Jews in Italy

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.
Demonstrators wave Palestinian flags and hold banners depicting Mohammad Hannoun, president of the Palestinian Association in Italy, who was arrested by Italian authorities over alleged funding of Hamas through charities, during a march in support of the Askatasuna social centre in Turin, Italy.

Jewish teachers cancel Italy trip over ‘antisemitic pressure’

Pro Israel protest in Milan, Italy.

Milan Jewish woman describes what it's like to be Jewish amid rising antisemitism - interview

Photograph of Rome taken by the writer.

'Light, not fight': How Rome's Chabad prepares for Rosh Hashanah in the shadows of antiquity


Ripples of Venice: Charting the path of survival of Italian Jewry

Ripples of Venice, which opened on September 18 and runs through to May 1, takes the visitor on a journey across the centuries of the Jewish community in Venice and elsewhere in Italy.

Umberto Nahon saved the synagogue from Conegliano in Italy from destruction.

Italian poll finds 15% see attacks on Jewish people as 'justifiable'

An SWG poll finds 15% of Italians view attacks on Jews as justifiable, as protests over the Israel-Hamas war intensify and PM Meloni maintains support for Israel.

Pro-Palestinian activists demonstrate in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla and Gaza as they march towards Italian Foreign Ministry, in Rome, Italy September 25, 2025.

'Cowardly act': Swastika carved into KKL-JNF office doors in Rome

The incident is "a painful reminder that Jew-hatred continues to raise its head in Europe and beyond,” KKL-JNF's World Chairwoman wrote in a statement.

A swastika was carved on the door of the KKL-JNF offices in Rome.

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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