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Protesters gathered in Rome alongside UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese to warn against a proposed Italian law targeting anti-Semitism, arguing it could be used to silence legitimate criticism of Israel. The bill has become a flashpoint in Italy's political debate over free speech and the boundaries of anti-Semitism legislation. Critics say the legislation risks conflating criticism of Israeli government policy with anti-Semitic speech, while supporters argue it is needed to combat rising anti-Semitic incidents. The controversy adds to broader European debates over how governments should legislate against hate speech without infringing on political expression.