Giorgia Meloni

Italian PM announces judicial reform

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announces judicial reform that will sever ties between prosecutors and judges.

Italian PM admonishes glorification of fascism in her party

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni admonishes youth wing of her Brothers of Italy party after videos surface showing some of its members glorifying fascism.

On Camera:

Lebanese leader did not recognize the Prime Minister of Italy

Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati came to greet the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, only to mistakenly welcome Meloni's advisor.

Italian PM:

'Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led to October 7'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni links between the war in Ukraine and the war in Gaza: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine two years ago was the precursor to the Hamas attack on Israel.

Joint int'l statement:

'Israel has the right to defend itself against terrorism'

Leaders of US, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Britain back Israel, reiterate need to protect civilians.

Netanyahu to Italy's PM Meloni

'This is a test of civilization - and we will win'

'We defend the right of Israel existing, of defending itself, security for its people,' Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni says.

Netanyahu meets Italian PM in Tel Aviv

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni arrives in Israel for solidarity visit, meets Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

Report:

Italian Prime Minister to visit Israel in June

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Italy in March and met Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, expressing hope she will visit Israel soon.

Netanyahu to Italian PM:

'There's room here for enormous collaboration and improvement'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome, suggests cooperation on a number of fields.

Netanyahu to take off for Rome on Thursday

Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife Sara will spend the weekend in Italy. PM will meet Italian PM Giorgia Meloni during the visit.

Italy to appoint coordinator for combating antisemitism

PM Giorgia Meloni announces Rome politician to take on role coordinating national fight against antisemitism.

Italian PM meets Jewish leaders

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni underlines "essential importance of Jewish communities" in meeting with WJC head and Jewish leaders.

Italy’s PM appoints minister once pictured wearing Nazi armband

Italy’s new undersecretary of infrastructure, Galeazzo Bignami, sparks controversy with photograph of him wearing a Nazi swastika armband,

Lapid congratulates Italy’s new Prime Minister

Giorgia Meloni officially formed Italy’s new ruling coalition on Friday.

Italy:

Giorgia Meloni officially forms new ruling coalition

Meloni heads the Brothers of Italy Party, which has been accused of fascism.

One week later:

Israel issues statement on results of Italian election

Foreign Ministry spokesperson says Israel looks forward to continued cooperation with Italy's Prime Minister elect, Giorgia Meloni.