Massive rallies in Italy and Serbia reflect desire for profound change regarding the situation in Palestine.

The entities involved

• Italy →

  country in southern Europe

  • The Italian Trade Agency supports Italian wine exports to the U.S., where nearly a quarter of all Italian wine exports are directed.16:30
  • Total Wine & More has begun stocking Italian wines, including Prosecco.16:30
• Serbia →

  country in Southeast Europe

  • The Serbian Progressive Party took over the Serbian government amid EU criticism regarding democratic backsliding.14:19
  • The EU has offered Serbia an accelerated admission process regarding its application for European Union membership.Fri 22:24
• Gaza Strip →

  self-governing Palestinian territory next to Egypt and Israel

  • The Board of Peace, involved with Hamas and the Gaza Strip, is tasked with leading truce efforts and reconstruction amid ongoing conflict and calls for humanitarian action.13:55
  • Israeli actions are affecting aid entry into the Gaza Strip and targeting holy sites in Jerusalem.12:29

Related events

• Protests erupted across Italian cities including Milan, Bologna, and Genoa, inspired by French movements and referencing the Gaza conflict.Oct 30
• Escalation of attacks by occupation forces in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.Jun 15
• Ongoing conflict in Gaza and West Bank leads to a humanitarian crisis monitored by the World Health Organization.Aug 11
• Activists from Italy, Ireland, Sweden, and the US are publicly supporting the Palestinian people.Oct 31
• Protests sweeping across Europe affect Italy.Oct 23