Online Forms Urged Italians to Report Presence of Israeli Citizens, Italian Jews in Tourist Areas

Online forms circulating in Italy urged users to report sightings and locations of Israeli citizens, Italian Jews, and people linked to “Zionism” in hotels and other tourist accommodations. Jewish community leaders said the campaign resembled fascist-era persecution, warning that collecting such information could enable intimidation and violence. Italy’s national coordinator for combating antisemitism intervened, and the forms were removed from the internet. Officials condemned the initiative as abhorrent and discriminatory, while community groups said it needed investigation for possible legal violations.