Katz left for Rome, will see Tajani, Crosetto and Piantedosi. With him - the ministry said - were the families of the hostages.
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. The leaders of the Jewish community in Italy will also meet with Katz. The meeting will take place in Rome on Wednesday. The Israeli foreign minister will be accompanied by his wife.