Nitsan Keidar

Nitsan Keidar

News writer and diplomatic correspondent

News by Nitsan Keidar

German newspaper supports the kippah

Germany’s Bild newspaper to print image of a kippah that can be cut and worn on one’s head.

German newspaper supports the kippah

Burglars break into Lod synagogue

Police inform worshipers that investigation was closed. In response to Arutz Sheva's inquiry they make clear that investigation is ongoing.

Burglars break into Lod synagogue

Netanyahu to pilot's son: Your father was brave

Netanyahu meets son of the pilot of the Air France jet that was hijacked to Entebbe in 1976.

Netanyahu to pilot's son: Your father was brave

Likud: Liberman blocking formation of right-wing government

Netanyahu calls party leaders in for urgent meeting as coalition talks stall ahead of deadline. Liberman declines request to join meeting.

Likud: Liberman blocking formation of right-wing government

UN's World Health Organization passes anti-Israel resolution

World Health Organization approves resolution accusing Israel of perpetuating health crisis in PA. WJC blasts body's double standards.

UN's World Health Organization passes anti-Israel resolution

Erdan blasts UN envoy to Lebanon

Public Security and Strategic Affairs Minister responds after UN envoy in Lebanon tweets about meeting with deputy Hezbollah leader.

Erdan blasts UN envoy to Lebanon

'Israel seeks peace but we cannot compromise on security'

President Rivlin receives credentials of ambassadors from Ethiopia, Finland, Peru, Greece and Nicaragua.

'Israel seeks peace but we cannot compromise on security'

Polish Ambassador: We are continuing to work as usual

Polish ambassador to Israel responds to incident in which a civilian spit on him. "Thanks for the words of encouragement."

Polish Ambassador: We are continuing to work as usual

'We will not be silent in the face of those who rewrite history'

"We will not allow Congresswoman Tlaib and extremist elements in Europe to rewrite history," says UN ambassador Danny Danon.

'We will not be silent in the face of those who rewrite history'

'Disappointed in the tone and language of Poland'

Chair of operations for the World Jewish Restitution Organization responds to Poland's cancellation of Israeli delegation's visit.

'Disappointed in the tone and language of Poland'

Yair Netanyahu: 'Land for Peace leads to Land for War'

In op-ed for Breitbart, PM's son criticizes leftist policies, says that land concessions bring terrorism.

Yair Netanyahu: 'Land for Peace leads to Land for War'

Dayan to ambassadors: Stop the anti-Semitism

Consul General of Israel in New York visits Holocaust exhibition with ambassadors and consuls of various countries.

Dayan to ambassadors: Stop the anti-Semitism

'You met suffering and tribulations and you overcame them'

Netanyahu meets Holocaust survivors who will light torches at Yom Hashoah ceremony.

'You met suffering and tribulations and you overcame them'

EU accepts Israeli request to aid PA

EU foreign policy chief says EU will provide €22 million in humanitarian assistance to PA.

EU accepts Israeli request to aid PA

Israeli spy's body was not found

PM's office denies reports of the finding of Eli Cohen's body by Russian officials.

Israeli spy's body was not found

Foreign Ministry warns Sinai vacationers

Signs posted at Egyptian border crossing warning Israelis about possible terrorist attacks in Sinai.

Foreign Ministry warns Sinai vacationers

Merkel invites Netanyahu to visit Germany

German Chancellor congratulates PM on his election victory, but stresses that Palestinian state is only solution to conflict.

Merkel invites Netanyahu to visit Germany

'We welcome you as our dearest friends'

Netanyahu and Brazilian President visit Israeli innovation exhibition, meet Israeli and Brazilian businesspeople.

'We welcome you as our dearest friends'

The Honduran diplomat found the 'Afikoman'

Ahead of Passover, Israel branch of the World Jewish Congress hosts model seder for foreign ambassadors.

The Honduran diplomat found the 'Afikoman'

Bennett to Arutz Sheva:

'The Gantz-Bogie approach is unacceptable'

New Right chairman criticizes Netanyahu for failing to convene the cabinet: Do not be afraid of aggressive and creative plans.

