At the Gaza peace summit in Sharm El Sheikh, Italy’s prime minister Giorgia Meloni made headlines not for policy, but for a humorous admission about her cigarette habit.
When Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan joked that he wanted everyone “to quit smoking,” Meloni laughed and replied, “It’s impossible. I don’t want to kill someone.” The comment sparked giggles from Britain’s Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, who were standing nearby.
The summit, which brought together leaders from Israel, the United States, Turkey and other nations, also drew attention to Meloni’s public remarks. She’s the country’s first female prime minister, elected in 2022, and has become a frequent point of discussion in the press for her blunt style and her relationships across the Atlantic—especially with former U.S. President Donald Trump, who praised her appearance and called her a “beautiful, very successful woman” during the meeting.
Meloni has said she quit smoking a decade and a half ago, only to start again after 13 years. She claims the habit has helped her bond with other world leaders, including Tunisian President Kais Saied. Despite the light‑hearted joke, the incident highlights her frankness about Italy’s political climate and her willingness to give a tongue‑in‑cheek perspective on what many consider a common ailment—smoking.
The moment was captured on video and shared widely on social media, adding a human touch to a summit that could otherwise feel distant for ordinary citizens. For now, the world watches as Meloni continues to navigate global politics while keeping her personal quirks in the spotlight.
Source: New York Post
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