18:12⇢Center-Left Sweeps Genova and Ravenna Elections
⌨The newspapers report on center-left coalition victories in municipal elections, with the candidates Salis and Barattoni winning outright in Genova and Ravenna respectively (Adnkronos, ANSA, Avvenire, Corriere, Il Sole, La Stampa, Sky TG24). Democratic Party leader Schlein celebrated, declaring "united we win" while emphasizing these results show the right only looks at polls (ANSA, Corriere, La Stampa). Taranto and Matera will head to runoff elections, with overall voter turnout at 56.29%, comparable to previous elections (ANSA, Corriere, Sky TG24). In other news, Israel continues bombing Gaza despite international criticism, with new raids on Khan Younis, while rejecting a U.S. ceasefire proposal (HuffPost).