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National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir taunts detained flotilla activists at Ashdod Port on May 20, 2026. (Screenshot/Ben Gvir's X account)
June 8, 2026, 11:55 pm
Italy investigating Ben Gvir for alleged torture, kidnapping over Gaza flotilla video
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’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
People hoist a Palestinian flag during a Pride parade in Rome, on June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
May 28, 2026, 9:44 pm
Rome Pride bars Jewish LGBT group for not ‘distancing itself’ from Gaza ‘genocide’
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
By Rossella Tercatin and ToI Staff
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, left, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrive for a joint press conference at Chigi Palace government offices in Rome, Friday, March 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
May 28, 2026, 6:45 pm
Italy is fuming after Ben Gvir’s flotilla stunt. Is Israel losing a top European ally?
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
By Rossella Tercatin
Members of the Global Sumud Flotilla headed for Gaza and arrested and deported by Israel pose outside a terminal following their arrival at Istanbul Airport on May 21, 2026. (Photo by Ozan KOSE / AFP)
May 21, 2026, 4:28 pm
Amid Ben Gvir furor, Israel deports all 430 foreign flotilla activists, holds one Israeli
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
By Nava Freiberg, Agencies and ToI Staff
Scenes from a video released by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir showing the minister taunting bound and detained flotilla activists at Ashdod Port on May 20, 2026. (Ben Gvir via X)
May 20, 2026, 5:24 pm
Ben Gvir posts video of himself taunting bound and detained Gaza flotilla activists, sparks global outcry
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
By ToI Staff, Agencies and Nava Freiberg
Rescuers work on the scene after a driver injured seven people in Modena, Italy, May 16, 2026. (Giorgia Bassoli / AFP)
May 16, 2026, 11:34 pm
At least eight injured in car ramming in Italian city of Modena
Driver arrested after allegedly deliberately driving into pedestrians, stabbing a bystander who tried to stop him; authorities investigate motive, possible terrorism link
By Reuters
People demonstrate on the occasion of the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Italy from Nazi Germany and the Fascist regime, in Rome, Italy, on April 25, 2026. (Riccardo De Luca / Anadolu via Reuters)
April 29, 2026, 10:12 pm
Jewish man in Rome arrested for allegedly shooting left-wing protesters with airgun
Suspect has reportedly confessed to attack, condemned by Jewish leaders, during Liberation Day celebration that has seen rising tensions around Israel, Jewish attendees
By Rossella Tercatin
Tensions occur between those gathering under the banners of the Jewish Brigade and other demonstrators during the parade for the anniversary of Liberation Day of Italy as part of the April 25 celebrations in Milan, Italy, on April 25, 2026. (Alessandro Bremec/NurPhoto)
April 26, 2026, 11:35 pm
‘You’re lucky you’re not soap bars’: Jews forced to leave rally marking WWII end in Italy
Members joining march under banners of British Army’s Nazi-fighting Jewish Brigade and other Jewish organizations are insulted and prevented from continuing
By Rossella Tercatin
Israel's Sheina Vaspi competes in the alpine ski women's combined standing super-G, at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, March 10, 2026. (Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP)
March 12, 2026, 11:24 am
Amid war, Israeli Para athlete stands tall as she proudly displays national flag
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
By TALES AZZONI
The Greek frigate Kimon enters the port of Limassol as the Akrotiri air base is seen in the background, Cyprus, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)
March 5, 2026, 1:08 pm
Italy, Spain, France and others send naval vessels to protect Cyprus after Iranian strike
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
By Agencies
Illustrative: Travelers are seen at the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv, February 26, 2026. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
February 27, 2026, 9:22 pm
UK, France, Germany and Poland warn against travel to Israel amid Iran tensions
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
By Agencies and ToI Staff
A man holds a placard reading "Israel out of the Olympics" during a protest against the environmental, economic, and social impact of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, on February 7, 2026. (REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane)
February 8, 2026, 10:57 pm
Pro-Palestinian groups join anti-Olympics protests in Milan, demand Israel be ousted
Participants at the Saturday rally, whose fringes turn violent, call for release of activist arrested on suspicion of fundraising for Hamas
By Rossella Tercatin and Reuters
Fireworks and the Olympic flame are during the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games next to the Arco della Pace monument in Milan, northern Italy, on February 6, 2026. (Daniel MUNOZ / AFP)
February 7, 2026, 4:10 am
In Olympic first, twin flames kick off Italy’s winter games after glitzy ceremony
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
By Keith Weir, Elvira Pollina and Juliet Pretot
Ghali performs for Dystinct at Fabrique, Milan, Italy, November 3, 2025. (Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty Images/JTA)
January 30, 2026, 8:04 am
Italian leaders react coldly to anti-Israel rapper’s planned Winter Olympics set
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’
By Grace Gilson
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban, left, during a signing ceremony on the US-led Board of Peace at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
January 25, 2026, 11:41 am
Trump’s Greenland ambitions strain MAGA ties with Europe’s far right
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’
By AP
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