**Italy to Recognize Palestine Only If Hamas Is Excluded and All Hostages Freed**

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has stated that Italy will only recognize Palestine if Hamas is excluded and all hostages are freed. Her statements come amid ongoing tensions in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Meanwhile, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan labeled the Israel-Hamas war as a “genocide,” highlighting the differing international perspectives on the conflict.

The remarks from Meloni were made during the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, where she was seen reacting while listening to a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump.

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