Italian Region "Tuscany" Cuts Ties with Israel

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Taarek Refaat
The Tuscany region of Italy announced the severance of ties with Israel following a vote by the regional council.
Earlier, in a speech delivered at a concert held by the Teatro San Carlo Orchestra, conducted by maestro Richard Frezza, in honor of the diplomatic corps accredited to Rome on the occasion of Republic Day, Italian President Sergio Mattarella delivered a powerful humanitarian message about the tragic situation in the Gaza Strip. He described the suffering of the Strip's residents—from children to the elderly—as "inhumane and dangerous," according to the Italian news agency Nova.
Mattarella stressed the need for the Israeli army to open the way for international organizations to operate in Gaza, in order to ensure the full flow of humanitarian aid to civilians suffering from hunger and blockade. He warned that the continuation of this situation portends dangerous consequences.
The Italian President pointed to what he described as "the erosion of the lands attributed to the Palestinian National Authority," considering this course of action a real threat to the two-state solution. He emphasized that the Palestinians have the right to a recognized homeland within clear borders, while affirming that Israel's security is a fundamental element in any future settlement.
He also considered that sowing suffering in the region fuels resentment and threatens to undermine the prospects for political solutions.
Mattarella emphasized that "the refusal to apply the standards of international humanitarian law to the people of Gaza is unacceptable," calling for an immediate ceasefire and warning that the current crisis is contributing to the rise of anti-Semitism around the world.
In a broader perspective, the Italian President expressed his deep concern about the threats to the decades-old global order, saying that "an international order based on mutual respect is essential to avoid conflicts and direct resources towards the major challenges facing humanity, such as sustainable development."
Mattarella also recalled the war in Ukraine, affirming Italy's "firm and resolute" support for Kyiv and emphasizing the importance of working for a "just, comprehensive, and lasting peace."
He concluded his remarks by emphasizing that Italian Republic Day, which falls on June 2, embodies the Italian people's choice for peace, freedom, and independence, under the banner of rejecting violence.
He emphasized that Italian foreign policy, since the founding of the Republic, has been based on rejecting the concept of "the enemy," encouraging dialogue, and strengthening international organizations that seek to achieve peace and justice.
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