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European ally
Coverage of European ally in the Nexus archive.
- Italy is fuming after Ben Gvir’s flotilla stunt. Is Israel losing a top European ally?
Italy is angry over Israeli far-right minister Ben Gvir’s flotilla stunt, which has intensified tensions. The incident, combined with Iran war concerns, Catholic outrage, and anti-Trump sentiment, has led Italy’s Meloni government to distance itself from Israel.
- Trump alienates a close European ally with pope feud
President Trump's criticism of Pope Leo and a Truth Social post portraying him as Jesus sparked outrage among Christians and allies. The incident has strained relations with a close European ally, highlighting tensions between Trump's actions and religious sensitivities.