Italian Regional President Calls for Boycott of Netanyahu Government Over Gaza

Puglia President Condemns Gaza Violence, Calls for Boycott of Netanyahu Government Bari, Italy – Michele Emiliano, president of the Puglia region, issued a strong condemnation of the Israeli government's actions in Gaza, calling the situation a 'genocide' and announcing a boycott of all official ties with the Netanyahu administration. In a short video statement released on June 1st, Emiliano declared, "A causa del genocidio di inermi palestinesi in atto da parte del Governo Netanyahu, da oggi vi invito ad interrompere ogni rapporto di qualunque natura con i rappresentanti istituzionali del suddetto Governo..." (Due to the genocide of defenseless Palestinians underway by the Netanyahu government, from today I invite you to interrupt every relationship of any kind with the institutional representatives of the aforementioned government...). Emiliano's statement has sparked debate. While he emphasized his criticism is directed at the government, not the Israeli people, the call for a boycott is significant. The video has garnered attention online, highlighting the growing international concern over the conflict. The president's actions reflect a growing sentiment among some in Italy and internationally, demanding an end to the violence in Gaza. Emiliano's decisive action serves as a symbolic gesture and a call for action to those who share his concerns.