Migrant Crisis Overwhelms Italy's Lampedusa Island, Putting Pressure on Meloni's New Government

Italy received 7,000 migrants in 48 hours, overwhelming a reception center built for 400 on Lampedusa island
Tensions escalated as migrants tried to escape the overcrowded facility
Meloni faces criticism over her right-wing government's immigration policies in responding to the crisis
Former Italian Prime Ministers are questioning Meloni's leadership amid the migrant situation
This crisis may force Italy to re-evaluate its immigration policies going forward

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