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Meloni: Italy to be Observer at 'Peace Council for Gaza'

Published February 14, 2026, 17:03
Meloni: Italy to be Observer at 'Peace Council for Gaza'

Italy will participate in the 'Peace Council for Gaza' as an observer, announced Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, during the Italy-Africa conference in Ethiopia. Meloni dismissed criticism regarding the Maga culture, describing them as political assessments, and emphasized the need to strengthen relations between Europe and the United States. Meloni stressed that Europe must focus more on itself, especially in the field of security, and make better use of its common ground with the US. She noted that Europe must become a real geopolitical player. Italy's participation in the 'Peace Council for Gaza' as an observer is part of this effort. The announcement comes at a time of intense diplomatic efforts to achieve peace in Gaza. Italy, like other European countries, expresses its concern about the humanitarian situation in Gaza and supports the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the start of negotiations for a sustainable solution. Italy's participation in the council, even as an observer, signals its commitment to finding a peaceful solution to the conflict and its support for international efforts to restore peace and security in the region.