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M5S is considered a populist party, but unlike [[right-wing populist]] and [[Euroskeptic]] parties, it is more centrist overall on issues related to immigration and the [[European Union]], having moderated as it became a more established force.<ref>Legorano, Giovanni (March 1, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-italian-elections-matter-a-new-type-of-populism-is-rising-1519834801 Why Italian Elections Matter: A New Type of Populism Is Rising]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.</ref><ref>Zampano, Giada (March 13, 2018). [https://www.politico.eu/article/luigi-di-maio-5star-leader-brussels-has-nothing-to-fear/ 5Star leader: Brussels has nothing to fear]. ''Politico''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.</ref><ref>Dettmer, Jamie (March 1, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/italy-maverick-five-star-movement-starts-to-grow-up/4270624.html Italy’s Maverick Political Movement Starts to Grow Up, But at a Cost]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.</ref> It has defined itself as an anti-[[establishment]] movement.<ref>Lyman, Eric J. (March 1, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/1/five-star-movement-emerges-anti-establishment-forc/ Anti-establishment Five-Star Movement set to upend Italian politics]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.</ref><ref>Clarke, Hilary (March 1, 2018). [https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/01/europe/five-star-movement-italy-intl/index.html The maverick populists striking fear into Italy's mainstream parties]. ''CNN''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.</ref>

M5S is considered a populist party, but unlike [[right-wing populist]] and [[Euroskeptic]] parties, it is more centrist overall on issues related to immigration and the [[European Union]], having moderated as it became a more established force.<ref>Legorano, Giovanni (March 1, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-italian-elections-matter-a-new-type-of-populism-is-rising-1519834801 Why Italian Elections Matter: A New Type of Populism Is Rising]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.</ref><ref>Zampano, Giada (March 13, 2018). [https://www.politico.eu/article/luigi-di-maio-5star-leader-brussels-has-nothing-to-fear/ 5Star leader: Brussels has nothing to fear]. ''Politico''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.</ref><ref>Dettmer, Jamie (March 1, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/italy-maverick-five-star-movement-starts-to-grow-up/4270624.html Italy’s Maverick Political Movement Starts to Grow Up, But at a Cost]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.</ref> It has defined itself as an anti-[[establishment]] movement.<ref>Lyman, Eric J. (March 1, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/1/five-star-movement-emerges-anti-establishment-forc/ Anti-establishment Five-Star Movement set to upend Italian politics]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.</ref><ref>Clarke, Hilary (March 1, 2018). [https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/01/europe/five-star-movement-italy-intl/index.html The maverick populists striking fear into Italy's mainstream parties]. ''CNN''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.</ref>

In contrast to [[Matteo Salvini]]'s Lega Nord, the 5 Star Movement is hostile to [[Israel]]. Manlio Di Stefano, one of the leader of this party has accused Israel of committing a "[[genocide]]" and claimed that [[Hamas]] is apparently just a political party that has resorted to terrorism solely because of "the isolation of [[Gaza]]." The party has declared that it would officially recognize a "[[State of Palestine]]" when they get into power and condemned the settlement program in the [[West Bank]]. Its founder Beppe Grillo believes in [[9/11 conspiracy theories]] and party leaders have supported the [[Chemtrails|Chemtrail]] conspiracy theory.<ref>David, Ariel (July 19, 2016). [https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/.premium-theyre-openly-hostile-to-israel-so-why-did-these-italian-politicians-just-pay-a-visit-1.5411403 They’re Openly Hostile to Israel. So Why Did These Italian Politicians Just Pay a Visit?]. ''[[Haaretz]]''. Retrieved September 13, 2018.</ref> The M5S has taken a critical stance toward certain liberal French policies, and criticism from M5S leaders partially led France to recall its ambassador to Italy in February 2019.<ref>Irish, John; Rose, Michael (February 7, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-italy/france-recalls-italy-ambassador-after-worst-verbal-onslaught-since-the-war-idUSKCN1PW1GJ France recalls Italy ambassador after worst verbal onslaught 'since the war']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 7, 2019.</ref>

In contrast to [[Matteo Salvini]]'s Lega Nord, the 5 Star Movement is hostile to [[Israel]]. Manlio Di Stefano, one of the leader of this party has accused Israel of committing a "[[genocide]]" and claimed that [[Hamas]] is apparently just a political party that has resorted to terrorism solely because of "the isolation of [[Gaza]]." The party has declared that it would officially recognize a "[[State of Palestine]]" when they get into power and condemned the settlement program in the [[West Bank]]. Its founder Beppe Grillo believes in [[9/11 conspiracy theories]] and party leaders have supported the [[Chemtrails|Chemtrail]] conspiracy theory.<ref>David, Ariel (July 19, 2016). [https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/.premium-theyre-openly-hostile-to-israel-so-why-did-these-italian-politicians-just-pay-a-visit-1.5411403 They’re Openly Hostile to Israel. So Why Did These Italian Politicians Just Pay a Visit?]. ''[[Haaretz]]''. Retrieved September 13, 2018.</ref> The M5S has taken a critical stance toward certain liberal French policies, and criticism from M5S leaders partially led France to recall its ambassador to Italy in February 2019.<ref>Multiple references:

*Irish, John; Rose, Michael (February 7, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-italy/france-recalls-italy-ambassador-after-worst-verbal-onslaught-since-the-war-idUSKCN1PW1GJ France recalls Italy ambassador after worst verbal onslaught 'since the war']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 7, 2019.</ref>

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