'Maximum protection for UNIFIL assured' in Tajani-Katz talks

(ANSA) - ROME, OCT 8 - Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Tuesday he had spoken on the phone with his Israeli counterpart Israel Katz who had reassured him about taly's request to ensure maximum protection to the UNIFIL contingent.
    "Long phone conversation with Israeli Froeign Minister Israel Katz", Tajani wrote on X.
    "Italy's request to ensure maximum protection to the UNIFIL contingent reiterated.
    "He has once again reassured me about it.
    "Italy's diplomatic work for peace in the Middle East continues", wrote Tajani.
    Meanwhile, defence sources said on Tuesday afternoon that personnel at Italian UNIFIL bases are on level three maximum alert and are currently in bunkers as a precautionary measure.
    UNIFIL at the moment is not a target of the sides in conflict, the sources added. (ANSA).