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antisemitism in Italy

Posters reading 'Israeli not welcome' appeared in several locations in Milan, Italy on June 26, 2025. (Courtesy of Afshin Kaboli)
July 21, 2026, 4:57 pm
Italy shuts down ‘Jew hunting’ form seeking to ‘map Zionist tourism’ after uproar
Rome’s antisemitism czar puts end to Google form that drew condemnation from government officials, including Senate leader who said ‘profound antisemitism’ was behind initiative
By Zev Stub
People take part in the annual Pride March in Rome, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by Vincenzo PINTO / AFP)
June 14, 2026, 12:30 am
Israelis say they were attacked at Bologna Pride for carrying rainbow Star of David flag
Witnesses say pregnant woman was shoved, families were called ‘murderers,’ while demonstrators reportedly waved Palestinian flags, held signs reading ‘no Pride in genocide’
By ToI Staff
People hoist a Palestinian flag during a Pride parade in Rome, Italy, 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
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
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese (2ndL), Swedish activist of Global Sumud Flotilla, Greta Thunberg (C) and Brazilian activist Thiago Avila (R) march during an anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian demonstration as part of the nationwide general strike, in Genoa on November 28, 2025 (Piero CRUCIATTI / AFP)
December 6, 2025, 7:54 am
With Gaza a rallying cry in Italy, a growing number justify hostility against its Jews
Despite the ceasefire, workers’ unions and political parties are leveraging the Palestinian cause to gain influence. What’s increasingly noteworthy is when their efforts backfire
By Rossella Tercatin
An alumnus of Harvard University stands near an anti-Israel encampment set up at the university, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, May 14, 2024. (Michael Casey/AP)
December 5, 2025, 8:18 am
‘A very bad year’: Despite Gaza truce, academic boycotts pile on, threatening Israel’s future
Laws promoting academic freedom have limited the fallout in the United States and Europe, but some schools have found creative ways to isolate Israel under the radar
By Zev Stub
Black spray paint found Monday on the memorial plaque for Stefano Gaj Taché at the Beth Michael Synagogue, in Rome. (European Jewish Congress)
December 3, 2025, 1:01 am
Italian Jewish groups condemn vandalism of memorial plaque for terror victim
Synagogue memorial for 2-year-old killed in 1982 Palestinian attack vandalized with ‘Free Palestine’ and slogan proclaiming neighborhood is ‘anti-Zionist and anti-fascist’
By Zev Stub and JTA
People march during a nationwide strike 'Let's Block Everything' in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and calling for a halt to arms shipments to Israel, in Rome on September 22. (Andreas SOLARO / AFP)
September 30, 2025, 7:50 pm
Poll finds 15% of Italians see attacks on Jewish people as ‘justifiable’
18% believe antisemitic graffiti in public spaces is legitimate; a fifth say it is reasonable to attack pro-Israeli professors or for businesses to reject Israeli customers
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Illustrative: Orthodox Jews congregate in the ancient Jewish ghetto in Venice, Italy, in an undated photo. (Paolo Raccanelli)
September 12, 2025, 7:57 am
Orthodox US couple allegedly attacked in Venice by group shouting ‘Free Palestine’
Mayor condemns assault, vows Venice will ‘continue to be an open, welcoming and safe city,’ as attacks on Jews and Israelis proliferate across Europe amid war in Gaza
By Grace Gilson
Posters reading 'Israeli not welcome' appeared in several locations in Milan, Italy on June 26, 2025. (Courtesy of Afshin Kaboli)
July 4, 2025, 4:02 pm
‘Israelis not welcome’: Milan Jews rattled by surge in antisemitic incidents
Anti-Jewish hate crimes in Italy nearly doubled in 2024, watchdog finds — but the local community says it still receives significant support from the wider Italian society
By Rossella Tercatin
Illustrative: Colorful trees stand around a church at the Dolomites mountains in St. Maddalena, St. Magdalena, in Val di Funes (Villnoess) as the sun sets, in northern Italian province of South Tyrol, Italy, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
November 15, 2024, 6:49 pm
Italian hotel rejects Israeli couple’s reservation, accusing them of ‘genocide’
Booking.com removes hotel in the Dolomites from website as Italian Jewish community and local authorities decry antisemitic stance
By AP and ToI Staff
A man walks past the vandalized mural 'October 7th, Escape' by Italian artist aleXsandro Palombo, in downtown Milan, Italy, October 7, 2024. (AP Photo/ Antonio Calanni)
October 7, 2024, 10:16 pm
Mural of Oct. 7 survivor defaced, in latest example of rising antisemitism in Italy
Targeted exhibit shows Vlada Patapov escaping Hamas attack; antisemitic graffiti, insults, acts of intimidation, aggression up from 30 to 80-90 a week in past year, watchdog says
By AP
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks during a final media conference at the G7 in Borgo Egnazia, near Bari in southern Italy, June 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis, File)
July 3, 2024, 7:00 pm
Italian PM condemns her far-right party’s youth wing for glorifying fascism
Giorgia Meloni says ‘no space for racist or antisemitic position’ in Brother of Italy after news investigation revealed young members praising Mussolini and yelling ‘Sieg Heil’
By AP
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, center, and Brothers of Italy fellow party members and candidates wave from the stage during an electoral rally ahead of the EU parliamentary elections in Rome, June 1, 2024. (AP/Alessandra Tarantino)
June 27, 2024, 9:20 pm
Rome Jews outraged as footage shows antisemitism in youth movement of Meloni’s party
An undercover investigation by an online publication shows members shouting Nazi slogans and taking aim at ethnic minorities
By Angelo Amante
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