فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Italy’s Prime Minister and Senior Officials Referred to the International Criminal Court for Alleged Complicity in Gaza Genocide Amid Public Outcry
In an unprecedented development on the international stage, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced that she, along with Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, and the CEO of the defense giant “Leonardo,” Roberto Cingolani, have been referred to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged complicity in the genocide associated with Israel’s attacks on Gaza.aljazeera+2
Meloni made this statement in official media comments, confirming that the complaint—filed against her, two cabinet members, and the head of the defense industry company “Leonardo”—marks a historic first for Italy and Europe. She explained that the charges are based on accusations of sanctioning the export of weapons and military equipment to Israel during its military operations in Gaza, which has triggered widespread reactions and criticism from the Italian public and international human rights organizations.
Meanwhile, both “Leonardo” and Italian industry leaders have denied any liability or involvement, describing the claims as “fabricated and highly dangerous,” and asserting that the motives are primarily political. Meloni stated that Italy had not authorized new weapons deliveries to Israel since October 7, 2023, in an attempt to exonerate her government.
These developments have fueled public anger in Italy, as hundreds of thousands have taken to the streets of major cities to protest the military operations in Gaza and denounce what they view as Prime Minister Meloni’s “complicit and inhumane stance”. Despite mounting pressure, Meloni insists that her government maintains its close ties to Israel and the United States, and continues to refuse official recognition of a Palestinian state.
This event marks a turning point in European political history and signals an escalation in legal initiatives targeting Western officials over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, while international demands for accountability for all parties implicated in violations continue to grow.
