Security concerns have risen in Milan following the recent military escalation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Walker Meghnagi, president of the local Jewish community, has called for increased protection around Jewish institutions.
Speaking about celebrations that took place outside the Iranian consulate in Milan, where several hundred people reportedly gathered with Iranian and Israeli flags following reports of the death of Ali Khamenei, Meghnagi expressed concern about the broader situation in the Middle East.
He said that Israel is currently paying a heavy price in the conflict, mentioning recent attacks that reportedly caused deaths and injuries, including among children.
Request for stronger protection
Amid fears of possible retaliatory incidents, Meghnagi stated that the Jewish community has asked the local prefecture to strengthen security measures.
The request includes:
- Increased surveillance around Jewish schools
- Stronger protection of synagogues and community buildings
- Additional monitoring of public spaces linked to the community
Despite the security concerns, Meghnagi emphasized that the community does not intend to retreat from public life.
“We must be careful, but we cannot lock ourselves away,” he said, adding that Jewish residents are Italian citizens and should be respected as such. He stressed that the community intends to continue living freely while ensuring appropriate security measures are in place.
