Giorgia Meloni

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.

 Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
 United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres exits the press room after speaking at the United Nations prior to a meeting about the ongoing conflict in Gaza, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, U.S., November 6, 2023

'Peace finally feels obtainable': World welcomes imminent release of hostages, Gaza deal signing

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni waits to welcome Bahrain's Crown and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at Chigi Palace in Rome, Italy, September 29, 2025.

 Italy's Meloni says she has been denounced to ICC for complicity in genocide

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators take part in a national protest for Gaza, outside the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, October 4, 2025.

Big crowds gather in Rome on fourth day of Italian pro-Palestinian protests


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.

A Russian drone strike on the Nachlas Eliezer Synagogue in the Peresyp district of Odessa caused significant damage to the building

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 Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni waits to welcome Bahrain's Crown and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at Chigi Palace in Rome, Italy, September 29, 2025.

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.

Pro-Palestinian activists demonstrate in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla and Gaza as they march towards Italian Foreign Ministry, in Rome, Italy September 25, 2025.

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."

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reacts while listening to U.S. President Donald Trump's (not pictured) speech at the 80th United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, New York, U.S., September 23, 2025.

Fueled by billionaire money, Europe’s far-right reaches heights unseen since Hitler - opinion

These populist movements, often marked by fascist and racist traits, now enjoy support from some of the world’s most powerful billionaires

 A demonstrator gestures, what is believed to symbolise "WP" for 'white power', at a right-wing protest at Friedrichshain district in Berlin, Germany, March 22, 2025.

Italy's Meloni: Recognizing Palestinian state before it is established may be 'counterproductive'

Meloni's statements come after Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said that no Palestinian state could exist without its hypothetical recognition of Israel.

 Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

At least 9 people injured after explosion at Rome petrol station

Emergency services were on the scene before the blast, as they had been called after a truck hit a pipeline at the service station, Italian news agencies reported.

 Emergency services personnel work at the scene where a gas station exploded on the outskirts of Rome, Italy, July 4, 2025.

PM Netanyahu accuses Macron of standing with Hamas, European leaders slam Israel actions in Gaza

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez both heavily criticized Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip.

 French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (illustration)

Israeli woman among four killed in Italy cable car plunge

This is the second incident in which an Israeli national has been accidentally killed by a snapped cable car in Italy.

 Janan Suliman.

Likud joins EU right-wing alliance Patriots.eu as observer, while AfD attempts to build ties

Likud will be the first non-European party to join in any capacity, with social media critics claiming this as evidence that 'Zionism is fascism.'

Prime Minister Viktor Orban shakes hands with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during joint statements at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala describes harrowing detention in Iran's Evin prison

'Their game is to give you hope and then use your hope to break you,' Sala said, adding, 'I am not going back to Iran, at least as long as there is the Islamic Republic.'

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani (R) and released journalist Cecelia Sala (L) embrace upon her return, January 8, 2025.