Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Italy wants to build positive events after landing in Israel Monday as part of a visit to support Middle East peace after the start of a ceasefire between Tel Aviv and Hamas in Gaza.

ROME (Reuters) - Rome's chief Jewish rabbi on Thursday sharply criticised Pope Francis over the pontiff's recent ramping up of criticism against Israel's military campaign in Gaza, in an unusually forceful speech during an annual Catholic-Jewish dialogue event.

With the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel now officially underway, a growing number of airlines have formally announced plans to resume flights to Israel. The 15-month-long hostilities ended on Sunday and Hamas has begun returning Israeli hostages.

Italy's ITA Airways said on Monday it would resume flights between Rome and Tel Aviv, starting Feb. 1, after a four-month suspension triggered by conflicts in the Middle Eastern region.

The Hind Rajab Foundation, noted for targeting IDF soldiers in Brazil and other countries, has put COGAT Major General Ghassan Alian in its sights

The Italian government has assured Israel that Benjamin Netanyahu would not be arrested if he visited Italy, Israel's foreign minister said on Wednesday during a visit to Rome.

The rabbi accused Pope Francis of fueling anti-Israeli and anti-Jewish sentiments by focusing on the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza and not acknowledging the multiple threats to Israel's existence.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visits Israel and Palestine following Gaza ceasefire, focusing on humanitarian aid and post-war reconstruction.

The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has told judges that Israeli objections to the investigation into the 13-month war in Gaza should be rejected.

ROME - Rome's chief Jewish rabbi on Thursday sharply criticized Pope Francis over the pontiff's recent ramping up of criticism against Israel's military campaign in Gaza, in an unusually forceful

ROME - Rome's chief Jewish rabbi on Thursday sharply criticised Pope Francis over the pontiff's recent ramping up of criticism against Israel's military campaign in Gaza, in an unusually forceful ...

"Sanctions can severely hamper ongoing investigations in all situations and other activities of the Court and affect the safety of victims, witnesses and sanctioned individuals," said the Assembly.