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Palestinian President Abbas Concludes rome Visit, Secures Support from Italian Opposition
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Mahmud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority, concluded a two-day visit to rome, Italy, marked by meetings with key political figures, notably those from the opposition. Discussions centered on the recognition of a Palestinian state and ending the occupation of the West Bank.
Abu mazen Meets with Italian Opposition Leaders
The second day of President Abbas’s visit focused on meetings with opposition leaders at the Rome Cavalieri Hotel. The first Italian political leader to meet with Abbas was Maurizio Acerbo, Secretary of the Communist Refoundation party (PCR). The meetings signaled a potential shift in Italian political support for the Palestinian cause.
“A Victory for the Mobilization for Palestine”
Leaders from the Democratic Party (PD), including Secretary Elly Schlein, described their meeting with Abbas as “vrey positive.” Schlein emphasized the necessity of full recognition of a Palestinian state and an end to the occupation of the West Bank as preconditions for peace. She stated the Italian government and the international community must actively contribute to these goals.
Angelo Bonelli, a representative from the green europe party, used the term “genocide” to describe the ongoing situation, reflecting the strong sentiments expressed during the meetings.He recounted an anecdote where Abbas, acknowledging that he and Nicola Fratoianni are barred from entering Israel for the next ninety-nine years, extended an invitation to visit a “free Palestine” as his and their guests.
This invitation was also relayed via telephone to former Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi during what was described as a “very affectionate” call with Abbas. Abbas presented his visitors with a plaque featuring the star-shaped shield of Palestine. Moni Ovadia, an Italian Jewish actor and writer, expressed his solidarity with the Palestinian cause, stating, “I feel profoundly Palestinian even though I am Jewish, as as a Jew I know that my duty is to be with the oppressed.”
Key Figures and Parties Involved
| Name | Title/Party | Role in Meetings |
|---|---|---|
| Mahmud Abbas (Abu Mazen) | President of the Palestinian Authority | Led meetings, presented invitations, discussed peace process. |
| Elly schlein | Secretary, Democratic Party (PD) | Advocated for Palestinian state recognition and end to occupation. |
| Maurizio Acerbo | Secretary, Communist Refoundation Party (PCR) | First Italian political leader to meet with abbas. |
| Angelo Bonelli | Green Europe | Described the situation as “genocide,” shared anecdote about Abbas’s invitation. |
| Nicola fratoianni | Italian Left | Recipient of Abbas’s invitation to visit a free Palestine. |
| Romano prodi |
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