Katz left for Rome, will see Tajani, Crosetto and Piantedosi - Last hour. Katz will meet the deputy prime minister and foreign minister Antonio Tajani.

"The meetings will focus on efforts to release the hostages and preserve international legitimacy for the continuation of the war in Gaza", says the ministry. (HANDLE) . Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz left. for Rome this morning for a diplomatic visit. With him - the ministry said - were the families of the hostages.