'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, military sources said the situation of Italian UNIFIL bases in Lebanon over the past few hours - with constants bombings that can be heard from a distance of dozens of kilometres - ranges between a maximum 3 and 2 alert levels.
    Military personnel use a helmet and protective vest, based on the alert level activated, at times seeking shelter in bunkers or simply limiting operations to a minimum, they said. (ANSA).