US EditionMilan's La Scala Theatre Fires Usher Who Shouted 'Free Palestine' at Gala Event
- Milan's La Scala opera house fired an usher who shouted 'Free Palestine' during a May 4 concert attended by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
- The dismissal followed the usher's disruption as Meloni entered the royal box, with La Scala citing betrayal of trust and disobedience of orders.
- Trade unions condemned the firing as harsh, expressing solidarity and pledging to defend the usher who acted on conscience amid widespread protests over Gaza.
- Italy’s security law partly motivates concern, as it includes vague anti-terrorism provisions that may jeopardize freedom of expression, says the UN and union officials.
- The incident highlights tensions over Italy's pro-Israel government stance amid escalating Gaza conflict, with opposition rallying for a ceasefire and unions calling for performance banners.
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A female usher at Milan's La Scala opera house was fired after shouting a pro-Palestinian slogan during a gala evening. The young woman shouted "Free Palestine" in English as Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who also attended the gala in early May, took a seat in the royal box, Reuters reported.
Milan’s La Scala Theater Fires Usher Who Shouted ‘Free Palestine’ at Gala Event
People stand outside of the La Scala opera house on the day of the season opening of La Scala theater in Milan, Italy, Dec. 7, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo Milan’s famed La Scala opera house has fired one of its ushers after she shouted an anti-Israel slogan at a gala event attended by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni earlier this month, two trade unions said on Thursday. The woman shouted “Free Palestine” as Meloni was taking her seat …
Milan's La Scala theatre fires usher who shouted 'Free Palestine' at gala event
MILAN - Milan's famed La Scala opera house has fired one of its ushers after she shouted a pro-Palestinian slogan at a gala event attended by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni earlier this month, two trade unions said on Thursday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
She is a student hired according to the procedures in place for university students. The disputed episode dates back to May 4 last during the private event for the Asian Development Bank:
La Scala usher who shouted 'Free Palestine' fired - Arts Culture and Style
An usher at La Scala who shouted "Free Palestine" when Premier Giorgia Meloni entered the royal box at a concert on May 4 has been fired, trade union officials at the iconic Milanese opera house said Thursday. (ANSA)
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