Meloni added that the recognition of the State of Palestine was closer after the peace deal and that Rome would deploy peacekeepers if the United Nations asked.
“Italy is ready to do its part [in Gaza] … it’s a great opportunity,” Meloni said.
“It’s a historic day, I’m proud that Italy is here.
“[I express] my gratitude for Italy’s humanitarian work for the people of Gaza, but also for all its efforts to bring about a cessation of hostilities.
“Clearly, if the plan is implemented, Italy’s recognition of Palestine will be closer.
“I aim to have a State of Palestine, and therefore the recognition of the State of Palestine, when the conditions set by Parliament are met, of course,” she explained.
“On the security front, our Carabinieri have been training the Palestinian Police for years, and we are also involved in the EU mission in Rafah.
“We can and are ready to implement this presence, which is already envisaged in the mission decree, up to the point of participating in a stabilisation force, which in this case would clearly also require parliamentary approval.
“I hope that, for once, and I am certain that this time, we could even vote unanimously,” she said.
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