Nitsan Keidar

Nitsan Keidar

News writer and diplomatic correspondent

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More than 8,500 Passover meals delivered to vulnerable New Yorkers

UJA-Federation of New York providing more than 8,500 free Passover seder meals and kits to most impacted New York households.

More than 8,500 Passover meals delivered to vulnerable New Yorkers

MK Yoav Kisch: 'Future generations will not forgive us for backing down on sovereignty'

MK Yoav Kisch insists that unity government must commit to applying sovereignty over Judea, Samaria, Jordan Valley

MK Yoav Kisch: 'Future generations will not forgive us for backing down on sovereignty'

Colel Chabad restaurants delivering right to the doorsteps of the needy

With their free dining establishments shut due to the epidemic, Colel Chabad volunteers bring a daily hot meal to the doorsteps of the needy

Colel Chabad restaurants delivering right to the doorsteps of the needy

UN Security Council holds virtual meeting

For the first time, Security Council members convened to discuss the situation in the Middle East via video conference.

UN Security Council holds virtual meeting

Cabinet approves new coronavirus restrictions

New regulations include prohibition on gatherings in the public space, including for prayers and weddings.

Cabinet approves new coronavirus restrictions

Cabinet meeting on coronavirus restrictions postponed

Cabinet postpones discussion of approval of stricter restrictions on movement.

Cabinet meeting on coronavirus restrictions postponed

Government approves stricter coronavirus directives

After six-hour meeting, government approves stricter guidelines for the public.

Government approves stricter coronavirus directives

Israeli students to resume remote learning

Teaching staff throughout the education system will receive full pay until the end of the Passover holiday.

Israeli students to resume remote learning

New York: Financial aid for Passover preparations

UJA-Federation of NY announces more than $23 million in grants and loans in response to COVID-19.

New York: Financial aid for Passover preparations

Ofir Akunis: Blue and White's behavior is wrong and destructive

Likud Minister wonders why Blue and White is behaving irresponsibly and refusing to join a unity government.

Ofir Akunis: Blue and White's behavior is wrong and destructive

Austrian Chancellor: Netanyahu convinced me to act against coronavirus

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz says PM Netanyahu urged him to take preventive measures to combat COVID-19.

Austrian Chancellor: Netanyahu convinced me to act against coronavirus

Serbia to open diplomatic mission in Jerusalem

Serbian President speaks at AIPAC Policy Conference, announces plans to opening a diplomatic mission and an economic office in Jerusalem.

Serbia to open diplomatic mission in Jerusalem

Tzipi Hotovely meets Reform leader

Diaspora Affairs Minister met this past week with the President of the the Union for Reform Judaism, who invited Hotovely to his community.

Tzipi Hotovely meets Reform leader

Yamina MK: It is possible for the right to achieve 61 seats

MK Ofir Sofer warns that indifference by supporters of the right could affect the results of the election.

Yamina MK: It is possible for the right to achieve 61 seats

Demand of Netanyahu: Include Hevron and Cave of Patriarchs in sovereignty map

Prime Minister to inaugurate new neighborhood in Kiryat Arba, residents expect to hear that Hevron will be included in the sovereignty map.

Demand of Netanyahu: Include Hevron and Cave of Patriarchs in sovereignty map

"Everything we've built is in danger"

Transportation Minister Smotrich tells Arutz Sheva that a right-wing government is critical in order to maintain Jewish values.

"Everything we've built is in danger"

Jerusalem Mayor to Arutz Sheva: One of the happiest days of my life

Moshe Lion discusses Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's announcement on the construction in Givat Hamatos and Homat Shmuel.

Jerusalem Mayor to Arutz Sheva: One of the happiest days of my life

Erdan to congressmen: Cut US funding to the UN

Public Security Minister meets two congressmen from the Republican party, discusses UNHRC's "blacklist" with them.

Erdan to congressmen: Cut US funding to the UN

Israel tightens relations with Bolivia

Delegation from the Foreign Ministry meets senior government officials in La Paz.

