ITALY'S Foreign Minister Massimo D'Alema accused Israel of provoking hatred in the region by going too far with its military response in the Gaza strip and voiced concern over the future of Lebanon.
Mr D'Alema also criticised Washington's "failed politics" in Iraq saying the war had heightened regional risks and anti-Western fundamentalism.
Italy's new centre-left government, which has shifted its foreign policy away from Washington since taking power in April elections, has announced plans to withdraw all of its troops from Iraq by the end of the year.
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"It's clear that the political risk of Lebanon's collapse would not reinforce Israel's security," he said.
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