Italy's far-right leader, Giorgia Meloni, has continued to support her Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, a relationship that started long before her time in office.
The Italian government has been one of the few countries to supply major conventional weapons to Israel since 2020, including attack helicopters, naval guns, and parts for Israel's F-35 fighter jets.
Despite the government's stance, the Italian people have shown strong support for Palestinian liberation, highlighting a significant disconnect between the public and the state on this issue.
Ever since the overthrow of Benito Mussolini, Palestine has been central to the struggle to ensure that fascism never returns to the country.
Author's summary: Italy's far-right government supports Israel despite public opposition.