Nitsan Keidar

Nitsan Keidar

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Watch: Bulgarian MP gives Nazi salute

Lawmaker from Bulgaria's far-right party under fire for giving Nazi salute at the European Parliament.

Watch: Bulgarian MP gives Nazi salute

Smotrich in France:

Smotrich in France: I'm your emissary in Israel

MK Bezalel Smotrich meets representatives of French Jewish organizations in Paris.

Smotrich in France: I'm your emissary in Israel

State to Supreme Court:

State to Supreme Court: Homesh will be evacuated in accordance with Gantz's decision

State responds to petitions from left-wing and Palestinian Arab organizations demanding the evacuation of Homesh.

State to Supreme Court: Homesh will be evacuated in accordance with Gantz's decision

Bennett invites Texas Governor to visit Israel

PM Bennett speaks with Texas Governor Greg Abbott following hostage incident at Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville.

Bennett invites Texas Governor to visit Israel

New record: 30,970 new cases of COVID-19 in one day

The number of active cases stands at 169,117, including 221 who are hospitalized in serious condition.

New record: 30,970 new cases of COVID-19 in one day

At initiative of Erdan:

Historic resolution in UN against Holocaust denial and distortion

Resolution expected to pass in two weeks, will be second time Israeli resolution has been adopted by UN General Assembly.

Historic resolution in UN against Holocaust denial and distortion

Bennett: I have no intentions of meeting Abbas

Prime Minister says he approved not only the meeting between Defense Minister and PA chairman, but also the location.

Bennett: I have no intentions of meeting Abbas

Ambassador to Bahrain presents credentials

Eitan Na'eh is the first Israeli ambassador to Bahrain since the signing of the normalization agreements between the countries.

Ambassador to Bahrain presents credentials

Bennett, Austrian Chancellor hold first conversation

Bennett speaks to Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, invites him to visit Israel.

Bennett, Austrian Chancellor hold first conversation

Government mulling restrictions on gatherings, expanding Green Pass

Bennett holds consultation on the continued dealing with the Omicron strain of COVID-19.

Government mulling restrictions on gatherings, expanding Green Pass

Brooklyn man sentenced to 11 years over antisemitic assault

Brooklyn man sentenced to 11 years in prison in connection with brutal 2018 attack on Jewish man walking home from synagogue.

Brooklyn man sentenced to 11 years over antisemitic assault

Iranian cyberattack on Israeli government ministries identified

Check Point says Iranian hackers took advantage of a security breach discovered last weekend to attack Israeli targets.

Iranian cyberattack on Israeli government ministries identified

Erdan: UN amplifying false narrative of the Palestinians

Israel's Ambassador to UN leads protest in response to UN pro-Palestinian conference.

Erdan: UN amplifying false narrative of the Palestinians

Coronavirus Cabinet approves antigen test for returnees from abroad

Coronavirus Cabinet approves rapid test up to 24 hours before returning to Israel, instead of a PCR test up to 72 hours before returning.

Coronavirus Cabinet approves antigen test for returnees from abroad

National Security Council issues travel warning to Turkey

Israeli tourists staying in Turkey advised to leave the country as soon as possible.

National Security Council issues travel warning to Turkey

Bennett to address UN General Assembly

The Prime Minister will leave for New York after the holidays, and will address the UN General Assembly on September 27.

Bennett to address UN General Assembly

Netanyahu reveals how many meetings he held with Egyptian President

Following Bennett's meeting with Egyptian President, opposition leader reveals a number of secret meetings he held with the Egyptian leader.

Netanyahu reveals how many meetings he held with Egyptian President

Bennett-Sisi meeting:

Egyptians provided separate dishes for PM's kosher meal

First meeting between the Prime Minister and the President of Egypt was defined as "warm and cordial".

Egyptians provided separate dishes for PM's kosher meal

'Construction in Area C is a demonstration of sovereignty'

Efrat Mayor responds to critics of the approval of housing units for Palestinian Arabs.

'Construction in Area C is a demonstration of sovereignty'

Polish parliament approves restitution law

Israel outraged over law that will affect 90 percent of restitution claims.

Polish parliament approves restitution law

History: Israeli, Bahraini research institutes sign agreement

Amid tensions with Iran, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs signs historic agreement with the Derasat Institute of Bahrain.

