The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/italy/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:39:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Italy | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/italy/ 32 32 Italy investigating Ben Gvir for alleged torture, kidnapping over Gaza flotilla video https://www.timesofisrael.com/italy-investigating-ben-gvir-for-alleged-torture-kidnapping-over-gaza-flotilla-video/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:55:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3839172 Judicial source confirms probe, which Italian news agency says has been underway for several weeks; far-right minister says he's 'undeterred' by 'lying terror supporters'

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]]> Rome Pride bars Jewish LGBT group for not ‘distancing itself’ from Gaza ‘genocide’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/rome-pride-bars-jewish-lgbt-group-for-not-distancing-itself-from-gaza-genocide/ Thu, 28 May 2026 18:44:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3832408 Organizers say all groups that want to be formally recognized with float in parade must sign onto political platform that includes condemnation of Israeli actions in Gaza, which Keshet refused to do

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]]> Italy is fuming after Ben Gvir’s flotilla stunt. Is Israel losing a top European ally? https://www.timesofisrael.com/italy-is-fuming-after-ben-gvirs-flotilla-stunt-is-israel-losing-a-top-european-ally/ Thu, 28 May 2026 15:45:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3831857 Far-right minister’s derisive viral video capped months of tension as Iran war, Catholic outrage and anti-Trump sentiment pushes Italian PM Meloni’s government to distance itself from Jerusalem

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]]> Amid Ben Gvir furor, Israel deports all 430 foreign flotilla activists, holds one Israeli https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-deports-some-430-foreign-flotilla-activists-holds-one-israeli-participant/ Thu, 21 May 2026 13:28:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3828060 Condemnations of Ben Gvir's video humiliating detainees continue as Italy asks EU for sanctions on the far-right minister, Poland looks to ban him; activists claim they were beaten, tortured; prison service denies it

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]]> Ben Gvir posts video of himself taunting bound and detained Gaza flotilla activists, sparks global outcry https://www.timesofisrael.com/ben-gvir-posts-video-of-himself-taunting-bound-and-detained-gaza-flotilla-activists/ Wed, 20 May 2026 14:24:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3827410 Clip shows minister waving Israeli flag as activists forced to kneel on ground and national anthem blasts over loudspeaker; Italy, France summon Israeli envoys over treatment of their citizens

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]]> At least eight injured in car ramming in Italian city of Modena https://www.timesofisrael.com/more-than-eight-injured-in-car-ramming-in-italian-city-of-modena/ Sat, 16 May 2026 20:34:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3824900 Driver arrested after allegedly deliberately driving into pedestrians, stabbing a bystander who tried to stop him; authorities investigate motive, possible terrorism link

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]]> Jewish man in Rome arrested for allegedly shooting left-wing protesters with airgun https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-man-in-rome-arrested-for-allegedly-shooting-left-wing-protesters-with-airgun/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:12:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3813180 Suspect has reportedly confessed to attack, condemned by Jewish leaders, during Liberation Day celebration that has seen rising tensions around Israel, Jewish attendees

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]]> ‘You’re lucky you’re not soap bars’: Jews forced to leave rally marking WWII end in Italy https://www.timesofisrael.com/youre-lucky-youre-not-soap-bars-jews-forced-to-leave-rally-marking-wwii-end-in-italy/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:35:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3810478 Members joining march under banners of British Army's Nazi-fighting Jewish Brigade and other Jewish organizations are insulted and prevented from continuing

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]]> Amid war, Israeli Para athlete stands tall as she proudly displays national flag https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-war-israeli-para-athlete-stands-tall-as-she-proudly-displays-national-flag/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:24:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3775887 Sheina Vaspi, Israel's only representative at Milano Cortina Paralympic Games, delighted in wearing Star of David on her helmet as she competed, despite 12th-place finish

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]]> Italy, Spain, France and others send naval vessels to protect Cyprus after Iranian strike https://www.timesofisrael.com/italy-spain-france-and-others-send-naval-vessels-to-protect-cyprus-after-iranian-strike/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:08:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3769560&preview=true&preview_id=3769560 UK and Greece have also announced deployment of sea and air resources to island nation after drone attack on British airbase; UK's defense secretary arrives in Cyprus

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]]> UK, France, Germany and Poland warn against travel to Israel amid Iran tensions https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-france-germany-and-poland-warn-against-travel-to-israel-amid-iran-tensions/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:22:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3763862 Britain moves staff, families away from Tel Aviv area; Italy urges nationals to leave Iran and stay out of Iraq and Lebanon, in latest slew of countries to advise citizens to avoid region

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]]> Pro-Palestinian groups join anti-Olympics protests in Milan, demand Israel be ousted https://www.timesofisrael.com/pro-palestinian-groups-join-anti-olympics-protests-in-milan-demand-israel-be-ousted/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:57:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3750707 Participants at the Saturday rally, whose fringes turn violent, call for release of activist arrested on suspicion of fundraising for Hamas

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]]> In Olympic first, twin flames kick off Italy’s winter games after glitzy ceremony https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-olympic-first-twin-flames-kick-off-italys-winter-games-after-glitzy-ceremony/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 02:10:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3749777 Cauldrons lit in two host cities Milan and Cortina, after singer Mariah Carey gets party started, performers pay tribute to Italian history, art, and fashion

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]]> Italian leaders react coldly to anti-Israel rapper’s planned Winter Olympics set https://www.timesofisrael.com/italian-leaders-react-coldly-to-anti-israel-rappers-planned-winter-olympics-set/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:04:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3744706 Ghali Amdouni, set to perform at opening ceremony, apparently said Gaza war a 'new Holocaust'; right-wing party source says 'Italy and the games deserve an artist, not a pro-Pal fanatic'

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]]> Trump’s Greenland ambitions strain MAGA ties with Europe’s far right https://www.timesofisrael.com/trumps-greenland-ambitions-strain-maga-ties-with-europes-far-right/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 09:41:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3740752 Leaders from France, Germany, Italy denounce takeover threats, with even the UK's Nigel Farage, a long-time Trump ally, calling the moves 'a very hostile act'

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