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Five European military powers plan drone defense program amid concerns of US commitment to NATO

They are meeting as European leaders work to boost defense capabilities amid increased European doubts about Washington's commitment to protect the continent through the NATO alliance.

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Helsing company presents the new air combat system CA-1 Europa in Tussenhausen
MARIIA SENIUK of Israel reacts after competing in the women’s figure skating short program at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

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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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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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.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025ByREUTERS
Italy's Defense Minister Guido Crosetto addresses the Parliament, saying the country will send a second navy ship to escort the Global Sumud Flotilla heading to Gaza trying to deliver supplies, in Rome, Italy, September 25, 2025.

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.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025ByREUTERS
Pro-Palestinian activists demonstrate in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla and Gaza as they march towards Italian Foreign Ministry, in Rome, Italy September 25, 2025.

Gaza aid flotilla set to head east from Greece despite Israeli warnings

The Global Sumud Flotilla sails from Greece towards Gaza, defying Israel’s blockade. Activists, including Greta Thunberg, face rising tensions and Israeli opposition.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025ByREUTERS
Greta Thunberg gestures next to a Palestinian flag on a ship, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel's naval blockade, as they sail off Crete island, Greece, September 25, 2025.

Deployment of Italian, Spanish naval vessels complicates Gaza flotilla

The flotilla of around 44 ships is now 460 nautical miles from Gaza.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A handout image of the boat Free Willy sailing in the waters off the island of Crete, which is to join the Global Sumud Flotilla that has come under drone attack while trying to deliver aid to Gaza and break Israel's naval blockade, September 25, 2025.

Pro-Palestinian protesters fight police in Milan, Italian ports blocked

More than 10 people were arrested in Milan and around 60 police officers suffered bruising or more serious injuries, Italy's ANSA news agency reported

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025ByREUTERS
A demonstrator stands in the cloud of tear gas as protesters and police clash during a demonstration that is part of a nationwide "Let's Block Everything" protest in solidarity with Gaza, with activists also calling for a halt to arms shipments to Israel, in Milan, Italy September 22, 2025.

Italy sends navy ship to help Gaza aid flotilla after alleged drone attack

The Italian Defense Minister redirected an Italian navy ship to head towards the flotilla after they were reportedly attacked off the coast of Greece.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025ByREUTERS
A screenshot from a drone video shows people lighting flares at the port of Ermoupolis during the departure of two sailing boats, Electra and Oxygen, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza

Fueled by billionaire money, Europe’s far-right reaches heights unseen since Hitler - opinion

These populist movements, often marked by fascist and racist traits, now enjoy support from some of the world’s most powerful billionaires

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025ByOURIEL DASKAL
A demonstrator gestures, what is believed to symbolise "WP" for 'white power', at a right-wing protest at Friedrichshain district in Berlin, Germany, March 22, 2025.

Gaza-bound flotilla grows to 40 vessels after joining Sicilian group

The armada of about forty vessels is now roughly 1,000 miles from the coast of Gaza.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A screenshot from a drone video shows people lighting flares at the port of Ermoupolis during the departure of two sailing boats, Electra and Oxygen, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel's naval blockade, on Syros island, Greece, September 14, 2025.

Italian port blocks arms for Israel as worker protests mount

"The Italian state says it has blocked the sale of arms to Israel but it is unacceptable that, thank to bureaucratic loopholes, they can pass through Italy from other countries," Barattoni said.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025ByREUTERS
People attend a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, in Italy, August 30, 2025.

Italy ready to back EU sanctions against Israel and its ministers

The Italian Foreign Minister considers trade sanctions against Israel

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Italian Minister for Parliamentary Relations Luca Ciriani looks on, as he attends the question time at the lower house of parliament in Rome, Italy, September 11, 2024.