Overview
- On Radio24, Paolo Mieli described Avs candidate Souzan Fatayer as “in leggerissimo sovrappeso” and said she “exalts Hamas,” drawing instant criticism for body-shaming and poor conduct.
- Mieli later called his intervention “absolutely improper” and issued a public apology to Fatayer and Avs for the remarks.
- Attention shifted to a Facebook video Fatayer shared that carried a caption invoking Hitler; she says she did not write or endorse the caption and shared the clip to denounce genocidal rhetoric.
- Centre-right figures demanded Fatayer’s withdrawal over the repost, while Avs and local CGIL branches condemned Mieli’s comments and some on the left sought journalistic sanctions.
- New coverage from a right-leaning outlet highlights additional past posts it says defend Hamas, intensifying pressure as parties prepare to submit regional election lists this week.