Giorgia Meloni
Poland, Italy, decline Board of Peace invitation, cite doubts, constitutional barrier
Initially designed to cement Gaza's ceasefire, Trump sees the Board of Peace taking a wider role in resolving global conflicts, which some countries fear means it could become a rival to the UN.
Trump invites Italy to join Gaza ISF as founding member, would not require boots on ground - report
World leaders show caution on Trump's broader 'Board of Peace' amid fears for UN
'A just and lasting peace': Pope Leo calls for dialogue after meeting Ukraine's Zelensky
Ex-hostage Rom Braslavski recounts 'horrors' of Oct. 7 at Italy’s ruling party conference
Speaking in Rome at a conference for PM Giorgia Meloni's party, former hostage Rom Braslavski described the “horror” he witnessed on October 7 and the torture he endured in Gaza captivity.
Greta Thunberg, Francesca Albanese attend transport-disrupting Israel protests in Italy
Over 70 flights were cancelled due to the protest, and urban public transportation in multiple Italian cities experienced major disruptions.
Italy ready to contribute to Gaza stabilization, reconstruction, Meloni says
"I wish to thank President Trump for relentlessly seeking an end to the conflict in Gaza and the mediators - Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey," Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said.
'Peace finally feels obtainable': World welcomes imminent release of hostages, Gaza deal signing
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the "stakes had never been higher" for establishing a two-state solution.
Italy's Meloni says she has been denounced to ICC for complicity in genocide
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni says she and two ministers were reported to the ICC for alleged complicity in genocide over Israel’s Gaza offensive.
Big crowds gather in Rome on fourth day of Italian pro-Palestinian protests
Italy's right-wing government has been critical of the protests, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni suggesting that people would skip work for Gaza just as an excuse for a longer weekend break.
EU leaders back 'drone wall' to repel Russia after airspace violations
European authorities have accused Russia of brazen violations of the region's airspace, including with recent incursions by drones over Poland and fighter jets over Estonia.
Italy PM Meloni urges Gaza aid flotilla to 'stop now'
In addition, Italy warned the Global Sumud Flotilla that the naval frigate shadowing it would soon issue a radio call, offering participants the opportunity to abandon ship and return to shore.
Italian poll finds 15% see attacks on Jewish people as 'justifiable'
An SWG poll finds 15% of Italians view attacks on Jews as justifiable, as protests over the Israel-Hamas war intensify and PM Meloni maintains support for Israel.
Italy to recognize Palestine only if Hamas is excluded and all hostages freed
Meloni's statements came as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called the Israel-Hamas War a "genocide."
