Nitsan Keidar

Nitsan Keidar

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Foreign Minister to the President of Cyprus: Blacklist IRGC as a terrorist organization

FM Eli Cohen meets President of Cyprus. The two discussed, among other things, Iranian terrorism and its consequences for the region.

Foreign Minister to the President of Cyprus: Blacklist IRGC as a terrorist organization

FM Cohen to Blinken: Israel is a beacon of democracy and stability

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen speaks to US Secretary of State about the Iranian issue and the judicial reform.

FM Cohen to Blinken: Israel is a beacon of democracy and stability

US Ambassador Thomas Nides says PM 'will be invited to the White House in the near future'

Ambassador expresses relief at pause in judicial reform legislation.

US Ambassador Thomas Nides says PM 'will be invited to the White House in the near future'

For the first time: President receives credentials of Azeri Ambassador

The appointment of the Ambassador follows Azerbaijan's decision to open an embassy in Israel.

For the first time: President receives credentials of Azeri Ambassador

Minister Eli Cohen: Britain supports our fight against Iran

Foreign Minister and his British counterpart sign a document that will anchor and deepen Israel-UK relations over the next ten years.

Minister Eli Cohen: Britain supports our fight against Iran

Wall Street Journal: Only Bibi can achieve compromise, but the A-G won't let him

Most Israelis accept reform is needed, but aren't convinced current plan is the right one, article claims.

Wall Street Journal: Only Bibi can achieve compromise, but the A-G won't let him

US official: No boycott of Minister Smotrich

US official tells INN there is no policy to boycott any Israeli minister as no administration officials attend Israel Bonds conference.

US official: No boycott of Minister Smotrich

After prolonged stalemate: Israeli youth trips to Poland return

Netanyahu welcomes the move: Know from whence you came and where you are going.

After prolonged stalemate: Israeli youth trips to Poland return

Israeli UN ambassador: Israel to help develop missile warning system in Ukraine

Gilad Erdan addressed the UN General Assembly at a special session marking the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine.

Israeli UN ambassador: Israel to help develop missile warning system in Ukraine

Report: Iran makes significant step toward nuclear weapons

The IAEA has detected uranium enrichment levels of 84% purity, only 6% less than the amount needed to create a nuclear weapon.

Report: Iran makes significant step toward nuclear weapons

With air raid sirens blairing: Israeli Foreign Minister: 'Israel did not sit on the fence'

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen toured the Ukrainian church where a mass grave was discovered. 'Many innocent people were killed here.'

With air raid sirens blairing: Israeli Foreign Minister: 'Israel did not sit on the fence'

Air strike targets convoy of trucks on Syria-Iraq border

Aircraft attack convoy of 25 trucks crossing the border from Iraq to Syria through a crossing controlled by Hezbollah.

Air strike targets convoy of trucks on Syria-Iraq border

Simon Walters to serve as Britain's next Ambassador to Israel

Walters, who is already undergoing full time training in the Hebrew language, will take office this summer.

Simon Walters to serve as Britain's next Ambassador to Israel

Israel and Spain strengthening ties

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and Spanish counterpart agree on strengthening ties between the countries and on an official visit in May.

Israel and Spain strengthening ties

After four years: New Turkish Ambassador to Israel takes office

President Herzog receives credentials of new Turkish Ambassador to Israel, Şakir Özkan Torunlar.

After four years: New Turkish Ambassador to Israel takes office

Foreign Minister to Ukraine's Chief Rabbi: We will increase the humanitarian aid

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen meets Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, Rabbi Moshe Azman, who says: "I have found a true friend of our Jewish community."

Foreign Minister to Ukraine's Chief Rabbi: We will increase the humanitarian aid

Two terrorists convicted of attacking family in Shimon Hatzadik neighborhood of Jerusalem

Jerusalem District Court convicts terrorists of setting fire to home and car of the Yushvaev family in February of 2022.

Two terrorists convicted of attacking family in Shimon Hatzadik neighborhood of Jerusalem

Surprising appointment: Netanyahu taps Hanegbi as head of National Security Council

Former minister Tzachi Hanegbi, who did not enter the Knesset, to serve in one of the most sensitive and central positions.

Surprising appointment: Netanyahu taps Hanegbi as head of National Security Council

Lapid to IDF Chief of Staff: The citizens continue their daily lives thanks to the IDF

PM Lapid meets Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi and the IDF General Staff Forum.

Lapid to IDF Chief of Staff: The citizens continue their daily lives thanks to the IDF

Hanukkah in wartime: The challenge of celebrating Hanukkah in Ukraine

Ukrainian rabbi: 'We launched a campaign to explain that the message of the menorah is to fight the darkness with light.'

Hanukkah in wartime: The challenge of celebrating Hanukkah in Ukraine

UAE Ambassador meets Smotrich: We will deepen the relationship with Israel

MK Bezalel Smotrich meets UAE ambassador to Israel. The two discuss promoting normalization with other Arab countries.

