Nitsan Keidar

Nitsan Keidar

News writer and diplomatic correspondent

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Israel and Turkey to resume diplomatic dialogue after six years

Foreign Ministry Director-General Yuval Rotem to travel to Turkey for a series of diplomatic meetings with local officials.

Israel and Turkey to resume diplomatic dialogue after six years

Rivlin to try to resolve tensions with Mexico

President Rivlin to speak with his Mexican counterpart in a bid to resolve tensions over Netanyahu’s alleged support of border wall.

Rivlin to try to resolve tensions with Mexico

Netanyahu: US Embassy needs to be in Jerusalem

Israeli PM says Regulation Law will be presented in Knesset, emphasizes nothing can substitute strong US-Israel relations.

Netanyahu: US Embassy needs to be in Jerusalem

Netanyahu: Approve Regulation Law

Government official: Netanyahu wants to pass Regulation Law this week.

Netanyahu: Approve Regulation Law

State Department freezes PA-intended funds

US State Department freezes funds Obama intended for PA until new Secretary of State is appointed.

State Department freezes PA-intended funds

Israelis warned of 'imminent danger' of Sinai terror

Counter-Terrorism Bureau issues a warning to Israelis to leave the Sinai Peninsula immediately, cites an imminent terror threat.

Israelis warned of 'imminent danger' of Sinai terror

Will Protective Edge report be publicized?

Sub-committee of Knesset's Auditing Committee to discuss whether to publish parts of the Comptroller's report referring to Security Cabinet.

Will Protective Edge report be publicized?

"Most Arabs want to integrate into society"

Prime Minister issues Facebook post in which he expresses disgust at 'extremists in Arab society who whip up the Arab public.'

"Most Arabs want to integrate into society"

Trump invites Netanyahu to Washington

Prime Minister’s Office says Trump invited Netanyahu to visit Washington in February during their phone call.

Trump invites Netanyahu to Washington

Netanyahu: We will continue to take care of Judea and Samaria

Israeli PM begins weekly cabinet meeting by discussing Trump inauguration.

Netanyahu: We will continue to take care of Judea and Samaria

Obama warns: Moving the embassy could be explosive

Obama warns against “sudden, unilateral moves”, an apparent reference to Trump's intention to move the American embassy to Jerusalem.

Obama warns: Moving the embassy could be explosive

French MP: Paris conference proof we've lost all shame

French MP Meyer Habib says upcoming conference aims to harm Israel, is therefore illegitimate.

French MP: Paris conference proof we've lost all shame

Hotovely: Paris conference will distance peace

Deputy Foreign Minister reiterates Israel’s objection to the Paris peace conference, likens it to "a wedding without a bride and groom".

Hotovely: Paris conference will distance peace

Netanyahu: We'll push UN Security Council to cancel resolution

Netanyahu announces new developments for periphery, dental care, emphasizes Israel wokring to cancel recent UN Security Council resolution.

Netanyahu: We'll push UN Security Council to cancel resolution

Kulanu MK: Obama abstention is 'betrayal' and 'abandonment'

In an exclusive interview with Arutz Sheva, Deputy Public Diplomacy Minister talks about Obama's abstention and what Trump can do about it.

Kulanu MK: Obama abstention is 'betrayal' and 'abandonment'

Shaked: We survived Pharaoh, we'll survive this too

Justice Minister says UN Security Council decision just before Hanukkah is reminiscent of Jewish history.

Shaked: We survived Pharaoh, we'll survive this too

'The fight against anti-Israel UN resolution isn't over yet'

Israeli ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, says Israel must remain vigilant against constant attempts to harm the country at the UN.

'The fight against anti-Israel UN resolution isn't over yet'

'UN resolution is Obama's last attempt to stop settlements'

Senior Israeli officials concerned US will withhold veto on UN Security Council resolution targeting Israel.

'UN resolution is Obama's last attempt to stop settlements'

Minister Galant: Amona received me very well

Construction Minister speaks about Amona visit, says Amona received him very well.

