Italy
Olympic torch carried by leading ballet dancer arrives in Milan to cheers, protests
A small group of demonstrators flew Palestinian flags on the edge of the square in solidarity with Gaza, and on Thursday morning, Greenpeace staged a protest in front of Milan's gothic cathedral.
Israel’s Olympic delegation embrace winter challenge
Italian Senate advances bill to codify IHRA definition, ban antisemitic rallies
Over half of Europeans believe antisemitism is a problem in their country - poll
Holocaust survivors son against Francesca Albanese: "She's obsessed with my mother"
"Evidently, Albanese had not read my mother's words in which she states that she feels repulsion for the Netanyahu government and the fascist and racist right-wing in power today in Israel," he said.
New Italian bill targets Islamic face coverings and religious funding
Italy may be the next of more than 20 countries, among those, France, Austria, and Tunisia, to ban the public use of Muslim attire.
Italy's Meloni says she has been denounced to ICC for complicity in genocide
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni says she and two ministers were reported to the ICC for alleged complicity in genocide over Israel’s Gaza offensive.
Mural depicting Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas raised in front of Qatar consulate in Milan
The mural commemorating the October 7 massacre victims was done by artist aleXsandro Palombo, who created a similar piece in 2024 honoring the Nova festival victims.
Security concerns overshadow Israel's World Cup qualifiers in Norway and Italy
Italian and Norwegian officials have stated that increased security measures will be implemented during the matches.
Italy bans pro-Palestinian protest amid violence over Hamas attack anniversary
The Giovani Palestinesi Italia group had scheduled demonstrations in the cities of Bologna and Turin to mark the second anniversary of a Hamas terror attack in Israel.f
Big crowds gather in Rome on fourth day of Italian pro-Palestinian protests
Italy's right-wing government has been critical of the protests, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni suggesting that people would skip work for Gaza just as an excuse for a longer weekend break.
Italy PM Meloni urges Gaza aid flotilla to 'stop now'
In addition, Italy warned the Global Sumud Flotilla that the naval frigate shadowing it would soon issue a radio call, offering participants the opportunity to abandon ship and return to shore.
Italy's navy to quit escorting Global Sumud Flotilla
Italy’s navy will stop accompanying the Gaza aid flotilla 150 miles from shore, warning activists to turn back. Israel has vowed to block the convoy from reaching Gaza.
Italian poll finds 15% see attacks on Jewish people as 'justifiable'
An SWG poll finds 15% of Italians view attacks on Jews as justifiable, as protests over the Israel-Hamas war intensify and PM Meloni maintains support for Israel.
