Nitsan Keidar

Nitsan Keidar

News writer and diplomatic correspondent

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WJC: Polish law an attack on democracy

World Jewish Congress opposes Polish law which would criminalize suggestions that Poland was responsible for Nazis crimes.

WJC: Polish law an attack on democracy

'Survivors' stories must remain part of our collective memory'

European Commission President on Int'l Holocaust Day: Anti-Semitism is not only a threat for Jews.

'Survivors' stories must remain part of our collective memory'

The saga ends:

US Embassy grants Israeli singer a visa

Israeli singer Amir Benayoun receives US visa allowing him to perform at UN International Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony.

US Embassy grants Israeli singer a visa

Bennett and Shaked: Normalize Havat Gilad

Jewish Home Ministers urge Netanyahu to bring proposal to normalize the status of Havat Gilad to a vote in the Cabinet.

Bennett and Shaked: Normalize Havat Gilad

Netanyahu and Trump to meet in Davos

The two leaders will meet on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum. Netanyahu will meet a number of other world leaders as well.

Netanyahu and Trump to meet in Davos

Israeli singer gives up on visa to sing at UN

Amir Benayoun gives up on opportunity to acquire visa that would enable him to fly to perform on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Israeli singer gives up on visa to sing at UN

Hotovely to the BBC: UNRWA perpetuates fake refugees

Deputy Foreign Minister says UNRWA has failed to do its job and should conclude its role as an agency which perpetuates fake refugees.

Hotovely to the BBC: UNRWA perpetuates fake refugees

Hotovely:

'Abbas's speech is a slap in the face to Europe'

Deputy Foreign Minister to EU Ambassador: Do not provide illusions to the Palestinians that they will receive unilateral recognition.

'Abbas's speech is a slap in the face to Europe'

Son of Mumbai terror victims takes off for India

PM Netanyahu, Moshe Holtzberg, leave Israel for India on Saturday night.

Son of Mumbai terror victims takes off for India

'He threw rocks at Jews - and was released'

Israel Police release Arab who threw rocks at Jews - after just five days of house arrest.

'He threw rocks at Jews - and was released'

'This government is here to work, and will finish out its term'

PM Netanyahu praises Finance Minister Kahlon's 'excellent' budget, and promises current government will finish out its term.

'This government is here to work, and will finish out its term'

Cabinet concerned about military developments in the north

Recent Cabinet meetings have dealt with the threat of Iran's presence near the Syrian border.

Cabinet concerned about military developments in the north

'Hamas continues to cross red lines'

Coordinator of Government Activities demands the Red Crescent fire ambulance driver who exploited his role to assist terror organizations.

'Hamas continues to cross red lines'

Could Israel still withdraw from UNESCO in 2018?

Despite missing deadline to withdraw from UN’s cultural agency in 2018, Israel might still be able to do so.

Could Israel still withdraw from UNESCO in 2018?

Over $11 million for Judea and Samaria

Government approves funds to improve security in Judea and Samaria.

Over $11 million for Judea and Samaria

'The UN - the house of lies'

PM says Israel preemptively rejects expected vote in UN General Assembly condemning international recognition of J'lem as Israel's capital.

'The UN - the house of lies'

Foreign Ministry fighting for Jerusalem at UN

Foreign Ministry instructs ambassadors to act to prevent a vote against American recognition of Jerusalem.

Foreign Ministry fighting for Jerusalem at UN

Hungary rules out moving embassy to Jerusalem

Hungarian Prime Minister says his country does not see itself moving its embassy to Jerusalem in the foreseeable future.

Hungary rules out moving embassy to Jerusalem

PM Netanyahu: Europe is hypocritical

PM Netanyahu flies to Paris, Brussels, with a clear message for Europeans.

PM Netanyahu: Europe is hypocritical

'Many embassies will move to Jerusalem'

PM Netanyahu says Israel is holding talks with other nations about possible embassy moves. 'It's time.'

'Many embassies will move to Jerusalem'

Czech Republic follows Trump, recognizes Jerusalem

Czech Republic announces it recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Israel.