'The Gantz-Bogie approach is unacceptable'

Senior Arab official: Wrong of Arab countries to snub Israel

Senior official in UAE Foreign Ministry says Arab countries' decision not to have relations with Israel was wrong.

Senior Arab official: Wrong of Arab countries to snub Israel

'Hamas will be buried in the tunnels of Gaza'

Ambassador Danny Danon tell UN Security Council: If terrorism continues, Hamas leadership will be buried in the tunnels of Gaza.

'Hamas will be buried in the tunnels of Gaza'

UN rejects another anti-Israeli proposal

UN Commission on Status of Women asked to adopt resolution blaming Israel for the plight of Palestinian Arab women, but proposal is dropped.

UN rejects another anti-Israeli proposal

Regional summit with US Secretary of State

Mike Pompeo attends for the first time summit between Netanyahu, Cyprus President and Greek Prime Minister.

Regional summit with US Secretary of State

The Christian Senator asked for a mezuzah

Senator Mike Lee, who is close to the administration, asked the head of the Shomron Council to affix a mezuzah at the door of his office.

The Christian Senator asked for a mezuzah

Convicted terrorist to lead BDS conference

Minister Gilad Erdan demands action against organization hosting Rasmeah Odeh, who carried out an attack in Jerusalem and murdered two Jews.

Convicted terrorist to lead BDS conference

Netanyahu: We're holding contacts with six Arab countries

PM Netanyahu reveals that Israel is in contact with six Arab countries that were previously hostile to Israel.

Netanyahu: We're holding contacts with six Arab countries

Katz: Increase the pressure on Hezbollah

Acting Foreign Minister meets Norway's Foreign Minister, asks for her assistance in fighting anti-Semitism in Europe.

Katz: Increase the pressure on Hezbollah

Egypt trying to restore calm in Gaza

Egyptian delegation arrives in Gaza, trying to pressure Hamas not to lead to further deterioration with Israel.

Egypt trying to restore calm in Gaza

Petition against 'Likud TV' rejected

Central Elections Committee chairman rejects outright petition against Likud's Facebook television channel.

Petition against 'Likud TV' rejected

'The answer to anti-Semitism is a strong State of Israel'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Russian Jewish community leaders in Moscow. "We are concerned for Jews everywhere."

'The answer to anti-Semitism is a strong State of Israel'

Netanyahu wishes Argentina's Chief Rabbi a speedy recovery

"These wicked criminals should be found as soon as possible," PM Netanyahu tells Rabbi Gabriel Davidovich.

Netanyahu wishes Argentina's Chief Rabbi a speedy recovery

Danon: Another provocation by Iran

Israel's UN ambassador sends letter to Security Council, asks it to act against Iran's ballistic missile program.

Danon: Another provocation by Iran

Netanyahu to select new Foreign Minister Sunday

Too many ministries: PM to tap new Foreign Minister on Sunday, after ruling that he cannot serve as PM, Defense Minister, and FM.

Netanyahu to select new Foreign Minister Sunday

Protest against Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in New York

BDS activists protest against Israel Philharmonic Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. Consul Dani Dayan: No protest will stop Israeli culture.

Protest against Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in New York

UN to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day

UN will mark International Holocaust Remembrance with a series of events, including a special session of the UN General Assembly.

UN to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Netanyahu headed to Morocco for a visit?

Moroccan media report of contacts regarding a possible visit by Israeli PM to Morocco.

Netanyahu headed to Morocco for a visit?

Consul General walks out of New York gala over Israel slandering

Consul General Dani Dayan leaves annual gala of Bezalel Academy in protest against its president's anti-Israel remarks.

Consul General walks out of New York gala over Israel slandering

Netanyahu likely to approve transfer of money to Hamas

Growing belief that the prime minister will announce on Thursday that he has approved the transfer of $15 million from Qatar to Hamas.

Netanyahu likely to approve transfer of money to Hamas

Israel seeking to strengthen ties with Mali

After announcement of resumption of relations with Chad, senior Israeli officials say Mali is next.

Israel seeking to strengthen ties with Mali