Nitsan Keidar

Nitsan Keidar

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Cabinet approves gestures to PA - despite Jewish Home opposition

Bennett, Shaked blast plans to allow expanded Arab construction in Area C, but proposal passes ahead of Trump visit.

Cabinet approves gestures to PA - despite Jewish Home opposition

Melania and Sara's joint schedule

PM Netanyahu's wife to tour Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital with President Trump's wife Melania. Plus: Effects of visit on roads, flights.

Melania and Sara's joint schedule

PM blasts Hebrew U over anthem decision: The height of servility

'Decision by faculty of humanities at Hebrew University is disgraceful,' says Netanyahu.

PM blasts Hebrew U over anthem decision: The height of servility

White House disassociates itself from Kotel comments

White House: Remarks by American diplomats that the Western Wall is not part of Israel do not reflect Trump's position.

White House disassociates itself from Kotel comments

'They're trying to distort reality'

Former National Security Adviser stresses that there has never been a doubt about Israel's position regarding the U.S. Embassy move.

'They're trying to distort reality'

'PM isn't going to commit political suicide for embassy move'

Coalition chairman says US is seriously considering moving embassy, but PM Netanyahu not ready to pay the political price the US may demand.

'PM isn't going to commit political suicide for embassy move'

'We expect the embassy to be moved'

Deputy Foreign Minister says it is 'essential' for peace that Jerusalem be recognized as unified capital of Israel.

'We expect the embassy to be moved'

Netanyahu responds:

'Moving the embassy will finally shatter the Arab fantasy'

Prime Minister's Office calls for transferring US embassy to Jerusalem, says it would end Arab claim that Israel is not sovereign in city.

'Moving the embassy will finally shatter the Arab fantasy'

Netanyahu: Let's get Nationality Law passed quickly

PM calls on coalition members to help get law enshrining Hebrew as the sole official language of Israel passed as quickly as possible.

Netanyahu: Let's get Nationality Law passed quickly

Anti-Israel resolution blocked at Union for the Mediterranean

Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (PA-UfM) rejects anti-Israel resolution following efforts of a Knesset delegation.

Anti-Israel resolution blocked at Union for the Mediterranean

Netanyahu: Hanging effigies of soldiers is abominable

Israeli PM speaks about haredi extremists burning effigy of IDF soldier, asks public to take precautions against global cyber attack.

Netanyahu: Hanging effigies of soldiers is abominable

Netanyahu: Jordan is playing both sides of the game

Jordan fumes at Israel for killing terrorist, demands 'explanation.' Netanyahu: Jordan must condemn all terror.

Netanyahu: Jordan is playing both sides of the game

Netanyahu: Every country should move their Embassy to Jerusalem

PM Netanyahu's office: We weren't told of any decisions regarding the US Embassy.

Netanyahu: Every country should move their Embassy to Jerusalem

Disappointment

US Embassy will stay in Tel Aviv

Senior US sources say President Trump decided to keep Embassy in Tel Aviv. Jerusalem: We're not surprised.

US Embassy will stay in Tel Aviv

Congress rejects paying salaries to terrorists

New Senate funding bill includes security aid to Israel, as well as provision reducing aid to PA if it pays terrorists.

Congress rejects paying salaries to terrorists

Embassy move nixed - or just delayed?

US officials say Ambassador to Israel David Friedman will be working from Tel Aviv, at least initially, but living in Jerusalem.

Embassy move nixed - or just delayed?

PA official: Israel allowed payments to terrorists

Senior PA official claims Israel had agreed to allow PA to pay families of terrorists. PM's office: That's nothing but a spin.

PA official: Israel allowed payments to terrorists

Liberman:

'We need the Jews around the world'

Defense Minister: Traditional anti-Semitism has been replaced by anti-Israelism. The two are exactly the same.

'We need the Jews around the world'

Another hostile resolution expected in UNESCO

An Israeli state official blasts the expected resolution: 'UNESCO refuses to stop the politicization which is eroding its status.'

