7 October 2024

On 7 October 2023, the Israeli people experienced one of the most dramatic pages in their history. We will not forget the brutal attack that Hamas carried out a year ago today. The massacre of thousands of defenceless citizens, including women and children, remains etched in our minds, as does the scorn for their bodies, so ruthlessly shown to the world. Our thoughts are constantly with the hostages who were torn away from their families and loved ones, and are still waiting to return home....

7 October 2024

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, attended today’s memorial service in Rome one year on from the 7 October terrorist attack.

5 October 2024

I express mine and the Government’s full solidarity with the police officers who were insulted and attacked today by self-styled “protesters” who use any excuse to vent their senseless violence. It is intolerable for dozens of officers to be injured during a street demonstration.
I wish to thank Minister of the Interior Matteo Piantedosi, the Chief of Police, and all the men and women who work every day to safeguard our security.

3 October 2024

The G7 Leaders’ Statement on recent developments in the Middle East, following the conference call which President Meloni called and chaired yesterday.

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