News for Italy Leading mayoral candidate in Rome apologizes for Holocaust comments decried as antisemiticLeading Rome mayoral candidate apologizes after being accused of anti-Semitism for Holocaust comments. 8 dead after plane crashes into building in MilanPrivate plane crashes into office building in Milan suburb, killing eight people. Italian prime minister visits Milan Holocaust memorialMilan Shoah Memorial "confronts us with our historical responsibilities, in a clear and unequivocal way," says Prime Minister Mario Draghi. Italian boxer's neo-Nazi tattoos spark outrage among fans watching title boutBoxer's Nazi related tattoos leave Italian sports fans wondering how Italian Boxing Federation let super-featherweight fight in title match. Battle for cable car crash survivor reaches courtFirst hearing on guardianship of Eitan Biran, sole survivor of Italy cable car crash, held in Tel Aviv court on Thursday.Italian Consul visits six-year-old cable car crash survivor at grandfather's homeItalian Consul in Israel meets Eitan Biran and grandfather Shmuel Peleg, says Eitan seems to be doing well.Italy police watched Eitan and his grandfather - in AugustAunt Aya Biran waited just half an hour after Eitan was scheduled to have come home before calling in police, Italian investigator says. Grandfather of sole cable car survivor is interrogated by policeShmuel Peleg, who brought grandson Eitan to Israel without informing his legal guardian, is interrogated by police, then released.Italian family of sole cable car crash survivor files custody request in courtIsraeli court to decide whether Eitan Biran, sole survivor of an Italy cable car crash, will remain in Israel or return to Italian aunt.Eitan Biran's grandmother: 'There was no kidnapping, the child is happy''When his parents were in Israel, Eitan always wanted to stay here,' Etty Peleg, grandmother of cable car crash survivor, says. 'We didn't kidnap Eitan,' says boy's aunt. 'All we did was bring him home'Eitan Biran, sole survivor of cable-car accident in May, is claimed by his father's family in Italy and his mother's family in Israel.Israeli family suspected of kidnapping grandson from ItalyEitan Biran, survivor of a cable car accident that claimed most of his immediate family, may be in Israel against his family's wishes. Italy: Police warn of armed anti-vaxxersEight people are under investigation for incitement to crime.Aunt: Eitan Biran, survivor of cable car crash, is 'being held hostage' in ItalyEitan, the sole survivor of a cable car crash, is still in Italy. His maternal aunt and her husband are fighting to bring him to Israel.Watch: Protesters in Italy compare president to HitlerProtests against the Italian government’s plan to introduce health passes on Saturday included accusations of racism. Watch: England fans riot after soccer finals lossEnglish soccer faithful rioted, beating Italy fans in the aftermath of the UEFA finals loss. Watch: Italian glacier covered to prevent meltingWorkers used large white geotextile sheets to cover an Italian glacier, delaying snow melting on the mountain's skiing slopes. Video of Italy cable car disaster releasedItalian media publish footage of accident in which 14 were killed including 5 members of Israeli family.Eitan Biran, cable car disaster orphan, released from hospitalFive-year-old Eitan Biran, who lost his parents and brother in Italy cable car crash, is released home after nearly 3 weeks in hospital.Eitan Biran, 5-year-old survivor of cable car disaster, will return to IsraelUncle of 5-year-old survivor of Italy cable car disaster says family intends to bring him to Israel.Cable car disaster: Suspects released from custodyCourt rules there is no concern that the three suspects will try to flee or tamper with evidence.5-year-old who survived cable car crash asks for his parentsEitan Biran, sole survivor of Italy cable car crash, asks where his parents are.Condition of Israeli boy injured in cable car crash improvesEitan Biran, sole survivor of the Italian cable car crash, shows signs of improvement, is now able to speak with his aunt.Cable Car Disaster: 5-year-old Israeli victim opens his eyesEitan Biran, the sole survivor of the Alps cable car disaster, opens his eyes for the first time since the accident.3 arrested for deadly Italian Alps cable car disaster'Brake system was tampered with.' Italian police arrest cable car engineer, director, head of service. Suspects face manslaughter charges. Italy cable car disaster: 5-year-old's condition improvesOnly survivor of cable car crash in which 14 were killed still in serious condition. Bodies of Israeli victims to be returned for burial. Israeli child fighting for his life after cable-car disaster in ItalyA freak tragedy in Italian Alps all but orphaning 5-year-old Israeli child who's still fighting for his life.5-year-old saved by father from Italy cable car disasterGrandparents of family which lost 5 members in freak accident had left Israel to escape Hamas rocket