“The priorities for Italy remain the ceasefire in Gaza and the resumption of negotiations on Iran”. So the Prime Minister Giorgia Meloniin communications to the Chamber in view of the European Council.
“Gaza reaction of Israel has unacceptable shapes”
“We will reiterate – underlined the premier – also another goal, the fire to Gaza, where the legitimate reaction of Israel to an senseless attack is taking on dramatic and unacceptable forms”. “The future of the strip can only begin with the liberation of the hostages and the cessation of Hamas,” Meloni added.
“We need a political process that leads to the solution of the two states”
It is necessary – added Meloni – “a political process that leads to the solution of the two states” in the Middle East, with “courageous choices primarily by Israel”, “real security guarantees” and “a full normalization” of the relationship between Israel and the Arab world.
Defense: “We will keep commitments. No to a defenseless Italy”
“There are clear and sustainable commitments”. “The commitment – the Prime Minister said – is to reach 3.5%” in defense expenses and 1.5 in safety expenses. «Important and necessary commitments that Italy will respect. The alternative would be more expensive. We will not leave Italy exposed and defenseless “in the face of chaos, says the premier.