Nitsan Keidar

Nitsan Keidar

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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

'We will continue to block Iran’s efforts to use Syria'

Netanyahu issues warning to Syria and Iran at the start of his meeting with the President of Ukraine.

'We will continue to block Iran’s efforts to use Syria'

National Security Adviser flies over Saudi Arabia and Oman

National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat returns from visit to India, during which he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

National Security Adviser flies over Saudi Arabia and Oman

'Boycott the boycotters'

Israel's UN ambassador welcomes Senate bill that affirms the right of states to enact anti-BDS laws.

'Boycott the boycotters'

Palestinian Authority bid to join United Nations blocked

'The PA is writing checks to terrorists while it tries to join the UN,' says Israeli Ambassador to UN.

Palestinian Authority bid to join United Nations blocked

'Honduras will move embassy to Jerusalem in two months'

Senior Israeli official says Honduras likely to relocate its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, following trilateral meeting with US.

'Honduras will move embassy to Jerusalem in two months'

Did Liberman reveal Trump's peace plan?

President Trump's peace plan includes Palestinian statehood for Gaza Strip - but not in Judea and Samaria, Al-Hayat report claims.

Did Liberman reveal Trump's peace plan?

Netanyahu gets his own stamp in Brazil

Prime Minister meets Brazilian Christian friends of Israel. "I look forward to seeing you in Jerusalem."

Netanyahu gets his own stamp in Brazil

PA to seek full UN recognition

PA plans to seek full UN recognition at UN Security Council. Danon: We're preparing to block the initiative.

PA to seek full UN recognition

Lebanon threatens to complain against Israel

Lebanese minister says complaint will be filed with the UN Security Council over air strike in Syria.

Lebanon threatens to complain against Israel

Crowdfunding platform bans BDS organizations

DonorBox restricts donations to a host of pro-BDS organizations pending further review.

Crowdfunding platform bans BDS organizations

Netanyahu hiding behind Supreme Court

PM accuses Supreme Court of failing to demolish terrorists' homes and promises to discuss the matter with the Attorney General.

Netanyahu hiding behind Supreme Court

Netanyahu: The Arab world needs Israel's technology

"Links with Arab world will bring normalization and create conditions for developing links with Palestinians," says PM Netanyahu.

Netanyahu: The Arab world needs Israel's technology

Why is Trump still signing waivers for US embassy?

Seven months after moving US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Trump is still signing waivers. US officials explain why.

Why is Trump still signing waivers for US embassy?

Netanyahu's Public Diplomacy Adviser steps down

PM Netanyahu accedes to David Keyes’s request to step down as Adviser to the Prime Minister for Public Diplomacy and Media.

Netanyahu's Public Diplomacy Adviser steps down

'Our red line is our survival'

PM Netanyahu meets foreign journalists, discusses Israel's red lines regarding Iran and also the investigations against him.

'Our red line is our survival'

Rivlin: Improve relations with global Jewish community

Rivlin meets Israeli ambassadors from around the world, discusses importance of relations with the Jews of the world.

Rivlin: Improve relations with global Jewish community

Sara Netanyahu visits Guatemala

Prime Minister's wife lands in Guatemala for visit to which she was personally invited by the President's wife.

Sara Netanyahu visits Guatemala

With Netanyahu's approval: Millions of dollars to Hamas

$15 million from Qatar transferred to Gaza. Israeli official: There has never been better supervision over the transfer of funds.

With Netanyahu's approval: Millions of dollars to Hamas

Netanyahu to UN chief: Take action against Hezbollah

PM Netanyahu speaks with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, updates him on details of Operation Northern Shield.

Netanyahu to UN chief: Take action against Hezbollah

Netanyahu lights Hanukkah candles with Secretary of State

Before the meeting between PM Netanyahu and Secretary of State Pompeo in Brussels, they lit Hanukkah candles together. See the photos.

Netanyahu lights Hanukkah candles with Secretary of State

Netanyahu to meet Mike Pompeo in Brussels

Israeli premier to meet with US Secretary of State during visit to Brussels. Two leaders to discuss fighting along Israel's northern border.

Netanyahu to meet Mike Pompeo in Brussels

Danon: Time for the Palestinians to determine a new path

Ambassador Danon calls on the Palestinians to recognize the State of Israel, stop paying terrorists and stop the incitement.

Danon: Time for the Palestinians to determine a new path

'Protect the State, take care of yourselves'

Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Netanyahu visits the Commando Brigade exercise, meets soldiers taking part.

'Protect the State, take care of yourselves'