Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has made a significant move in her country's foreign policy, freezing the automatic renewal of a defence cooperation deal with Israel. The decision, which has sparked intense debate, marks a shift in Italy's stance on its long-standing partnership with Israel. The defence deal, which has been in place since 2010, has allowed for cooperation on a range of security issues, including counter-terrorism and military training. With Italy's move, questions are being raised about the future of the country's relationship with Israel and the implications for regional security.


Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government freezes automatic renewal of defence cooperation deal with Israel.