Meloni, Salvini and Tajani criticize Milan judge after Siher release
Published · Updated
What happened
A Milan investigating judge ordered the release of Siher, a leader of Giovani Palestinesi d'Italia, and on October 28 Meloni called the ruling "shameful," while Salvini and Tajani also criticized it. The ANM defended the magistrate, and opposition parties said the prime minister's intervention crossed a line in relation to the judiciary.
Why it matters
The dispute links a specific public-order case to a broader confrontation between the government and the magistracy. If new demonstrations produce further arrests, each new judicial ruling could become a new point of conflict over policing, prosecutorial choices and the limits of executive pressure.
On October 28, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani publicly criticized a Milan investigating judge's decision to release Siher, identified by ANSA as a leader of Giovani Palestinesi d'Italia. The National Magistrates' Association expressed solidarity with the judge, while opposition parties accused Meloni of encroaching on judicial independence. With further pro-Palestinian demonstrations expected, the case is becoming a test of how the government balances public-order enforcement with respect for judicial autonomy.
Watch for
Milan tribunal publication of any further custody or release orders tied to pro-Palestinian protest arrests by 2026-11-02 ANM national leadership statement or announced initiative on political pressure against magistrates by 2026-11-02 Interior Ministry or Prefecture of Milan order tightening protest policing conditions for announced demonstrations by 2026-11-02 Public Prosecutor's Office of Milan filing of any appeal or new precautionary request linked to the Siher case by 2026-11-02
Sources
Researched and written by AI from the sources listed, under published rules. How V³ Aware is made