Italy says missile struck Erbil base; no casualties "A missile struck our base in Erbil. There are no casualties or injuries among the Italian personnel. They are all well. I am being constantly updated by the Chief of Defense Staff and the Commander of COVI," Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said. News
President Barzani discusses Rojava crisis with Italian defense minister For his part, Crosetto expressed concern over the situation in Rojava, lauding the role of Kurds in the fight against the Islamic State (ISIS) and President Masoud Barzani as a “symbol” of the fight against the terror group. News
International activists attacked, beaten by Israeli settlers in West Bank Three Italians and a Canadian citizen were reportedly beaten by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, with one of the victims saying, "Their goal is clear: to terrorize Palestinians and push them to abandon the lands on which they have always lived." News
Nationwide pro-Palestine strike, mass demonstrations rock Italy Key infrastructure and transit sites all across Italy were blockaded by demonstrators supporting the Palestinian cause on Monday, coming as Rome refuses to recognize a Palestinian state despite rising popular outrage amid Israel's ongoing military campaign in Gaza. News
Italy allocates €4.5 million humanitarian aid package to Syria “As part of the humanitarian aid announced by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani during his visit to Damascus on January 10, 4.5 million euros have been allocated for emergency relief initiatives,” the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. News
KRG delegation to visit Italy Monday to strengthen trade, business ties The delegation is led by Mohammed Shukri, head of the KRG’s Investment Board, and Safeen Dizayee, head of the KRG’s Department of Foreign Relations, and is joined by more than 20 businessmen. News
Italy’s top diplomat meets Syria’s Sharaa, counterpart in Damascus Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Friday met with Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa and his counterpart Asaad al-Shaibani, pledging support to the new Syrian administration across various sectors News