A fierce attack on an Italian newspaper: they broke the walls and destroyed books and documents

the formulation Subordinate note Stampa in Turin He was Attack he Friday to Pro-Palestinian activist group That broke into building During a General strike He was called in supports to Palestine. Local authorities also confirmed that the hackers They entered, They broke down the walls and Working documents And leave intimidating messages with paint sprayers, among them: “Terrorist journalists. They are first on the list.”.

Attack on La Stampa newspaper
Attack on La Stampa newspaper

in entranceThey showed a banner With the legend “Release Shaheen”referring to Muhammad Shaheenthe imam of the Turin Mosque, who weighs A Expulsion order.

It all happened at once The opening was empty: the employees king attached to He hits It has been called before National Federation of the Italian Press (FNSI) To claim renewal Subordinate Employment agreement It has since expired 2016.

the Newspaper board of directors He reported what happened through a statement. “They broke into the newsroom, damaged the walls and destroyed important books and papers that we use in our work.”According to the organization. “A violent attack against our newspaper and against information as a whole.”He added.

Protesters climb the bars
Protesters climb the bars

the police It has already been identified 34 people linked to Strokeamong them Members to Social centers and Student groups.

the Italian Prime Ministergeorgia Meloni, Disclaimer he Stroke Through a Publishing In your account S. there He said: “It is very dangerous that, in the face of an incident of violence against the editorial office of a newspaper, someone suggests that the responsibility lies – even partially – with the press itself. Violence cannot be justified. It is not underestimated. He doesn’t turn around. Whoever tries to rewrite reality to mitigate the seriousness of what happened is committing a serious mistake. Freedom of the press is one of the pillars of our democracy It must always be defended unequivocally.

Leaders from across the political spectrum joined the rejection. In this line, President Sergio Mattarella express to him Solidarity with La Stampa director, Andrea MalagutiAnd with Workers Subordinate note.

Moreover, Secretary General of the Democratic Party Eli Shlaindefined what happened as “Dangerous and unacceptable work”.

he Stroke It happened in the middle of A A strong protest climate in Italy due to the government’s support for Israel.

after General strike Subordinate Fridaythe Basic union union Preside over this Saturday A Mass demonstration in Rome To claim comment Subordinate Military supplies to Israel denounces he He increases Subordinate spent in defense.

Meloni disavowed the attack on the newspaper through a post on the social media network

During the mobilization, slogans such as: “Italy is a partner of Israel” and “Stop genocide in Palestine”. The march Coinciding with the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People And they gathered Tens of thousands to the people In different areas of the capital.

Among the participants were Francesca Albanese, Narrator Subordinate United Nations to Occupied Palestinian Territoriesfrom condemned he Stroke to No Stampa But he said so “Understanding anger” From certain sectors, although he mentioned that “No acts of violence may be committed against anyone.”. He also called on the media to “Keep the facts at the center and do minimal analysis and context.He questioned the poor coverage of marches in Genoa and other Italian cities.

Giorgia Meloni disavowed the attack on La Stampa. (Photo by Gianluigi Guercia/AFP)Gianluigi Jersey – AFP

Activist Greta Thunberg was also present and warned against this “The ceasefire is constantly violated”and “Palestinians are still under attack”.

Beyond specific condemnations, the official position of The Italian government continues its alliance with Israel since the attack on October 7, 2023. Meloni repeated on several occasions that Italy “He did not hesitate for a minute to support Israel’s right to defend itself.”and keep this support in Diplomatic, logistical and military mattersEven in the face of increasing social unrest. The country remains active Defense supply and cooperation agreementsDespite protests calling for his suspension.

However, this position coexists with increasingly visible criticism within the executive branch itself. In Rimini, he acknowledged the Israeli response “You have exceeded the principle of proportionality.” And generating ‘Many innocent victims’. With this phrase, Meloni sought Distance sign In the face of international questions about his actions The army in GazaWithout modifying the institutional support that his administration has maintained since the beginning of the conflict.

Dozens of people gathered to march against the Italian government’s support for Israel

At the operational level, the government also intervened after the Freedom Flotilla was intercepted and asked Israel “Ensuring respect for individual rights” From activists while Return home. But beyond these specific allegations, there has been no change in the central line.

Europe Press and ANSA agencies.