Nitsan Keidar

Nitsan Keidar

News writer and diplomatic correspondent

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'The only consideration is Israel's national interest'

Prime Minister's Office responds to comments by Israeli official that Trump peace plan may be delayed due to early elections in Israel.

'The only consideration is Israel's national interest'

Israeli Official:

'Trump's peace plan will be shelved if Israel goes to elections'

Official reports that Jerusalem has urged Washington to hold off on releasing Mideast peace plan if new elections held.

'Trump's peace plan will be shelved if Israel goes to elections'

Pro-PA activists protest against Israeli Consul

Students for Justice in Palestine members try to disrupt Israeli Consul General in New York Dani Dayan's lecture at City College.

Pro-PA activists protest against Israeli Consul

Netanyahu meets regional council heads from the south

Netanyahu promises to promote resilience program for the Israeli communities in southern Israel.

Netanyahu meets regional council heads from the south

Netanyahu cuts Paris trip short

Prime minister expected to return to Israel from Paris a day early following the incident in the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu cuts Paris trip short

Netanyahu in Europe: Strengthen the Saudis despite Khashoggi

Israeli PM, first foreign leader to be invited to Craiova Forum, uses pulpit to urge change in EU's Mideast policy.

Netanyahu in Europe: Strengthen the Saudis despite Khashoggi

Netanyahu in Bulgaria:

'We stand together in this battle against terrorism'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu meets Bulgarian counterpart, says the two countries are working to jointly produce weapons systems.

'We stand together in this battle against terrorism'

Report: Netanyahu asked Trump to stick by Saudi Crown Prince

Washington Post reports Netanyahu among Middle Eastern leaders to express support for Saudi Crown Prince following Khashoggi murder.

Report: Netanyahu asked Trump to stick by Saudi Crown Prince

'We have a great friend in Canada'

President Reuven Rivlin meets Canadian Foreign Minister, tells her he will visit Canada next year.

'We have a great friend in Canada'

'He sought to bridge but did not refrain from struggling'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu eulogizes Minister David Azoulay at special Cabinet session in his memory.

'He sought to bridge but did not refrain from struggling'

Slogan for Eurovision 2019 revealed

The 2019 Eurovision Song contest, which will be held in Tel Aviv, will operate under the slogan “Dare to Dream”.

Slogan for Eurovision 2019 revealed

'A tremendous compliment to Israel'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu welcomes Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan ahead of the Israel-China Innovation Conference.

'A tremendous compliment to Israel'

Jerusalem the capital of 'Palestine'? Not anytime soon

Senior US official makes clear to Arutz Sheva: Possibility of recognizing East Jerusalem as Palestinian capital is not on the agenda.

Jerusalem the capital of 'Palestine'? Not anytime soon

Netanyahu: Yitzhak Rabin was wrong but he was not a traitor

Netanyahu at Rabin memorial: During the struggle against incitement, they say offensive and baseless things.

Netanyahu: Yitzhak Rabin was wrong but he was not a traitor

Israeli cabinet votes to delay eviction of illegal Bedouin town

Despite Jewish Home's protests, cabinet votes to push off demolition of illegal Bedouin encampment for several weeks.

Israeli cabinet votes to delay eviction of illegal Bedouin town

Jordan cancels part of peace agreement with Israel

King of Jordan cancels part of agreement which leases land in Arava and Naharayim to Jewish farmers.

Jordan cancels part of peace agreement with Israel

Netanyahu again hesitates to strike

All who care about court's honor when it comes to evacuating Jews suddenly lose faith in system when it comes to Khan al-Ahmar. Commentary.

Netanyahu again hesitates to strike

Cabinet decides: Response according to need

Cabinet rejects DM's plan for harsh action in Gaza, opting for PM's line of responding in light of developments on the ground.

Cabinet decides: Response according to need

International condemnation of cuts to UNRWA rejected

Inter-Parliamentary Union rejects Arab initiative to hold urgent discussion on the funding for UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”.

