\u201cThanks to Italian President Sergio Mattarella, a true friend of Israel, for the warm welcome. We appreciate the unique relationship between Israel and Italy, especially in this difficult time,\u201d said Israeli President Isaac Herzog during his one-day mission to Rome, where he also met with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani also took part in the talks. Mattarella emphasized the \u201cstrong friendship\u201d between Italy and Israel. The talks focused on the need for the release of the hostages taken by Hamas in the October 7 attacks, respect of humanitarian rights in Gaza, two-state solution and the need to prevent the current conflict from expanding. Speaking with Pagine Ebraiche, a member of the delegation described Herzog\u2019s meeting with Mattarella and Tajani as \u201cvery positive.\u201d Israel\u2019s President thanked Italy \u201cfor its moral clarity and for standing by us as we continue to address\u201d Hamas terrorism driven by Iran and \u201cas we work tirelessly to bring back the hostages.\u201d<\/p>\n
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