UAE Ambassador meets Smotrich: We will deepen the relationship with Israel

Canadian PM lights Hanukkah candles ahead of holiday

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gets an early start to Hanukkah, participates in candle lighting ceremony with Jewish leaders.

Canadian PM lights Hanukkah candles ahead of holiday

Lapid on the Iranian threat: Along with our partners, we will act as we see fit

Prime Minister participates in joint drill of US and Israeli air forces, observed various strategies for dealing with threats from Iran.

Lapid on the Iranian threat: Along with our partners, we will act as we see fit

For the first time in UN: Exhibition shows Jewish expulsion from Arab countries and Iran

Ambassador Erdan: UN has been telling a completely false story about the "Nakba," which the Palestinians themselves caused.

For the first time in UN: Exhibition shows Jewish expulsion from Arab countries and Iran

66% of Israelis support soldiers' right not to hear women sing

New survey shows nearly two-thirds of Israelis believe soldiers shouldn't have to attend events at which women sing, unless they wish to.

66% of Israelis support soldiers' right not to hear women sing

Zelenskyy: Netanyahu promised to consider giving us defense systems

Ukrainian President claims PM-designate Benjamin Netanyahu promised to consider his request to receive an air defense system.

Zelenskyy: Netanyahu promised to consider giving us defense systems

Minister Ayelet Shaked: Work on USAVisa exemption program continues

Statistic critical for the process to be published in two weeks; then expedited legislative will be required to complete USA visa exemption.

Minister Ayelet Shaked: Work on USAVisa exemption program continues

Biden expected to call to congratulate Netanyahu in the coming days

US President busy with midterm elections, but White House officials says it is important for Biden to open a clean slate with Netanyahu.

Biden expected to call to congratulate Netanyahu in the coming days

Lapid won't represent Israel at UN climate conference

With partial results of vote count showing Netanyahu poised to replace Lapid as prime minister, PM Lapid decides not to attend UN conference

Lapid won't represent Israel at UN climate conference

Erdan to UNHRC Special Rapporteur: Your position is helping the anti-Semites

Israel's UN Ambassador attacks Human Rights Council Special Rapporteur on Racism for rejecting IHRA working definition of antisemitism.

Erdan to UNHRC Special Rapporteur: Your position is helping the anti-Semites

New campaign takes aim at the right: 'Your voice will decide everyone's fate'

With less than a week to Israel's elections, campaign mastermind Rabbi Joseph Gutnick aims to save the right-wing bloc. 'We can't stay home'

New campaign takes aim at the right: 'Your voice will decide everyone's fate'

Lapid to Dutch PM: Our shared values are being tested today

Lapid meets Prime Minister of The Netherlands Mark Rutte: An important visit of an important friend.

Lapid to Dutch PM: Our shared values are being tested today

Sukkot in Japan: Celebrating with Tokyo Chabad

The Chabad emissary in Tokyo builds large sukkah that hosts many Jewish locals and tourists over the holiday.

Sukkot in Japan: Celebrating with Tokyo Chabad

'There were loud explosions, we hid in the basement'

The rabbis of Ukraine's Jewish community recount a holiday of explosions, power outages, and joy

'There were loud explosions, we hid in the basement'

Midwives Association: Women won't be forced to give birth without an epidural

'Right now there is no shortage, in any delivery room in Israel,' Midwives Association reassures.

Midwives Association: Women won't be forced to give birth without an epidural

After 4 years without an ambassador, Irit Lillian appointed Israel's Ambassador to Turkey

Foreign Ministry's appointments committee approves appointment of Irit Lillian to the position of Israel's Ambassador to Turkey.

After 4 years without an ambassador, Irit Lillian appointed Israel's Ambassador to Turkey

Tourism Minister to Booking.com CEO: Cancel decision to label Judea and Samaria

Minister Yoel Razvozov writes to CEO of Booking.com following decision to place accommodations in Judea and Samaria under a travel warning.

Tourism Minister to Booking.com CEO: Cancel decision to label Judea and Samaria

Head of NSC: 'The Palestinians should be thwarting terrorism'

Dr. Hulta confirms deteriorating security situation in Judea & Samaria, increasing boldness of Hezbollah.

Head of NSC: 'The Palestinians should be thwarting terrorism'

Top US official: The security situation in Judea and Samaria is very concerning

US Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs tells reporters the US is concerned over security coordination between Israel and the PA.

Top US official: The security situation in Judea and Samaria is very concerning

US Ambassador calls for Palestinian state: Situation in the West Bank cannot continue

Ambassador Tom Nides argues that Israel should promote the two-state solution "in order to maintain a Jewish and democratic state."

US Ambassador calls for Palestinian state: Situation in the West Bank cannot continue