Italy

Fiercely Pro-Israel Journalist New Israeli Ambassador to Italy

Fiamma Nirenstein, the fiercely pro-Israel jourmalist and former member of the Italian parliament, is Israel's new ambassador to Italy.

Italian FM Visits Iran Seeking Closer Trade Ties

Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni holds talks with officials in Tehran, the latest in a series of European officials.

Italian PM: Israel's Security is Our Security Too

Italian PM Matteo Renzi stresses that despite disagreement on Iran deal, Italy will 'never' compromise on Israel's future.

Netanyahu on Iran Deal: The Whole World Has Been Wrong Before

Watch: Netanyahu meets Italian PM and warns him the entire world can make a lethal mistake - in fact it did once before in 1994.

Four Italians Abducted in Libya - by ISIS?

Italian Foreign Ministry reports 4 Italian construction workers at oil and gas complex abducted, after ISIS targets Italy in Cairo.

Terrorist Attacks Tourist outside Rome's Colosseum

Man shouting 'Allah is great' holds woman hostage at knifepoint in the heart of the West; hundreds of onlookers horrified.

ISIS Bombs the Italian Consulate in Cairo

One dead, 10 wounded as ISIS attacks Western target in Egypt for the first time, and warns it will attack similar targets in future.

Netanyahu Condemns PA Silence After Attacks

Silence is tantamount to endorsement of the wave of attacks on Israelis, PM warns in meeting with Italian FM; also equates Iran, ISIS.

Never Too Late: 91-Year-Old Graduates Middle School

Grandfather in Italy who served in WWII disproves the old adage 'you can't teach an old dog new tricks.'

Report: Italian Police Foil Al Qaeda Attack on Vatican

Arrests of 18 suspects prevented suicide bombing at the heart of Catholicism, police reveal.

African Muslim Migrants Throw Christians Overboard

Illegal Muslim immigrants on boat to Italy throw 12 Christian passengers into the Mediterranean Sea, and are arrested on land.

Hundreds of Israelis Stranded Abroad Sunday

Four separate plane malfunctions - in Greece and Italy - keep hundreds of Israelis from returning home after Passover holiday.

From Sicily to Naples, Italian Crypto-Jews are Returning

How one rabbi is leading efforts across Italy to build new communities for long lost Jews.

Italy 'Supports the Goal' of a Palestinian State

Italian deputies call on the government to support the goal of a Palestinian state, stop short of supporting recognition.

Italy Postpones Vote on Recognition of 'Palestine'

The Italian parliament postpones to vote on a non-binding bill calling for the recognition of a Palestinian state.

Italy's Senate Approves Bill to Criminalize Holocaust Denial

Italy's senate votes to approve bill criminalizing Holocaust; bill will now be discussed by the Italian Chamber of deputies.

Italian Jewish Leader Arrested Trying to Flee Auschwitz

'Disgrace' as Rome's Jewish community leader gets locked in death camp parents were murdered in, then interrogated by Polish police.

Italy: Six Men Convicted of Spreading Anti-Semitic Ideas

Rome court convicts six men of spreading pro-fascist and anti-Semitic ideas with banners, posters and graffiti in the Italian capital.

Museum Lets You Take a Tour of the Roman Ghetto

New museum exhibit allows visitors to experience the anti-Semitic confinement of the Jewish ghetto in 3D reconstructed maps.

Five EU Nations Condemn Demolition of Terrorists' Homes

Ambassadors from major EU member states visit Jerusalem to complain about 'counterproductive' deterrent move, US chimes in too.

I stand ashamed at my Italian Fellows Boycott of Israel

Security Beefed Up at Vatican over Islamic State Attack Fears

Intelligence services intercept Arabs discussing 'doing something in Vatican,' as ISIS makes 'credible' threats on Pope Francis.

Italian Minister Says Rome 'Primary Target' for Islamic State

Italy at risk as symbol of West and Christianity according to interior minister, who notes at least 48 Italians have left for jihad.

Italy Expels Muslim Cleric Who Called to 'Kill Jews'

Imam was caught on tape calling for Jews to be killed 'one by one'; deported as 'danger to national security'.

Watch: Italian Muslim Cleric Calls to 'Kill the Jews'

Imam in northern Italian city recorded giving anti-Semitic sermon, prays for Jews to be wiped out 'to the very last one'.

'Jews, the End is Near', Says Graffiti in Rome

Anti-Semitic graffiti and swastikas appear across Rome in the wake of Israel's operation in Gaza. Rome's mayor condemns.

Italian Foreign Minister Visits Rocket-Stricken Southern City

Israeli FM Avigdor Liberman takes Italian counterpart on a tour of Ashdod, says Israel must respond to rockets 'like any normal country'.

France, Spain, Italy Launch BDS 'Settlement' Warnings

European nations advise their citizens to refrain from conducting business with 'settlements,' condemn IDF operation.

Israeli Ambassador Accuses EU of Supporting Kidnapping

Ambassador to Italy charges EU of backing unity government that includes Hamas, thereby backing Hamas's terrorism.

