The mayor of Varallo Sesia, a town in the Vercelli province of Italy, has received threats and a bullet in the mail related to a project aimed at attracting Israeli families to the Valsesia valley. The threats specifically oppose the relocation of Israeli families to the area’s villages. The project intends to revitalize declining rural communities by offering incentives for families to move to the region. Authorities are investigating the threats, which included a handwritten note expressing opposition to the presence of Israelis in Valsesia. This incident has raised concerns about antisemitism and the safety of local officials involved in the initiative. The mayor has publicly condemned the threats and reaffirmed his commitment to the project. Local authorities are increasing security measures in response to the incident.