Lucrezia Ciotti With the conclusion of the international summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Phase 2 of the peace process officially opens. Gaza, a crucial step to consolidate the ceasefire and begin the reconstruction of the Strip. Giorgia Meloni He announced Italy's concrete commitment, which will play a leading role not only on the humanitarian and health fronts, but also in the security and stabilization of the territory.
A historic moment for Gaza and the horizon of lasting peace
Il top Egyptian represented a symbolic moment for international diplomacy, with the signing of the peace agreement by US President Donald Trump, celebrated by over twenty world leaders. Meloni expressed her appreciation for Trump's role:
“I think Trump is right in saying that it is his greatest diplomatic success, even if we wish him to achieve others, starting with Ukraine".
The ceremony, accompanied by the writing Peace 2025, marked the end of the immediate ceasefire phase and the start of what the US president called "Gaza Phase 2." The summit was attended by key figures such as Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Recep Tayyip Erdogan, while Netanyahu declined to attend.
Gaza, Phase 2 begins: Giorgia Meloni announces Italy's commitment
With the conclusion of the international summit on peace, Giorgia Meloni underlined Italy's commitment to security and stabilization in the Gaza Strip. GazaThe Prime Minister recalled that the Italian Carabinieri have been training the Palestinian police force for years and participating in the European mission in Rafah, highlighting the possibility of strengthening this presence, including contributing to a UN stabilization force, subject to Parliament's approval. As Meloni herself explained:
"It's not interposition, it's ceasefire monitoring. It needs a UN resolution. When it's approved and Italy's participation is requested, I'll ask Parliament, but that's my position."
According to the Prime Minister, Italy will not limit itself to humanitarian assistance:
"In terms of reconstruction, we are ready to do our part.", he added, including development cooperation, private sector interventions, food aid with the initiative Food for Gaza and direct healthcare support in the area.
In bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit, Meloni reiterated Italy's support for the relaunch of a political process based on two-state solution, and to dialogue to create the necessary conditions for a future independent Palestinian state. The Prime Minister emphasized the need to move concretely and quickly: "Now we must proceed at a rapid pace., to give a signal of concreteness".
In this context, he highlighted how the implementation of the international peace plan brings Italy closer to recognizing Palestine:
"I aim to have a State of Palestine and therefore recognition of the State of Palestine, so when the conditions that have also been set by Parliament are met, of course".
Phase 2, Meloni concluded, is the beginning of an international commitment that Italy intends to support with concreteness, responsibility, and strategic vision.
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