As in other diplomatic offices in Tel Aviv, the alarm was triggered following news of possible attacks following the raid on the Iranian consulate in Damascus. The Israeli embassy in Rome in via Michele Mercati, near Villa Borghese, has been closed.

(HANDLE) . As far as we know, the Israeli Embassy in Rome has closed. Reproduction reserved © Copyright ANSA, 2013. All rights reserved.The Israeli embassy in Rome closed - last minute.