Czech Republic follows Trump, recognizes Jerusalem

It's official:

Trump to recognize Jerusalem, order embassy move

Officials in Washington confirm that Trump will recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and will order the embassy to be moved there.

Trump to recognize Jerusalem, order embassy move

'Our embassy will remain in Tel Aviv'

EU ambassador to Israel hints: Even if Trump recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital, we won't follow suit.

'Our embassy will remain in Tel Aviv'

Recognition of Jerusalem to replace US Embassy move?

US official tells Arutz Sheva recognition of Jerusalem as capital would partially fulfill US President Trump's promise to move US Embassy.

Recognition of Jerusalem to replace US Embassy move?

Trump's gift to Israel: Recognizing Jerusalem

Senior official in Washington says Trump is interested in recognizing Jerusalem, without moving the embassy for now.

Trump's gift to Israel: Recognizing Jerusalem

Rift with Diaspora Jewry? Fake news

Study by Israel's Diaspora Affairs Ministry finds that Jews outside of Israel are only increasing their investment in Israel.

Rift with Diaspora Jewry? Fake news

Hotovely to Arutz Sheva:

'American Jews are important to me, I didn't mean to offend'

Deputy Foreign Minister speaks to Arutz Sheva about recent controversy over 'American Jews' comments. 'I didn't want message to be hostile.'

'American Jews are important to me, I didn't mean to offend'

'Future security agreements will be tougher'

Former Foreign Ministry Director General says Israel learned the hard way not to compromise on its security needs.

'Future security agreements will be tougher'

Report: Abbas refuses phone call from Kushner

Arab media report that PA chairman refused to speak to Trump’s son-in-law.

Report: Abbas refuses phone call from Kushner

US to keep Palestine Liberation Offices open

US State Department confirms there is no plan to close PLO offices, despite threats to do so.

US to keep Palestine Liberation Offices open

Putin: Trump is well-mannered, pleasant to deal with

US President Trump speaks with Russian President Putin about elections, Syrian civil war, ISIS.

Putin: Trump is well-mannered, pleasant to deal with

Watch: Police arrest PA Arab on his way to terror attack

Firefighter spots suspicious Palestinian Authority Arab, helps police officers arrest him. Search shows Arab's bag contains knives, Quran.

Watch: Police arrest PA Arab on his way to terror attack

'Israel will not give up Jerusalem'

Dr. Dore Gold, former Israeli Ambassador to the UN, tells Congress members that moving the embassy would bring a diplomatic solution closer.

'Israel will not give up Jerusalem'

Why was Deputy Foreign Minister's lecture canceled?

Tzipi Hotovely's lecture at Princeton Hillel cancelled following pressure by another Jewish organization. Hotovely will speak elsewhere.

Why was Deputy Foreign Minister's lecture canceled?

Danon to PA: Learn history

UN committee discusses impact of Balfour Declaration on Palestinian people. Danon: An example of Palestinian incitement.

Danon to PA: Learn history

MK Bahloul angers Labor chairman

Arab MK won't attend Knesset session marking Balfour Declaration's 100th anniversary. Gabbay's associates: This will be his last term.

MK Bahloul angers Labor chairman

'The Israeli government cannot afford to miss another chance'

Father of kidnapped and murdered Israeli soldier says 'nothing should happen in Gaza' until missing Israelis are brought home.

'The Israeli government cannot afford to miss another chance'

UNESCO agrees to delay anti-Israel votes

UNESCO unanimously agrees to delay votes on anti-Israel resolutions by six months.

UNESCO agrees to delay anti-Israel votes

Terror victims vs the Arab bank

US Supreme Court hears terror victims' case against Arab Bank's involvement in funding terror.

Terror victims vs the Arab bank

Al Jazeera admits it planted reporter in US pro-Israel groups

News network says it will soon release documentary about pro-Israel activity in Washington 'through the eyes of an undercover reporter.'

Al Jazeera admits it planted reporter in US pro-Israel groups