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The Road to Turkiye: Palestine Chronicle Follows Two Italian Earthquake Rescuers
By Romana Rubeo The Palestine Chronicle followed the journey of two Italian rescuers as they traveled to Turkiye along with the Italian Civil Defense Department following the deadly earthquake that hit the region on […]
Italian Solidarity Activist Detained by Israeli Soldiers at Deheisheh Refugee Camp
Israeli soldiers detained this morning an Italian solidarity activist during a raid at the Deheisheh refugee camp in the southern West Bank city of Bethlehem, the official news agency WAFA reported. Local sources told WAFA […]
WATCH: Palestinian Child Critically Injured in Israeli Army Assault on Deheisheh Refugee Camp
A 14-year-old child was critically injured this morning during an Israeli army assault on the Deheisheh refugee camp in the southern West Bank city of Bethlehem, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Palestinian official […]
Italian Activists Promote Campaign Against Israeli Apartheid
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Activists in the northern Italian city of Turin launched a campaign on December 21 aimed at explaining to ordinary citizens what Israeli apartheid is. Large luminous screens will be located […]
‘The Powers of This World are Overwhelming’: Remembering Shireen Abu Akleh
By Paul Salvatori There’s a mass on October 26 in Rome, Italy. It’s to commemorate the half year since Shireen Abu Akleh was murdered by Israeli forces in Jenin. I’ve never had the privilege […]
PA Foreign Ministry: 25 Palestinian Refugees aboard Sunken Migrant Boat off Syrian Coast
At least 25 Palestinians were aboard the vessel that tragically sunk off the Syrian coast, having departed from Minyeh in Lebanon carrying around 150 passengers, The New Arab reported. At least 94 people are now […]
Blaming Palestinians: Italian Politician Attacks UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine in Parliament (VIDEO)
By Romana Rubeo On July 6, the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Italian Parliament held an informal audit with Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the […]
Europe’s Largest University Cancels Event Linked to Amnesty International’s Damning Report on Israel
By Romana Rubeo La Sapienza University of Rome, which is considered the largest university in Europe, has reportedly canceled on Monday evening an event aimed at presenting Amnesty International’s recent findings labeling Israel an […]
Why are Italian Students Protesting Israeli Ambassador’s Visit to L’Aquila University?
By Romana Rubeo Italian students held a sit-in on Thursday to protest the decision by the University of L’Aquila to host the Israeli Ambassador to Italy, Dror Eydar. Eydar was invited to deliver a […]
‘Europeans for Al-Quds’ Presents Jerusalem Report in the Italian Parliament (PHOTOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The association Europeans for Al-Quds held a press conference in the Italian Parliament on Thursday, February 17, to present its report “Jerusalem 2021, Judaization Sparks Confrontation”. The comprehensive report, published […]
‘Eid Al Milad’ Bazaar: A Bridge between Palestine and Italy (PHOTOS)
By Romana Rubeo The Italian capital city, Rome, has hosted a Palestinian Christmas Bazaar last weekend, with Palestinian food, traditional dance (dabke), free workshops, and live music. The event took place on December 11-12 […]
Stadio Olimpico: Can Sports Heal the World?
