Italy's right-wing government is ready to recognise the state of Palestine, subject to conditions, after several other EU member states moved to do so this week.
Premier Giorgia Meloni announced on Tuesday evening that the parties forming her government will present a motion calling for Palestine's recognition in the Italian Parliament, subject to two conditions: release of the hostages taken by Hamas during its 7 October 2023 attacks and exclusion of Hamas from any involvement in a future Palestinian government.
