Italian Jews

Three-quarters of Italians view Israel unfavorably as pro-Palestinian movement grows - report

A global survey conducted in June by the Pew Research Center found that about 75 percent of Italians hold an unfavorable view of Israel, compared with 21 percent who hold a positive view. 

A demonstrator waves a Palestinian flag as protesters face police amid smoke during clashes following a protest against the rising cost of living in Bologna, Italy, October 17, 2026.
FILE PHOTO: Italian ministers address the lower house of the parliament over the latest developments in Iran and the Middle East Wednesday, 30th September 2026

Italy's antisemitism definition vote draws staunch criticism despite no criminal provisions

Anne Frank and Primo Levi mural by  aleXsandro Palombo vandalized in Milan.

Anne Frank Holocaust mural in Milan defaced with antisemitic graffiti

Gideon Taylor, president of the World Jewish restitution Organization (WJRO).

Italian Parliament advances groundbreaking bill to return Holocaust-era looted art


Experiencing Rome's Jewish quarter with an open mind and an empty stomach

Set foot inside the old Jewish Ghetto and you’re in Tel Aviv-on-Tiber.

The Portico d'Ottavia, a prominent ancient Roman structure located in the historical Jewish Ghetto quarter of Rome (Illustrative).

Jewish man arrested for allegedly firing pellet gun at left-wing activists in Rome

Eitan Bondi, 21, was charged with attempted homicide in connection with the shooting of Rossana Gabrieli and Nicola Fasciano, two members of the National Association for Italian Partisans.

JEWISH COMMUNITY members hold Jewish Brigade sign as they participate in the 79th anniversary of the Liberation Day that commemorates the victory of the Italian resistance movement against Nazi Germany and the Italian Social Republic, in Milan, Italy, April 25, 2024.

Tuscany through Jewish eyes: A journey of history, beauty, and flavor

Our travels revealed not only Tuscany’s breathtaking landscapes and cultural treasures but also the history, resilience, creativity, and enduring identity of its Jewish communities. 

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