History: Israeli, Bahraini research institutes sign agreement

Moroccan Foreign Minister invited to visit Israel

Foreign Ministry Director General hands letter from Foreign Minister Yair Lapid to his Moroccan counterpart.

Moroccan Foreign Minister invited to visit Israel

Israel to help Nepal deal with COVID-19 pandemic

Israel delivers aid to Nepal meant to help it in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic which has hit that country hard.

Israel to help Nepal deal with COVID-19 pandemic

Biden administration resumes use of 'Occupied Territories'

State Department’s annual report on human rights violations refers to Judea and Samaria as territories “occupied” by Israel.

Biden administration resumes use of 'Occupied Territories'

Being a religious Jewish woman - and politician - in Bahrain

Ambassador Houda Nonoo speaks with Arutz Sheva about joining Bahraini politics, and the Abraham Accords' impact on Jewish life in the Gulf.

Being a religious Jewish woman - and politician - in Bahrain

Foreign Minister Ashkenazi criticizes UN Human Rights Council

Foreign Minister blasts UN Human Rights Council over a series of anti-Israel resolutions: A discriminatory and hypocritical body.

Foreign Minister Ashkenazi criticizes UN Human Rights Council

Is an exemption from US visas on the horizon?

Ambassador Erdan, US Secretary of Homeland Security agree to form joint team to promote the exemption from visas for Israelis.

Is an exemption from US visas on the horizon?

Greece to recognize Israeli vaccination certificate

Greek Minister of Tourism informs Israeli ambassador that the government decided to approve the entry of Israelis who have been vaccinated.

Greece to recognize Israeli vaccination certificate

Israeli, US ambassadors urge world to fight domestic violence

Israeli Ambassador Erdan and US Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield urge world to adopt new technologies, ramp up fight against domestic violence.

Israeli, US ambassadors urge world to fight domestic violence

Israel and US join forces in fight against domestic violence

Israel’s Ambassador to UN and US Ambassador to UN to co-host joint event on global fight against domestic violence. Gal Gadot will speak.

Israel and US join forces in fight against domestic violence

Passover under lockdown?:

'No plans for 4th lockdown - yet'

Top Israeli coronavirus official tells Arutz Sheva government that government still waiting to see effect of Purim on COVID numbers.

'No plans for 4th lockdown - yet'

The change in tone of the US State Department

State Department spokesman hints at press briefing what the new administration's positions would be on Iran, Israel-PA.

The change in tone of the US State Department

Elkin to Arutz Sheva: Netanyahu has crossed all the red lines

Ze'ev Elkin attacks Netanyahu's handling of Deputy Minister Fateen Mulla's secret talks with PA.

Elkin to Arutz Sheva: Netanyahu has crossed all the red lines

Erdan welcomes new US Ambassador to the UN

Ambassador Gilad Erdan welcomes Linda Thomas-Greenfield to the UN: I’m looking forward to working closely with you.

Erdan welcomes new US Ambassador to the UN

Chief Rabbi of Berlin thanks German Foreign Minister

Rabbi Yehuda Teichtal thanks German Foreign Minister for his response to the decision of the International Criminal Court against Israel.

Chief Rabbi of Berlin thanks German Foreign Minister

Sa'ar: A government headed by me will not rely on Ben Gvir

New Hope chairman in wide-ranging interview with Arutz Sheva: Despite the disagreements, Yamina is a partner after the election.

Sa'ar: A government headed by me will not rely on Ben Gvir

Stormy weather expected - with snow in Jerusalem

Top meteorologist speaks with Arutz Sheva about upcoming storm: cold, rainy, and snow in the mountains.

Stormy weather expected - with snow in Jerusalem

UAE appoints ambassador to Israel

Mohammed Mahmoud Al Khajah sworn in as the UAE's ambassador to Israel.

UAE appoints ambassador to Israel

Head of Morocco's liaison office arrives in Israel

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi speaks to head of Morocco's liaison office immediately upon his arrival in Israel.

Head of Morocco's liaison office arrives in Israel

Minister Eli Cohen: Gideon Sa'ar linked his fate to Lapid

Minister of Intelligence discusses the dialogue with the Americans on the Iran deal and also the political issues ahead of the election.

Minister Eli Cohen: Gideon Sa'ar linked his fate to Lapid