By Ramzy Baroud Amid chaotic politics and anti-immigrant and refugee sentiments, Stadio Olimpico in Rome seemed like an oasis of social and cultural harmony. AS Roma and Raja Casablanca fans gathered in their thousands […]
Greed and Consumption: Why the World is Burning
By Ramzy Baroud Rome is scorching hot. This beautiful city is becoming unbearable for other reasons, too. Though every corner of the beaming metropolis is a monument to historical grandeur, from the Colosseum in […]
Palestine Chronicle TV: The Youth of ‘The Palestinian Voice in Italy’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Palestinian author and journalist, Dr. Ramzy Baroud, hosts three guests from Italy: activists from The Palestinian Voice of Italy Sarah al-Bukhari and Ghazi Elamry, and Italian intellectual Romana Rubeo, to […]
‘Anti-Zionist Naples’: Award-Winning Italian Artist Speaks about Palestine and Why He Quit Photojournalism
By Romana Rubeo & Ramzy Baroud On April 1, a mural appeared in the Southern Italian city of Naples, depicting Palestinian workers lining at an Israeli military checkpoint near the occupied city of Bethlehem, in […]
Zionist War on Palestinian Festival in Rome is Ominous Sign of Things to Come
By Ramzy Baroud & Romana Rubeo A Zionist-led war on a Palestinian cultural festival in Rome has exposed the fragility of the Italian political system when it comes to the conversation on Palestine and Israel. […]
Israel and Italy Cement Military Ties, Massive Arms to Be Exchanged
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Israeli and Italian governments concluded a major arms deal, according to a statement issued Wednesday by the Israeli Defense Ministry. According to Israeli sources, the deal would allow Israel […]
Far-Right Italian MP Nominates Netanyahu for Nobel Prize over Normalization Agreement
An Italian MP from the far-right Northern League Party has nominated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a Nobel Prize due to the recent normalization deal his country agreed with Gulf states the UAE and […]
‘Jerusalem is Not the Capital of Israel’, Italian Court Tells RAI TV
Flavio Insinna, host of the popular Italian TV show “L’Eredità” will have to deliver this statement next time he goes on the air: “International law does not recognize Jerusalem as the capital of the State […]
Israel Approves Giant Pipeline Project, to Export Natural Gas to Europe in 2025
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Israeli government cabinet approved on Sunday a $6.9 billion plan to lay a natural gas pipeline, Eastmed, with the aim of exporting natural gas to Europe. The plan was […]
Portugal Leads the Way: How European Countries Fared in Their Treatment of Refugees
By Ramzy Baroud & Romana Rubeo As soon as the COVID-19 pandemic began spreading its tentacles throughout China and eventually to the rest of the world, the World Health Organization (WHO), along with other international […]
‘Nabeel is Gone’: Italy Saddened by Death of Palestinian Doctor Fighting Coronavirus
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A well-known Palestinian doctor died in the Italian town of Cagliari on Wednesday, April 8, due to the COVID-19 disease caused by the Coronavirus. Nabeel Khair, 62, was one of […]
Solidarity in the Age of Coronavirus: What the Arabs Must Do
By Ramzy Baroud While the Coronavirus continues to ravage almost every nation on earth, Arab countries remain unable, or unwilling, to formulate a collective strategy to help the poorest and most vulnerable Arabs survive […]
VIDEO: Gaza Youth Perform in Solidarity with the Italian People
In their own unique way, a group of young Palestinian athletes and performers expressed their solidarity with Italy, which has been hard hit by the Coronavirus COVID-19 disease. In the video below, the leader of […]
False Claims: Israeli Media Misleads on Coronavirus Treatment in Italy
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Italian doctors have a moral obligation towards all patients in accordance with the Italian constitution,” Italian doctor Nadia Valente, from the central region of Abruzzo, in Italy, told The Palestine […]
Bella Ciao: Palestinians Exhibit Solidarity with Italy in Bethlehem Rally (VIDEO & SONG)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In a display of solidarity with Italy, which is reeling under the effects of the deadly Coronavirus, COVID-19 disease, Palestinian soldiers raised Italian flags during a parade in the occupied […]
Italy’s Salvini Said What the International Community Can’t Say: ‘Support Israel’
By Ramona Wadi It is no secret that the right wing has appropriated and manipulated the definition of “peace” in today’s poisonous political climate. Peace is now synonymous with power, and little is being done […]
Italy Approves Additional Funding to UNRWA
The Italian government approved, on Monday, additional funding to United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) programs in Lebanon and in the Gaza Strip. A press release by the Italian Consulate in Jerusalem said that […]
Khan al-Ahmar: France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK Issue Joint Statement
The UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain issued a joint statement on Monday opposing the proposed demolition of Khan al-Ahmar. A Bedouin village situated east of Jerusalem in the occupied West Bank, Khan Al-Ahmar has […]
Europe’s Iron Curtain: The Refugee Crisis is about to Worsen
By Ramzy Baroud A recent European Council summit in Brussels was meant to articulate a united policy on the burgeoning refugees and migrant crisis. Instead, it served to highlight the bitter divisions among various European […]