Nitsan Keidar

Nitsan Keidar

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Shaked: This time we will do better than the polls project

MK Ayelet Shaked feels there is positive momentum for Yamina: The vast majority of religious Zionism feels at home in Yamina.

Shaked: This time we will do better than the polls project

Bennett: I was brought up to lead all of Israel

Yamina party leader says that he intends to represent the entire nation, not just one faction.

Bennett: I was brought up to lead all of Israel

Ambassador Erdan: Fight anti-Semitism just as you fight COVID

On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Ambassador Erdan calls on UN to address the threat from Iran and resurgence of anti-Semitism.

Ambassador Erdan: Fight anti-Semitism just as you fight COVID

'F-35 to the Emirates? This is at the expense of our security'

Former Minister Matan Vilnai tells Arutz Sheva that Israel should be very concerned about the US sale of F-35 aircraft to the UAE.

'F-35 to the Emirates? This is at the expense of our security'

Ambassador Erdan's 5-point plan for combatting global terrorism

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN calls on members to unite in the global fight against all acts of terrorism.

Ambassador Erdan's 5-point plan for combatting global terrorism

'We are not obligated to provide Palestinians with vaccines'

Former Ambassador Alan Baker says Israel is not obligated to provide vaccines to PA, and international criticism on this is unjustified.

'We are not obligated to provide Palestinians with vaccines'

Dani Dayan: Trump was a political miracle for Israel but a car wreck for the US

Former Consul General of Israel in New York pessimistic about the prospects of calming down political extremism in the United States.

Dani Dayan: Trump was a political miracle for Israel but a car wreck for the US

Israeli politicians respond to riots in Washington: Shocking and sad

Israeli politicians respond to clashes between Trump supporters and police in Capitol building.

Israeli politicians respond to riots in Washington: Shocking and sad

Foreign Ministry: A terrible message to Europe's Jews

Israeli Foreign Ministry says it will work to reverse the European court's ruling upholding ban on kosher slaughter in Belgium.

Foreign Ministry: A terrible message to Europe's Jews

German ministers send Hanukkah greetings in Hebrew

Senior German government ministers participate in special clip initiated by the Chief Rabbi of Berlin and Chabad emissary.

German ministers send Hanukkah greetings in Hebrew

Mossad chief: We're facing the challenges and providing security

President Rivlin and Mossad head award certificates of outstanding achievement to 12 Mossad members and light Hanukkah candles with them.

Mossad chief: We're facing the challenges and providing security

Official: Gilad Erdan will serve as US ambassador

Israel informs US that Gilad Erdan is its designated US ambassador. It is still unclear whether he will continue as UN envoy as well.

Official: Gilad Erdan will serve as US ambassador

'Peace is made between peoples, not between leaders'

President Rivlin and Foreign Minister Ashkenazi light Hanukkah candles with heads of Israeli missions abroad who participated via Zoom.

'Peace is made between peoples, not between leaders'

Employee at Netanyahu's office tests positive for COVID-19

Prime Minister's Office says he does not require isolation. The epidemiological investigation continues.

Employee at Netanyahu's office tests positive for COVID-19

Israel and UAE team up to help the homeless

Employees of Israeli and UAE embassies in Washington prepare kits to be distributed to over 100 homeless people in the US capital.

Israel and UAE team up to help the homeless

Peace with the Saudis? 'They're waiting for Biden'

Expert on international relations explains why Saudi Arabia chose not to join the other states that established ties with Israel.

Peace with the Saudis? 'They're waiting for Biden'

Israeli elected to UN Committee on Rights of Persons with Disabilities

In unprecedented achievement, Israel’s Odelia Fitoussi elected to serve on UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

Israeli elected to UN Committee on Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Jared Kushner visits the Gulf

Trump's senior adviser will try to persuade the Saudis to move towards normalization with Israel even before Biden enters the White House.

Jared Kushner visits the Gulf

Expert: Yamina will gain strength but will not win 20 seats

Scientific director of Miskar polling institute to Arutz Sheva: Yamina is gaining strength but time is working against it.

Expert: Yamina will gain strength but will not win 20 seats

'Gantz brought an end to the unity government'

Deputy Health Minister Yoav Kisch tells Arutz Sheva: There is no escaping elections.

