Italy

Suspended former Italian soccer player repudiates anti-Semitism

Former Italian soccer player who was suspended as a TV commentator after displaying a pro-fascist tattoo apologizes to Jewish community.

Rivlin thanks Italy for 'commitment to truth'

'We are experiencing a period of unprecedented friendship and brotherhood between Israel and Italy.'

Italian rabbi: It was really scary

Italy rabbi says earthquake was extremely strong, but odds that Jews were injured is low.

Israel offers assistance to Italy

Following the earthquake in Italy, the Israeli government has officially offered the Italian government assistance in the relief efforts.

Foreign Ministry apologizes to Italy

Israel's Foreign Ministry apologizes after Deputy Minister Ayoob Kara said an earthquake in Italy was punishment for UNESCO resolution.

Earthquakes hit central Italy

Two strong earthquakes hit central Italy, two months after devastating quake killed nearly 300 people.

Netanyahu thanks Italian PM for initiating 'positive change'

PM Netanyahu thanked Italian PM Renzi for defying UNESCO and acknowledging the truth of Jewish history.

Writer Elena Ferrante is daughter of Holocaust survivor

Mysterious best-selling Italian author identified as the daughter of a German-born Holocaust survivor.

Watch: Inside the sukkah of the Venice ghetto

The director of the Museum of Italian Jewish Art takes us on a tour of the sukkah of the first ghetto in the world.

Italian TV suspends former soccer player for fascist tattoo

Former Italian soccer player known for his pro-fascist views suspended as a TV commentator after displaying a tattoo referring to Mussolini.

Italy condemns fans' fascist salute during soccer game in Haifa

Italian football federation condemns group of traveling Italy fans who gave fascist salutes before a game against Israel in Haifa.

Watch: Rescue efforts continue after nearly 300 killed in quake

With entire communities in ruins and search and rescue efforts still underway amid the rubble, aid workers give inside look at operations.

Italy's Jewish museum to donate proceeds to earthquake relief

National Museum of Italian Judaism to donate all proceeds from visitors on Aug. 28 to aid earthquake victims.

Death toll in Italian earthquake climbs to 290

Rescue workers continue efforts to recover victims from rubble after earthquake northeast of Rome decimates towns across central Italy.

Israel offers help to quake-stricken Italy

Watch: Israel sent condolonces and offered assistance to Italy following the fatal earthquake.

They're coming: More earthquakes in Italy

Watch: Arutz Sheva interviews Israeli seismologist Dr. Rami Hofstetter. Has Italy seen the last of its tragedies? Is Israel also at risk?

Italian Jews to aid areas hit by earthquake

Italy’s umbrella Jewish organization and the Rome Jewish community set up a blood donation center to aid victims of the deadly earthquake.

Rivlin sends letter of condolence to Italian counterpart

"Our thoughts are with you and the people of Italy at this very difficult time," Rivlin writes Italian counterpart following earthquake.

Italy struck by 6.2 magnitude earthquake

At least 21 people dead and many more trapped when Italy was shaken by massive earthquake overnight.

Senior university official demands 'final solution for Zionists'

Official at Islamic University in Lucca calls for 'final solution for Zionists', slams Italian Prime Minister.

Italy expels second imam amid crackdown on radicalization

Italy expels 35-year-old imam as part of its efforts to prevent extremist preachers from radicalizing others.

Italy warned about Milan-based ISIS cell, expels imam

Lybia warns Italian authorities of possible ISIS cell on its soil, jihadist plans to cross Mediterranean into Italy and mount attacks.

Plane slips off runway and onto road in Italy

Cargo plane overshoots runway, careens onto road outside of airport in Bergamo, Italy.

Watch: Italian Chief of Staff lands in Israel

General Claudio Graziano arrived in Israel last night on a state visit. Watch.

At least 20 dead in train crash in southern Italy

'The worst scene of my life': trains collide head-on, leaving dozens dead, wounded.

Germany drops investigation of former SS officer

German prosecutors drop investigation of former SS officer Wilhelm Kusterer, suspected of war crimes in Italy.

Shock as Italy daily offers readers free copies of 'Mein Kampf'

Right-wing tabloid Il Giornale justifies move as attempt to 'educate' people to reject Nazi ideology; Italian PM, Jewish community, condemn.

Italy's Parliament approves bill criminalizing Holocaust denial

Italy's Parliament approves a bill making spreading Holocaust denial illegal.

IDF completes its next generation training jet squadron

Ceremony held at Italian assembly line marks completion of acquisition of 'the most advanced training jet in the world.'

