Italy

Italy's President to Israel:

'Unacceptable to deny Gaza aid, ceasefire needed'

Italian President Mattarella criticizes Israel, demanding immediate humanitarian aid access to Gaza and an "immediate ceasefire."

Greta Thunberg joins flotilla attempting to breach Gaza blockade

Climate activist Greta Thunberg and 11 others are sailing on the Madleen, a Freedom Flotilla vessel, from Sicily towards Gaza, claim they will be challenging “Israel's siege” on the Strip.

Italy urges Israel to halt Gaza war, citing 'unacceptable forms'

Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani calls for an immediate halt to Israel's assault on the Gaza Strip, deeming its forms "absolutely dramatic and unacceptable."

Israelis expelled from a restaurant in Naples

Israeli tourists were expelled from a restaurant in downtown Naples, Italy, in a show of 'resisting Israeli apartheid.'

Reports in Italy:

Israeli woman killed in cable car crash near Naples

Four killed, one seriously injured after cable rips, sending cable car crashing down.

France, Germany, Italy, and UK back Arab Gaza plan

Foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, and Britain say Arab-backed plan for the reconstruction of Gaza "shows a realistic path to reconstruction".

Italian PM announces judicial reform

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announces judicial reform that will sever ties between prosecutors and judges.

President Herzog to visit Hungary, Italy

The family of Omri Miran, who was kidnapped from his home in Nahal Oz on October 7, will join the President's State Visit to Hungary marking 80 years since the Holocaust of Hungarian Jewry.

Sa'ar to Italian counterpart:

'Gaza is a failed experiment - we must take a new approach'

Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar called on his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani to listen carefully to the new 'out of the box' ideas being proposed by President Trump.

Italy:

ISIS operative arrested for planning attack on Jews

A 30-year-old Moroccan man was arrested in Naples, suspected of planning a terror attack against the Jewish community. He is charged with international terrorism.

Minister Sa'ar:

'Israel paying a heavy price for its commitment to its values'

Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar met with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani and took the opportunity to congratulate President Trump on his inauguration.

Albanese praises 'human rights' group with Hezbollah connection

UN Rapporteur Francesca Albanese praises Hind Rajab Foundation and its demand to arrest Druze IDF General Ghassan Alian. The foundation's founder says he is proud of having 'joined the Hezbollah resistance.'

'Free Gaza'

Anti-Israel graffiti sprayed on Bologna synagogue

Protesters spray-paint pro-Palestinian Arab messages on a synagogue in Bologna, Italy, during anti-government demonstrations sparked by death of a 19-year-old Egyptian-Italian man.

European elections shifting to the right

The upcoming German elections are poised to bring the conservative CDU back to power, signaling a shift in Europe towards right-leaning governments.

Who is Florence's first female Jewish mayor?

Sara Funaro, new mayor of Florence, Italy, is the first woman and first Jew to lead the historic city.

Italy:

Document leaked on social media shows Italy's support for Syria

A document leaked on social media shows that the Italian authorities tried to help ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad survive during his last days in power.

Italy voices doubts about ICC warrant against Netanyahu

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expresses concerns over legality of arrest warrant against Netanyahu, says it would not be feasible to detain him while he remains in office.

Italian village:

Home in Italy for Americans disappointed with US election results

Leaders of the Italian village of Ollolai in Sardinia found a creative way to increase the dwindling population.

Accused of 'genocide'

Italian hotel refuses reservation from Israelis

Jewish organizations condemn incident in which small hotel in northern Italy refused a reservation from an Israeli couple, claiming that Israelis are “responsible for genocide”.

Chief of Staff meets with Chief of Italian Defence General Staff

The two discussed recent operational events and the security situation, with an emphasis on the operation against Hezbollah activities in Lebanon.

Italy, Britain, France, Germany:

'Attacks against UNIFIL are against international law'

Italy, Britain, France and Germany issue joint statement criticizing Israeli strikes which UN’s mission in Lebanon.

IDF Chief of Staff meets Italian counterpart

Luciano Portolano, the Chief of Defence for Italy discussed with Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi recent operational events, the security situation, and the associated challenges.

Italy:

Vandals deface mural depicting October 7 survivor

Vandals deface mural in Milan that depicted Vlada Patapov, who fled the Nova festival after the Hamas attack. Italy has seen a 300% surge in antisemitic incidents in the year since the October 7 attack.

Where did the plane en route from Italy to France disappear to?

A light plane that took off from Modena in Italy disappeared off the radar and authorities are trying to locate the aircraft and its three passengers.

Italian PM admonishes glorification of fascism in her party

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni admonishes youth wing of her Brothers of Italy party after videos surface showing some of its members glorifying fascism.

Italian FM against ICC:

'Unacceptable to equate Israeli government with Hamas'

Italy's Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, condemns decision by ICC Chief Prosecutor to seek arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.

A chilling picture of the Bibas family

An Italian waiter in a restaurant near Naples proudly told Adi Spatz about his Israeli friend Yarden Bibas, and showed her a picture of him and his wife Shiri from their visit to Italy.

On Camera:

Lebanese leader did not recognize the Prime Minister of Italy

Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati came to greet the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, only to mistakenly welcome Meloni's advisor.

Agents who drowned in Italian lake were on secret mission

Nearly a year after the disaster at Lake Maggiore, in which a Mossad operative and two Italian intelligence agents, drowned to death, a memorial plaque was made public in Italy, revealing that the agents were on a secret mission.

