US EditionItaly suspends defense cooperation deal with Israel
Meloni said the move reflects rising tensions after Italy accused Israeli forces of firing warning shots at UN peacekeepers in Lebanon.
- On Tuesday, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the suspension of the automatic renewal of a defense agreement with Israel, citing the current geopolitical climate.
- This diplomatic move arrives amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with Meloni signaling a cautious Italian stance in response to regional conflicts.
- During a press briefing at the Vinitaly event in Verona, Meloni addressed international developments, stressing the need to stabilize the Strait of Hormuz for vital fuel and fertilizer supplies.
- Meloni described the United States as a strategic ally but labeled recent remarks by President Donald Trump about Pope Leo as 'unacceptable,' stressing that allies must voice disagreements.
- Regarding Russia, Meloni maintained that economic pressure remains the most effective weapon for building peace, expressing hope for progress by early 2027.
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Italy has suspended an agreement on defence cooperation with Israel.
Italy's Meloni Suspends Defence Cooperation Deal With Israel
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said her government had suspended a defence cooperation deal with Israel, reflecting frayed ties between previously close allies as the conflicts in the Middle East continue.
Among other areas, the agreement regulates cooperation between the two countries in the defence industry, military training, research and information technologies.
Italy’s Meloni suspends defence cooperation deal with Israel
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday her government had suspended a defence cooperation deal with Israel, reflecting frayed ties between previously close allies as the conflicts in the Middle East continue. Meloni's right-wing government has been one of Israel's closest friends in Europe, but in recent weeks, it has criticised its attacks on Lebanon, which have killed hundreds and injured thousands. Israel also fired warning sho…
Italy Suspends Defence Deal With Israel
Italy has suspended a long-standing defence agreement with Israel involving the exchange of military equipment and technological research. “In view of the current situation, the government has decided to suspend the automatic renewal of the defence agreement with Israel,” said prime minister Giorgia Meloni, Italian news agencies reported on Tuesday. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani was in Beirut on Monday for talks with Lebanese president…
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