Telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of the State of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, had a telephone conversation this evening with the Prime Minister of the State of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu.

President Meloni insisted on the need to immediately cease hostilities given the situation in Gaza which, she underlined, is unsustainable and unjustifiable.

The conversation also provided an opportunity to reiterate the urgent need to guarantee full and unhindered humanitarian access to the civilian population, reaffirming Italy’s efforts in this regard through the Food for Gaza initiative. Thanks to Italy’s commitment, another 50 Palestinian civilians will be welcomed, and aid drops will be organised for the population in Gaza.