Italy
Italy halts automatic renewal of defense agreement with Israel amid Middle East conflicts
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the suspension of the automatic renewal of the defense agreement with Israel, citing ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
Meloni warns Iran's plan to charge for passage through Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global trade
Israel's pounding of Lebanon is 'deeply damaging', UK foreign minister says
Italy summons Israeli ambassador after shots fired at UN in Lebanon
El Al to launch new Europe, Asia routes in first expansion since October 7
"The new routes will provide an optimal solution for business travelers," according to the company, "and will strengthen economic ties between Israel and Asia.”
US athlete Lindsey Vonn crashes in Olympic downhill skiing
Vonn, 41, whose battle to reach the starting line despite her knee injury dominated the opening days of the Milan Cortina Olympics, saw her unlikely bid end in agony.
Elephant bone found at Spanish archaeological site may have marched on Rome with Hannibal - study
The finding represents the first elephant skeletal remains found to possibly confirm Hannibal’s historical march from Carthage to Italy during the Second Punic War.
Olympic torch carried by leading ballet dancer arrives in Milan to cheers, protests
A small group of demonstrators flew Palestinian flags on the edge of the square in solidarity with Gaza, and on Thursday morning, Greenpeace staged a protest in front of Milan's gothic cathedral.
Israel’s Olympic delegation embrace winter challenge
In Milano Cortina, Israel’s winter athletes will aim to leave a lasting impression – one run, skate, and slide at a time with nine Olympians and one Paralympian competing.
Italian Senate advances bill to codify IHRA definition, ban antisemitic rallies
Italy’s Senate approved the base text of a bill that would allow bans on antisemitic rallies and codify the IHRA definition into law, sparking debate over free speech and protest.
Over half of Europeans believe antisemitism is a problem in their country - poll
The Eurobarometer survey was published on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, asking each country in the European Union on their levels of perceived antisemitism.
Italian rapper Ghali’s planned Winter Olympics set draws backlash over his Gaza advocacy
This year, nine Israelis will compete, including the national bobsled team for the first time.
US to send ICE agents to support security at Winter Olympics, stirring anger in Italy
The left-leaning mayor of Milan, one of the cities co-hosting the Olympics, called ICE "a militia that kills."
Italy's FM demands EU include IRGC in terror group list in response to Iran's protests crackdown
"The losses suffered by the civilian population during the protests demand a clear response," Italian FM Antonio Tajani wrote on X.
