Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio told
an extraordinary EU meeting on the Middle East conflict Tuesday
that "we condemn the indiscriminate launch of rockets from Gaza:
it is unacceptable and must cease, just as calling into question
Israel's right to exist is unacceptable. We recognise Israel's
legitimate right to protect its population but the Israeli
military response must be proportionate and aimed at preventing
further civilian victims".
There have been 213 Palestinian deaths in Gaza as of Tuesday
afternoon, including 61 children and 36 women, according to Gaza
authorities.
Israel has reported 10 deaths including two children.
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