Hi everyone, can you imagine the energy in Rome a few weeks back? On November 29, 2025, the streets were abuzz as thousands of people came together for a massive show of solidarity with Palestine.
It was the International Day of Solidarity with the
Palestinian People, and climate icon Greta Thunberg was right there in the mix,
marching alongside UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese. We're talking real
passion here, people waving Palestinian flags, chanting for justice, and pushing
back against what's happening in Gaza.
This wasn't just any rally. It tied into a nationwide
strike organized by the USB union, protesting Italy's plans to ramp up military
spending and what many see as complicity in the ongoing conflict. Thunberg and
Albanese didn't just show up; they led the charge in many ways, speaking out
boldly at a pre-march conference and then hitting the streets.
The crowd stretched through Rome's historic streets, near
spots like the Colosseum, with signs calling out the Italian government and
demands for an immediate ceasefire. It felt like a global wave; similar marches
popped up in cities like Berlin, Paris, London, and Istanbul that same weekend.
Key Highlights
from the Day:
Crowd Power: Thousands joined (some reports say hundreds
in core groups, but the march swelled big), including dockworkers, activists,
and everyday folks fed up with the status quo.
Greta's Fire: Thunberg got a standing ovation at the
"Rebuild Justice" conference, saying things like, "Even the
institutions are saying what the Palestinians have been saying all along, that
genocide is taking place." She called Italy "one of the most
complicit countries" and didn't hold back on Prime Minister Meloni's
government, labeling it harshly in a moment that got huge cheers (and some
backlash).
Albanese's Warnings: The UN expert highlighted media
suppression and the dire situation on the ground, noting over 1,200 killed in
the West Bank alone since October 2023, with no Hamas presence there. She urged
ending all military ties with Israel.
Vibes on the Ground: Pro-Palestinian chants filled the
air, mixed with calls against ecocide and war crimes. It was part of broader
strikes disrupting Italy that day.
We'll continue to see these kinds of actions because,
honestly, people are heartbroken and repulsed by the inaction. Thunberg wrapped up her speech, urging everyone to "continue showing up on the streets, to
continue boycotting, blocking, organizing.
It's a reminder that when we stand together like this, our voices echo far. What do you think – is this the kind of momentum that changes things?
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