Italy
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Italy, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Jewish Tourist Wearing Kippah Attacked Twice in Rome Amid 'Free Palestine' Chants
A Jewish tourist wearing a kippah was attacked twice in central Rome within two days, with assailants shouting "Free Palestine." Italian police arrested a suspect and continue inv…
Israel's Cadet Basketball Team Falls 78-75 to Germany, Faces Italy in Classification Round
Israel's cadet basketball team lost 78-75 to Germany in the European Championship round of 16, moving to classification games where they will face Italy to maintain Division A sta…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Freezes Roy Revivo Transfer Talks with Elche Amid Higher Offers
Maccabi Tel Aviv has paused transfer talks with Spanish club Elche over defender Roy Revivo after rejecting their offer below 2 million euros. The Israeli club demands at least 3…
Family Remembers IDF Officer Harel Birnstok as Dedicated Leader and Joyful Spirit
Lieutenant Colonel Harel Birnstok was killed in combat in southern Lebanon. His brother Matan shared memories highlighting Harel’s dedication to his soldiers, joyful personality…
Italian Football Federation Blocks Free Transfer of Zambezian Player Lameck Banda to Libyan Club
The Italian Football Federation has blocked Zambezian player Lameck Banda's free transfer from Lecce to Libyan club Al Suwaihli, confirming his contract with Lecce is valid until…
Israel's U16 Girls Basketball Team Announces Final Roster for European Championship
Israel's U16 girls basketball team announced its final roster for the European Championship in Romania, aiming to build on recent youth successes. Coached by Daniela Reuven, Israe…
Crystal Palace Nears Signing Israeli Midfielder Anan Khalaily with Medical Waiver Clause
Israeli footballer Anan Khalaily is set to join Crystal Palace from Union Saint-Gilloise for about 21 million pounds, signing a five-year deal with a medical waiver clause after a…
Israeli News Anchor Eden Harel Opens Up About Struggles with Menopause at 50
Israeli news anchor Eden Harel shared her struggles with menopause after turning 50, describing emotional challenges and calling for more public discussion on the topic.
Former Player Papi Turgeman Returns to Hapoel Jerusalem as Club Ambassador
Papi Turgeman, former Hapoel Jerusalem basketball player, returns to the club as ambassador to enhance fan and community relations. The club announced his appointment on August 11…
Italy Proposes Nobel Peace Prize for Gaza Children Amid Sharp Criticism of Israel
Italy faces political turmoil after a proposal to award the Nobel Peace Prize to Gaza children, with Italian left-wing leaders accusing Israel of war crimes and using hunger as a…
Olympic Swimmer Lea Polonsky Aims to Break Records at European Championships Ahead of LA 2028
Israeli Olympic swimmer Lea Polonsky has started competing at the 2026 European Championships in Paris, aiming to improve on her 2024 Olympic performance and qualify early for the…
West Ham Considers Signing Veteran Jamie Vardy to Join Manor Solomon
West Ham United is considering signing veteran striker Jamie Vardy, recently a free agent, to join Israeli player Manor Solomon as they aim for promotion from the Championship bac…
Blue Bird Airways Expands Direct Flights From Israel to Four Italian Cities Starting September
Blue Bird Airways is launching four new direct flights from Tel Aviv to Italian cities Rome, Bologna, Naples, and Bergamo starting in September, responding to high demand and expa…
Gourmet Chef Ice Creams Become This Summer's Popular Treat in Israel
In Israel, gourmet chef ice creams and Italian gelato have overtaken traditional flavors to become the new summer favorite amid rising temperatures.
