Nitsan Keidar

Nitsan Keidar

News writer and diplomatic correspondent

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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Defense Minister: Traditional anti-Semitism has been replaced by anti-Israelism.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

Israel, U.S. aim to achieve formula on construction

Netanyahu and Trump's envoy meet for five hours, discuss construction in Judea and Samaria.

Israel, U.S. aim to achieve formula on construction

Netanyahu, Kahlon meet to lower taxes

Finance Minister meets PM Netanyahu to discuss lowering taxes.

Netanyahu, Kahlon meet to lower taxes

South African lawmaker: IDF a 'murderous machine'

Israel to summon South Africa’s ambassador following anti-Israel remarks made by two senior officials.

South African lawmaker: IDF a 'murderous machine'

Liberman to Tillerson: UNHRC degrades Israel

Israeli Defense Minister asks Secretary of State to reconsider American policy towards UNHRC and UNRWA.

Liberman to Tillerson: UNHRC degrades Israel

Liberman to Pence: We're waiting for the embassy move

Israeli Defense Minister meets Mike Pence, talks about anti-Semitism, Iran, and expected US Embassy move.

Liberman to Pence: We're waiting for the embassy move

'We need an active America in our region'

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman meets Defense Secretary James Mattis. The two discuss regional issues and U.S. involvement in the region.

'We need an active America in our region'

'We have a surprise for the UN'

'If the UN ends its anti-Israel obsession, it will find a democratic state ready to help every nation,' says Ambassador to UN Danon.

'We have a surprise for the UN'

Israeli Consul General: They'll catch the criminals

Consul General in New York says wave of anti-Semitism in US having unprecedented psychological impact.

Israeli Consul General: They'll catch the criminals

'Israel will not allow a street to be named after Yasser Arafat'

PM Netanyahu backs IDF veterans, says street name did not receive government approval.

'Israel will not allow a street to be named after Yasser Arafat'

Two dead in criminal shooting in Netanya

Police investigating shooting at a house in Netanya. Six wounded.

Two dead in criminal shooting in Netanya

'Everyone needs to fight the de-legitimization of Israel'

Opposition MK speaks to Congress, Senate, tells them to support Trump's decision to leave UN Human Rights Council.

'Everyone needs to fight the de-legitimization of Israel'

Russia's UN ambassador passes away

Vitaly Churkin, who served as Russia's UN envoy since 2006, dies at 64 from apparent heart problems.

Russia's UN ambassador passes away

'Israel and Singapore are kindred spirits'

Netanyahu thanks Singapore PM for warm welcome, says he's impressed, wants to learn how Singapore handles housing.

'Israel and Singapore are kindred spirits'