The recent diplomatic discord between Italy and Israel was sparked not by military actions but by a magazine cover. The April 10, 2026 edition of L’Espresso showcased an image of an armed Israeli ...

Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni has announced the suspension of Italy's defense treaty with Israel on the same day she was harshly criticized by President Donald Trump for not assisting the U.S.

Italy has moved to suspend the renewal of a long-standing defense cooperation agreement with Israel, marking a notable shift in relations between the two countries as tensions rise over Israel’s ...

Rome has criticised Israel's attacks on Lebanon Tension with Israel rose after shots near Italian troops Israel says Rome's move will have no practical effect Meloni distances herself from both Israel ...

The move by Italy, once considered a strong ally of Israel, reflected growing anger over Israeli aggression in the Middle East. President Trump criticized Italy’s stance on the war. By Elisabetta ...

Italy’s right-wing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced Tuesday that Italy is suspending its defense cooperation agreement with Israel. This comes after Israeli forces fired warning shots at an ...