50,000 shrouds hung on buildings across Italy — what's the reason?
Published May 25th, 2025 - 10:13 GMT
ALBAWABA - Italians commemorated the deaths of continued Israeli bombardment on the besieged region by displaying Palestinian flags and symbolic white shrouds from balconies, windows, and public spaces in a powerful demonstration of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.Known as "50,000 Shrouds for Gaza," the countrywide initiative attracted participation from both big and small communities, including Rimini, Milan, and Florence. In order to raise awareness of the growing number of civilian deaths in Gaza, the campaign asked for white sheets, which represent burial shrouds, to be hung in public areas and residential structures.The Florence Municipality joined the initiative by hanging a white sheet from the balcony of the Palazzo Vecchio, its ancient government structure, in an uncommon display of institutional solidarity.
On social networking site X, Florence Mayor Sara Funaro said, "We are taking part in the '50,000 Shrouds for Gaza' campaign," expressing her support for the effort. We cannot ignore Prime Minister Netanyahu's government's careless actions. Our city has long been a symbol of human dignity, rights, and peace.
Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered around the symbolic shrouds in a number of city squares, escalating the campaign's demand that the carnage in Gaza stop.
The project highlights the rising popular outrage about Israel's military activities and the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and is one of the most extensive and well-coordinated citizen protests in Italy in recent months. The protest's nonviolent and symbolic aspect, which intended to draw attention to civilian suffering and demand international responsibility, was stressed by organizers.
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