Rome, Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani renewed his countrys rejection of the Israeli occupation forces attack on the city of Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip.

In statements broadcast by Italian AKI news agency, Tajani said that Italy supports the ceasefire and demands the release of the detained hostages, adding that it is clear that Italy does not support the attack on Rafah and is also seeking a positive solution within the framework of the major industrial Group of Seven under the Italian rotating presidency.

Italy continues to monitor developments throughout the Middle East. It will also continue to work for stability and peace, and to resolve the Palestinian crisis in accordance with the principle of two peoples and two states, he added.

Source: Qatar News Agency