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Meloni Acknowledges ICC Complaint Alleging Complicity in Gaza Genocide

The prime minister says activists filed the case over Italian weapons exports to Israel.

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Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrives on the day of the European Political Community summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, October 2, 2025. Thomas Traasdahl/Ritzau Scanpix/via REUTERS
Italy’s Meloni Stunned by Accusation of ‘Complicity in Genocide’ in Gaza War

Overview

  • In a RAI interview on October 8, Giorgia Meloni disclosed that a complaint dated October 1 accuses her of complicity in genocide related to Israel’s war in Gaza.
  • Meloni said Defence Minister Guido Crosetto and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani were also denounced and added she believes Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani may be named.
  • The International Criminal Court has not publicly confirmed receipt of the filing or any step toward a formal investigation.
  • Italy’s government maintains it is fulfilling only pre–October 7, 2023 arms contracts with assurances sought that weapons would not target civilians.
  • SIPRI data shows Italy supplied light helicopters and naval guns to Israel from 2020 to 2024 and contributes F-35 parts, as the case joins wider ICC and ICJ actions scrutinizing the Gaza conflict.