Italy suspends defence agreement with Israel
Al Jazeera·6h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Italy suspended its defence agreement with Israel, halting automatic renewal every five years. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the decision Tuesday, citing current circumstances. The 2006 agreement covered military equipment exchange and technology research. Tensions escalated after Israeli forces allegedly fired warning shots at Italian peacekeepers in Lebanon. Italy's Foreign Minister criticized Israeli attacks on Lebanese civilians. Both nations summoned each other's ambassadors in protest.
Key Entities
ItalyIsraelGiorgia MeloniAntonio TajaniLebanonDefence AgreementLebanese peacekeepers