attacks.Israelis killed in Italian Alps cable car disaster identifiedCable car collapses in northern Italy resort area, killing 14 - including at least five Israeli citizens. Italy wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel finishes 17thThis is the third time that Italy has won the Eurovision Song Contest and it will host the competition next year. Italian dockworkers refuse to load Israel-bound shipIsrael's largest union initiates counter-boycott of Italy, after Italian port workers announce boycott of Israel over fighting in Gaza. Contra to the deafening world silence on Hamas aggressionWe want to express our closeness to the young Israelis to whom we wish a future of peace, without war and terrorism. Letter of support. Italy considering dropping quarantine rules for IsraelItaly hoping to drop quarantine requirement for visitors from the rest of the European Union, Britain and Israel by mid-May. European countries condemn Israel for construction in JerusalemFrance, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Britain condemn Israel for approving construction in the Har Homa neighborhood of Jerusalem. European countries denounce postponement of PA electionsFrance, Germany, Italy and Spain urge PA to announce new date for elections as soon as possible. Mural dedicated to Liliana Segre defaced with hate symbolThe mural in the Italian city of Ariano Irpino was defaced with pro-Mussolini graffiti and a crude attempt at drawing a swastika. Italian 'senator for life': 'Racist violence is now a river without banks'This 90-year-old Holocaust survivor is a ‘senator for life’ in her native Italy. She also receives constant anti-Semitic threats. Italy surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 deathsItaly records 318 virus-related deaths, taking the total to 100,103. Italian Ambassador to the Congo killed in terror attackAmbassador Luca Attanasio killed in attack on UN convoy in Democratic Republic of Congo. Italy's Liguria region blacklists HezbollahIsraeli Embassy in Italy welcomes Liguria region's move to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization. Israeli doctors to help coronavirus-stricken region of ItalyAn emergency delegation from the Ministry of Health will set out for Italian province with a widespread outbreak of COVID-19.Police remove helmets in solidarity with protesters as anti-lockdown protest enters day 18Robin Monotti Graziadei: 'When the police and army take the protesters' side, it's Game Over for lockdown.'Italy's hospitals on verge of collapseDoctors' federation calling on government to impose nationwide lockdown as cases mount. PA to Italy: Recognize the 'State of Palestine'PA cabinet leader meets Italian Foreign Minister, urges his country to recognize "Palestine" in response to Israeli actions. Beit El - Palestinian territory?Italian citizens in Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria receive election notices stating that they live in 'Palestinian territories.' Italian PM announces new coronavirus restrictionsAs part of the new measures, restaurants will have to close at midnight while amateur team sports are banned. Israel, Italy to trade missiles, helicoptersIDF and Italian military complete reciprocal purchase deal, with Italy selling Israel training helicopters and purchasing Israeli missiles. Former Italian PM tests positive for coronavirusSilvio Berlusconi announces he tested positive for coronavirus and is in quarantine at home. Italy to donate $1.2 million to support 'Palestinian refugees'Italy will donate $1.2 million to UNRWA to support “Palestinian refugees” in Lebanon. Ambassador to Italy affixes mezuzah in new home: I miss IsraelIsrael’s Ambassador to Italy, Dr. Dror Eydar, affixes mezuzahs to doorposts of new ambassador's residence in Rome. 'Coronavirus is weakening, could disappear on its own'While WHO reports jump in daily infection rate, Italian infectious disease expert says coronavirus is weakening, might disappear. Italian synagogues and churches reopen, but with fewer worshippers allowedHouses of worship reopen in northern Italy, one of the areas hit hardest by the coronavirus.Italy, France announce massive bailouts for tourism industry devastated by pandemicBillions of Euros to be allocated to tourism sector to prevent it from total collapse.Italy to ease some coronavirus restrictionsItaly will allow citizens to do more outdoor sports and exercise near their homes as of May 4, PM announces. Coronavirus death rate down in ItalyThe number of dead in Italy dropped to 431 today. Spain saw an increased amount of victims, while 737 succumbed to the virus in the UK. What did Italy do wrong and Taiwan do right?Will US become second Italy, or even worse? Can lives and economy be saved at same time? What did Taiwan do to keep the CCP virus in check? Italy directs request to Israel's Health MinistryHealth Ministry in Italy asks to use Israeli Health Ministry's publicity video describing coronavirus infection chain. |
