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Germany Holds Defense Pact, Italy Drops Israel Agreement

4/24/2026

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Germany says its bilateral defense agreements with Israel stay unchanged despite analysts noting growing unease over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s aggressive policies.
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced she will not renew a longstanding defense pact with Israel, marking a European shift.
Germany did not join Britain, France and Canada in recognizing Palestine last year, although polls show many voters criticize Israel’s Gaza war.

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Germany says its bilateral defense agreements with Israel stay unchanged despite analysts noting growing unease over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s aggressive policies.
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced she will not renew a longstanding defense pact with Israel, marking a European shift.
Germany did not join Britain, France and Canada in recognizing Palestine last year, although polls show many voters criticize Israel’s Gaza war.