Israeli Footballer Manor Solomon Signs Three-Year Deal with West Ham United
Israeli footballer Manor Solomon has signed a three-year contract with West Ham United in England's Championship league, with a reported transfer fee of 5 million pounds from Tott…
Israel Bars Certain Countries From Participating in Hezbollah Disarmament Effort in Lebanon
Israel has excluded France, Turkey, and Spain from participating in the international force to disarm Hezbollah in Lebanon due to their hostile actions against Israel. Countries l…
Italian Journalist Faces Antisemitic Attacks After Calling Israeli Settlers 'Tourists'
Italian journalist Giovanni Battista Brunori, reporting from Jerusalem for RAI, faces antisemitic threats and attacks after describing Israeli victims of a Palestinian attack as "…
Sun d'Or Launches Winter Flight Schedule Including New Direct Service to Verona
Sun d'Or, part of El Al, launches its winter 2026 flight schedule with 12 destinations, including new direct flights to Verona, Italy, starting October 25. The airline offers affo…
Maimonides' Philosophy Integrates into Jewish Tradition Despite Early Controversy
Seventy years after Maimonides' books were burned, Rabbi Shlomo ben Aderet set limits on philosophical study, allowing mature scholars to engage with it while protecting young lea…
Crystal Palace Set to Sign Israeli Star Anan Khalaily for Record £21 Million Fee
Israeli winger Anan Khalaily is set to join Crystal Palace for a record £21 million from Union Saint-Gilloise, pending medical tests. The 21-year-old will sign a five-year deal, b…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans Frustrated as Key Players Face High-Value Sales Amid Sparse Signings
Maccabi Tel Aviv fans face frustration as key players Elye Warela, Said Abu Farhi, Roy Revivo, and Tyrese Asante are likely to be sold for high fees amid minimal new signings. The…
Israel-Lebanon Talks Stall Over Pilot Zone Expansion and Prisoner Release Disputes
Israel and Lebanon's recent negotiations in Rome ended without progress due to disputes over expanding pilot zones in southern Lebanon, prisoner releases, and the future internati…
Israeli Hotel Chain Gordonia Launches Luxury Yacht Charter in Mediterranean
Israeli hotel chain Gordonia has launched a luxury yacht charter service in the Mediterranean, offering a 36.5-meter yacht for up to 12 guests. The yacht, GORDONIA I, sails betwee…
Israel Proposes Civilian Prisoner Exchange Deal to Lebanon Amidst Negotiations in Rome
During recent Rome talks, Israel offered Lebanon a civilian prisoner exchange involving Jewish remains for Lebanese detainees but rejected ceasefire commitments and European peace…
Nina Biancha Expands Popular Mediterranean Brunch to Weekdays in Kiryat Ekron
Nina Biancha in Kiryat Ekron is extending its popular Mediterranean brunch to weekdays due to rising demand, offering a rich buffet and diverse main dishes with kosher certificati…
Lecce Reports Zambian Player Lamka Banda to FIFA Over Unauthorized Training with Libyan Club
Lecce has reported Zambian winger Lamka Banda to FIFA after he was seen training with Libyan club Al-Suwaihli despite being under contract until 2027. Banda has been absent from L…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Receives $6 Million Offer from Colorado Rapids for Young Star Said Abu Farhi
Maccabi Tel Aviv is negotiating with MLS club Colorado Rapids over a $6 million offer for 20-year-old forward Said Abu Farhi, with talks aiming to settle near $7 million. Abu Farh…
Lior Hayat Appointed Israeli Ambassador to Rome and Non-Resident Ambassador to Malta and San Marino
Israel has appointed Lior Hayat as ambassador to Italy, with additional non-resident roles in Malta and San Marino, following unanimous government approval. Hayat will also repres…
Israeli Billionaire Idan Ofer Ranks Seventh Richest Football Club Owner Globally
Israeli billionaire Idan Ofer ranks seventh among the world's richest football club owners, controlling major stakes in Portuguese and Spanish clubs. The list, led by Saudi Crown…
Israel Plans Real-Time Online VAT Payments to Combat Fake Invoices and Tax Losses
Israel's Tax Authority plans to implement a real-time online VAT payment system by 2027 to combat widespread fake invoice fraud causing annual losses of 15 billion shekels. The re…
Europe Faces Extreme Heatwave with Temperatures Up to 43°C in Popular Israeli Destinations
Europe is experiencing an intense heatwave with temperatures reaching up to 43°C in popular destinations for Israeli tourists, including cities in Italy, the Balkans, and Spain. T…
Israeli Government Approves Urgent 1 Billion Shekel Defense Procurement Funding
Israel's government will approve a 1 billion shekel transfer for urgent defense purchases, reallocating funds from the economy ministry's 2026 tech investment budget. It will also…
Turkey Eyes Sixth-Generation Fighter Jet Amid Regional Security Developments
Turkey is advancing its air force by considering joining a multinational sixth-generation fighter jet project while Israel expands defense cooperation with the UAE, including dron…
Israeli Professor Chaim Sompolinsky Wins Prestigious 2026 Dirac Medal for Theoretical Physics
Professor Chaim Sompolinsky of the Hebrew University won the 2026 Dirac Medal for his pioneering work connecting physics with brain science and AI. The award, given by the ICTP, h…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Rejects Low Offer from Lecce for Defender Tyrese Asante
Maccabi Tel Aviv rejected Lecce's low 1.5 million euro offer for defender Tyrese Asante, who is valued at 4 million euros. Asante, a key player since 2024, said a transfer this su…
Anan Khalaily Nears Premier League Transfer Amid Advanced Negotiations
Israeli winger Anan Khalaily is in advanced negotiations with two Premier League clubs and is expected to sign soon, having been excluded from Union Saint-Gilloise's squad due to…
Italian Club Torino Shows Interest in Maccabi Tel Aviv's Saeed Abu Farah Amid Team Challenges
Italian club Torino is interested in signing Maccabi Tel Aviv's Saeed Abu Farah as the Israeli team faces player departures and European competition challenges.
