Nitsan Keidar

Nitsan Keidar

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'Child hurt by shattered glass'

'Child injured by shattered glass' | Drone strikes near home of Chabad emissary in Dnipro

Drone strikes near the residence of Rabbi Zelig Brez, head of the local community in Dnipro. One of his children sustains minor injuries from glass fragments and treated at the scene.

'Child injured by shattered glass' | Drone strikes near home of Chabad emissary in Dnipro

Kfir Brigade:

Kfir Brigade: Bereaved brother who became a fighter follows his brother's path

Emmanuel, the brother of Gary Lalhruaikima Zolat, of blessed memory, who fell during operational activity, recently enlisted in the IDF in order to continue his brother’s path.

Kfir Brigade: Bereaved brother who became a fighter follows his brother's path

Alan Dershowitz joins Republican party

After more than six decades in the Democratic party, senior Jewish‑American jurist Alan Dershowitz announces he is switching to the Republican party.

Alan Dershowitz joins Republican party

Netanyahu dons tefillin of lone soldier who fell in Operation Protective Edge

On Memorial Day morning, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu donned the tefillin that belonged to IDF Golani Brigade soldier First Sgt. Sean Carmeli, who fell in Operation Protective Edge.

Netanyahu dons tefillin of lone soldier who fell in Operation Protective Edge

Watch:

Watch: Netanyahu draws with fallen soldier's son

Ahead of Memorial Day, the Prime Minister shared his personal pain in a meeting with bereaved families and delivered a message of Hope for the future.

Watch: Netanyahu draws with fallen soldier's son

Netanyahu holds first phone call with new Hungarian Prime Minister-elect

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hungary’s incoming leader Peter Magyar agree to maintain close ties, exchange visits, in first phone call.

Netanyahu holds first phone call with new Hungarian Prime Minister-elect

Netanyahu reveals: This is why the Iran-US negotiations failed

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discusses Iran negotiations, Lebanon strikes at government meeting, says US 'could not tolerate Iran's blatant violation' of agreement to negotiate.

Netanyahu reveals: This is why the Iran-US negotiations failed

Former intelligence officer:

Former intelligence officer: 'Israel is stalling in Lebanon because of US pressure'

Col. (res.) Jacques Neriah argues that diplomatic contacts with the Lebanese government are futile as long as Hezbollah maintains its military power.

Former intelligence officer: 'Israel is stalling in Lebanon because of US pressure'

Spanish official rebuked following Netanyahu effigy display

Director General of the Foreign Ministry clarifies to Madrid’s representative that the burning of a Netanyahu effigy in Spain is a “direct result of systematic incitement" by Prime Minister Sanchez’s government.

Spanish official rebuked following Netanyahu effigy display

Appointment Approved:

Appointment Approved: Roman Gofman to be next head of the Mossad

The advisory committee approved the appointment of the prime minister’s military secretary as head of the Mossad for Intelligence and Special Operations. Gofman will begin his five-year term on June 2.

Appointment Approved: Roman Gofman to be next head of the Mossad

Netanyahu in Lebanon:

Netanyahu in Lebanon: 'The war continues, there is still work to do'

Prime Minister Netanyahu visited southern Lebanon today with the Defense Minister and the Chief of Staff and announced that there was far more to do against Hezbollah.

Netanyahu in Lebanon: 'The war continues, there is still work to do'

White House:

Senior White House official: 'A proposal for a 45-day ceasefire is being considered'

A senior official at the White House confirmed to the US network NBC that the possibility of a 45-day ceasefire with Iran is being examined.

Senior White House official: 'A proposal for a 45-day ceasefire is being considered'

Argentina designates IRGC as terrorist organization

Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, continues his hardline stance against Tehran, making his country the 41st in the world to declare the organization a terrorist entity.

Argentina designates IRGC as terrorist organization

Putin's message to Russian Jews for Passover

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his annual official Passover greeting to the country's chief rabbi, Rabbi Berel Lazar.

Putin's message to Russian Jews for Passover

Persona non grata:

Lebanon expels Iranian ambassador

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beirut has declared the new Iranian ambassador 'persona non grata' and ordered him to leave the country by Sunday.

Lebanon expels Iranian ambassador

Infuriating comparison

Minister Sa'ar, German Ambassador clash online following infuriating comparison

Sa'ar rebukes German envoy after he links Hezbollah, Iranian attacks and teen's murder with 'settler violence,' calling comparison unacceptable.

Minister Sa'ar, German Ambassador clash online following infuriating comparison

New terror group threatens Europe's Jewry

Diaspora Ministry reveals new terror group attacking synagogues in Belgium and Holland, suspicion attacks are revenge for elimination of Iraqi official acting in service of Iran.

New terror group threatens Europe's Jewry

German Foreign Minister in Jerusalem

German Foreign Minister in Jerusalem: 'We won't ignore calls to destroy Israel'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and his German counterpart held a joint press conference, emphasizing that Iranian missiles threaten the entire region.

German Foreign Minister in Jerusalem: 'We won't ignore calls to destroy Israel'

Arutz Sheva special

Arutz Sheva special | Behind the scenes at the Arrow missile defense system

An Arrow missile defense officer describes the intense work of detecting and intercepting Iranian missiles to protect Israeli civilians.

Arutz Sheva special | Behind the scenes at the Arrow missile defense system

Trump warns

Trump warns: 'We haven't begun to hit Iran, big wave coming soon'

US President Donald Trump warns the regime in Tehran and announces that the bombings so far are just the beginning of the operation against them.

