We have been in Sardinia for the last 12 days. I was surprised by the number of Palestinian flags, solidarity posters, graffiti and local demonstrations we saw from big towns to small villages.

The Italian government of Meloni is populist right (sons of Mussolini) but have not slavishly followed the Trump playbook on climate or Gaza despite cozying up to King Don. For the EU to make a serious break with Israel and bring in proper sanctions either Germany or italy will have to make a major policy change. It won’t be Germany. Maybe Italy? The government played down the Palestine demonstrations and strikes today - but the pressure is growing, as it was on Starmer.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...ainst-gaza-war