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ROME (Reuters) - Rome's chief Jewish rabbi on Thursday sharply criticised Pope Francis over the pontiff's recent ramping up of criticism against Israel's military campaign in Gaza, in an unusually forceful speech during an annual Catholic-Jewish dialogue event.

Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Italy wants to build positive events after landing in Israel Monday as part of a visit to support Middle East peace after the start of a ceasefire between Tel Aviv and Hamas in Gaza.

Italy's ITA Airways said on Monday it would resume flights between Rome and Tel Aviv, starting Feb. 1, after a four-month suspension triggered by conflicts in the Middle Eastern region.

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The rabbi accused Pope Francis of fueling anti-Israeli and anti-Jewish sentiments by focusing on the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza and not acknowledging the multiple threats to Israel's existence.

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British Airways and ITA Airways are to resume flights to Tel Aviv as tensions in the region ease. Wizz Air and the Lufthansa Group are also returning to Israel.

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ROME, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Rome's chief Jewish rabbi on Thursday sharply criticised Pope Francis over the pontiff's recent ramping up of criticism against Israel's military campaign in Gaza ...

ROME - Rome's chief Jewish rabbi on Thursday sharply criticized Pope Francis over the pontiff's recent ramping up of criticism against Israel's military campaign in Gaza, in an unusually forceful

With the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel now officially underway, a growing number of airlines have formally announced plans to resume flights to Israel. The 15-month-long hostilities ended on Sunday and Hamas has begun returning Israeli hostages.