Nitsan Keidar

Nitsan Keidar

News writer and diplomatic correspondent

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Israeli citizen released from Egyptian prison

After serving 15 years in Egypt on charges of spying for Israel, Bedouin citizen Ouda Tarabin returns home.

Israeli citizen released from Egyptian prison

Danon: We must prevent future genocides

Israel’s UN Ambassador speaks at UN as it marks the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide.

Danon: We must prevent future genocides

'Our warnings are painted in blood'

Samaria Regional Council chief says there is no reason for Arabs to use the road where attack took place.

'Our warnings are painted in blood'

Trump considering visit to Temple Mount

Sources say the presidential candidate has already tasked his staff with determining feasibility of visit to the holy site.

Trump considering visit to Temple Mount

Yossi Cohen named next Mossad chief

Prime Minister Netanyahu taps national security adviser to replace Tamir Pardo as Mossad chief.

Yossi Cohen named next Mossad chief

Foreign Ministry document: 'Settlements' are legal

Foreign Ministry to distribute new legal opinion which clearly states that communities in Judea and Samaria are perfectly legal.

Foreign Ministry document: 'Settlements' are legal

Bundestag President: 'calm down' about EU marking

Norbert Lammert tells Yuli Edelstein EU decision to label products made in Golan, Judea, Samaria is wrong, but not anti-Semitic.

Bundestag President: 'calm down' about EU marking

Netanyahu orders: 'Disengage' with European Union

Following decision to label Israeli goods, Prime Minister suspends talks with EU institutions, representatives.

Netanyahu orders: 'Disengage' with European Union

PM vows: 'Not one meter' will be transferred to PA

Facing down angry Likud ministers, Netanyahu promises there are no plans to deliver land from Area C in Judea-Samaria to Palestinians.

PM vows: 'Not one meter' will be transferred to PA

Foreign Ministry takes on social media incitement

New bureau will tackle online incitement by locating content harmful to Israel while also engaging in advocacy and dialogue.

Foreign Ministry takes on social media incitement

Netanyahu: No plans to arm PA security forces

Sources close to PM make clear that Israel is not planning to make any gestures to the PA at this time.

Netanyahu: No plans to arm PA security forces

Netanyahu reprimands Hazan for mocking disabled MK

Prime Minister Netanyahu says he reprimanded MK Oren Hazan for mocking MK Karin Elharar over her disability.

Netanyahu reprimands Hazan for mocking disabled MK

Is Israel considering giving land to the PA?

Report says Israel looking into transferring part of Area C to the PA. Minister Ariel: That will cost Netanyahu his coalition.

Is Israel considering giving land to the PA?

Danon presents photos of terror victims at UN

Ambassador Danny Danon calls on the UN to denounce terrorism, says terror against Israelis is no different than Paris attacks.

Danon presents photos of terror victims at UN

US: We got no request to let Pollard leave

State Dept. contradicts Netanyahu claim, says Israel never asked it to allow Pollard to leave US; Kerry en route to Mideast.

US: We got no request to let Pollard leave

German department store boycotts Israeli products

KaDeWe in Berlin removes Israeli products from its shelves following EU decision to label Israeli products.

German department store boycotts Israeli products

Danon demands condemnation of Red Crescent

Israel's UN ambassador writes UN Secretary-General, demands he condemn Red Crescent for failing to treat wounded Israelis.

Danon demands condemnation of Red Crescent

Swedish foreign minister links ISIS attack, Israel

Swedish ambassador summoned over remarks placing part of Paris attacks blame on 'Palestinian frustration.'

Swedish foreign minister links ISIS attack, Israel

Israel, France cooperating on terror investigation

Political source tells Arutz Sheva that Israel has shared information with France that could help in investigation of Paris attacks.

Israel, France cooperating on terror investigation

Israel declares war on Palestinian Red Crescent

Israeli officials demand explanation after Arab ambulance ignored dying Jewish victims of terror attack on Friday near Hevron.

Israel declares war on Palestinian Red Crescent

Netanyahu: Europe should be ashamed

PM responds to EU labeling move, saying 'they ignore 200 other conflicts only to target Israel, and precisely Palestinians are harmed.'

