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The Star
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Italian FM urges Israel to halt attacks on Gaza
ROME, May 28 (Xinhua) -- Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Wednesday called for an immediate halt to Israel's bombing campaign in Gaza, condemning the attacks as "unacceptable." During a briefing to the lower house of Parliament on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Tajani stated: "These innocent deaths wound our values and outrage our consciences." He acknowledged Israel's right to respond to terrorism but criticized the scale and impact of its military actions: "The legitimate reaction of the Israeli government to a terrible, senseless act of terrorism is taking on dramatic, absolutely unacceptable forms." Tajani stressed the need to uphold international humanitarian law, urging an immediate end to the bombing and the swift resumption of humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. He also firmly rejected the idea of displacing Palestinians from the territory. "The expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza is not and will never be an acceptable option," he declared. "The only viable path to peace, and the inalienable goal, remains the launch of a political process leading to two states coexisting in peace and security," he noted. Before concluding his remarks, Tajani requested a minute of silence in memory of the innocent Israeli and Palestinian civilians who have lost their lives in the conflict.
Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Italian FM slams Israeli assault on Gaza, warns against forced displacement
Italy's Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani speaks to the press following talks of the "Weimar+" group focused on Ukraine and the future of European security at Lancaster House in London, on May 12, 2025. Photo: Reuters/ File Israel's continued assault on the Gaza Strip has become unacceptable and must stop immediately, Italy's foreign minister said on Wednesday, warning against any move to forcibly displace Palestinians from the enclave. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani spoke to parliament about the situation in Gaza amid mounting Western criticism of Israel, which invaded the Palestinian territory after the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas on its southern communities. "The legitimate reaction of the Israeli government to a terrible and senseless act of terrorism is unfortunately taking absolutely dramatic and unacceptable forms, which we call on Israel to stop immediately," Tajani told parliament. Italy has been a vocal supporter of Israel but there has been growing unease within the right-wing coalition government over the relentless and long-running military campaign. In all, more than 54,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's air and ground war, Gaza health authorities say. "The bombing must end, humanitarian assistance must resume as soon as possible, respect for international humanitarian law must be restored," Tajani told a heated debate in the lower house of parliament. On Gaza, the government has come under attack from the opposition parties which have announced a demonstration in Rome on June 7, demanding sanctions against Israel and that Italy formally recognises the State of Palestine. "The levels of political, moral and intellectual squalor that all of you, Italian and European ruling classes, are reaching, will condemn you as those who are complicit in extermination, genocide and inhuman crime," said Riccardo Ricciardi, a lawmaker from the 5-Star Movement. Tajani said a Palestinian state could still be created following negotiations involving Israel, and Italy wanted to keep a dialogue open with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. But he reiterated that Italy was against displacing Palestinians from Gaza, an option US President Donald Trump proposed earlier this year and which was swiftly rejected by Arab countries. "The expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza is not and will never be an acceptable option," Tajani said. He reiterated that Italy might be prepared to take part in an eventual Arab-led peacekeeping mission in Gaza.
Roya News
6 days ago
- Politics
- Roya News
Italy demands 'Israel' stops strikes, blasts expulsions of Gazans
Italy's foreign minister on Wednesday again urged 'Israel' to stop its strikes on Gaza, while warning that expelling Palestinians from the territory "is not and never will be an acceptable option". "The bombings must stop, humanitarian assistance must resume as soon as possible, respect for international humanitarian law must be restored," Antonion Tajani told the parliament "Hamas must immediately free all the hostages which are still today in its in hands, and who have the right to return to their homes." Tajani also condemned US President Donald Trump's plan for US control of Gaza and the forced displacement of the Palestinians living there. "I want to reiterate today in this chamber with the utmost clarity -- the expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza is not and will never be an acceptable option," Tajani said.
The Sun
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Italy urges Israel to stop offensive in Gaza, respect humanitarian law
ROME: Israel's continued assault on the Gaza Strip has become unacceptable and must stop immediately, Italy's foreign minister said on Wednesday, warning against any move to forcibly displace Palestinians from the enclave. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani spoke to parliament about the situation in Gaza amid mounting Western criticism of Israel, which invaded the Palestinian territory after the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas on its southern communities. 'The legitimate reaction of the Israeli government to a terrible and senseless act of terrorism is unfortunately taking absolutely dramatic and unacceptable forms, which we call on Israel to stop immediately,' Tajani told parliament. Italy has been a vocal supporter of Israel but there has been growing unease within the right-wing coalition government over the relentless and long-running military campaign. In all, more than 54,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's air and ground war, Gaza health authorities say. 'The bombing must end, humanitarian assistance must resume as soon as possible, respect for international humanitarian law must be restored,' Tajani told a heated debate in the lower house of parliament. On Gaza, the government has come under attack from the opposition parties which have announced a demonstration in Rome on June 7, demanding sanctions against Israel and that Italy formally recognises the State of Palestine. 'The levels of political, moral and intellectual squalor that all of you, Italian and European ruling classes, are reaching, will condemn you as those who are complicit in extermination, genocide and inhuman crime,' said Riccardo Ricciardi, a lawmaker from the 5-Star Movement. Tajani said a Palestinian state could still be created following negotiations involving Israel, and Italy wanted to keep a dialogue open with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. But he reiterated that Italy was against displacing Palestinians from Gaza, an option U.S. President Donald Trump proposed earlier this year and which was swiftly rejected by Arab countries. 'The expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza is not and will never be an acceptable option,' Tajani said. He reiterated that Italy might be prepared to take part in an eventual Arab-led peacekeeping mission in Gaza.
The Sun
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Italy urges Israel to halt Gaza assault, respect humanitarian law
ROME: Israel's continued assault on the Gaza Strip has become unacceptable and must stop immediately, Italy's foreign minister said on Wednesday, warning against any move to forcibly displace Palestinians from the enclave. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani spoke to parliament about the situation in Gaza amid mounting Western criticism of Israel, which invaded the Palestinian territory after the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas on its southern communities. 'The legitimate reaction of the Israeli government to a terrible and senseless act of terrorism is unfortunately taking absolutely dramatic and unacceptable forms, which we call on Israel to stop immediately,' Tajani told parliament. Italy has been a vocal supporter of Israel but there has been growing unease within the right-wing coalition government over the relentless and long-running military campaign. In all, more than 54,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's air and ground war, Gaza health authorities say. 'The bombing must end, humanitarian assistance must resume as soon as possible, respect for international humanitarian law must be restored,' Tajani told a heated debate in the lower house of parliament. On Gaza, the government has come under attack from the opposition parties which have announced a demonstration in Rome on June 7, demanding sanctions against Israel and that Italy formally recognises the State of Palestine. 'The levels of political, moral and intellectual squalor that all of you, Italian and European ruling classes, are reaching, will condemn you as those who are complicit in extermination, genocide and inhuman crime,' said Riccardo Ricciardi, a lawmaker from the 5-Star Movement. Tajani said a Palestinian state could still be created following negotiations involving Israel, and Italy wanted to keep a dialogue open with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. But he reiterated that Italy was against displacing Palestinians from Gaza, an option U.S. President Donald Trump proposed earlier this year and which was swiftly rejected by Arab countries. 'The expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza is not and will never be an acceptable option,' Tajani said. He reiterated that Italy might be prepared to take part in an eventual Arab-led peacekeeping mission in Gaza.
