The Jewish Brigade of WWII partisan representatives has been absent from April 25 Liberation Dayevents for years while always being invited, partisans groupANPI said Friday after pro-Palestinian students called for"Zionist symbols" to be banned from this year's rallies and marches amid the war in Gaza.
"We as ANPI have never placed vetoes on participation in our parade," said Marina Pierlorenzi, president of the ANPI branch in Rome.
"All those who feel anti-fascist and believe in democracy, freedom and justice have always been invited.
"The Jewish Brigade, however, has not participated in our parade for years, although it has always been invited".