Italian university suspends Israel collaboration over war

Faculty at Italy’s University of Turin vote to exit an Israel research pact amid Gaza war protests.

Italy:

Judges block terror suspect's extradition to Israel

Judges accept defense claim terrorism suspect could face '“cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment' if Israel's extradition request is accepted.

Due to role in YESHA:

Italy refuses appointment of Israeli ambassador

Italy refuses to accept Benny Kashriel as ambassador, due to his role as the mayor of Maaleh Adumim in Judea and Samaria.

Yesha Council head:

'Reject Italy's intervention in amb. appointment'

Mayor of the Gush Etzion Regional Council and the Chairman of the Yesha Council, Shlomo Ne'eman, reacts to decision to cancel appointment of former Maaleh Adumim mayor Benny Kashriel as Ambassador to Italy.

Italian PM:

'Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led to October 7'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni links between the war in Ukraine and the war in Gaza: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine two years ago was the precursor to the Hamas attack on Israel.

Italy: Hundreds perform fascist salute in Rome

Video shared on social media shows a crowd of hundreds performing a fascist salute at a rally in Rome.

Italian rabbi verbally assaulted by man wielding a screwdriver

Assailant shouts "Go away, you dirty Zionist" at Rabbi Haim Fabrizio Cipriani in the incident in the city of Genoa.

Defense Minister Gallant:

'There will be a pause, then we will continue with full power'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant told his Italian counterpart that Israel won't stop until it has destroyed Hamas and recovered all hostages.

'Real Talk' with Maurizio Molinari, director of La Repubblica

In an all-telling interview, I spoke with the director of La Repubblica about antisemitism, politics, Israeli-Italian relations, and more.

Hadassah Chen:

Though far away, still acting to present Israel's case

Hadassah Chen and her family were in Italy for Sukkot when terror struck. She is now part of the efforts to spread Israel's truth.

Families of hostages travel to Italy to push for their release

Delegation of relatives of Israelis murdered and abducted by Hamas travels to Italy for meetings with key leaders.

Milan: Death threats against Jews written in nightclub

Milan’s Jews on high alert after death threats written in nightclub and chanted at pro-Palestinian rally.

Netanyahu to Italy's PM Meloni

'This is a test of civilization - and we will win'

'We defend the right of Israel existing, of defending itself, security for its people,' Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni says.

Heartbreaking:

Father of abducted girls cries out to Italian Deputy PM

Yoni Asher, whose wife and two young daughters were abducted by Hamas, in a tearful meeting with the Deputy PM of Italy.

Rome: Thousands gather to support Israel

In Rome, Italy, 3,000 people gather to sing Israel's national anthem Hatikva at the Arch of Titus. Arutz Sheva's Giulio Meotti speaks.

Italy:

At least 21 killed as bus falls off bridge near Venice

Bus crushed after falling off of bridge near railroad tracks.

Italy:

Military jet crash killes five-year-old girl

The pilot escaped by parachuting while a five-year-old girl died in the crash

Ma'ale Adumim Mayor Benny Kashriel tapped as Ambassador to Italy

Kashriel has served as Mayor of Ma'ale Adumim since 1992 and serves as the head of the Likud faction in the Federation of Local Authorities.

Italy: 'Less than ten seconds is not sexual harassment'

An Italian judge has ruled that non-consensual acts of less than ten seconds are not considered sexual harassment.

'I didn't know it was ancient'

A British tourist faces a fine and jail time after carving his name into the Roman Colosseum.

Italy:

New policy aims to crack down on antisemitism in soccer stadiums

Italy to bar soccer players from wearing No. 88, which has coded meaning for neo-Nazis.

YouTube challenge causes death of five-year-old

A social media challenge to spend fifty hours in a Lamborghini ended in tragedy when the influencers collided with a smart car.

In Sicily, community of Bnei Anusim still faces challenges

Sicily’s Jews have hired their first rabbi in 500 years but still face a battle for acceptance by Italy’s Jewish establishment.

Report:

Mossad meeting in Italy was tracking unconventional weapons

Italian media reports that the shipwreck in which a Mossad agent was killed was part of a joint operation to track unconventional weapons.

Italian media:

Intel agents were tracking transfers between Russia and Iran

'Russian figures' recently transferred their investments to luxury hotels on lake where Mossad agent was killed in shipwreck.

Italian Boating Accident

Mossad offers few details in eulogy of agent killed in Italy

Citing his activities with the secretive agency, Mossad offers circumscribed eulogy for Erez Shimoni, ex-agent killed in boating accident.

Cleared for publication:

Former Mossad agent killed in Italy is Erez Shimoni

Erez Shimoni, 50, is the former Mossad agent who was killed in a boat accident in Italy.

Mossad agent killed in shipwreck in Italy

The Israeli citizen killed in a shipwreck in Italy has been revealed to be a Mossad agent.

Israeli man among four dead in Italian boating accident

50-year-old Israeli man identified as one of four people killed after boat capsized in Lake Maggiore during birthday celebration.

Italy criticized for ending lawsuits against Nazi Germany

Upcoming deadline would prohibit Italians from using country's courts to file claims for compensation from Germany for wartime atrocities.

Italy:

Liliana Segre reelected as president of anti-hate commission

Senator for Life to again lead commission examining ways to combat antisemitism, racism and incitement to hatred.