Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has strongly condemned the Israeli military's recent strikes on UN peacekeeping bases in southern Lebanon, including an attack on a base where approximately 1,100 Italian troops are stationed. Meloni's office released a statement indicating that she personally contacted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to express her disapproval of the attacks.
During the call, Meloni emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety of UNIFIL personnel, highlighting the mission's role in promoting regional stability based on a Security Council mandate. She reiterated Italy's commitment to supporting the full implementation of Resolution 1701, which aims to stabilize the Israel-Lebanon border and facilitate the return of displaced individuals to their homes.
