Nitsan Keidar

Nitsan Keidar

News writer and diplomatic correspondent

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Soccer League Strike over Sabbath Looms

Soccer games may be suspended starting this Saturday, after Labor Court ruled Sabbath games illegal.

Soccer League Strike over Sabbath Looms

Jewish Israeli Man Attempted to Join ISIS

Jewish Israeli man intercepted in Turkey after family turn to Foreign Ministry to stop their son from joining ISIS.

Jewish Israeli Man Attempted to Join ISIS

Turkish Delegation to Visit Israel

For the first time since the Marmara incident, Israel will welcome a delegation from Turkey, in what some see as a step to renewal of ties.

Turkish Delegation to Visit Israel

'Danon Won't Receive a Passport'

Foreign Ministry workers refuse to assist new diplomatic appointees, as part of struggle over salaries.

'Danon Won't Receive a Passport'

PM: We'll Strike Whomever Tries to Strike Us

Prime Minister tours northern theater, warns unfrozen Iranian assets will flow to forces opposing Israel.

PM: We'll Strike Whomever Tries to Strike Us

Envoy to US: Israel's Survival is a Big Deal

Israeli ambassador Ron Dermer says Jerusalem 'not eager to be at odds' with US, but sincerely believes Iran deal threatens its survival.

Envoy to US: Israel's Survival is a Big Deal

Threats Against US Ambassador over Iran Deal

Amb. Shapiro has received threatening letters, and the security around him has been beefed up.

Threats Against US Ambassador over Iran Deal

Republicans Less Sure of Votes Against Iran Deal

Republican senators feel uncertain they will be able to acquire the necessary number of votes to maintain sanctions against Iran.

Republicans Less Sure of Votes Against Iran Deal

Thousands Sign Petition Calling to Arrest Bibi

Nearly 35,000 sign online petition calling for the arrest of Israeli PM during visit to London. British Embassy: It won't happen.

Thousands Sign Petition Calling to Arrest Bibi

McCain: Not Impossible to Override Veto

Arizona senator tells Arutz Sheva the dynamics in Congress favor those who oppose the Iran deal.

McCain: Not Impossible to Override Veto

Prosor to International Community: Wake Up

Israel's UN ambassador demands the Security Council condemn the Palestinian incitement to terrorism, following Monday’s firebomb attack.

Prosor to International Community: Wake Up

Israeli Players Attacked by Fans in Bulgaria

CSKA Sofia fans storm onto field, chase players from the Israeli club Ashdod.

Israeli Players Attacked by Fans in Bulgaria

Obama Fighting for a Veto, Loss is 'Already Clear'

Obama holds conference call in desperate attempt for veto support as adviser admits no deal backing; Pelosi announces media blitz.

Obama Fighting for a Veto, Loss is 'Already Clear'

'Congress Can Keep Iran from Nuclear Threshold'

Netanyahu briefs reporters, says the Iran nuclear deal should not be a partisan matter in Congress.

'Congress Can Keep Iran from Nuclear Threshold'

Minister Shalom Meets with PA Chief Negotiator

Minister Silvan Shalom, who was appointed to head peace talks, met last week in Jordan with the PA’s chief negotiator, Saeb Erekat.

Minister Shalom Meets with PA Chief Negotiator

Huckabee: Obama Marching Israelis to the 'Oven'

GOP presidential hopeful slams Obama administration for Iran deal, calls it 'most feckless' foreign policy in American history.

Huckabee: Obama Marching Israelis to the 'Oven'

Haredi Jew Shot by Robbers in Mexico City

24-year-old shot in the lung by robbers while trying to escape, cousins describe his survival as a 'true miracle.'

Haredi Jew Shot by Robbers in Mexico City

Belgian Team Faces Punishment Over Anti-Semitism

UEFA likely to fine Charleroi soccer team after its fans used the Nazi salute in taunting Beitar Jerusalem fans.

Belgian Team Faces Punishment Over Anti-Semitism

Israel Fights EU Funding of Leftist NGOs

Deputy FM Hotovely tells Arutz Sheva she is demanding European states stop funding subversive Israeli groups immediately.

Israel Fights EU Funding of Leftist NGOs

Israeli Envoy 'Spoils the Party' at UN Iran Vote

Israel's ambassador to the UN, Ron Prosor, slams international community's 'poor track record' after it empowers Iranian terror regime.

Israeli Envoy 'Spoils the Party' at UN Iran Vote

Hundreds of American Ambassadors Support Iran Deal

Open letter to US President Barack Obama supports his stance on the deal ahead of expected Congressional showdown.

