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Italy’s Right-Wing Government Joins Western Call to End Gaza Offensive

The appeal underscores Italy’s concern over civilian suffering in Gaza coupled with support for an Arab-led peacekeeping force.

Italy's foreign minister, Antonio Tajani, at center, speaks during a briefing of the Italian government on the situation in the Gaza in the Chamber of Deputies in Rome, Italy, May 28, 2025. (Riccardo De Luca/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Italy's Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani speaks to the press following talks of the "Weimar+" group focused on Ukraine and the future of European security at Lancaster House in London, on May 12, 2025. ADRIAN DENNIS/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Overview

  • Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told parliament that Israel’s military campaign in Gaza must stop immediately to prevent further humanitarian law breaches.
  • Gaza health authorities report more than 54,000 Palestinian deaths since the October 2023 conflict began.
  • Italy firmly rejects proposals to expel Palestinians from Gaza and has resisted calls for mass displacement.
  • Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert accused Israel of committing war crimes and called the operation a political maneuver for Netanyahu.
  • Israel introduced a new aid distribution system in Gaza after months of restricted humanitarian access, but agencies criticised long travel distances for recipients.