Minister Galant: Amona received me very well

Agriculture Minister: Amona deal is the best we can offer

Uri Ariel speaks about new Amona solution, suggests residents approve it.

Agriculture Minister: Amona deal is the best we can offer

Amona deal hits impasse

Agreement to relocate Amona to nearby plots encounters resistance from Attorney General; sources say full evacuation from hill likely.

Amona deal hits impasse

PM promises: Amona residents will remain on mountain

PM Netanyahu promised that the residents of Amona will remain on the mountain on which they currently reside.

PM promises: Amona residents will remain on mountain

PM Netanyahu: We must act responsibly

PM says government working overtime to find Amona solution.

PM Netanyahu: We must act responsibly

Bennett and Netanyahu to meet on Sunday

After a fruitless discussion, Bennett and Netanyahu agree to meet on Sunday to discuss Amona - again.

Bennett and Netanyahu to meet on Sunday

Amona residents: We're not objects that can be thrown around

Amona residents, Jewish Home lawmakers reject Attorney General's proposal to move the community to temporary structures.

Amona residents: We're not objects that can be thrown around

A-G approves 'absentee property' solution for Amona

Avichai Mandelblit states that absentee property can be used as a temporary solution for Amona, but the Regulation Law would invalidate it.

A-G approves 'absentee property' solution for Amona

French retailers ordered to label 'settlement' products

France instructs importers and retail chains to label products from Judea, Samaria, eastern Jerusalem and the Golan. Israel outraged.

French retailers ordered to label 'settlement' products

High Court postpones evacuation of - illegal Bedouin settlement

The High Court postpones evacuation of illegal Bedouin settlement Oum el-Hiran, stating that alternative accommodations have not been found.

High Court postpones evacuation of - illegal Bedouin settlement

Homes go up in flames as fire rips through Zichron Yaakov

Five hurt, including small baby. Residents evacuated as neighborhood in coastal town scorched.

Homes go up in flames as fire rips through Zichron Yaakov

Bennett lobbies Trump administration to ditch two-state solution

In closed-door meeting, Jewish Home chief urges Trump officials to reject two-state solution.

Bennett lobbies Trump administration to ditch two-state solution

Trump security picks make Israelis happy

Israelis satisfied with Trump's choices for top security positions.

Trump security picks make Israelis happy

Liberman: Regulation Law won't save Amona

Defense Minister says Amona will be destroyed even if Regulation Law adopted, government should focus on working with Trump Administration.

Liberman: Regulation Law won't save Amona

Israel preparing for one-sided UN Security Council resolutions

Israeli Ambassador to UN tells Arutz Sheva of specific plans in UN Security Council to make last-minute push before Obama leaves office.

Israel preparing for one-sided UN Security Council resolutions

Netanyahu: Iran supports 360 degree terror

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu meets Russian counterpart, warns about Iran’s drive to carry out terror attacks all over the globe.

Netanyahu: Iran supports 360 degree terror

France adamant on peace initiative

France's Middle East envoy says his country is determined to promote its peace initiative, urges Israel to take part.

France adamant on peace initiative

US opposes one-sided resolutions against Israel

American Ambassador to Israel addresses growing concerns in Israel that US will no longer veto Arab-backed UN Security Council resolutions.

US opposes one-sided resolutions against Israel

Change in Israel's voting policy on Cuba

Due to change in Cuban-American relations, Israel will change its voting pattern on Cuba at the UN.

Change in Israel's voting policy on Cuba

Palestinian Authority issues UNESCO ultimatum

Jordan, PA threaten UNESCO members over upcoming vote on Jerusalem holy sites.

Palestinian Authority issues UNESCO ultimatum

UNESCO to vote on another anti-Israel resolution

Vote expected on Wednesday on another resolution ignoring the Jewish connection to the Temple Mount.

UNESCO to vote on another anti-Israel resolution

Netanyahu held Dore Gold back at Foreign Ministry

Chairman of Foreign Ministry Union says Netanyahu taking ministry apart, prevented Dore Gold from fixing issues.

Netanyahu held Dore Gold back at Foreign Ministry