Italy says it may take military action in Libya (with UN leadership); wants to stop the boats
Fearing that ISIS is only a short boat trip away from Italy and Malta, Malta’s President is cheered by an Italian suggestion that they might join a UN-led “force to battle” in Libya. I wouldn't hold my breath! I think the UN is perfectly O.K. with the on-going ‘Invasion of Europe.”
From the Times of Malta:
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat welcomed an announcement by Italy this evening, that it would be ready to join a UN-led force to battle “an active terrorist threat” after recent advances by a faction in Libya that has sworn loyalty to Islamic State militants.
In a tweet, Dr Muscat said:
“Glad #Italy willing to intervene in #Libya under UN mandate. #Malta will play it’s part to ensure #Mediterranean stability -JM @matteorenzi”
Earlier, Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni said in an interview with SkyTG24 television, that Italy backed efforts by United Nations special envoy Bernardino Leon to bring warring factions to the table to try to broker a ceasefire.
But he said should talks fail, Italy “is ready to fight naturally in the context of an international mission”.
“We cannot accept the idea that there’s an active terrorist threat only a few hours from Italy by boat.”
The situation in Libya, already chaotic, “is deteriorating”, Gentiloni said, adding that Italy “cannot underestimate” the possibility of an attack by Islamic State militants. ...
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