Giorgia Meloni
Italy halts automatic renewal of defense agreement with Israel amid Middle East conflicts
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the suspension of the automatic renewal of the defense agreement with Israel, citing ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
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Big crowds gather in Rome on fourth day of Italian pro-Palestinian protests
Italy's right-wing government has been critical of the protests, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni suggesting that people would skip work for Gaza just as an excuse for a longer weekend break.
EU leaders back 'drone wall' to repel Russia after airspace violations
European authorities have accused Russia of brazen violations of the region's airspace, including with recent incursions by drones over Poland and fighter jets over Estonia.
Italy PM Meloni urges Gaza aid flotilla to 'stop now'
In addition, Italy warned the Global Sumud Flotilla that the naval frigate shadowing it would soon issue a radio call, offering participants the opportunity to abandon ship and return to shore.
Italian poll finds 15% see attacks on Jewish people as 'justifiable'
An SWG poll finds 15% of Italians view attacks on Jews as justifiable, as protests over the Israel-Hamas war intensify and PM Meloni maintains support for Israel.
Italy to recognize Palestine only if Hamas is excluded and all hostages freed
Meloni's statements came as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called the Israel-Hamas War a "genocide."
Fueled by billionaire money, Europe’s far-right reaches heights unseen since Hitler - opinion
These populist movements, often marked by fascist and racist traits, now enjoy support from some of the world’s most powerful billionaires
Italy's Meloni: Recognizing Palestinian state before it is established may be 'counterproductive'
Meloni's statements come after Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said that no Palestinian state could exist without its hypothetical recognition of Israel.
At least 9 people injured after explosion at Rome petrol station
Emergency services were on the scene before the blast, as they had been called after a truck hit a pipeline at the service station, Italian news agencies reported.
PM Netanyahu accuses Macron of standing with Hamas, European leaders slam Israel actions in Gaza
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez both heavily criticized Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip.
Israeli woman among four killed in Italy cable car plunge
This is the second incident in which an Israeli national has been accidentally killed by a snapped cable car in Italy.