International condemnation of cuts to UNRWA rejected

'How do I define B'Tselem? A disgrace'

Prime Minister Netanyahu criticizes leftist organization as its Director is set to speak before the UN Security Council.

'How do I define B'Tselem? A disgrace'

Meretz head furious over Hevron construction

MK Tamar Zandberg blasts Cabinet plan to approve 31 housing units in Hevron. "The settlement in Hevron should be evacuated, not inflated."

Meretz head furious over Hevron construction

Barkan attack terrorist to be paid monthly salary - for life

Foreign ministry launches Twitter campaign to encourage international pressure on PA to stop paying terrorist salaries.

Barkan attack terrorist to be paid monthly salary - for life

US to move missile systems from Middle East

US dismantles, moves missile batteries, air defense systems, from Middle East to more significant locations, report says.

US to move missile systems from Middle East

'Israel will think twice before attacking'

Syrian Dep. FM says Israeli 'aggression' is aimed at those who want to 'reduce terror,' claims S-300s will 'paralyze' Israel.

'Israel will think twice before attacking'

Amendment to allow State to refuse funding to inciters

Culture Minister, Finance Minister push amendment allowing gov't to refuse funding to groups which seek to undermine the State of Israel.

Amendment to allow State to refuse funding to inciters

UN pressured to act against Nationality Law

Delegation of Israeli Arab representatives meets UN official, urges pressure on Israel to cancel Nationality Law approved by the Knesset.

UN pressured to act against Nationality Law

Defense Minister visits Georgia for the first time

Liberman meets Georgia's heads of state, discusses with them the international struggle against Iranian terror.

Defense Minister visits Georgia for the first time

'We have no intention of compromising on our security'

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks at event marking 70 years since the founding of the IDF Intelligence Corps.

'We have no intention of compromising on our security'

'It's unreasonable to block the Ayalon Highway during the week'

Prime Minister Netanyhau does not back Transportation Minister's decision to cancel construction work planned on Shabbat.

'It's unreasonable to block the Ayalon Highway during the week'

How much sleep does Netanyahu get?

PM fields questions on Instagram ranging from the future of Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria, to his favorite food.

How much sleep does Netanyahu get?

Liberman gives PA an unusual gesture

Letters and parcels sent from Jordan to PA in last eight years released by Israel.

Liberman gives PA an unusual gesture

Report: Israel-Hamas agreement to include sea route to Cyprus

Israel-Hamas agreement will include sea route to Cyprus, and Qatar will pay Hamas' salaries, report says.

Report: Israel-Hamas agreement to include sea route to Cyprus

Israel demanded - and BBC changed its headline

Foreign Ministry points out BBC title is a 'lie,' news site responds by changing title to reflect reality.

Israel demanded - and BBC changed its headline

First publication:

Netanyahu lengthens UN Ambassador's term

Foreign Ministry confirms: Danny Danon to remain UN Ambassador until February.

Netanyahu lengthens UN Ambassador's term

Report: Jared Kushner working to close UNWRA

Jared Kushner is working to discover true number of refugees, close UNRWA, report says.

Report: Jared Kushner working to close UNWRA

Israel invites Polish Foreign Minister

PM Netanyahu invites Polish Foreign Minister to visit Israel following tensions over Holocaust Law.

Israel invites Polish Foreign Minister

Security official:

'Minister Ariel can blame only himself'

Security official rejects Minister Ariel’s claim that Netanyahu prevented him from ascending the Temple Mount.

'Minister Ariel can blame only himself'

'No ceasefire until incendiary kites stop'

PM Netanyahu says government told IDF to stop incendiary kites, balloons, says deterrence is a 'process.'

'No ceasefire until incendiary kites stop'

Netanyahu: Israel has 'no problem' with Assad government

PM Netanyahu says Russia has pushed Iran away from Israeli border, Israel has 'no problem' with Assad regime.

Netanyahu: Israel has 'no problem' with Assad government

A honeymoon disaster

Israeli dies after suffering severe injuries during accident in Honduras.

A honeymoon disaster