RAMALLAH, October, 21, 2024 (WAFA) – Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa received today in his office in Ramallah, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, where they discussed the latest developments regarding the ongoing aggression against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, especially in the northern part of the Strip.

Mustafa stressed during the meeting, in the presence of Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Wael Zaqout, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Fareseen Shaheen, and Italian Consul General Domenico Bellato, that the continuation of the killing, destruction and starvation machine in the Gaza Strip will not bring peace to Israel.

The Prime Minister Mustafa appreciated the Italian efforts made to push for a ceasefire and achieve stability in the region, extending thanks for the continuous Italian support for Palestine and the recent support for UNRWA, in addition to directing a new batch of Italian aid to the Gaza Strip via Jordan.

He reviewed the efforts made and contacts at all levels to stop the aggression in the Strip and find mechanisms to implement the decision of the United Nations General Assembly based on the advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice.

Mustafa called for pressure on Israel to stop deductions from Palestinian tax revenues and release the withheld funds, in addition to the importance of Italy's recognition of the State of Palestine and supporting a new wave of recognition of the Palestinian state.

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