• Italy's PM Meloni accused of complicity in genocide by International Criminal Court.
• Complaint alleges complicity through arms supply to Israel amid Gaza conflict.
• Meloni's government faced mass protests over its stance on Israel's actions in Gaza.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, along with two ministers, has been reported to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged complicity in genocide concerning Israel's offensive in Gaza. During a broadcast on state television RAI, Meloni stated, "I think" Defense Minister Guido Crosetto and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani were also denounced, with speculation that Roberto Cingolani, head of the defense group Leonardo, was included as well. Meloni expressed disbelief at the accusation, stating, "I don't believe there is another case like this in the world or in history," emphasizing the unprecedented nature of such a complaint against her and her ministers, according to Reuters and Le Monde.

The complaint, which was formally submitted on October 1 by a Palestinian advocacy group, includes signatures from approximately 50 public figures, including law professors and lawyers. The document accuses the Italian government of "complicity in genocide" due to its military support for Israel. Meloni noted that the accusation is linked to Italy's policy of supplying arms to the Israeli government amidst claims of severe human rights violations against the Palestinian populace. The authors of the complaint argue that this support has made Italy complicit in what they describe as "ongoing genocide" and significant war crimes and crimes against humanity against the Palestinians, according to Le Monde and Al Jazeera.

As international condemnation grows regarding the violence in Gaza, characterized by Israeli military actions that have reportedly resulted in the deaths of over 67,000 individuals, Meloni's government faces mounting protests. Demonstrations of hundreds of thousands of people have recently taken place in Italy, with significant public discontent focused on the government's alignment with Israel. Despite their right-wing coalition's historical support for Israel, there have been calls for a reevaluation of this stance in light of the ongoing crisis, as reported by TRT Global and Le Monde.

Further complicating Meloni's position, the Human Rights Council and other entities have echoed these criticisms, highlighting concerns about Italy's arms exports to Israel. Historically, Italy has been a significant supplier of military equipment, which has raised alarms among humanitarian advocates who suggest that the use of such weapons may violate international humanitarian law. With this intensifying scrutiny and potential legal repercussions, Meloni's administration stands at a critical juncture, as outlined by Al Jazeera and TRT Global.