Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on September 23rd, 2025, at approximately 5:15 PM UTC that the majority of the Italian government will present a motion to recognize a Palestinian state. This recognition is contingent upon the liberation of all hostages and the exclusion of Hamas from Gaza. Meloni's statement, reported by @lastranet on X, outlines specific conditions for potential Italian recognition of Palestinian statehood. The announcement comes amidst ongoing military activity in Gaza City, with Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducting operations in the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood. Previously, on September 23rd, 2025, between 2:08 PM and 3:38 PM UTC, IDF troops were reported to be engaged in digging operations at the former site of the Jordanian field hospital in the same area. In parallel developments, US Secretary of State Rubio stated earlier on September 23rd, 2025, between 1:38 PM and 2:07 PM UTC, that peace is unobtainable as long as Hamas exists. The Kurdistan Region also reaffirmed its support for Palestinian self-determination on September 23rd, 2025, at 4:07 PM UTC. Meanwhile, Israeli tanks were previously reported to be less than 700 meters from Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. An Israeli Defense Forces officer, Maj. Shahar Netanel Bozaglo, was reported killed in Gaza City on September 22nd, 2025.
