Overview

• Approximately twenty pro-Palestinian activists protested against Defense Minister Guido Crosetto near the Defense Ministry's stand at the Turin Book Fair, chanting slogans and displaying signs.
• Protesters carried a Palestinian flag and signs reading 'Stop al riarmo' ('Stop rearmament') while chanting slogans like 'Crosetto, Crosetto, in guerra vacci tu' ('Crosetto, Crosetto, you go to war').
• Police intervened to maintain order, keeping protesters at a distance before escorting them out of the event venue.
• Minister Crosetto reiterated the importance of free expression at cultural events and emphasized Italy’s unwavering humanitarian support for Palestinian civilians, distinguishing this from support for Hamas.
• Crosetto highlighted Italy's recent efforts, including evacuating Palestinian children to Italy and deploying the hospital ship Vulcano to deliver aid to Gaza.