When Giorgia Meloni came to power in 2022, she cast herself as a staunch ally of Israel.
However, a crescendo of domestic opposition to the war in Gaza has been growing. This opposition culminated this week in nationwide strikes that paralyzed key infrastructure across Italy.
In response, the Italian prime minister made a series of unexpected moves, signaling a shift in her approach amid the mounting public pressure.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-27/meloni-softens-line-on-gaza-war-as-domestic-pressure-builds-in-italy