Italy: Israeli, US flags set on fire during May 1st rally

'We realize that our act was harsh, but what is even harsher is the daily killing of Palestinian civilians,' protester says

Italian youngsters and members of a pro-Palestinian movement set Israeli and American flags on fire during a May 1st rally held at Turin's San Carlo Square, the Corriere della Sera reported. The incident was harshly condemned by leaders of Italy's Jewish community.According to the Italian daily, the decision to burn the flags at the event was reached several months ago after Israel was declared an honorary participant at next week's book fair in the city.Most of the 30,000 people who took part in the rally dispersed following the flag-burning incident."We realize that our act was harsh, but what is even harsher is the daily killing of Palestinian civilians, including babies, by Israeli fire," one of the protesters said. "We are ashamed that Turin and the book fair organizers wish to respect and honor a country that does not cease to undermine the sovereignty of another." A spokeswoman for the Union of the Italian Jewish communities said in response that "this boorish act, which was carried out during the preparations for Israel's 60th anniversary celebrations, is unacceptable in a democratic state."
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