Netanyahu: Europe should be ashamed

Netanyahu to discuss EU labeling move with Kerry

Prime Minister to meet Secretary of State, ask him to act against decision to mark Judea & Samaria products.

Netanyahu to discuss EU labeling move with Kerry

Conservative movement applauds Netanyahu's address

Head of Conservative movement in Israel tells Arutz Sheva PM's speech with newly announced roundtable has 'operative meaning.'

Conservative movement applauds Netanyahu's address

Netanyahu 'reconsidering' PR chief's appointment

State Department spokesman says Kerry spoke with Netanyahu, who said he is reviewing the appointment of Ran Baratz.

Netanyahu 'reconsidering' PR chief's appointment

High Court: Destroy synagogue within two weeks

Judges dismiss police request for more time in evacuation to avoid clashes - despite choosing to leave illegal mosques nationwide.

High Court: Destroy synagogue within two weeks

Sudanese man attacks Israeli on flight to Ethiopia

Attacker hit Jewish man on the head repeatedly while shouting 'death to the Jews!'; he was arrested.

Sudanese man attacks Israeli on flight to Ethiopia

Foreign Ministry cadets headed to Samaria

Changes to Foreign Ministry cadet course will enable future ambassadors to better defend Israel in the international sphere.

Foreign Ministry cadets headed to Samaria

State Dept. says 'PA has no right to join the ICC'

Spokesperson condemns Abbas's unilateral move in meeting with International Criminal Court, but says Kerry 'still believes in progress.'

State Dept. says 'PA has no right to join the ICC'

Israel accepted to UN space committee

Israel admitted to UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space by a vote of 117 to 1, following intense diplomatic efforts.

Israel accepted to UN space committee

IDF prepares new war on terror in Judea

After Gush Etzion stabbing IDF and regional leaders hold situation appraisal, decide on new measures to fight terror 'more significantly.'

IDF prepares new war on terror in Judea

'Remember this next time UN condemns Israel'

Israeli envoy to UN blasts body's 'absurd' decision to elect 'Iran and North Korea ally,' Venezuela, to Human Rights Council.

'Remember this next time UN condemns Israel'

Abbas: Peace talks stalemate is Netanyahu's fault

PA chairman tells local council heads in the Galilee that it's Netanyahu's fault - not his - that peace talks are stuck.

Abbas: Peace talks stalemate is Netanyahu's fault

White House 'concerned' over eastern Jerusalem

White House spokesman objects to Netanyahu's reported plan to take away ID cards from Jerusalem Arabs.

White House 'concerned' over eastern Jerusalem

Hotovely: Palestinians promoting culture of death

Deputy Foreign Minister quotes poems taught to Palestinian children which glorify martyrs.

Hotovely: Palestinians promoting culture of death

Abbas's brother in law treated in Israel

While the PA's incitement against Israel continues, Israel agrees to have PA chairman's brother in law undergo surgery in Tel Aviv.

Abbas's brother in law treated in Israel

Danon chides France in maiden UN speech

New UN envoy notes 'no one offered to place international observers in Paris during the 2005 riots.'

Danon chides France in maiden UN speech

Netanyahu: Mahmoud Abbas joined the terrorists

In press conference with German Chancellor, PM Netanyahu says Israel wants peace but the Palestinians want terror.

Netanyahu: Mahmoud Abbas joined the terrorists

Thousands in New York Chant 'We Stand With Israel'

Mass pro-Israel rallies take place in Times Square, Rome and Madrid, demanding backing for terror-beleaguered Jewish state.

Thousands in New York Chant 'We Stand With Israel'

Likud Minister: Abbas Incites Just Like the Nazis

Minister Steinitz tells Washington conference that Abbas is 'world's top anti-Semite, he is worse than Arafat.'

Likud Minister: Abbas Incites Just Like the Nazis

International Observers on Temple Mount?

Senior diplomatic source slams French proposal at UN regarding Temple Mount, points out 'it's the Palestinians changing status quo.'

International Observers on Temple Mount?