RELATED:Diskin: I'm 'very worried' by September statehood bidUK, France lay red lines on terms for Palestinian state"Italy has always stood by Israel," he added, "even within the framework of the EU when it opposed decisions that were unbalanced and unjust towards Israel."The Italian prime minister praised Israel for being the only true democracy in the Middle East and said that his country supports Israel when it is in "difficult situations.""According to the Bible, God created on the sixth day Moses's staff, the Bible, the manna from heaven and the rainbow," Berlusconi said. "May Israel be strong as Moses's staff, fair as the Bible, as blessed as the manna and as happy and joyous as a rainbow.""There can be no future other than peace in our region," he added.
Berlusconi: Italy won't recognize Palestinian state
Italian PM says dialogue is necessary for progress, praises Israeli democracy and declares support at Independence Day event.
RELATED:Diskin: I'm 'very worried' by September statehood bidUK, France lay red lines on terms for Palestinian state"Italy has always stood by Israel," he added, "even within the framework of the EU when it opposed decisions that were unbalanced and unjust towards Israel."The Italian prime minister praised Israel for being the only true democracy in the Middle East and said that his country supports Israel when it is in "difficult situations.""According to the Bible, God created on the sixth day Moses's staff, the Bible, the manna from heaven and the rainbow," Berlusconi said. "May Israel be strong as Moses's staff, fair as the Bible, as blessed as the manna and as happy and joyous as a rainbow.""There can be no future other than peace in our region," he added.