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Italians Increasingly View Israel Unfavorably Amid Growing Pro-Palestinian Sentiment
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Approximately 75% of Italians now hold an unfavorable view of Israel, a significant increase since October 7, according to a June Pew Research Center survey. This shift is linked to the war in Gaza and other conflicts, fueling large pro-Palestinian protests and successful anti-Israel films in Italian cinemas. A July survey also found nearly 40% view Israel as a threat to world order, with over 60% favoring severed ties with Tel Aviv. Incidents of anti-Jewish discrimination have also surged.
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- About 75% of Italians view Israel unfavorably, a significant increase since October 7, a Pew Research Center survey found.
- Large pro-Palestinian protests and successful anti-Israel films in Italian cinemas reflect growing anti-Israel sentiment.
- Nearly 40% of Italians see Israel, under Netanyahu, as a threat to world order and peace, a July survey showed.
- Over 60% of Italians believe the country should sever ties with Tel Aviv, according to a July Ixè Institute poll.
- Reported incidents of hatred and discrimination against Jews in Italy increased by 400% between 2022 and 2025.
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