Matteo Salvini

Russians vote for Putin must be accepted, Italy's Salvini says

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini distances himself from the government's more skeptical perspective regarding Vladimir Putin's "landslide" victory in the recent Russian elections.

Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Salvini looks on during a news conference in Rome, Italy, on June 20, 2018.
Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs President Dore Gold

Italian Senator to raise awareness about Hamas goals in EU Parliament

Italian Deputy Prime Minister and right-wing League party leader Matteo Salvini attends a news conference at the Foreign Press Club in Rome, Italy December 10, 2018.

Italy's Salvini to recognize Jerusalem as capital if elected

Townhall, Trieste, Italy.

Italian politician offended after Holocaust survivor said Jesus was Jewish


Italian politician lists ‘antisemitic’ as his religious views on Facebook

The Italian flag waves over the Quirinal Palace in Rome, Italy May 30, 2018

The Italian political crisis – what to bear in mind in Jerusalem

"...in spite of his support for Israel, many feel uncomfortable with Salvini’s populist, quasi-fascist, anti-immigration, anti-European attitude."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Italian Deputy Premier and Interior Minister Matteo Salvini, December 12, 2018

Italian Jewish leaders criticize deputy PM for insulting Roma people

August 2 marks the European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day, which commemorates the genocide of half a million Roma people at the hands of the Nazis.

Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Salvini looks on during a news conference in Rome, Italy, on June 20, 2018.

Italian Jewish leader: Jewish community must work with Salvini, nationalists

Matteo Salvini’s Lega party has inveighed against illegal immigration and other minorities, but strongly praised and supported Israel, creating dilemmas for the local Jewish community and Israel.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Italian Deputy Premier and Interior Minister Matteo Salvini, December 12, 2018

Salvini calls Hezbollah a terrorist organization, gets walloped in Italy

Netanyahu: Salvini is ‘great friend of Israel’

Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Salvini looks on during a news conference in Rome, Italy, on June 20, 2018.

Netanyahu: Matteo Salvini is ‘great friend of Israel’

“We think UNIFIL has to do a stronger job, tougher job, but ultimately it's the responsibility of the international community."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Italian Deputy Premier and Interior Minister Matteo Salvini, December 12, 2018

Italian Government Leader Matteo Salvini visits Israel

Italian Deputy Prime Minister and right-wing League party leader Matteo Salvini attends a news conference at the Foreign Press Club in Rome, Italy December 10, 2018.