Italy Suspends Defence Cooperation Deal with Israel Amid Middle East Tensions
Italy has suspended the automatic renewal of its defence cooperation agreement with Israel, marking a significant shift in relations between the two countries.The decision was announced by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on April 14, 2026, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.The defence agreement, originally approved by Israel in 2006, facilitates cooperation in military equipment exchange, technology research, training of military personnel, and information technology.It is automatically renewed every five years, but Italy's government has now put this renewal on hold.This move follows recent criticism by the Italian government of Israeli military actions in Lebanon, which have resulted in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Apr 2026 16:06 LONDON
