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Jewish settlers attack Palestinians during the olive-picking season in the village of Beita, south of Nablus in the West Bank, November 8, 2025. (Nasser Ishtayeh/Flash90)
November 30, 2025, 10:11 pm
Four foreign activists said wounded by settlers near Jericho, one seriously
Three Italians and one Canadian reportedly accosted in Ein al-Duyuk by masked gang, who beat them and steal their passports, wallets and phones
By Noam Lehmann and AFP
A person wears a mask depicting US President Donald Trump Israelis celebrate following the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan to pause the fighting, Tel Aviv, Israel, October 9, 2025. (AP/Emilio Morenatti)
October 9, 2025, 10:10 am
World leaders praise Trump, mediators for Gaza agreement, express hope for peace
UK’s Starmer voices ‘profound relief’; UN backs deal, will push for full implementation; Canada: ‘Peace finally feels attainable’; Italy willing to send forces for peacekeeping mission
By Agencies and ToI Staff
A group of people on board the boat “Karma,” which is escorting the Global Sumud Flotilla, as it sails towards Gaza in September 2025. (Courtesy Arturo Scotto)
September 30, 2025, 5:11 pm
Nearing Gaza, ‘peace’ flotilla rocks Italy, throwing government into political storm
Rome reels from the fallout of the Middle East conflict, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attempting to steer a course between domestic pressure and international concerns
By Rossella Tercatin
Members of the group of ships of the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza are seen moored at the small island of Koufonisi, south of the island of Crete, on September 26, 2025. (Eleftherios ELIS / AFP)
September 28, 2025, 6:55 pm
47-boat Gaza flotilla sails again, hoping to reach enclave later this week
Italy’s foreign minister warns of danger in breaking Israeli blockade, repeats proposal aid be dropped off in Cyprus for eventual distribution by Catholic Church
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni addresses a joint press conference with Algeria's President during a summit at the Villa Doria Pamphili in Rome on July 23, 2025. (Tiziana Fabi/AFP)
July 26, 2025, 5:30 pm
Meloni: Italy will not recognize Palestinian state, move could be counterproductive
Like UK’s Starmer, Italian PM says Rome won’t follow Macron’s lead, supports Palestinian statehood but will only recognize once it has been established
By Reuters and ToI Staff
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, center, speaks with, from left, Malta's Foreign Minister Ian Borg, Slovenia's Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon, Slovakia's Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar and Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares Bueno during a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Belgium, June 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)
June 23, 2025, 8:53 pm
EU nations push for diplomacy after US strike on Iranian nuclear facilities
French foreign minister rejects Trump’s hint at regime change in Iran; German chancellor unequivocal in support for Israel and US actions
By AP and ToI Staff
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, left, and Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar attend a wreath laying ceremony at the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin, Germany, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
June 13, 2025, 3:01 pm
FM speaks with counterparts around the world following Israeli strikes on Iran
German and French leaders back Israel’s right to defend itself, call for de-escalation; Czech foreign minister says Israeli attack is a ‘reasonable’ response to Iranian actions
By Lazar Berman, Agencies and ToI Staff
Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani talks to the press as he arrives for an informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers ahead of potential peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Turkey, in Antalya, on May 15, 2025. (OZAN KOSE / AFP)
May 28, 2025, 6:14 pm
Italy’s right-wing government joins allies in urging Israel to end war in Gaza
FM Antonio Tajani says Israel’s ‘legitimate response’ to Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack now taking on ‘unacceptable form,’ adds ‘respect for international humanitarian law must be restored’
By JTA and ToI Staff
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, right, and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani at a joint press conference at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem, January 20, 2025. (Shlomi Amsalem, GPO)
January 21, 2025, 1:44 am
Sa’ar says a reformed Palestinian Authority could be involved in governing Gaza
But in a joint press conference with Italian counterpart, foreign minister says ‘pay to slay’ policy needs to end, as must incitement, before cooperation can occur
By Rossella Tercatin
Abbas Araghchi attends a parliament session in the capital Tehran, on August 17, 2024, as Iran's president defends his cabinet selection. (Atta Kenare/AFP)
August 26, 2024, 11:45 am
Iran’s foreign minister vows ‘calculated’ response to killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh
In call with Italian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi again condemns ‘unforgivable violation of Iran’s security and sovereignty’ but says Tehran does not ‘fear escalation’
By AP and ToI Staff
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken gives a press conference on the last day of the G7 foreign ministers meeting on the Italian island of Capri on April 19, 2024. (Tiziana Fabi/AFP)
April 19, 2024, 4:06 pm
Global community urges Israel, Iran to keep a lid on tensions after reported strike
Italian leader says US warned ‘at last minute,’ as Washington clarifies it had nothing to do with alleged retaliation; indications tit-for-tat over do little to mute calls for restraint
By Agencies and ToI Staff
UK Foreign Minister David Cameron, left, meets with President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem, April 17, 2024. (Maayan Toaf / GPO)
April 17, 2024, 2:18 pm
After meeting Herzog, UK’s Cameron says it’s clear Israel will respond to Iran attack
British FM hopes retaliation will not further escalate tensions, calls for G7 countries to sanction Iran; visiting German FM says all parties must act ‘prudently and responsibly’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani arrives at a press conference on G7 at the Foreign Ministry in Rome, January 17, 2024. (Domenico Stinellis/AP Photo)
January 21, 2024, 8:16 pm
Italian FM reveals country ceased arms shipments to Israel starting October 7
In rebuttal of opposition lawmaker’s concerns Italian arms being used for ‘war crimes,’ Antonio Tajani states weapons exports were halted at war’s outset
By ToI Staff
This photo released by the Houthi Media Center shows Houthi forces boarding the cargo ship Galaxy Leader, November 19, 2023. (Houthi Media Center via AP, File)
January 17, 2024, 4:56 pm
World business leaders fear lasting bottlenecks from Houthi Red Sea attacks
Assaults on vital shipping lane by Yemen rebels seeking to support Hamas set to ripple through global economy, as freight rates double and insurance war risk surcharges rise
By Reuters
People appear to give the banned fascist salute during a rally to commemorate the 1978 murder of two members of a neo-fascist youth group, in Rome, January 7, 2024. (Screen capture: X. Used in accordance with clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
January 10, 2024, 4:59 pm
Italian opposition demands probe after hundreds give fascist salute at Rome rally
Illicit Mussolini homage provokes ire from detractors of far-right government, inspires worry in Jewish community; minister criticizes action, resists calls to ban group
By Agencies and ToI Staff
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