Another hostile resolution expected in UNESCO

'Israel has prevented many terror attacks at embassies'

At memorial ceremony for Foreign Ministry fallen, Israeli PM says Israel thwarts 'vast majority' of attacks on embassies.

'Israel has prevented many terror attacks at embassies'

Trump: We must not forget the Holocaust

Trump issues special statement on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Trump: We must not forget the Holocaust

Israel closes Taba Crossing to prevent terror attacks

Israel closes Taba Crossing into Sinai after ISIS threatens terror attacks on Israelis.

Israel closes Taba Crossing to prevent terror attacks

Foreign Ministry condemns Le Pen's Holocaust statement

Israel's Foreign Ministry responds to French candidate's statement, says it goes against French leaders' admission of responsibility.

Foreign Ministry condemns Le Pen's Holocaust statement

Netanyahu: 'There is a price for using chemical weapons'

PM calls at opening of cabinet meeting for superpowers to fulfill international obligation to remove chemical weapons from Syria.

Netanyahu: 'There is a price for using chemical weapons'

Disagreement in cabinet: Should Israel absorb Syrians?

Two ministers express support for increased humanitarian aid to Syrian refugees, but defense ministry staunchly opposed.

Disagreement in cabinet: Should Israel absorb Syrians?

Trump: I'm working hard to achieve peace

President Trump reiterates commitment to achieving peace agreement between Israel and the PA.

Trump: I'm working hard to achieve peace

After Netanyahu intervenes:

Temple Mount earth-sifting project will continue

After PM intervenes, it is agreed that sifting project currently in force on the Temple Mount will continue to get funding.

Temple Mount earth-sifting project will continue

'Israel hasn't turned its back on the Syrians'

Deputy Foreign Minister says Israel will continue helping Syrians, should not become militarily involved.

'Israel hasn't turned its back on the Syrians'

'We will take care of illegal building in Judea and Samaria'

Foreign Ministry speaks to EU representative, calls 'obsession' with Israel 'baffling'

'We will take care of illegal building in Judea and Samaria'

Death toll in Russian metro attack rises to 14

14 dead, 50 wounded in suicide attack perpetrated by a terrorist from Kyrgyzstan.

Death toll in Russian metro attack rises to 14

Israel to 'significantly' reduce new construction

Netanyahu tells Cabinet that new policy on Judea and Samaria will be in line with Trump's views.

Israel to 'significantly' reduce new construction

UNESCO won't erase Jewish connection to Temple Mount, after all?

Arab countries seem to be retreating from attempts to hurt Israel in UNESCO in latest resolution.

UNESCO won't erase Jewish connection to Temple Mount, after all?

Taba Crossing may be closed

Israel's National Security Council warns of potential terror attacks, says Sinai crossing may be closed if attacks loom.

Taba Crossing may be closed

Netanyahu: No agreement yet with US on construction

PM Netanyahu's office says no agreement yet on subject of construction in Judea, Samaria.

Netanyahu: No agreement yet with US on construction

Trump's policy on Judea and Samaria

Report claims Trump will agree to unlimited building in Judea and Samaria - as long as it stays within existing 'settlement blocs.'

Trump's policy on Judea and Samaria

Woman killed in traffic accident in southern Israel

Woman critically injured in collision with truck succumbs to her injuries. Additional victim in serious condition.

Woman killed in traffic accident in southern Israel

'Trump never demanded Israel limit settlement construction'

Senior government official says reports claiming Trump envoy Greenblatt asked Netanyahu to restrict 'settlement' construction are false.

'Trump never demanded Israel limit settlement construction'

China declares 'innovation partnership' with Israel

Netanyahu meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping, discusses technological cooperation between the two countries.

China declares 'innovation partnership' with Israel

Knesset approves 'V15 Law'

Knesset approves third reading of law preventing improper intervention of non-political entities in elections.

Knesset approves 'V15 Law'

Lapid: UN has become a terrorist collaborator

Yesh Atid chairman blasts UN report accusing Israel of apartheid.

Lapid: UN has become a terrorist collaborator