'Gantz brought an end to the unity government'

Britain adds Israel to list of 'green countries'

Israelis will be able to leave for the UK without isolation upon arrival there, but will be required to be in isolation upon their return.

Britain adds Israel to list of 'green countries'

Netanyahu: The friendship with Bulgaria is blossoming

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Bulgarian Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ekaterina Zakharieva in Jerusalem.

Netanyahu: The friendship with Bulgaria is blossoming

Ambassador Erdan: We'll fight anti-Israel bias at the UN

Israel's Ambassador to the UN formally presents his credentials to UN Secretary-General and the two hold consultations.

Ambassador Erdan: We'll fight anti-Israel bias at the UN

Israel requests permission to fly over Sudan

Senior Sudanese official says Israel has submitted a request to allow Israeli airlines to fly over the country's skies.

Israel requests permission to fly over Sudan

'The situation in Vienna is more stressful when you are a Jew'

Yaakov Frenkel, member of the Jewish Council in Vienna, speaks about the terrorist attack and the implications for the city's Jews.

'The situation in Vienna is more stressful when you are a Jew'

'Biden will bring back the two-state solution'

Former Israeli Ambassador to the US Danny Ayalon warns that if elected, Biden will again push for two-state solution based on pre-1967 lines

'Biden will bring back the two-state solution'

The goal: A regional alliance against Islamic terrorism

Arab affairs expert Yoni Ben Menachem explains why the Sudan-Israel deal is a big blow to Hamas.

The goal: A regional alliance against Islamic terrorism

'We look forward to more states recognizing Israel'

US Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs affirms US is committed to Israel's qualitative military edge in the Middle East.

'We look forward to more states recognizing Israel'

Expert: The road to cutting off the axis of evil passes through Sudan

Dr. Yechiel Shabi of Bar Ilan University explains why Sudan is interested in peace with Israel and how both sides can benefit.

Expert: The road to cutting off the axis of evil passes through Sudan

Soon: Free passage between Israel and the United Arab Emirates

UAE will become the first and only Arab country to which there will be no need for visa when moving between it and Israel.

Soon: Free passage between Israel and the United Arab Emirates

'UN Human Rights Council is white-washing crimes'

Israel's ambassador to the UN criticizes UN Human Rights Council following elections in the organization.

'UN Human Rights Council is white-washing crimes'

Ashkenazi: I call on the Palestinians to return to negotiations

Foreign Minister Ashkenazi meets UAE counterpart in Berlin. "Our presence here symbolizes an era of peace, stability, prosperity and hope."

Ashkenazi: I call on the Palestinians to return to negotiations

Foreign Minister Ashkenazi to meet Emirati counterpart

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi to visit Berlin, where he will hold talks with his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates.

Foreign Minister Ashkenazi to meet Emirati counterpart

Armenia angry with Israel

Armenia recalls its ambassador to Israel in protest of sale of Israeli weapons used in clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Armenia angry with Israel

Efforts made to prevent terrorist from lecturing in San Francisco

Act-il projects operates network of supporters of Israel in an attempt to stop online lecture by terrorist Leila Khaled.

Efforts made to prevent terrorist from lecturing in San Francisco

Israel demands UN enforce weapons sanctions on Iran

After US calls for restoration of snap back sanctions on Iran, Israel demands UN restore sanctions regime.

Israel demands UN enforce weapons sanctions on Iran

'Ivanka sent me matzo ball soup'

In new book, former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders provides a behind-the-scenes look at the Trump administration.

'Ivanka sent me matzo ball soup'

ADL, Jewish Council of the Emirates explore new partnership

Anti-Defamation League to cooperate with Jewish Council of the Emirates following historic Abraham Accord between Israel and the UAE.

ADL, Jewish Council of the Emirates explore new partnership

Israel demands Security Council strengthen UNIFIL's mandate

Erdan: There is no justification for having an ineffective force operate in territory which Hezbollah is using to arm itself.

Israel demands Security Council strengthen UNIFIL's mandate

Erdan to UN Secretary-General: Work to bring back the missing Israelis

Ambassador Gilad Erdan speaks to UN Secretary General for the first time, stresses the importance of the fight against anti-Semitism.

Erdan to UN Secretary-General: Work to bring back the missing Israelis