Peres: 'Everyone Deserves Right to Live in Peace'

Shimon Peres bestows Presidential Medal of Distinction on Italian President Napolitano - and preaches peace for 'Palestinian neighbors.'

Muslims Love Death, Europe is Tired of Life

Report: Italy Arrests Four Neo-Nazis Running in Local Elections

Four young men - three of whom candidates for National Socialist party - distributed anti-Semitic propaganda, officials say.

I'm a Friend, Insists Berlusconi After Holocaust Remarks

Italy's former premier tries to quell international outrage sparked by his controversial remarks about the Holocaust.

Italy's Former PM Angers Germans with Comments on Camps

Berlin outraged after Silvio Berlusconi says Germans denied the existence of Nazi concentration camps.

Suspect Found in Italian Anti-Semitic 'Pig's Heads' Case

Man allegedly responsible for anti-Semitic gesture is a member of right-wing and Neo-Fascist groups, local media report.

Pigs' Heads Mailed to Israeli Embassy, Synagogue in Rome

Italian police responding to bomb threat against Rome's main synagogue make grisly discovery.

Italian Delegation Awards PA Leader for Supporting 'Resistance'

Upset over delegates’ support for ‘resistance’ – a term that under PA use includes violent attacks.

Doctor Explains Why Israelis Study Medicine Abroad

Israeli who recently graduated Italian medical school talks about his motives and challenges in studying abroad.

Italian Leader Justifies Hitler With Jewish Conspiracy

ADL condemns Italian populist 'Pitchfork Movement' protest leader's Jewish conspiracy comments, justification of Hitler.

Netanyahu: Iran Will Wreak Havoc on Middle East

Following meeting with Italian PM Enrico Letta, Netanyahu says stopping Iran, not peace with PA, key to Middle East calm.

Italy: Gaffe-Prone Berlusconi Strikes Again with Nazi Comparison

Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi once again courts controversy, saying his children feel "like the Jews under Hitler" over legal case.

Saga Over Nazi War Criminal's Death Comes to an End

Nazi war criminal Erich Priebke will be buried in a secret location in Italy or Germany, says his lawyer.

Nazi War Criminal's Funeral Interrupted Amid Protests

The funeral of Erich Priebke in a town near Rome was interrupted as hundreds of angry people protested against it.

Nazi War Criminal Dies in Italy at 100

Nazi war criminal Erich Priebke, who never showed remorse for his crimes, dies in Rome aged 100.

Edelstein: Rouhani Lies While Developing Nuclear Weapons

Any agreement with Iran must ensure that it will not be able to obtain nuclear weapons, says Knesset Speaker in Rome.

Dozens Dead and Unaccounted For in Italy Shipwreck

A ship carrying African migrants toward Italy caught fire and capsized off the Sicilian island of Lampedusa.

PM is ‘Ready to Enter Peace Tent Till White Smoke Comes Out’

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says he is ready to enter the “peace tent and stay in the ten until white smoke comes out.”

Holocaust 'Hero' Turns Out to be Nazi Collaborator

Giovanni Palatucci, known as "Italy's Oskar Schindler", was in fact a Nazi collaborator, new research shows.

International Biomed Delegations Seek Cooperation with Israel

The world is beating a path to Israel, literally, in a rush to partner with Israeli tech companies in a variety of life science fields.

Elkin: Netanyahu Ready to Talk Peace at Any Time

Deputy Foreign Minister Zeev Elkin says Israel is ready to talk peace, but Abbas chooses unilateral move instead of negotiating.

Italian Islamist Cell "Planned Attacks in Israel, US, Italy"

Italian police still searching for two other suspects.

Italian Police Recover Chagall Stolen From American Yacht

Painting by Marc Chagall stolen from an American yacht anchored in Italy has been recovered more than a decade later.

Italian FM: Even a 'Rational' Nuclear Iran Would be a Threat

Italian FM Giulio Terzi di Sant'Agata said that even if Iran acted rationally with nuclear weapons, Tehran would still pose a threat.

AIPAC: Canadian FM Voices Skepticism Over Negotiations with Iran

Baird at AIPAC conference: "We will not back down on sanctions and pressure just for Iran showing up at the negotiating table."

An Anti-Semite to Lead Italy:

EXPOSÉ: Italy's New Leader: Here is What He Says on Israel

New popularist politician's remarks on Israel - among other topics - raise concerns over antisemitism...

Gaza Court Cuts Sentence in Italian Murder Case

A Gaza military court accepted the appeal by two terrorists convicted last year of the kidnap and murder of an Italian national.

Italian President Awarded for 'Unequivocal Stand Against Evil'

President of Italy honored for "uncompromising, unequivocal stand against evil of anti-Semitism" in Washington, D.C.

Report: Body of Missing US Jet Pilot Found in Italy

Italian coast guards recovered the body of American pilot that went missing over the Adriatic Sea three days ago during a training mission.

Italy to Construct First Holocaust Museum on Mussolini Residence

Italy is building its first Holocaust museum on Mussolini’s former residence, if bureaucratic obstacles do not hinder its construction.

Berlusconi Praises Mussolini

Italian dictator's race laws were a mistake but he "did good things in so many other areas," says Berlusconi.