Demonstrations on 7 October, intelligence working on possible tensions in Italy

The Interior Ministry strengthens security, intelligence evaluates tensions in the country. The demonstrations on October 7 arrive in a climate marked by Israel's war: unlike past years, there would be no specific alarms, but the public security system has been further strengthened. On the third anniversary of the Hamas attack, the guard remains high. The precedent of last year's clashes weighs heavily on Bologna; in Lecco the risk of conflict in the squares has already led to a ban on demonstrations.

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The dossier was examined by the National Committee for Public Order and Security, chaired by the Minister of the Interior Matteo Piantedosi. With the head of the Interior Ministry, the leaders of the police and intelligence forces took stock of public order in the country. At the center of the assessments are the tensions linked to the war and the possible repercussions on the demonstrations.

It is within this framework that "a further strengthening of the safety devices has been arranged to ensure that it is carried out in conditions of maximum safety". The absence of particular alerts, therefore, would not translate into a easing of the measures: the choice is to strengthen prevention.

In Bologna the tension is already on. What has raised controversy is the announcement by the Palestinian Youth of a series of initiatives, including a celebration event on 7 October.

The collective speaks of the massacre as an action "of the Palestinian resistance" and has announced the screening of the film "Palestine 36" for 7 pm, in the university spaces of via Zamboni 32. However, the University of Bologna denied authorization.