Nitsan Keidar

Nitsan Keidar

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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'

'We might not be able to keep our promises on Amona'

Netanyahu confidant says Prime Minister knows he may not be able to keep promises to Amona residents, construct new town in Samaria.

'We might not be able to keep our promises on Amona'

Netanyahu to fly to Singapore and Australia

Netanyahu to update government on US meetings, travel to Singapore on Sunday.

Netanyahu to fly to Singapore and Australia

Britain-US alliance strengthening

PM Netanyahu leaves for two-day UK visit, set to meet with PM Theresa May and FM Boris Johnson.

Britain-US alliance strengthening

Jewish Home minister: Attorney General should do his job

MK Uri Ariel says government will pass regulation law, hopes Attorney General will 'do his job.'

Jewish Home minister: Attorney General should do his job

'Find a solution and end the Jerusalem strike now'

Interior Minister Aryeh Deri intervenes in effort to end ongoing Jerusalem strike that has shut down garbage removal, closed kindergartens.

'Find a solution and end the Jerusalem strike now'

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