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Italy suspends long-standing defence agreement with Israel

Italy suspends long-standing defence agreement with Israel

Summary

Italy has stopped renewing a defense agreement with Israel that has lasted for 20 years. This decision came after Italy said Israeli forces fired warning shots at Italian peacekeepers in Lebanon, which caused tensions between the two countries.

Key Facts

  • Italy suspended the renewal of a 20-year defense agreement with Israel.
  • The suspension happened after Italy accused Israeli forces of firing warning shots.
  • The warning shots were directed at a convoy of Italian peacekeepers in Lebanon.
  • The incident increased tensions between Italy and Israel.
  • The defense agreement has been in place for two decades.
  • Italian peacekeepers were involved in the incident in Lebanon.
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