Holocaust monuments vandalized in Poland, Italy

Far-right anti-Semites target memorial in Poland, while far-left vandals desecrate Holocaust memorial in Italy.

Italy spurns BDS with largest ever academic delegation to Israel

Series of major conferences to take place throughout Israel this week, with Italian, Israeli researchers sharing innovations.

Italian MP on Muslim mayor of London: When will you blow up?

Beppe Grillo sparks outrage with terrorist joke about new London mayor Sadiq Khan.

Italy grants $29M to enable completion of national Jewish museum

Museum under construction for over a decade finally to be finished.

Italy: ISIS supporters wanted to attack Israeli embassy, Vatican

Italian police release arrest warrants for six for trying to join ISIS, planning attacks on Israeli embassy and Vatican.

Italy’s universities bow to Islam and boycott Israel

Italian translation of Talmud becomes instant bestseller

First volume of Italian translation of the Talmud sells out in three days.

Italian soccer team punished for anti-Semitic chants of fans

Juventus fans had chanted anti-Semitic slogans at rival fans from Palermo; team gets slapped on the wrist.

Iran and Italy sign bilateral agreements

Iran and Italy sign a series of bilateral agreements as they attempt to restore ties following implementation of the Iran nuclear deal.

Italian group prepares Passover packages for low-income Jews

The Italian Jewish community is making available low-cost Passover care packages to aid struggling families.

Italy arrests terror suspect wanted by Belgium

Italy arrests Djamal Eddine Ouali, an Algerian national wanted by Belgium over a probe related to Paris and Brussels attacks.

Italy is capitulating to Islamic autocrats

Record: World’s oldest Torah scroll still in use

A Torah scroll written 8 centuries ago is still in use by a Jewish community in northern Italy.

Can a nation die? Ask Italy

Italy summons American ambassador over WikiLeaks spying reports

Italy summons American ambassador to Rome after WikiLeaks reveals the NSA spied on ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi.

Erdogan's son suspected of money laundering in Italy

Italian prosecutors name Bilal Erdogan as suspect in probe linked to major Turkish corruption scandal.

Cairo source: Autopsy shows Italian killed in extreme torture

Egypt keeps report under wraps, but source reveals student took severe abuse including having sexual organ electrocuted. Did police do it?

Dangerous pill found in chocolate Kinder Surprise egg

Investigation opened into how pill to lower blood pressure made its way into Kinder egg for children, sabotage suspected.

Rouhani ignores human rights question from Jewish journalist

Iranian president storms out of press conference in Rome following a question asked by a Jewish-Italian journalist.

Iran and Italy sign business agreements

Italian Prime Minister hails agreements with Iran, saying they are "just the beginning".

FM denies Italy refused to take part in anti-ISIS campaign

Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni says world 'still paying the price' of 'War on Terror,' insists military action won't defeat ISIS.

Italy: Police investigate Muslim site's 'Jewish blacklist'

Radio Islam mimics neo-Nazi sites, compiles list of 100 'influential Jews' - including popular Arutz Sheva columnists.

Syrian migrant: 'Allah is great, ISIS is greater'

Syrian arrested at Italian 'refugee' center after incriminating text message and bloody ISIS pics found on his cell phone.

Italian pundit calls to ban Hebrew in synagogues

Alessandro Sallusti, a possible candidate for Milan's mayor, sparks outrage after calling for only Italian in houses of worship.

Security to be increased at Jewish sites in Italy

Italian police to secure places of Jewish worship and sites linked to Israel following Milan stabbing attack.

Jewish man stabbed in Milan

Haredi Jew stabbed by Muslim near a kosher restaurant in Milan, Italy, sustaining minor to moderate wounds.

Italian soccer chief under fire for anti-Semitic remarks

Head of the Italian football federation allegedly called Jewish owner of a team "lousy Jew".

EXPOSÉ: Italian Municipalities Host “Israel – The Cancer”

Again: Uproar After Netanyahu Spotted in Non-Kosher Restaurant

Haredi party incensed after Netanyahu sits with Italian PM in posh Florence cafe. PMO: Netanyahu never eats non-kosher food.

Netanyahu to Italian PM: 'Future Belongs to Those Who Innovate'

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks of bonds between Israel, Italy: 'Basic truths... bind our two countries and our common civilization.'

Backlash Among Italian Jews Over New Israeli Envoy

Leaders of Italy's Jewish community fear appointment of fiercely pro-Israel Fiamma Nirenstein will prompt charges of dual loyalty.