Italy dismisses military role in ground operations against Daesh

Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni dismissed on Tuesday his country's increase in its contribution to the fight against Daesh, part of international coalition's proposed plans to dispatch soldiers on the ground.
The minister made his remarks in a televised statement in New York and the broadcast was picked by Italian televisions.
Gentiloni said that Italy is among countries with huge contributions to the coalition against ISIL, stressing importance that their commitment currently was enough and very much appreciated by the allies.
The minister shed light on his country's humanitarian contribution to Iraq, including military cooperation through providing weapons and ammunition to Kurdish Peshmerga military forces, including 280 military trainers to Irbil in agreement with Baghdad government.
Last night, Gentiloni met with US counterpart John Kerry and said that his country already joining the fight with two fighter jets and two drones in that region for reconnaissance missions.
The comments by the Italian minister were made after the General Commander of US-led coalition James Terry said that coalition forces will dispatch 1,500 soldiers from coalition countries, in addition to US President Barack Obama intention to ask Congress for more leverage in the fight against Daesh.