The ruling rightwing League party is
to rally in Milan in defence of Western values after the Hamas
attack on Israel in Milan on November 4, leader, Deputy Premier
and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini confirmed Friday.
In announcing the event Thursday, Salvini said it would also be
in honour of late journalist Oriana Fallaci, who came out
against Islamic extremists and Islam in general after 9/11, and
in both writing and interviews warned that Europe was "too
tolerant of Muslims".
On Friday Salvini said the demo would be against fanaticism in
all its forms.
"That of Saturday 4 November in Milan will be a square open to
all, peaceful, sunny, with an eye to the future," he said on
social media.
"An occasion to reaffirm the importance of freedom and
democracy, the fight against terrorism, anti-Semitism and
Islamist fanaticism.
"The achievements and fundamental rights that characterise the
West cannot be called into question.
"At a time of serious tensions, Italy has a duty to underline
its place among democratic and free countries".
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