The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan have been marred by significant unrest, with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemning protesters as 'enemies of Italy and Italians.' According to Al Jazeera, the protests erupted over the participation of Israel and the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The demonstrations, which coincided with the first full day of competition, saw violent clashes between protesters and police, with firecrackers, smoke bombs, and bottles being thrown, as reported by Tribune Latest. The protests also involved acts of sabotage on the national rail network, with railway cables being cut to prevent trains from departing, leading to major delays, as highlighted by the Washington Times and Times of India. Italy's transport ministry has opened a terrorism investigation into these acts, as noted by KSAT.