Rome: Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expressed strong opposition to Israel's plan to occupy Gaza, emphasizing that such actions undermine efforts towards a two-state solution, which he sees as the only viable path to peace.

According to Anadolu Agency, Tajani, in an interview with Quotidiano Nazionale, highlighted the severe humanitarian situation in Gaza, describing it as "carnage," and advocated for the presence of journalists in the region to provide independent reports on the conditions there. He stressed Italy's support for recognizing Palestine and the necessity of establishing a Palestinian state. Tajani proposed a United Nations mission, led by Arab countries, to unify Palestine, and expressed Italy's readiness to contribute troops to this effort. He also announced an upcoming visit from the Palestinian foreign minister to Rome on September 1.

In addition to the situation in Gaza, Tajani shared his views on the recent Alaska summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. He described the summit as a significant moment that could lead to meaningful negotiations. Tajani questioned Putin's willingness to engage with Trump's requests and highlighted the importance of Putin's decisions regarding a ceasefire and potential dialogue with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Tajani emphasized that decisions regarding Ukraine must involve Ukraine itself and the relevant parties, insisting that any peace agreement should not bypass Ukraine's participation. He reiterated that, following a ceasefire, direct negotiations between Zelensky and Putin should commence, allowing Ukraine to make its own decisions regarding its territories.