European foreign ministers have
discussed a joint document presented by Italy, France and
Germany "aimed at isolating Hamas, preventing it from doing
harm, reducing its funding and preventing an upsurge of
anti-Semitism in Europe and the world", Deputy Premier and
Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Monday.
"Italy is in the front line to assist the civilian population of
Gaza and we are willing to treat injured Palestinian children in
Italy," he added.
Tajani also reiterated "full support for Israel's right to
defend itself" and insisted that "hostages in the hands of
terrorists must be released unconditionally".
Looking ahead, the foreign minister said that "Gaza must be part
of a future Palestinian state" and that "the only legitimate
organisation to govern it is the PNA".
"Of course it must change and modernise," he continued.
"In a transitional phase there could be a UN presence and a
Unifil-type presence to avoid a backlash, as there is on the
border between Israel and Hezbollah," said Tajani.
"We are ready to do our part if requested, he continued, adding
that "Italy, with its credibility in the Middle East, can play
an important role in the two-state solution".
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