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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 495

Israel-Italy relations

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
Armored vehicles of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) are pictured during a patrol around Marjayoun in south Lebanon on October 8, 2024. ( AFP)
October 11, 2024, 4:39 am
Israel denounced for fire on UNIFIL posts as UN says some peacekeepers relocating
IDF says it told interim force to enter protected spaces before tank fire that injured two Blue Helmets at Naqoura headquarters in southern Lebanon, sparking wide condemnation
By Lazar Berman and Agencies
A US C-17 sits with crates of American munitions for Israel at the Nevatim Air Base, October 13, 2023. (AP Photos/Lolita Baldor)
May 10, 2024, 8:35 pm
Who are Israel’s key weapons suppliers, and who has halted exports since Oct. 7?
Billions of dollars of munitions still coming from US despite partial halt; since beginning of year, German weapon exports have slowed, while Italy has stopped fresh approvals
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Students protest against the Italian government in Turin, northwestern Italy, on March 22, 2024. (Marco Bertorello/AFP)
March 22, 2024, 9:25 pm
Italy’s University of Turin to exit Israel research pact amid Gaza protests
School’s academic senate votes to ban participation in initiative, while rejecting calls for a broader cessation of ties with Israeli universities
By Shira Li Bartov
Visitors watch the "Field Hospital" installation by artist Aya Ben Ron on display at Israel's pavilion during the 58th Biennale of Arts exhibition in Venice, Italy, Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Political issues that excite newsprint, airwaves and social media, such as fake news, migration, poverty, global warming and armed conflict, are getting a very open airing at the 58th Venice Biennale contemporary art fair, which Saturday, May 11, and runs through Nov. 24, 2019.(AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
February 29, 2024, 6:36 am
Italy’s culture minister backs Israel after calls to exclude it from Venice Biennale
Gennaro Sangiuliano pushes back against open letter protesting Jewish state’s participation in art fair, saying it ‘has the duty to bear witness to its people’ after October 7
By Agencies and ToI Staff
File: Ma'ale Adumim Mayor Benny Kashriel at a protest tent outside the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, February 4, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 28, 2023, 9:49 am
Italy signals unease with Israel’s pick of settler leader as next ambassador
Rome has sent informal messages to Jerusalem over tapping of Benny Kashriel, a longtime mayor of Ma’ale Adumim settlement and a former Yesha Council chief
By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff
Illustrative. A person in handcuffs. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
October 1, 2023, 9:40 pm
Lawyer of Italian-Palestinian man held in Israeli jail says client being freed
Khaled El Qaisi, 27, slated to be released after he was allegedly detained for a month without charges; he was arrested when entering West Bank from Jordan
By AFP and ToI Staff
Illustrative. A person in handcuffs. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
October 1, 2023, 8:59 am
Palestinian-Italian student, held by Israel for a month, faces court hearing
Khaled El Qaisi was arrested as he tried to cross from West Bank to Jordan on family vacation, has reportedly been held without charge or access to a lawyer
By ToI Staff and AFP
The body of Alessandro Parini, killed in a Tel Aviv terror attack, is transferred to Italy, April 11, 2023 (Israel Airports Authority)
April 12, 2023, 10:58 am
Body of Alessandro Parini, killed in Tel Aviv terror ramming, transferred to Italy
Victim’s coffin is flown to Rome after small ceremony at airport with ambassador, Foreign Ministry officials
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shakes hands with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome's Palazzo Chigi, March 10, 2023. (Amos Ben-Gershom/GPO)
March 10, 2023, 7:04 pm
In Rome, Netanyahu says ties with Italy about to expand dramatically
After meeting Italian premier Giorgia Meloni, PM doesn’t mention Iran threat, though sources say it dominated the discussion
By Lazar Berman
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni speaks during a press conference after meeting with The Netherlands' Prime Minister Mark Rutte at Chigi Palace government offices in Rome, March 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
March 9, 2023, 6:40 pm
Italian PM condemns swastika graffiti against rival as Netanyahu heads to Rome
Before flying, premier says he has ‘no doubt’ that Giorgia Meloni and her far-right party, which has neo-fascist roots, ‘have learned the lessons of history’
By Agencies
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara depart for Rome on March 9, 2023. (Amos Ben Gershom/GPO)
March 9, 2023, 1:11 pm
Airlifted to airport after protesters block the roads, Netanyahu departs for Rome
On day of demonstrations against judicial overhaul, PM claims opposition pushing toward anarchy; meets US defense chief at airport; set to push PM Meloni to move embassy to capital
By Lazar Berman
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks out of a helicopter as he arrives in northern Israel, December 6, 2018 (Amit Shabi/Yedioth Ahronoth/POOL)
March 8, 2023, 2:00 am
Netanyahu expected to take helicopter to airport to avoid protests
Demonstrators planning ‘national day of resistance’ on Thursday said aiming to block route to airport while prime minister scheduled to fly to Italy for official visit
By ToI Staff
Stefania Costantini, an Italian who was arrested in the West Bank and deported on January 17, 2023, by Israel on suspicion she was involved with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (Twitter/used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
January 17, 2023, 4:10 pm
Israel deports Italian woman detained in West Bank raid
Shin Bet says Stefania Costantini, 50, was involved in the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine terror group, refused to come in for questioning
By AFP and ToI Staff
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Prime Minister Yair Lapid. (AP/collage)
October 23, 2022, 1:21 am
Lapid congratulates new Italy PM Meloni, looks to cooperate in fighting antisemitism
Israeli premier appears to change tack on far-right leader, after previous Foreign Ministry statement on elections avoided mentioning Giorgia Meloni or her Brothers of Italy party
By ToI Staff
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