Netanyahu choice for envoy to Rome withdraws candidacy Fiamma Nirenstein, an Italian journalist and former parliamentarian, withdrew her name after reports that the Italian prime minister was not happy with the choice. May 11, 2016 9:00 am
Former Italian lawmaker named Israel’s envoy to Italy During her tenure in Italy’s Parliament, Nirenstein was outspoken in support of Israel and combating anti-Semitism. August 11, 2015 11:04 am
Engel named chairman of international Jewish lawmakers’ group Rep. Eliot Engel was appointed the chairman of an international umbrella body for Jewish lawmakers. December 4, 2013 5:16 am
Italian Jews fighting over Jewish candidate for parliament By Ruth Ellen Gruber February 12, 2013 8:40 pm
Italy’s Nirenstein challenges far-rightists’ memberships in Parliamentary Assembly By Ruth Ellen Gruber January 22, 2013 1:26 pm
Italian lawmakers join push for Olympics moment of silence By Ruth Ellen Gruber July 13, 2012 12:14 pm
Lauder rips fine for Italian parliamentarian who blasted anti-Jewish cartoon By Ruth Ellen Gruber January 24, 2012 10:17 pm