Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani called for preventing the escalation of the Arab-Israeli conflict on the grounds that the aggravation of the situation in the Gaza Strip could lead to incalculable and uncontrollable consequences at the regional level. He expressed this in an interview with an Italian newspaper. Corriere della Sera.
“Hamas’ aggression against Israeli territory must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. And we recognize Israel’s full right to self-defense… But at the same time it is necessary to avoid the risk of escalation of tensions that could lead to incalculable and uncontrollable consequences at the regional level…” Tajani said.
According to him, increasing tensions in the Middle East could worsen “the already very difficult situation in other parts of the world, especially the conflict in Ukraine.” He pointed out that in the Middle East, the complex dynamics of the region must be taken into account correctly.
The head of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that this situation “reminds us of the need to return the peace process to the center of international attention” and, in turn, Italy is ready to work to calm tensions and then help the resumption of negotiations. parties.
7 October Hamas forces launched Several thousand rockets were launched into Israel and the launch of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood was announced. Against this background, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said on October 7 entry state of emergency in the country.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announcedthat the country is at war. The IDF’s operation against Hamas was called “Iron Swords”.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu promised to destroy It was Hamas.