Antonio Tajani & Benjamin Netanyahu

Antonio Tajani: Antonio Tajani, Italy's Foreign Minister, strongly condemned the treatment of activists and formally requested the EU foreign policy chief to discuss sanctions against Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Benjamin Netanyahu: Benjamin Netanyahu, as Prime Minister of Israel, instructed the deportation of activists and rebuked Itamar Ben-Gvir for his provocative actions, attempting to manage the international backlash while defending Israel's right to maintain the blockade.

Antonio Tajani: Antonio Tajani, Italy's Foreign Minister, was in touch with EU counterparts to discuss imposing sanctions on Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Benjamin Netanyahu: Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister, issued a rare public reprimand of Itamar Ben-Gvir's actions, calling them 'not in line with Israel's values', but supported the decision to intercept the flotilla.

Antonio Tajani: Italian Foreign Minister who welcomed the Rome talks. Italy hosts the negotiations.

Benjamin Netanyahu: Israeli Prime Minister who views the buffer zone as a security achievement. His government's policy of maintaining occupation is central to the conflict.

Antonio Tajani: Italian foreign minister announced next round of Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome.

Benjamin Netanyahu: Netanyahu seeks to mend ties with Trump and secure political backing ahead of Israel's election; his domestic standing is weakened by strained US relations and public opinion.

Antonio Tajani: Antonio Tajani, Italy's Foreign Minister, publicly defended Pope Leo XVI against Donald Trump's criticism, reaffirming support for dialogue and peace.