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Italy Ends Defense Cooperation with Israel Amid EU Petition

4/20/2026

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Giorgia Meloni, Italy's Prime Minister, announced Italy will not renew its defense cooperation with Israel, in place for two decades.
The EU petition to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement has gathered 1.1 million signatures, initiated by left-wing parties, citing Israel's actions in Gaza as a breach of international law.
Spain and Slovenia are pushing for discussions.
Hungary's future stance remains uncertain after its upcoming government change.

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Giorgia Meloni, Italy's Prime Minister, announced Italy will not renew its defense cooperation with Israel, in place for two decades.
The EU petition to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement has gathered 1.1 million signatures, initiated by left-wing parties, citing Israel's actions in Gaza as a breach of international law.
Spain and Slovenia are pushing for discussions.
Hungary's future stance remains uncertain after its upcoming government change.