Italian media on September 22 began with extensive coverage of a nationwide general strike in solidarity with Gaza, causing disruptions to transport and public services. Concurrently, reports on Charlie Kirk's funeral and the UN Assembly's role in a Palestinian state continued. By early afternoon, focus intensified on severe bad weather, including flooding and landslides in Lombardy and Liguria. However, the dominant narrative quickly shifted to escalating clashes during the Gaza protests, particularly in Milan, where pro-Palestinian demonstrators clashed violently with police at the central station, resulting in injuries, arrests, and significant damage. These events prompted widespread political condemnation. Later in the evening, the conviction of Ciro Grillo and three friends for group rape emerged as a new significant story.