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Israel condemns anti-Israel protests at Venice Biennale

Italy’s government rejects boycott calls and reaffirms support for Israel’s participation in the Biennale, despite anti-Israel protests outside the Israeli pavilion during the prestigious international art exhibition.

Israel condemns anti-Israel protests at Venice Biennale

The viral confrontation between Eyal Waldman and a Gaza protester

Dozens of protesters besieged the Israeli pavilion at the Venice Biennale. High-tech entrepreneur Eyal Waldman tried to talk to a protester from Gaza and was met with aggression.

The viral confrontation between Eyal Waldman and a Gaza protester

Tear gas and chaos:

Italian cities rocked by anti-Israel demonstrations

Violent anti-Israel protests sweep Italy as dockworkers block ports and clashes erupt in Milan, Rome, and Naples. PM Meloni condemns the unrest, warning of consequences for Italian citizens.

Italian cities rocked by anti-Israel demonstrations

Antisemitism in Venice:

Jewish tourists attacked by migrants

Ten attackers surrounded the tourists, shouting 'Free Palestine,' one set a Rottweiler on them, and another slapped one; three arrested.

Jewish tourists attacked by migrants

Jewish family faces anti-Israel harassment during Venice vacation

Haim Tuito, professional photographer and Chabad hassid, and his family were just trying to enjoy their vacation in Venice when they were harassed with anti-Israel slogans.

Jewish family faces anti-Israel harassment during Venice vacation

Italy:

Orthodox Jewish tourists targeted in violent Venice attack

Three men allegedly used water, a dog, and antisemitic insults in a late-night assault on an American Jewish couple near Venice’s Rialto Bridge.

Orthodox Jewish tourists targeted in violent Venice attack

Venice's submission to Qatar

Today Qatar wants to take over Europe with money and propaganda. And they certainly don't hide it. Opinion.

Venice's submission to Qatar

Italy:

At least 21 killed as bus falls off bridge near Venice

Bus crushed after falling off of bridge near railroad tracks.

At least 21 killed as bus falls off bridge near Venice

Venice’s shrinking 500-year-old Jewish Ghetto plans renaissance

Established in 1516 when Jews were forcibly segregated, Venice's Ghetto faces challenges ranging from demographic decline to economic strain

Venice’s shrinking 500-year-old Jewish Ghetto plans renaissance

Italy: Communal prayer becomes prohibited in some areas

Italian Jewish life in danger as result of COVID-19 spread, following new government ban on gatherings in some areas, including religious.

Italy: Communal prayer becomes prohibited in some areas

Venice floods: Italian city hit by highest tide in 50 years

Parts of the Italian city of Venice have been left under water

Venice floods: Italian city hit by highest tide in 50 years

Watch: Panic ensues as huge cruise ship rams into Venice dock

The MSC Opera crashes into a dock by a Venice canal, ramming a tourist boat docked there. Renewed calls in Venice to ban cruise ships.

Watch: Panic ensues as huge cruise ship rams into Venice dock

Israeli film wins prize at Venice Film Festival

Controversial film 'Foxtrot' wins Silver Lion award at prestigious film festival. Culture Minister calls film 'anti-Israel.'

Israeli film wins prize at Venice Film Festival

BDS tailwind

Culture Minister slams film misrepresenting IDF, says Israel should not fund films which aid its enemies.

BDS tailwind

Political envy:

'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'

'Anyone who shouts Allahu Akbar will be shot'

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.

Watch: Inside the sukkah of the Venice ghetto

Venice welcomes back Shylock in marking its Jewish history

New version of Shakespeare’s controversial play marks the 500th anniversary of the imposition of the Venetian Ghetto.

Venice welcomes back Shylock in marking its Jewish history

In Italy, a Church Becomes a Mosque

In Italy, a Church Becomes a Mosque

Drama in the Skies: Captain Falls Ill, Forcing Emergency Landing

First-captain suddenly falls sick in mid-flight, plane makes emergency landing in Croatia. Doctor passenger helps treat pilot.

Drama in the Skies: Captain Falls Ill, Forcing Emergency Landing

Israel's Chief Rabbis to Europe: Investigate Anti-Semitism

Israel's chief rabbis send letter to the President of the European Council, urge him to work to stop anti-Semitism.

Israel's Chief Rabbis to Europe: Investigate Anti-Semitism