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Italy is changing course: Israel must wake up

Opinion: Relations between Italy and Israel are deteriorating drastically - from one of the most supportive and loving countries, with mutual warmth and affection between peoples, the attitude of large parts of the Italian public toward us has changed dramatically

Daniel Bettini | 04.15.26

Report: Italy blocked US jets mid-flight from Sicily base en route to Iran strike

Corriere della Sera reports Italy barred US jets from landing at Sigonella after learning mid-flight their target was Iran, risking tensions with Trump despite Meloni’s close ties

Daniel Bettini | 03.31.26

European governments move to oust UN rapporteur over anti-Israel remarks

France, Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic call for Francesca Albanese’s removal after comments labeling Israel a 'common enemy of humanity,' as she says her words were taken out of context and supporters rally to her defense

Daniel Bettini | 02.14.26

נמו, נציג.ת שווייץ, בגמר האירוויזיון 2024

Report: Eurovision winner's family included Nazi party members, Holocaust deniers

Swiss paper reports several relatives of 2024 winner Nemo backed Nazi ideology during World War II, citing historians and archival records, and criticizes singer for not addressing family history while taking public political stances

Daniel Bettini | 01.29.26

מעצר פעילי חמאס מוחמד חנון עם גרטה טונברג

Leftist darling in Italy exposed as Hamas activist who celebrated murder of Israeli children

Embarrassment on Italian left after revelation Mohammad Hannon, president of the Palestinian Association in Italy who led hate demonstrations against Israel, ran fundraising network for the terrorist organization; Intelligence service has been following him for 20 years

Daniel Bettini | 12.28.25

מיליוני אירו נתפסו באיטליה שיועדו לארגון הטרור חמאס

Millions for Hamas: Italy uncovers charity funding network

Funds raised in Italy for humanitarian aid to Gaza were allegedly diverted to Hamas, with more than 7 million euros transferred through front organizations; nine suspects were arrested and international arrest warrants were issued for two others

Daniel Bettini | 12.27.25

Former hostage Rom Braslavski welcomed by Italy's ruling party: 'I saw the horrors with my own eyes'

Rom was a guest of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and received great sympathy; he was interviewed on stage by Jewish-Italian journalist: 'Every day, every blow, every night you say to yourself: I survived another day in hell. Tomorrow morning I’ll wake up to more hell. And more hell. It never ends'

Daniel Bettini | 12.07.25

Italy turns on UN's Francesca Albanese for comments excusing violence against journalists and Israel

Albanese, long criticized in Israel for inflammatory accusations, faces backlash at home after appearing to justify a pro-Palestinian mob’s attack on a major newsroom, prompting mayors to reconsider honors

Daniel Bettini | 12.03.25

Rome synagogue vandalized, memorial to slain Jewish toddler defaced

Graffiti including 'Free Palestine' sprayed on synagogue in Monteverde after memorial to 2-year-old killed in 1982 Palestinian attack was desecrated in act condemned by Italian officials and Jewish leaders

Daniel Bettini | 12.02.25

Pro-Palestinian protesters shut down Jewish politician's talk in Venice

Demonstrators disrupt former MP Emanuele Fiano's university lecture, accuse him of genocide support; 'The last time someone named Fiano was expelled from academia was in 1938,' he says

Daniel Bettini | 10.29.25

Italy has gone off the rails

Opinion: Criticism of Israel is fair and even necessary, but Italian coverage has crossed into obsession, driven by extreme language and blind hostility

Daniel Bettini | 09.24.25

Footage shows chaos in Milan, Rome as pro-Palestinian protests sweep Italy

Mass protests sweep Italy as riots erupt in Milan and Rome, with thousands demanding an end to Israel’s actions in Gaza—calling it genocide—and urging their government to take a stand

Tom Heffer, Italy, Daniel Bettini | 09.22.25

Mass protests sweep 75 cities in Italy as unions strike in solidarity with Palestinians

Tens of thousands rallied with unions staging a 24-hour strike; Public transit shut down, ports blocked and schools closed, as Protesters accused Israel of 'terrorism' and demanded an end to the Gaza offensive

Daniel Bettini, Itamar Eichner | 09.22.25

Anti-Israel incidents shock Italian universities: 'Zionist' prof. beaten, Israeli lecturer suspended

Two anti-Israel incidents rocked Italian academia in a single day: A professor in Pisa was assaulted after being labeled a 'Zionist,' while an Israeli guest lecturer in Turin was suspended after defending the IDF

Daniel Bettini | 09.17.25

Italy slams Israel over reported strike near UN peacekeepers: 'Usual clarification not enough'

Peacekeeping force UNIFIL claims Israeli aircraft dropped 4 bombs or grenades dangerously close to troops who were clearing a road toward a UN post near Israel-Lebanon border

Daniel Bettini | 09.04.25

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