Italy hopes Gaza ceasefire may open new phase in Middle East

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani attends a joint press conference with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar (not pictured), in Rome, Italy, January 14, 2025. (REUTERS)
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  • He said he hoped an agreement would 鈥渉opefully open a new phase and allow peace to be restored throughout the Middle East鈥�

ROME: Italy鈥檚 foreign minister on Tuesday said he hoped a possible ceasefire in Gaza will open a new phase and allow the restoration of peace in the Middle East.
鈥淭he agreement being finalized in these hours on the ceasefire and hostage release is very important news,鈥� Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told a news conference after a meeting with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar. He said he hoped an agreement would 鈥渉opefully open a new phase and allow peace to be restored throughout the Middle East.鈥