Italy to recognize Palestine only if Hamas is excluded and all hostages freed
Meloni's statements came as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called the Israel-Hamas War a "genocide."
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reacts while listening to U.S. President Donald Trump's (not pictured) speech at the 80th United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, New York, U.S., September 23, 2025.(photo credit: AL DRAGO/REUTERS)ByREUTERSUpdated: