General strike for Gaza, clashes with police in Milan. Meloni: "Unworthy images."

The general strike called in solidarity with the people of Gaza mobilized thousands of people in several Italian cities. In Milan, the day of protests degenerated into moments of high tension, with clashes between protesters and law enforcement. The incident immediately sparked political reactions, with interventions by Giorgia Meloni, Antonio Tajani, and Matteo Salvini.

Gaza strike, riots, and protests in Milan

In Milan, the general strike called in solidarity with the people of Gaza turned into a day of intense tension. The march, which began in Piazzale Cadorna, reached the Central Station, where a group of protesters reportedly attempted to force their way into the entrances, sparking chaos. Rocks, barriers, and various objects were reportedly thrown at the police, who responded with charges, batons, and tear gas , even entering the train hall.

The clashes spread to nearby streets, particularly along Via Vittor Pisani and Piazza Duca d'Aosta, paralyzing traffic for hours. As reported by ANSA, at least ten people were arrested , while around sixty officers suffered injuries or bruises , with more than twenty already hospitalized.

The city thus experienced an afternoon marked by violent clashes and widespread disruption, which quickly ignited a political conflict at the national level.

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Meloni, Tajani, and Salvini condemn the clashes in Milan: "These images are unworthy."

The violence that erupted in Milan during the general strike for Gaza sparked immediate political reactions. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described these "disgraceful scenes that do not represent Italy," reiterating the need to ensure safety and respect for the rules.

Violence and destruction that have nothing to do with solidarity and that won't change the lives of people in Gaza one bit , but will have concrete consequences for Italian citizens, who will end up suffering and paying for the damage caused by these hooligans. My thoughts go out to the police, forced to endure the arrogance and gratuitous violence of these pseudo-protesters. I hope for clear condemnation from the strike organizers and all political forces.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani echoed this sentiment, calling the attacks on law enforcement officers "unacceptable" and calling those who organize the demonstrations accountable.

“ It is not through violence, attacking the police , blocking highways, stations and ports that we help the Palestinian civilian population. This is serious behavior that also causes damage to the economy, with tourists fleeing . This has nothing to do with the right to strike enshrined in Article 40 of the Constitution . Solidarity with the police, the innocent target of this violence,” the Foreign Minister underlined in a post on X.

Matteo Salvini also expressed solidarity with the injured officers and harshly condemned the unrest, calling for severe penalties for those who turn the demonstrations into urban guerrilla warfare.

“ Shocking images. This isn't a strike, it's violence : clashes and attacks on law enforcement, stations stormed and besieged, stones thrown on the tracks, thousands of angry, blocked workers. These are the left-wing 'pacifists,'” the League leader commented on X.