by Elisa Garfagna Contemporary antisemitism has taken on a new guise, evolving into something profoundly different from what we knew in the past. What we see today in our societies is no longer the classic antisemitism, but rather a phenomenon that could be described as a “Palestinianization” or sectarian “Islamization” that has permeated the social […]
by Giovanni Giacalone On December 19th, 2024, at around noon, Italian journalist and reporter, Cecilia Sala was apprehended from her hotel in Teheran and placed under arrest, without any clear reason, by the Iranian authorities. Sala left Rome for Iran on December 12th, with a regular visa, to conduct interviews and record some episodes for […]
by Rustam Taghizade The collapse of the Assad regime would represent a profound transformation in Syrian politics, marking the end of over half a century of centralized Alawite dominance. Nevertheless, this transition would probably result in the country entering a new period of uncertainty and challenges, with implications for governance, sectarian dynamics, Kurdish aspirations, and […]
by Giovanni Giacalone An unusual case has been taking place in Italy lately and it directly influences the safety of many, including the US military installations located on Italian soil. A far-left clandestine formation known as “The New Italian Communist Party” (NPCI), certainly not new, but on sleeping mode for quite a few years, suddenly […]
by Stefano Piazza For a long time Germany seemed to be just a haven for Hamas. That changed after the attack on Israel. The federal prosecutor general has now indicted four men who apparently planned attacks.The four men, Abdel Hamid A and Ibrahim El-R, born in Lebanon, and two Egyptians, Mohamed B and Nazih R, […]
by Elisa Garfagna “We are the generation of American Jews, and we are revolutionizing communication!” Mayim Bialik, actress and neuroscientist, known for her role in “The Big Bang Theory.” Hila Klein, co-founder of the YouTube channel “h3h3Productions.” Arielle Charnas, founder of “Something Navy,” a popular fashion brand. Eitan Bernath, young chef and television personality. Chaya […]
by Elisa Garfagna Imagining Franz Kafka in our time is a useful exercise that pushes us to reflect on the anxieties and absurdities of contemporary life through his lens of unease and melancholy. If Kafka were among us today, he would likely continue to express the complexities and contradictions that permeate our reality. One of […]
By Giovanni Giacalone The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said that four Ghanaian peacekeepers were wounded on Tuesday when a rocket that was most likely fired by “non-state actors” hit their base in southern Lebanon. Peacekeepers and facilities were targeted in three separate incidents, UNIFIL added. In addition, eight rockets hit the headquarters […]
by Stefano Piazza In Italy, the link between pro-Hamas groups and the far left is increasingly strong with leftist political forces remaining silent or nearly silent. It was a Friday of very high tension in 30 Italian cities where thousands of students took to the streets for “No Meloni day’: slogans, placards, burned mannequins, photos […]
by Elisa Garfagna The Messianic Era is a central concept in Jewish tradition, imbued with meaning and hope, standing as a beacon through centuries of history, sacred texts, and philosophical reflections. This era is envisioned as a period of redemption and universal peace, where the divine presence will manifest tangibly and the world will be […]