Italy welcomes Israel-Lebanon truce deal, calls on Hezbollah to stop
Italy has expressed support for the recent truce agreement between Israel and Lebanon. The Italian government urged Hezbollah to cease hostilities to ensure the deal's implementation. Additionally, Italy reaffirmed its commitment to Lebanon's sovereignty and regional stability.
- ▪The Italian government welcomed the truce agreement between Israel and Lebanon.
- ▪Italy called on Hezbollah to stop fighting to facilitate the ceasefire.
- ▪Premier Giorgia Meloni's office condemned the attack that killed a Serbian UNIFIL peacekeeper.
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The Italian government on Thursday welcomed the agreement for a truce between Israel and Lebanon and called on Hezbollah to stop fighting in order to make it possible for the deal to come into force. "Italy welcomes the announcement of the renewed ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, hoping for a lasting end to hostilities through strict adherence to the commitments made, including the cessation of all military activities by Hezbollah," Premier Giorgia Meloni's office said in a statement condemning the attack in southern Lebanon in which a Serbian UNIFIL peacekeeper was killed. "The Italian government reaffirms its support for Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity, continuing its commitment to peace and stability in the region".
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