Crosetto says yes to up UNIFIL but with Israeli withdrawal

(ANSA) - ROME, OCT 16 - Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said Wednesday Italy was in favour of increasing the number of UNIFIL soldiers in Lebanon but only if Israel withdraws.
    Asked about a possible increase in the UNIFIL contingent, Crosetto told Rai TV: "If it can save from war, why not? Now there are ten thousand people and Italy is one of the major contributors with a thousand soldiers, but there are about forty countries.
    "I think there would be international availability for an increase in the contingent if there was peace in exchange and the withdrawal of Israeli troops". (ANSA).