Italy

Italian Jews working to restore Jewish literary heritage.

Italian Jewish community launches campaign to restore its Jewish literary heritage.

317-year-old Italian Jewish wedding document found - by accident

What does ketubah from 1702 reveal about history of Jewish wedding practices?

Jewish wedding at synagogue ruins is first in 1,500 years

Site of Europe's second-oldest synagogue hosts first Jewish wedding in over 1,500 years.

Used Israeli buses sent to Rome don’t meet EU standards

Buses intended to augment Rome's aging fleet require engine upgrades before use.

Attackers: We'll restart Auschwitz when we grow up

Jewish student in northern Italy attacked by teens vowing to burn all Jews in ovens.

That Italian guy killed fighting ISIS in Syria

Italians leave Gaza Strip after standoff with Hamas

Italian security officers in Gaza to prepare for visit by Italian consul had fled to UN building, which was then surrounded by Hamas.

The Dolomites of the Middle East

Grazie, Salvini!

Somali man who threatened to attack Vatican arrested

Italian police arrest 20-year-old ISIS member who threatened to bomb churches in Italy, including St. Peter's Basilica.

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'UN must do more to stop Hezbollah aggression'

Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini visits Prime Minister in Jerusalem during Israel trip to strengthen ties.

Italy's Salvini says EU is biased against Israel

Italy's Interior Minister, who is visiting Israel, accuses EU of being "absolutely unbalanced".

'Anti-Semitism coming predominantly from Muslim communities'

Public Security Minister Erdan meets Italian Deputy PM. 'I am proud to be in Jerusalem, the capital of Israel.'

Holocaust cobblestone memorials stolen from street in Rome

Memorials to Holocaust victims in Italy uprooted and stolen from Rome in what police call case of 'theft aggravated by racial hatred.'

President Rivlin wraps up visit to Rome

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin thanks Italian counterpart for strong relations with Israel, promises continued cooperation.

‘Auschwitzland’ shirt at fascist rally in Italy sparks outrage

Thousands of fascist demonstrators rally in northeastern Italy in honor of Mussolini's October 1922 March on Rome.

Mussolini’s granddaughter under fire for threatening tweet

Dictator's granddaughter tweets threat to sue anyone posting 'offensive pictures or phrases' regarding her grandfather.

Italy awards Jewish 7th Brigade

Italian Ambassador to Israel awards Gold Medal to Jewish Brigade of the British Army who fought the Nazis during WW2.

Italy: Chabad moves synagogue following legal challenges

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Chabad's Rabbi Wilschansky explains why Chabad would rather move than fight to stay at present location.

Suitcases still missing - four days after flight landed

Passengers say their suitcases were never loaded onto the plane, airline says suitcases will arrive 'tomorrow.'

Petition filed against Milan synagogue

Locals file petition against Milan synagogue, hoping to use anti-Islam law in their favor.

Italy: 12 rescued from collapsed bridge

Rescue workers work all night to find survivors of bridge collapse that killed nearly 40 people.

Dozens dead in Italian highway bridge collapse

Transport Minister says collapse 'terrible tragedy' as at least 35 people are killed.

3 dead, 70 injured in huge explosion near Italian airport

An explosion sent an enormous fireball into the sky near the Bologna Airport in Italy, killing 3 and injuring dozens.

Italians who painted on security barrier released

Italian graffiti artists who painted giant mural of Ahed Tamimi released from prison, have visas to Israel revoked.

Italian Art, Literature and Music award to Dr. Inna Rogatchi

Rogatchi Foundation president, Dr. Inna Rogatchi awarded the Italian National Art, Literature and Music X Il Volo di Pegaso Award.

Italy's Salvini sparks outcry over Roma census plans

Italian Interior Minister defends plan, says Roma census aims to protect Roma children, expel only those of foreign nationality.

Italian Jews condemn proposal to register country’s Gypsies

Union of Italian Jewish Communities says proposal to create registry of Italy's Roma like fascist registration of Jews in 1938.

Rome mayor blocks street dedication for neofascist leader

Rome Mayor announces she will block naming of street after founder of Italy's major post-war neofascist party.

‘This shop belongs to a Jew’

‘Jew-owned’ shop in Italy, Holocaust monuments in France and Holland vandalized.

Italy's Vice Premier: Hatred should not block a sporting event

Italy’s Vice Premier and Interior Minister expresses solidarity with Israel after Argentina-Israel friendly match is cancelled.

