Rome's mayor denounces graffiti referring to escalating violence in Gaza with taunts such as 'Jews, the end is near.' In western German town of Wuppertal, 18-year-old arrested for allegedly throwing petrol bombs at synagogue.

In letter to assembly's Committee on Conferences, ambassadors say United Nations 'recognizes the major festivals of many of the world's main religions, yet Judaism is not represented.'

At least 4,500 people attend pro-Israel rally in Paris; Jewish Defence League (LDJ) could be banned after clashing with pro-Palestinian protesters.