Summary
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been accused of "complicity in genocide" in a complaint filed with the International Criminal Court (ICC). The complaint concerns Italy's support for Israel, which is currently involved in a conflict in Gaza. The allegations involve supplying weapons to Israel, which the complainants claim has worsened the situation in Gaza.
Key Facts
- Giorgia Meloni, Italy's Prime Minister, is accused of complicity in genocide by a complaint to the ICC.
- The complaint is connected to Italy's support for Israel in its actions in Gaza.
- Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani are also named in the complaint.
- The complaint was signed by around 50 individuals, including law professors and lawyers.
- It claims that by providing weapons to Israel, Italy is complicit in alleged crimes against Palestinians.
- The ICC already has arrest warrants for several Israeli leaders over related charges.
- Italy is one of three countries supplying major conventional arms to Israel since 2020.
- Italy has sought assurances from Israel that its weapons would not target civilians.