Rome Jewish community to boycott Liberation Day ceremonies

Jewish community to boycott ceremonies to mark Italy's liberation from the Nazis over inclusion of anti-Israel groups.

Italian soccer fans taunt rivals with anti-Semitic chants

Supporters of Italian soccer team Lazio mock rival team with anti-Semitic chants about Anne Frank.

Will they accept infiltrators?

European countries not informed of Israel-UN agreement

Germany, Italy, say they have received no request to accept infiltrators from Israel despite agreement with UN.

'Stumbling stone' Holocaust memorial stolen in northwest Italy

Holocaust memorial in Italy is stolen one month after its placement.

Italians embrace South Hevron Hills

South Hevron Hills Council head and delegation visit Italy, are warmly received by senior officials in Palermo district.

This Jewish man saved hundreds of Jews from the Nazis

B'nai B'rith confers Jewish Rescuers Citation on 98-year-old who saved hundreds of escaping Jews from the Nazis.

'An accomplice of a fascist regime'

Head of Italian Jewish community condemns return of body of fascist-era king

National Jewish museum opens in Italy

Italy turns former prison complex into museum on local Jewish history, showcases inaugural exhibit.

Four-way agreement to build gas pipeline signed

Cyprus, Greece, Italy and Israel sign memorandum of understanding to build major gas pipeline.

PFLP terrorist refused entry to Italy

Italy refuses entry to PFLP terrorist Leila Khaled, who tried to hijack an El Al flight in 1970.

Rabbi Giuseppe Laras, a leader of postwar Italian Judaism, dies

Former Chief Rabbi of Milan, president emeritas of the Italian Rabbinical Assembly, and child Holocaust survivor passes away

Medieval Jewish cemetery uncovered in Bologna, Italy

Authorities discover site of ancient Jewish cemetery destroyed in 1569.

They flirt with Iran, but go ballistic over Ann Frank stickers

Italian soccer club president calls synagogue visit a ‘charade’

President of Lazio soccer club recorded saying Jews 'worth nothing' ahead of synagogue visit after fans post anti-Semitic flyers.

For the first time - the Talmud in Italian

Library of Congress holds event in celebration of publication of first tractates of the Talmud ever translated into Italian.

Anne Frank passages to be read at all Italian soccer matches

Diary to be read at every soccer match in Italy after fans of Rome team plaster stadium with stickers showing Frank in uniform of rival team

Italy arrests brother of Marseille attacker

Italy arrests Tunisian terror suspect who radicalized his elder brother who then stabbed two women to death in Marseille.

Israel gears up to host prestigious Italian cycling race

Upcoming Giro d'Italia to take place in Israel, in what officials are calling the biggest sporting event ever to be held in the country.

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'Anyone who shouts Allahu Akbar will be shot'

Venice mayor promises: 'We'll send them directly to Allah; if someone runs in St. Mark's Square screaming 'Allahu Akbar' we'll shoot him'

Sanctions on Russia won't affect Jewish holiday

Italian sanctions on Russia will not affect export of etrog fruits for Sukkot holiday, rabbi says.

Italy deports three suspected Islamists

Italy deports two Moroccans and a Syrian as part of ongoing crackdown on radicalization.

Major etrog shortage expected this Sukkot

Harsh winter in Calabria region of Italy destroys 80% of etrogs exported for use during Sukkot.

Italian military attacked by Muslim invaders in Naples

Muslims aggressively prevent army arrest of compatriot in viral video shot from balcony.

Deluge:

Italy: Former PM seeks to force E. Europe to take more migrants

Would use 'iron' fist to force countries in Eastern Europe to 'respect the rules'.

Italy's ambassador to Israel is one of the world's righteous

Outgoing Italian Ambassador to Israel takes leave of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, both parties say friendship will never be forgotten.

'During the Holocaust, we played Robin Hood in the woods'

Three Italian brothers try to find the cave they lived in during the Holocaust.

'We've been invaded': Italian mayor slams gov't migrant policy

Rural Italian mayors protest government's poor handling of migrant housing as residents use their cars to blockade road to their complex.

EasyJet adds two more Italy-Israel routes

British airline adds two more low-cost routes, due to start operating in the fall.

Jewish community's donation 'renews hope and faith in future'

Jewish community donates soccer field to Italian town devastated by earthquakes.