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Italy bans Bologna rally praising Oct. 7 Hamas attack

Authorities block pro-Palestinian event in Bologna after organizers hailed Oct. 7 assault as 'resistance'; move follows weeks of massive protests across Italy, some turning violent and featuring slogans glorifying Hamas and the massacre

Ynet | 10.07.25

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Gaza-bound flotilla says it has entered 'danger zone' near Israel

IDF has vowed the vessels will not reach Gaza, offering to unload aid in Ashdod instead and preparing to intercept the ships at sea

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun, Reuters | 10.01.25

Israel on high alert as Gaza-bound flotilla approaches with European naval escort

IDF prepares to intercept 50-vessel Sumud flotilla aiming to breach Gaza blockade; officials warn of Hamas ties as Italy urges activists to stand down and transfer aid through Israeli ports to avoid undermining US peace efforts

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 09.30.25

Tensions boil as Italy adds 2nd warship to Gaza flotilla escort, accuses Israel of ‘massacre’

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni delivered harshest criticism of Israel yet at the UN, backed sanctions and held Hamas partly responsible; Italy has deployed two warships and Spain one, as Rome warns it can't ensure civilian safety in foreign waters

Yoav Zitun, Reuters | 09.25.25

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 Hefer, 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

Israel excluded from major international tourism fair in Italy over Gaza war

Israel was barred from the TTG tourism fair in Rimini, Italy, after organizers cited security risks and political tensions; Rimini’s mayor said protests over Israel’s Gaza offensive drove the decision, while Israel condemned it as politically motivated

Itamar Eichner | 09.21.25

Italy ready to back EU sanctions against Israel and its ministers, FM says

Italian FM Antonio Tajani says Rome may back EU trade sanctions on Israel if civilians spared, and supports targeting ministers over 'unacceptable' Gaza and West Bank positions as Brussels weighs suspending parts of trade deal

Reuters, Ynet Global | 09.18.25

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

Migrants attack Jewish tourists in Venice, sic rottweiler on them

Assailants identified the three as Jewish because of their ultra-Orthodox appearance, chased them, surrounded them and shouted 'Free Palestine'

Itamar Eichner | 09.12.25

World's fastest 92-year-old: Scientists study Italian runner's anti-aging secrets

At 92, Italian sprinter Emma Maria Mazzenga still breaks world records and stuns scientists; tests show muscles like a 70-year-old’s, endurance like a 20-year-old’s and the fitness of someone in her 50s — making her a model of healthy aging

Ynet | 09.12.25

Italian fans turned their backs, waved signs against war in Gaza during World Cup qualifier against Israel

Visiting fans took advantage of the opening of Monday night's game against Israel - a home game held in Hungary due to the war - for a political demonstration, including turning their backs during the playing of 'Hatikva' and waving signs reading 'STOP'

Ynet Sports | 09.09.25

Italy coach: 'Never meant it was unfortunate to play Israel'

Gennaro Gattuso clarifies he only meant his team 'unlucky' to face a strong side like Israel, not making a political statement; 'It is a good team with players who can cause us problems,' he says, apologizing for the misunderstanding

Ynet | 09.08.25

Italy national coach says 'unlucky' to play Israel in World Cup qualifiers

Gennaro Gattuso says he was concerned about the situation in Gaza, calling it 'heartbreaking to see civilians and children enduring what they are going through. What we see is painful, that is all I can say'

Ynet | 09.06.25

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