Nitsan Keidar

Nitsan Keidar

News writer and diplomatic correspondent

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'The government ignores and the Palestinian Authority takes over'

Head of Har Hevron Regional Council furious at the state's conduct in the face of the Palestinian takeover of Area C.

'The government ignores and the Palestinian Authority takes over'

Expert: Hamas is under pressure to kidnap Israelis

Arab affairs expert Yoni Ben Menachem explains what the obstacles are in the indirect contacts between Israel and Hamas.

Expert: Hamas is under pressure to kidnap Israelis

Cabinet decides:

Gatherings will be restricted, lockdown on weekends

Ministers approve a series of new restrictions on gyms and restaurants. The PM and Defense Minister will decide on educational institutions.

Gatherings will be restricted, lockdown on weekends

Will the Likud block Shaked's election to judicial appointment committees?

Ahead of Knesset votes to select representatives to judicial appointment committees, Likud working to block Shaked's election.

Will the Likud block Shaked's election to judicial appointment committees?

Suspended sentence to German man who ripped kippah off Jewish teen's head

Man who threw kippah off the head of Jewish teen in German gym convicted of hate crime, will pay €3,000 fine.

Suspended sentence to German man who ripped kippah off Jewish teen's head

Former Ambassador: Sovereignty can be applied despite world's threats

Former Ambassador Alan Baker points out UN and European moves to thwart sovereignty, but thinks Israel should make its own decisions.

Former Ambassador: Sovereignty can be applied despite world's threats

Gantz: Trump peace plan requires consensus

Defense Minister speaks at AJC Global Forum: Trump plan gives us a realistic approach to achieving a stable future.

Gantz: Trump peace plan requires consensus

'Abbas has no answer to Israel applying sovereignty'

Arab affairs commentator Yoni Ben Menachem explains that the PA threats against Israel are not serious.

'Abbas has no answer to Israel applying sovereignty'

Expert: The Palestinians need the security coordination more than Israel

Prof. Efraim Inbar explains why the PA will not go through with its threat to end security coordination with Israel.

Expert: The Palestinians need the security coordination more than Israel

Foreign Minister speaks to Russian counterpart

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi speaks with Sergei Lavrov, discusses the need to end the Iranian presence in Syria.

Foreign Minister speaks to Russian counterpart

Sara Netanyahu pays condolence visit to family of murdered soldier

Prime Minister's wife visits parents of IDF soldier Amit Ben Yigal who was killed during an operation last week.

Sara Netanyahu pays condolence visit to family of murdered soldier

World leaders welcome Israel's new government

PM Netanyahu and alternate PM Gantz receive greetings over new government from Europe, the US and even India.

World leaders welcome Israel's new government

New PA campaign: The rock is the weapon

PA launches new campaign following murder of IDF soldier, calls for the use of rocks to attack Israelis.

New PA campaign: The rock is the weapon

Israeli initiative promotes fight against coronavirus

Foreign Ministry and National Emergency Authority initiate international conference on transition strategies following coronavirus pandemic.

Israeli initiative promotes fight against coronavirus

World leaders congratulate Israel

US and Russian presidents and Prime Ministers from across Europe send congratulations to Prime Minister Netanyahu on Independence Day.

World leaders congratulate Israel

Danny Danon: 'Coronavirus aid to Palestinians? Only if they end incitement'

Israel's UN Amb., Danny Danon, tells Arutz Sheva: 'Palestinians need to choose - incitement or coronavirus aid.'

Danny Danon: 'Coronavirus aid to Palestinians? Only if they end incitement'

'There is reason for optimism, we will proceed with caution'

Head of Health Ministry's epidemic unit: Regular routine will resume in a few months, but we will still have to watch our hygiene.

'There is reason for optimism, we will proceed with caution'

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