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Italy has suspended the automatic renewal of its defence cooperation agreement with Israel, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on Tuesday. The deal, which covers military equipment exchange, training, and defence technology cooperation, will not be extended under its scheduled renewal cycle.
Meloni said the decision was taken “in view of the current situation,” as Italy reassesses its defence and diplomatic posture amid escalating instability in the Middle East.
The move marks a significant recalibration in relations…
