Italy's defense minister, Guido Crosetto, has strongly criticized Israel's actions in Gaza, stating that the Israeli government has 'lost its reason and humanity.' In an interview with La Stampa, Crosetto described the situation as a denial of fundamental values and suggested that international sanctions might be necessary to pressure Israeli leadership. He emphasized the importance of distinguishing between governments and peoples, drawing parallels between the actions of Israel's and Russia's leaders. Crosetto also defended Italy's decision not to recognize a Palestinian state, arguing that such recognition would be merely symbolic and potentially provocative.