Saudi Arabia and Italy have issued a joint statement condemning Israel's latest displacement of Palestinians in Gaza, following intensified bombardments and warnings of further evacuations. The foreign ministers of both countries met in Rome, reaffirming their rejection of forced transfers and calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza. They demanded the release of all hostages, condemned unilateral actions in the West Bank, and urged unrestricted humanitarian access and the release of withheld Palestinian revenues. The statement emphasized that any postwar arrangements must be tied to a clear political solution for lasting peace in the region. Italian leaders also criticized Israel's recent attacks, including a deadly strike on a Gaza hospital, and both nations discussed strengthening bilateral relations and efforts to resolve other global conflicts.

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