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Netanyahu in Italy to rally help for Israel
(Agencies)
Updated: 2011-06-13 20:07
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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) gestures during a news conference with his Italian counterpart Silvio Berlusconi at Villa Madama in Rome June 13, 2011.[Photo/Agencies]
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Netanyahu meets Monday with Premier Silvio Berlusconi and other officials.
Italy is one of Israel's closest friends in Europe, and last month Berlusconi said Italy would only recognize a Palestinian unity government that renounces terrorism and recognizes Israel's right to exist.
Frustrated after two decades of off-and-on peace negotiations, the Palestinians have said they would seek recognition for a Palestinian state at the United Nations this fall. The U.S. opposes the plan and Italy, in lockstep with Washington, has said it would reject any unilateral statehood declaration.
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