Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Tuesday that Italy was opposed to the offensive Israel has launched to take control of Gaza City.

“We have always said we are against the offensive on Gaza because of the risks it poses to the civilian population, certainly not to defend Hamas, which is using hostages as human shields,” Tajani told Skytg24.

“We need to accelerate the process for a ceasefire, with the unconditional release of the hostages, and an end to the attacks.

“We have already seen carnage in Gaza in recent months.

It won’t be easy.”