Italian PM Meloni welcomes Lebanon-Israel ceasefire brokered by US
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni issued a statement recognizing the announcement of a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel as positive news, congratulating both governments for reaching the agreement through US mediation. She emphasized the critical necessity for the ceasefire to be fully respected to ensure stability.
Meloni specifically highlighted Hezbollah as the party responsible for initiating hostilities against Israel and called for the group to halt all actions and adhere to decisions made by the Lebanese Government. The Prime Minister expressed hope that the ceasefire would enable substantive negotiations between Lebanon and Israel aimed at securing a comprehensive and lasting peace.
Italy remains engaged in this process through its military contingent under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which it commands along the Blue Line. In addition to peacekeeping efforts, Meloni affirmed Italy's ongoing support for Lebanese sovereignty by contributing to the strengthening of the Lebanese Armed Forces.
The statement signals Italy's continued strategic involvement in maintaining regional security and supporting diplomatic resolutions to the conflict. No operational impact such as casualties or breaches is reported at this time.
