This morning, President Sergio Mattarella received Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the Quirinal Palace. Also present at the meeting was Vice President of the Council and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani. "We appreciate," Herzog commented on X, "the unique relationship between Israel and Italy, especially in these difficult times. Thank you for our open and candid discussion on a range of topics. I am grateful for your moral clarity and for standing by our side as we continue to confront the terrorist armies of the evil empire led by Tehran, and as we work tirelessly to bring our hostages back from captivity in Gaza." (9colonne)