Italy Suspends Defense Deal with Israel

The suspension of the 2006 agreement, which involves military technology research and equipment exchange, marks a significant shift in Italian foreign policy.

Rome has become increasingly critical of Israeli attacks on Lebanese civilians and an incident involving UN peacekeepers.

President Trump publicly rebuked Meloni for the move, accusing her of lacking 'courage' and failing to support the war in Iran.

The rift highlights the deepening isolation of the Israeli government among its traditional European partners.