Italy

Crowd boost helps Israeli figure skater Mariia Seniuk advance to Olympic final

The four-time national champion was warmly received by the crowd at Milan’s Forum di Assago indoor arena. Seniuk qualified for the free skate in 22nd place.

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MARIIA SENIUK of Israel reacts after competing in the women’s figure skating short program at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
Hamas police officers stand guard, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, October 11, 2025; illustrative.

Italy ready to help train police forces in Gaza, Palestinian territories, FM says

"We are ready to train a new Gaza police force, and we are also ready to train a Palestinian police force," Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told a news conference in Rome.

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Anti-Israel Protest display banners and Palestine flags as the Olympic flame arrives in Milan, Italy - February 5, 2026.

Olympics organizers remove staffer who called out 'Free Palestine' at Israeli group

The Games organizers said the matter had been dealt with immediately at the venue level, without clarifying if there would be further consequences for the employee.

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World leaders gather during a charter announcement for US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026

Poland, Italy, decline Board of Peace invitation, cite doubts, constitutional barrier

Initially designed to cement Gaza's ceasefire, Trump sees the Board of Peace taking a wider role in resolving global conflicts, which some countries fear means it could become a rival to the UN.

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Israel's soccer team loses 5-4 to Italy in close-fought FIFA World Cup qualifier

Israel scored four goals but fell to Italy in a nine-goal clash in Hungary. The defeat drops Israel to third, with crucial matches vs. Norway and Italy ahead.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Israel's Manor Solomon in action with Italy's Riccardo Orsolini, World Cup qualifying in Hungary's Debrecen, September 8, 2025.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2025ByIRIT MATHIAS
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Unknown cylinder marked with Israel Space Agency logo spotted in Italian waters

A mysterious 5 meter cylinder with Hebrew writing was found in the waters of Italy's Lampedusa, sparking interest by locals

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025ByAARON REICH
The satellite Ofek 19 unannounced launch sparked panick in some areas of the country.

Italian police arrest armed Turkish suspects in alleged plot to attack Viterbo Festival

The state police, supported by antiterrorism officers, special forces, and rooftop snipers, secured the area.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF
City of Viterbo in 2010.

High-stakes for Israel to qualify in World Cup in upcoming match against Italy

A loss against Italy Monday would put a huge wrench in Israel potentially qualifying for the World Cup.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
OSCAR GLOUKH and Israel had plenty to celebrate against Moldova in a 4-0 victory.

Should Israelis think twice before visiting Europe? - opinion

"Still, there were those who knew our country of origin. How would they react to us this year?"

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025ByBARBARA SOFER
THE TRABOCCHI: ‘A tribute to Jewish inventiveness.’

Gaza girl’s desperate pleas in ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ shake Venice

Meanwhile, US director Julian Schnabel criticized calls for two of the stars of his latest film, Gal Gadot and Gerard Butler, not to show up at the festival over their support for Israel.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
KAOUTHER BEN HANIA (left) and Saja Kilani hold a picture of Hind Rajab on the red carpet during arrivals for the screening ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ at the Venice Film Festival, September 3, 2025.

Italian teen to become first millennial Catholic saint on Sunday

Carlo Acutis, who died aged 15, learned computer code to build websites to spread his faith. His story has drawn wide attention from Catholic youth.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025ByREUTERS
People walk past a tapestry hanging from the facade of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican depicting an image of Carlo Acutis, a British-born Italian boy who will become the first millennial to be made a Catholic saint in a ceremony led by Pope Leo, as seen from Rome, Italy, September 4, 2025.

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died

Armani, who was 91, was synonymous with modern Italian style and elegance.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025ByREUTERS
Designer Giorgio Armani appears at the end of his Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2025 collection show for Giorgio Armani Prive in Paris, France, January 28, 2025.

Israel's national soccer team back to 2026 World Cup qualifying

Ben Shimon sets high goals for matches Moldova and Italy while balancing security challenges, player form, and squad unity.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL WINGER Manor Solomon (10) finalized a loan this week from Tottenham to Villarreal ahead of the blue-and-white’s pair of World Cup qualifiers this weekend, against Moldova and Italy, in which the 26-year-old is slated to feature.