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Jewish/Israeli symbols should be kept to a minimum
Recent reports indicate a rise in antisemitic incidents across Italy, including synagogue vandalism and assaults on Jewish individuals. Notably, a synagogue in Rome was defaced with antisemitic graffiti, and a Jewish tourist was assaulted in Milan. Additionally, a poll revealed that approximately 15% of Italians consider physical attacks on Jewish ...
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Police removed pro-Palestinian activists during the Milan Cortina Olympics torch relay in Rome, with protests near La Sapienza and the US embassy.
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news18.com
6 days ago
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Italian police successfully intercepted pro-Palestinian activists attempting to disrupt the Olympic torch relay in Rome, ensuring the event proceeded without incident.
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foxnews.com
6 days ago
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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators confronted Israelis during the arrival of the cruise ship 'Crown Iris' in Brindisi, leading to verbal and physical altercations requiring police intervention.
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ynet.co.il
6 days ago
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Political movements in Italy are increasingly leveraging the Palestinian cause, leading to a rise in hostility towards Jewish communities.
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timesofisrael.com
Dec 06, 2025
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A memorial at a Rome synagogue for a child killed in a past terror attack was vandalized, prompting condemnation from officials and community leaders.
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jta.org
Dec 02, 2025
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A synagogue in Rome and a memorial plaque were vandalized, raising concerns about the rise of antisemitism in Italy.
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jpost.com
Dec 01, 2025
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noa
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I traveled around Italy for two weeks, visiting Lake Como, Lake Garda, Milan, and the Dolomites. We explored the country by car and often stopped in small towns along the way. It was quite common to see Palestinian flags hanging from balconies in many of these places. In general, there were many Arabs in the areas around Lake Como and Lake Garda. When we visited an attraction called “Fun Bob” in the Dolomites, we noticed signs on the wall written in Arabic, and there were also many Arabs visitin
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I have Israeli friends in bologna who’ve said it’s the worst antisemitic place they’ve ever lived.
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I always walk around with my David star necklace, and luckily I didn’t have any trouble around it... Many italians love Israel and so telling them you’re Jewish or Israeli really isn’t a concern...
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I was in Turin late last year... I am visibly orthodox... I got exactly 0 guff when there.
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(General disclaimer that I wasn’t wearing anything to make me visibly Jewish) The only place I ever felt concerned or unsafe in was Genoa. Otherwise I felt pretty safe.
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