Israel tightens relations with Bolivia

UN Security Council to convene to discuss 'Deal of the Century'

UN Security Council to discuss Trump's peace plan the week of February 10. PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas will attend.

UN Security Council to convene to discuss 'Deal of the Century'

'Trump will try to compromise between Netanyahu and Gantz'

Chairman of Republicans Overseas believes Trump's meetings with Netanyahu and Gantz are intended to bring about possible unity government.

'Trump will try to compromise between Netanyahu and Gantz'

Former ambassador: 'Accept the Deal of the Century with reservations'

Former Ambassador Michael Oren discusses the opportunities in Trump's peace plan.

Former ambassador: 'Accept the Deal of the Century with reservations'

Two prisoners to be released as gesture of goodwill

Criminal and security prisoner sentenced for espionage to be released as gesture following release of Zachary Baumel's body.

Two prisoners to be released as gesture of goodwill

Expert: Trump has shown that he does not fear Iran

Senior Middle East analyst Yoni Ben Menachem tells Arutz Sheva: Iran won't hesitate to drag Israel into the fight against the US.

Expert: Trump has shown that he does not fear Iran

Netanyahu: Naama's release will take time

Source close to Prime Minister say he is committed to bringing Naama Issachar back to Israel, but this requires patience.

Netanyahu: Naama's release will take time

'New regional partnerships to counter Iran’s malign influence'

National Security Advisers of Israel and the US meet at the White House, reaffirm special US-Israel relationship.

'New regional partnerships to counter Iran’s malign influence'

Pollster: 'Third round of elections could be decisive'

Veteran pollster Rafi Smith says that based on polling data, third election could finally break Israel's political deadlock.

Pollster: 'Third round of elections could be decisive'

Anti-Israel activists crash Samaria council event in Madrid

Watch: Pro-BDS demonstrators crash conference hosted by Samaria Regional Council in Madrid.

Anti-Israel activists crash Samaria council event in Madrid

Will Trump's aides advise Netanyahu?

Two former Trump campaign aides are visiting Israel to meet with Netanyahu as Israel is headed for another election.

Will Trump's aides advise Netanyahu?

Order issued against PA's 'Jerusalem governor'

Public Security Minister issues order limiting activity of PA official Adnan Ghaith.

Order issued against PA's 'Jerusalem governor'

Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz: Israeli attack on Iran possible

'If Iran crosses a red line, it will find a united front that includes the US, Saudia Arabia & and the UAE launching missiles at Tehran.'

Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz: Israeli attack on Iran possible

Netanyahu in Portugal: Increase pressure on Iran

Netanyahu meets Portuguese Prime Minister, stresses importance of increasing the pressure on Iran.

Netanyahu in Portugal: Increase pressure on Iran

Portugal accepted as full member of IHRA

Portugal becomes 34th member of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance.

Portugal accepted as full member of IHRA

Is Walmart recruiting employees in Jerusalem?

A mistake in recruitment ads by the retail giant Walmart gave the false impression it was opening an Israeli branch.

Is Walmart recruiting employees in Jerusalem?

'It pays off to murder Jews'

Bereaved father says Israel is afraid of the EU which acts to protect terrorists.

'It pays off to murder Jews'

Overwhelming support for Israeli resolution at the UN

With 147 countries in favor, UN adopts Israeli resolution on "Agricultural Technology for Sustainable Development".

Overwhelming support for Israeli resolution at the UN

'Disregard for Iran's nuclear program cries out to the heavens'

Israel refrained from taking part in UN conference on nuclear-free zone in the Middle East because it was unilaterally biased against it.

'Disregard for Iran's nuclear program cries out to the heavens'

'US decision isn't a green-light for annexation'

Diplomat and international law scholar Alan Baker warns against reading too deeply into US declaration it views Israeli settlements as legal

'US decision isn't a green-light for annexation'

Israeli and Russian security advisers meet

The two discussed Syria, Iran, and other topics related to Israeli-Russian relations.

Israeli and Russian security advisers meet

Netanyahu thanks Trump: You corrected a historic injustice

Netanyahu speaks to Trump following Pompeo statement on Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu thanks Trump: You corrected a historic injustice