Italy’s PM confirms that it has been requested to send troops to Gaza

(MENAFN) Italy has received requests to deploy military personnel to assist with potential reconstruction and transitional efforts in Gaza and Palestine, Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed Monday.

Tajani made the announcement while visiting Italian forces stationed at a military support base in Djibouti and aboard the frigate Antonio Marceglia, celebrating Christmas with the troops.

“Like all your colleagues serving around the world, you are bearers of peace,” Tajani told the soldiers. He added, “Italian troops are needed everywhere. Our presence has been requested for Gaza and Palestine during any future reconstruction or transitional phase. This is similar to the recognition our forces have received in Serbia, Kosovo, Albania and Montenegro.”

He emphasized the adaptability and operational expertise of Italian forces, highlighting their ability to operate in diverse environments. Tajani also noted Italy’s strategic economic interests in the Red Sea, a route through which nearly half of the country’s maritime trade passes.

Italian troops currently participate in the EU’s Aspides mission, launched in February 2024 to maintain maritime security in the region. Tajani additionally cautioned that instability in Sudan could trigger irregular migration flows toward Italy, underlining the broader regional security challenges.

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