"Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says she has been accused of complicity in genocide in a complaint lodged with the International Criminal Court (ICC) over Rome's support for Israel as it bombards Gaza. Meloni made the statement during an interview with state television company RAI, in the first public comment on the situation, which has not been confirmed by the international court."
"The complaint, dated October 1, was signed by some 50 people, including law professors, lawyers, and several public figures who accused Meloni and others of complicity by supplying arms to Israel, according to the AFP news agency. By supporting the Israeli government, particularly through the supply of lethal weapons, the Italian government has become complicit in the ongoing genocide and the extremely serious war crimes and crimes against humanity committed against the Palestinian people, the authors of the court filing against the Italian leaders wrote."
A complaint lodged with the International Criminal Court accuses Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of complicity in genocide by supporting Israel amid its bombardment of Gaza. Defence Minister Guido Crosetto and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani are also named, and Roberto Cingolani of Leonardo may be included. The filing, dated October 1, was signed by about 50 people including law professors, lawyers, and public figures who allege that supplying lethal weapons makes the Italian government complicit in genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity against Palestinians. A Palestinian advocacy group requests an ICC assessment to consider a formal investigation. A UN inquiry recently concluded that Israel's actions in Gaza constitute genocide.
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