President Meloni’s telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of Israel

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

President Meloni reiterated that it is unacceptable for UNIFIL to have been attacked by Israeli armed forces, recalling that the mission works on the basis of a Security Council mandate to help with regional stability. She stressed that the safety of UNIFIL personnel must absolutely be guaranteed at all times.

President Meloni renewed Italy’s commitment in this regard, expressing her conviction that full application of Resolution 1701 can contribute to stabilisation of the Israel-Lebanon border and guarantee that all displaced persons can return home.

During the conversation, the President of the Council of Ministers highlighted the urgent need for efforts towards regional de-escalation, stating once again that Italy stands fully ready to work in this direction, also as current G7 Presidency.