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ITALY-ISRAEL – Herzog and Meloni discuss hostages, aid to Gaza

Rome’s closeness with Jerusalem, a firm condemnation of Hamas terrorism, and Italy’s commitment to regional de-escalation. These are the topics addressed by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during her meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog. They also discussed the Iranian …

ITALY-ISRAEL – Israeli President Herzog: Italy, a true friend

“Thanks to Italian President Sergio Mattarella, a true friend of Israel, for the warm welcome. We appreciate the unique relationship between Israel and Italy, especially in this difficult time,” said Israeli President Isaac Herzog during his one-day mission to Rome, …

ITALKIM – Fouad Blanga, the final farewell

“I always thought it was better to go through hell at work than live in paradise at home,” recalled Fouad Blanga to Pagine Ebraiche in 2011. At the age of 85, he continued to go to his factory in Tribiano,

SOCIETY – What it means to be a Jew today

“Is the Jewish population in the world and in major countries increasing or decreasing? Over time, are Jews becoming more or less religious? Are they more united or more divided along ideological, political, and religious lines? Are they increasingly integrated

BOOKS – Calvino literary prize,
special mention for Enrico Fink

More than 800 manuscripts were in the running for the 37th edition of the Italo Calvino Prize, the most important prize for unpublished fiction in Italy. Founded by a group including philosopher Norberto Bobbio, the literary critic Cesare Cases, the …

LIBROS – La actualidad de Emanuele Artom,
80 años más tarde

Hay que hojear las páginas del manuscrito con cuidado y delicadez. Cada una de ellas está cubierta con unos papeles de seda que sirven de protección. Se trata de páginas esparcidas de distintos tamaños que se escribieron en bolígrafo o …

LIBERATION DAY – Celebrations overshadowed
by Pro-Palestinian protests

As Italy marked the 79th anniversary of its liberation from Nazi occupation and fascist rule on April 25, celebrations were overshadowed by pro-Palestinian protests, media controversies and occasional clashes between police and pro-Palestinian groups who voiced outrage at Israel’s actions …

ITALICS – Pope Francis meets with relatives of hostages held by Hamas

*By Deborah Castellano Lubov

Pope Francis met on Monday morning, with relatives of Israeli hostages being held in Gaza since October 7th. According to the Holy See Press Office, the private encounter took place in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace. During …