What happened to UNIFIL unacceptable says Meloni

Italy has protested to Israel says premier

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Oct 10 2024
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What happened to UNIFIL unacce

Premier Giorgia Meloni said Thursday that Italy has formally complained to Israel after the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon's headquarters and two Italian bases came under attack.
    "The Italian government has formally protested to the Israeli authorities and firmly reiterated that what is happening around the UNIFIL contingent base is not acceptable," the premier's office said in a statement, adding that Meloni had a telephone conversation with the commander of the Western Sector of the UNIFIL mission, General Messina. "For this reason, the government, through the Minister of Defence, summoned the Israeli Ambassador to Italy.
    "Premier Meloni, who is carefully following developments, in constant contact with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, and of Defence, Guido Crosetto - expressed her personal and the government's strong closeness to our soldiers currently engaged in Lebanon within the UN mission and the bilateral MIBIL mission.
    "Meloni recalled that the Italians continue to provide invaluable work for the stabilization of the area, in compliance with the United Nations mandate.
    "The Government, in confirming the fundamental role of UNIFIL in southern Lebanon, continues to work towards the cessation of hostilities and the de-escalation of the region".