Over 100 Mayors of Calabriain response to a public appeal of Pina Condòa figure known in the world of Calabrian political and institutional communication, have signed a Address aimed at Advise and to the Regional council. The document, shared and signed by the first citizens, underlines theurgency of a standing position also by the Calabria region on the serious situation in the Middle East.
“The mayors, with this document, forcefully ask that the Regional council discussion and take one clear conviction position on the serious situation in the Middle East, both in relation toHamas terrorist attack dated 7 October 2023and to the ‘Genocida conduct‘ Of Netanyahu and his government a Gaza“reads the text.” It is essential that the Region requires the Suspension of cooperation with Israel Until there will be the restoration of rules and international law and the affirmation of the principle and the practical solution ‘Two peoples-two states‘through aresolute diplomatic action“.”
In the document, the mayors express deep concern forEscalation of the conflictwhich caused Over 57,000 deaths And 136,261 injured in Gaza (data updated on 9 July 2025), with Tens of thousands of orphans and one widespread famine. The victims I am largely civilincluded 17,000 minors.
“We cannot ignore the drama of a unarmed population who sees their children die, not only under the bombs, but also for hunger, “he reiterated Amnesty. “Let’s report forcefully thesystematic obstruction of humanitarian aid as weapon of wardisseminating hunger And illnesses. A inhuman practice that should be stopped immediately. “
THE’address commits the Region to support a cease the immediate and permanent humanitarian fireThe Unconditional release of all Israeli hostages and the Protection of the civilian population of Gaza. “The request for suspend any form of commercial exchange And cooperation projects Among all the bodies attributable to the Calabria region And it State of Israeluntil the fundamental rights of the Palestinian people And there will be no restoration of compliance with international law“.”
Finally, the reference to the vocation of the Calabria“region on the Mediterraneanwatched thewelcomeal dialogue and to the peace“, That it cannot remain indifferent Faced with such humanitarian catastrophe. THE’initiative of the mayors follows one mobilization which on June 5 saw i Calabrian mayors expose the Palestine flag out of their municipalities.
“We hope, indeed we are sure that our request will find a positive and concrete feedback by the regional institutions“say i Mayors. “The humanitarian drama To which we are witnessing does not allow indifference. There United Calabria must express its own indignation And will of peace. Just as they did Other Italian regions“.”