Italian media on October 4 extensively covered a large pro-Palestine demonstration in Rome. Early reports highlighted Hamas's conditional acceptance of President Trump's peace plan and the release of 26 Italians from the Gaza Flotilla. As the day progressed, the focus shifted predominantly to the Rome protest, which gathered thousands, with organizers claiming a million participants by the afternoon. Headlines consistently reported the defacement of a statue of Pope John Paul II and the presence of Hamas and Hezbollah flags, drawing condemnation from Prime Minister Meloni. The evening saw reports of clashes between masked individuals and police following the main demonstration, with several arrests, while negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire were set to begin in Egypt.