Meloni condemned the killing of journalists and attacks in Gaza

• Meloni condemned the killing of journalists during the attack in Gaza.
• Italy supports Israel's right to self-defense, but demands proportionality.
• Significant humanitarian aid was provided in the country for those affected from Gaza.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in the middle of condemned the attacks by Israel on Gaza, calling them disproportionate. She noted that during the time of war, which has lasted almost two years, "many innocent victims have been killed." Meloni spoke at a political conference in Rimini, where she reaffirmed Italy's support for Israel's right to self-defense following the attack that took place on July 7, 2023.

She emphasized that the international community should "use all possible pressure on Hamas" to release Israeli hostages, which are still being held. However, she also called on Israel to cease military attacks in Gaza and allow humanitarian assistance. Meloni pointed to the killing of five journalists, which occurred on September 25, following strikes on the hospital Al-Nasera in Khan Younis. She described this as "an unacceptable attack on press freedom."

According to data from the Ministry of Health of Gaza, since the beginning of the war, more than 60 thousand Palestinians have been killed. Meloni stated that Italy has played a significant humanitarian role in the conflict, providing medical assistance to a larger number of residents of Gaza than any other non-Islamic country. In particular, over 180 children from Gaza have been evacuated to Italy for medical treatment.

Tags: Middle East/Politics