Speaking before the Chamber of Deputies on the crisis in Gaza, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani highlighted Italy’s dual commitment to humanitarian assistance and diplomatic engagement. He stressed that Italy has done “more for the people of Gaza than any other European nation, on a level only with some major Arab states.”

From the very first day of the conflict, Tajani explained, Rome has pursued two clear objectives: reducing tensions through constant dialogue with all sides, and alleviating the suffering of civilians.

On the humanitarian front, Tajani pointed to 15 medical operations that have enabled nearly 200 Palestinian children to be transferred to Italy for treatment—“including the 15 who arrived on Monday evening”—together with their families. He also underlined Italy’s pioneering role in education, launching the first European academic corridor for Palestinian students and researchers, with 100 to 150 arrivals expected in the coming days thanks to cooperation between the Foreign Ministry, universities, and the Civil Protection service.

Material assistance has also been significant. According to Tajani, Italy has sent nearly 2,400 tons of food through the Food for Gaza program, alongside a new nationwide relief effort supported by agricultural organizations such as Coldiretti, Confagricoltura and Confcooperative. “We donated trucks to the United Nations—trucks that only Italy managed to get into Gaza,” the minister noted.

Alongside aid, Tajani emphasized Italy’s diplomatic role. Rome maintains ongoing dialogue with Israel, the Palestinian Authority, Turkey, Arab partners and Iran, pursuing what he called a “patient weaving of peace,” a role acknowledged by interlocutors across the region.

In closing, Tajani reaffirmed Italy’s support for the “two peoples, two states” solution and reiterated that Italy is prepared to recognize a Palestinian state under specific conditions, including the release of hostages, the disarmament of Hamas, and its exclusion from political and governmental roles.