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The Role of the Jews in Italian Society

(Institute for Global Jewish Affairs) Interview with Dan Segre by Manfred Gerstenfeld - Under the Berlusconi government, Israel's position in Italy is radically different from that in many other European countries. Berlusconi and his followers are pro-Israeli and say so clearly, including in EU forums. During the Gaza war there were anti-Israel demonstrations in several Italian cities. However, one of the most impressive pro-Israel demonstrations in Europe took place in Rome on Jan. 14, 2009. More than a hundred parliamentarians from different parties participated. This and other external developments have fostered a sudden reemergence of Italian Jewry. It has made Italian Jews again proud of their identity.

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