Nitsan Keidar

Nitsan Keidar

News writer and diplomatic correspondent

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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?

Netanyahu Hails Border Police Heroism

Prime Minister thanks Border Police for being 'human defensive shields' in war on terror, warns it's unclear when it will end.

Netanyahu Hails Border Police Heroism

Proposal: IDF Forces to Back Up Police in J'lem

Security cabinet proposes new measures to crack down on terror after three Israelis killed in attacks in Jerusalem.

Proposal: IDF Forces to Back Up Police in J'lem

Arab MKs to Visit Temple Mount despite PA Pressure

General strike in the Arab sector and large rally scheduled for Tuesday. MKs will try to enter Temple Mount Wednesday.

Arab MKs to Visit Temple Mount despite PA Pressure

PM Clarifies: Temple Mount Ban Includes Arab MKs

Prime Minister zigzags on Temple Mount, deciding Thursday to also ban Arab MKs from the holy site.

PM Clarifies: Temple Mount Ban Includes Arab MKs

MFA Launches Media War Against PA Incitement

'Incitement is the #1 wave of terror affecting us today,' Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely states after critical meeting.

MFA Launches Media War Against PA Incitement

US Denies Reports it Threatened Israel

State Dept. says reports that Obama caused Netanyahu to fold on Judea-Samaria construction with veto threat are 'false.'

US Denies Reports it Threatened Israel

Obama Twice Refused to Block Palestinian State

Politico reveals Senator Reid twice asked Obama to state he would veto UN resolution establishing 'Palestine,' and was twice ignored.

Obama Twice Refused to Block Palestinian State

Netanyahu to Rebut Abbas in 'Decisive' UN Speech

Sources reveal PM will use speech Thursday to directly attack Abbas's 'lies and incitement' in his cancellation of Oslo Accords.

Netanyahu to Rebut Abbas in 'Decisive' UN Speech

PM Puzzled Over UNGA Links Between Syria, Iran

World leaders have the Iran deal "all wrong," Netanyahu insists before UNGA speech Wednesday.

PM Puzzled Over UNGA Links Between Syria, Iran

Diplomats Told to Expect Temple Mt. Riots Monday

Foreign Ministry briefs envoys worldwide on how to deal with criticism about riots expected to occur on Sukkot.

Diplomats Told to Expect Temple Mt. Riots Monday

Israeli-Russian Coordination Underway in Syria

IDF and Russian army officials to meet on October 5 to discuss preventing accidental exchanges of fire in Syria.

Israeli-Russian Coordination Underway in Syria

Official: Dayan Will Do an Excellent Job in Brazil

Israeli official says that it doesn't seem as though Brazil will cause difficulties over Dani Dayan's appointment as ambassador.

Official: Dayan Will Do an Excellent Job in Brazil

Ya'alon to US for Iran Deal 'Compensation' Talks

US Secretary of Defense makes official invite for late October - just ahead of Netanyahu's visit - as part of covert talks to increase aid.

Ya'alon to US for Iran Deal 'Compensation' Talks