Italy's Meloni urges Israel to be 'positive player' for peace in the region Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday urged Israel to be a "positive player" for peace in the Middle East, following a deal between Iran and the US. "Israel's role will of course be crucial.” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday urged Israel to be a "positive player" for peace in the Middle East, following a deal between Iran and the US pic.twitter.com/Ui0wT0Yr9b — Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) June 18, 2026