains constant, as she uses platforms like X to tightly control her narrative amid both criticism and support.

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