Trump warns: 'We haven't begun to hit Iran, big wave coming soon'

Gideon Sa'ar to represent Israel at Trump's Peace Council

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar to fly to Washington to attend Peace Council, at the request of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Gideon Sa'ar to represent Israel at Trump's Peace Council

Akunis demands cancelling event supporting Hamas

Israel’s Consul General in New York sent a sharply worded letter to the president of the City University of New York, demanding the cancellation of an event which he says expresses support for terrorism.

Akunis demands cancelling event supporting Hamas

Estimation

Estimation: Iran will have about 2,000 ballistic missiles "within weeks"

Israeli officials to CNN: Netanyahu will emphasize to Trump the need for military freedom of action in Iran, even if an agreement is signed between Tehran and Washington.

Estimation: Iran will have about 2,000 ballistic missiles "within weeks"

Will Iran agree to the US' demands?

Turkey- and Qatar-authored document revealing US demands from Iran exposed.

Will Iran agree to the US' demands?

October 7 investigation

Netanyahu reveals responses to State Comptroller in October 7 investigation

Prime Minister Netanyahu revealed the answers he provided to the State Comptroller regarding the October 7th events and sharply criticized the High Court’s decision against the State Comptroller. "Is this a coincidence?"

Netanyahu reveals responses to State Comptroller in October 7 investigation

Rubio:

Rubio: Trump ready to meet anyone, including Iran

Rubio says Trump is ready to meet “anyone," including Iran, but stresses any talks must address missiles, terror sponsorship, nuclear activity, and human rights.

Rubio: Trump ready to meet anyone, including Iran

Inseparable friends:

Inseparable friends: From a swimming pool in the Jezreel Valley to attacking Iran

Pilot Brig. Gen. (res.) A and flight inspector Lt. Col. (res.) R. speak of their friendship that started at age 13 in the Jezreel Valley and continued through three decades of shared military services.

Inseparable friends: From a swimming pool in the Jezreel Valley to attacking Iran

Three arrested:

Three arrested: Attack on Israeli embassy in Azerbaijan foiled

Three suspects were arrested for allegedly working for the Islamic State and planning to attack the Israeli Embassy in Baku.

Three arrested: Attack on Israeli embassy in Azerbaijan foiled

Race Against Time:

Race Against Time: Exclusive recounting of the operation to find Ran Gvili

An officer from the Yahalom special engineering unit describes working against a razor-thin deadline and under extreme conditions to extract the last hostage from Gaza.

Race Against Time: Exclusive recounting of the operation to find Ran Gvili

President Trump:

President Trump: 'Iran shoots protesters and continues experiments with nukes'

The U.S. president addressed the possibility of military action against Iran and said his threats to the Tehran regime prevented executions of protesters.

President Trump: 'Iran shoots protesters and continues experiments with nukes'

Iran acknowledges: At least 3,117 dead in protests

Iranian state television has published the official death toll from the suppression of protests against the regime. The figure is significantly lower than estimates by human rights organizations.

Iran acknowledges: At least 3,117 dead in protests

Special interview:

Battalion 906 conducts intensive exercise to prepare future NCOs for battlefield realities

Bislach NCO cadets complete an exceptional brigade exercise, as Lt. Col. A. reflects on the commanders’ shift from Gaza battles to training the next generation."

Battalion 906 conducts intensive exercise to prepare future NCOs for battlefield realities

Trump threatens France with 200% tariff on champagne

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened massive tariffs on France after Emmanuel Macron refused to join his Board of Peace.

Trump threatens France with 200% tariff on champagne

This is the doctor who is preparing the IDF for its next battle

After commanding the medical units of the IDF’s combat divisions in both the northern and southern arenas, Lt. Col. Dr. A. tells Arutz Sheva how lessons learned on the battlefield are implemented in real time - and how they are saving lives.

This is the doctor who is preparing the IDF for its next battle

Counterterrorism to saving lives:

From counterterrorism to life-saving rescues: A mission that defines the Shahar Battalion

Maj. M., deputy commander of the Shahar Battalion, describes shifting seamlessly between counterterrorism operations and urgent rescue missions under missile fire, driven by a deep sense of national and moral mission.

From counterterrorism to life-saving rescues: A mission that defines the Shahar Battalion

Australian Ambassador:

Australian Ambassador: 'We will dedicate every resource to protecting Jews'

Australian diplomat Lyndall Sachs met with Chabad emissaries in Tel Aviv to deliver a message of solidarity in the wake of the Bondi Beach shooting.

Australian Ambassador: 'We will dedicate every resource to protecting Jews'

Research proves: Qatar is not a mediator, but an enemy of Israel

New research reveals Qatar not a neutral mediator or humanitarian player, but an active partner in Hamas' October 7 massacre and plans to destroy Israel.

Research proves: Qatar is not a mediator, but an enemy of Israel

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

Minister Bezalel Smotrich: Supreme Planning Council to discuss doubling Yitzhar

Supreme Planning Council to approve the deposit of a plan for the construction of 398 new housing units in Yitzhar. Minister Smotrich: 'Strengthening Jewish communities in Samaria - after years of anticipation.'

Minister Bezalel Smotrich: Supreme Planning Council to discuss doubling Yitzhar

PM:

PM: Coalition, opposition to share authority in October 7 probe

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the state commission of inquiry into the October 7 events will have full authority, equal representation from coalition and opposition, and broad public legitimacy.

PM: Coalition, opposition to share authority in October 7 probe

New York:

Antisemitic attack in Brooklyn: Jew stabbed in Crown Heights

A Jewish man was stabbed in an antisemitic attack in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, as assailant expressed support for another Holocaust.

Antisemitic attack in Brooklyn: Jew stabbed in Crown Heights