Hundreds of American Ambassadors Support Iran Deal

Anti-Semitic Polish Politician May Be Jail-Bound

MEP Korwin-Mikke, who gave a Nazi salute during European Parliament, may be guilty of violating ban on incitement to racial hatred.

Anti-Semitic Polish Politician May Be Jail-Bound

Arutz Sheva exclusive

US to Buy Israeli Iran Deal Compliance with Arms?

Senior official confirms Moshe Ya'alon, US counterpart Ashton Carter are very close - meaning compensation package for deal possible.

US to Buy Israeli Iran Deal Compliance with Arms?

Chance of Blocking Deal Slim, Says Ex-Deputy FM

Danny Ayalon notes that Chinese, Russians and Europeans are already standing in line to do business with Iran.

Chance of Blocking Deal Slim, Says Ex-Deputy FM

Expert: In 10-15 Years, Iran Will be Stronger

Former National Security Council head Yaakov Amidror says deal with the West legitimizes Iran’s military nuclear program.

Expert: In 10-15 Years, Iran Will be Stronger

Israel's Strategy: Attack the Iran Deal, Not Obama

Senior diplomat reveals to Arutz Sheva Obama will try to assuage Netanyahu with Washington invite and arms, but Israel has a plan.

Israel's Strategy: Attack the Iran Deal, Not Obama

US Officials Brief Israel on Looming Iran Deal

US confident deal is close, as Israeli officials begin looking ahead to meeting between Netanyahu and Obama sometime over the summer.

US Officials Brief Israel on Looming Iran Deal

Netanyahu to Meet Family of Israeli Captive

Netanyahu to finally meet with the Mengistu family months after the fact - and after scandal of his representative threatening them.

Netanyahu to Meet Family of Israeli Captive

Israel Partially Cooperates With the ICC

In departure from long-standing policy, Israel sends special team to The Hague to try and shelve PA's 'war crimes' charges.

Israel Partially Cooperates With the ICC

Official: Hamas Lying About Releasing Mengistu

Security official says Hamas definitely holding Avraham Mengistu captive and denials are stalling potential negotiations for his return.

Official: Hamas Lying About Releasing Mengistu

Israeli Embassy Worker Suspected of Planting Bomb

Uruguay police detain Israeli embassy security worker for planting 'incomplete' bomb outside embassy's office building on June 17.

Israeli Embassy Worker Suspected of Planting Bomb

Official: Permanent Iran Deal Even Worse

Senior Israeli official says impending deal will allow Iran to continue to develop nuclear weapons and support global terrorism.

Official: Permanent Iran Deal Even Worse

'Israeli Citizens Deserve Same Empathy'

Israeli ambassador to UN, Ron Prosor, blasts Secretary-General for issuing no condemnation of terror attacks against innocent Israelis.

'Israeli Citizens Deserve Same Empathy'

Turkey Continues to Reprimand Israel

Turkey once again rebuked Israeli charge d'affaires on Monday, days after meeting with her on the Turks denied entry to Ben Gurion Airport.

Turkey Continues to Reprimand Israel

Exclusive

PA ICC Goal: Indictments Against Israeli Ministers

Senior PA source tells Arutz Sheva that Maliki will submit official response to ICC Thursday capitalizing on UN report momentum.

PA ICC Goal: Indictments Against Israeli Ministers

Interview

Will Oren's Book Damage US-Israel Relations?

Book critical of the Obama administration is ultimately 'negligible,' but Israel's response is not, former Amb. Yoram Ettinger says.

Will Oren's Book Damage US-Israel Relations?

Exclusive: US pressure ongoing

Bibi Refusing to Apologize for Oren's Obama-Slam

US Ambassador Shapiro has been pressuring Jerusalem to criticize MK Michael Oren, but Netanyahu has decided not to do so.

Bibi Refusing to Apologize for Oren's Obama-Slam

'Israelis Woke to Watch the Game, We Disappointed'

Israeli coach Blatt talks about 'conscience' pangs of making Israelis feel bad, after painful home loss in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

'Israelis Woke to Watch the Game, We Disappointed'

Israeli Officials Refuse Meeting with Orange CEO

CEO Stephane Richard to apologize personally to Prime Minister Netanyahu for boycott blunder, but multiple other meetings rebuffed.

Israeli Officials Refuse Meeting with Orange CEO

Interview

'The US Refuses to Recognize Israel's Sovereignty'

Ari Zivotofsky, the father who fought for 12 years for 'Jerusalem' to be 'Israel' on US passports, speaks on the landmark ruling.

'The US Refuses to Recognize Israel's Sovereignty'