Israeli Ori Goren Plays 30 Minutes in Barcelona's Preseason Loss to Udinese
Israeli footballer Ori Goren played 30 minutes in Barcelona's 1-0 preseason loss to Udinese in Italy, continuing his involvement with the senior team. Barcelona also won earlier t…
Italian Court Cancels Israeli Rafael's Rome Airport Security Contract Over Radar Classification
Italy's top administrative court canceled Israeli company Rafael's contract to secure Rome's Fiumicino Airport, citing the radar system's military classification and lack of prope…
Union Saint-Gilloise Negotiates Sale of Israeli Defender Anan Halaily Amid Transfer Speculation
Israeli defender Anan Halaily is missing from Union Saint-Gilloise's lineup due to ongoing transfer negotiations, with interest from major English and Portuguese clubs. Despite a…
Shin Bet Chief Warns Hamas Delay Tactics Amid US-Iran Tensions and Jerusalem Unrest
Israel's Shin Bet warns Hamas is stalling amid escalating US pressure on Iran and rising tensions in Jerusalem. A murder suspect in Eldar Dayan's case has started cooperating with…
US Military Seeks Exit Strategy Amid Iran Conflict as Biden's Health Declines
The US military is seeking a way out of the Iran conflict amid limited options, while Hezbollah attacked Israeli forces in Lebanon. Biden's cancer has worsened, spreading to his b…
Films and Series Revive the Complex Spirit of the 1980s Through Politics, Culture, and Social Issues
Recent films and TV series revisit the 1980s, exploring its political, social, and cultural complexities through acclaimed dramas and documentaries. These works highlight key issu…
Slovenia's Stefan Jukicimovic Emerges as Luka Doncic's Basketball Successor
Stefan Jukicimovic, a rising Slovenian basketball star, led his country to the Under-18 European Championship and is seen as the next Luka Doncic, projected as a top NBA draft pic…
West Ham Nears Finalizing Manor Solomon Transfer From Tottenham
West Ham is close to signing Israeli winger Manor Solomon from Tottenham for about 8 million euros, with a four-year contract expected. The deal, confirmed by journalist Fabrizio…
Wizz Air Flight from Rome to Israel Canceled After Passenger Attempts to Leave Before Takeoff
A Wizz Air flight from Rome to Israel was canceled after a passenger unexpectedly tried to leave the plane before takeoff, prompting a security inspection and police involvement…
Real Madrid Loans Argentine Forward Franco Mestentuo to Fiorentina for One Season
Real Madrid has loaned Argentine forward Franco Mestentuo to Fiorentina for one season without a purchase option. Mestentuo struggled in his first season at Real Madrid and will s…
Barcelona Coach Hansi Flick Keeps Israeli Talent Oriane Goren in Senior Squad for Italy Training Camp
Barcelona's coach Hansi Flick has decided to keep 17-year-old Israeli Oriane Goren in the senior squad for the Italy training camp, praising his talent. Goren debuted last month w…