Overview

• The governing majority will present a parliamentary motion to tie Italy’s recognition of a Palestinian state to the release of hostages and the exclusion of Hamas from any governance role.
• Meloni said recognizing Palestine without the requisites of sovereignty would not deliver tangible benefits for Palestinians.
• Undersecretary Giovanbattista Fazzolari urged a compact parliamentary vote and called for zero ambiguity on Hamas.
• Opposition leaders Elly Schlein and Giuseppe Conte criticized the plan, labeling it a sleight of hand and a meager expedient.
• The initiative sets Italy apart from European governments moving toward recognition during this UN General Assembly week.