Nitsan Keidar

Nitsan Keidar

News writer and diplomatic correspondent

News by Nitsan Keidar

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

'Ultimately, it is the ICC which is harmed by its own ruling'

Former Ambassador Alan Baker says the already shaky image of the ICC will take another following its latest anti-Israel ruling.

'Ultimately, it is the ICC which is harmed by its own ruling'

Shaked: This time we will do better than the polls project

MK Ayelet Shaked feels there is positive momentum for Yamina: The vast majority of religious Zionism feels at home in Yamina.

Shaked: This time we will do better than the polls project

Bennett: I was brought up to lead all of Israel

Yamina party leader says that he intends to represent the entire nation, not just one faction.

Bennett: I was brought up to lead all of Israel

Ambassador Erdan: Fight anti-Semitism just as you fight COVID

On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Ambassador Erdan calls on UN to address the threat from Iran and resurgence of anti-Semitism.

Ambassador Erdan: Fight anti-Semitism just as you fight COVID

'F-35 to the Emirates? This is at the expense of our security'

Former Minister Matan Vilnai tells Arutz Sheva that Israel should be very concerned about the US sale of F-35 aircraft to the UAE.

'F-35 to the Emirates? This is at the expense of our security'

Ambassador Erdan's 5-point plan for combatting global terrorism

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN calls on members to unite in the global fight against all acts of terrorism.

Ambassador Erdan's 5-point plan for combatting global terrorism

'We are not obligated to provide Palestinians with vaccines'

Former Ambassador Alan Baker says Israel is not obligated to provide vaccines to PA, and international criticism on this is unjustified.

'We are not obligated to provide Palestinians with vaccines'

Dani Dayan: Trump was a political miracle for Israel but a car wreck for the US

Former Consul General of Israel in New York pessimistic about the prospects of calming down political extremism in the United States.

Dani Dayan: Trump was a political miracle for Israel but a car wreck for the US

Israeli politicians respond to riots in Washington: Shocking and sad

Israeli politicians respond to clashes between Trump supporters and police in Capitol building.

Israeli politicians respond to riots in Washington: Shocking and sad

Foreign Ministry: A terrible message to Europe's Jews

Israeli Foreign Ministry says it will work to reverse the European court's ruling upholding ban on kosher slaughter in Belgium.

Foreign Ministry: A terrible message to Europe's Jews

German ministers send Hanukkah greetings in Hebrew

Senior German government ministers participate in special clip initiated by the Chief Rabbi of Berlin and Chabad emissary.

German ministers send Hanukkah greetings in Hebrew

Mossad chief: We're facing the challenges and providing security

President Rivlin and Mossad head award certificates of outstanding achievement to 12 Mossad members and light Hanukkah candles with them.

Mossad chief: We're facing the challenges and providing security

Official: Gilad Erdan will serve as US ambassador

Israel informs US that Gilad Erdan is its designated US ambassador. It is still unclear whether he will continue as UN envoy as well.

Official: Gilad Erdan will serve as US ambassador

'Peace is made between peoples, not between leaders'

President Rivlin and Foreign Minister Ashkenazi light Hanukkah candles with heads of Israeli missions abroad who participated via Zoom.

'Peace is made between peoples, not between leaders'

Employee at Netanyahu's office tests positive for COVID-19

Prime Minister's Office says he does not require isolation. The epidemiological investigation continues.

Employee at Netanyahu's office tests positive for COVID-19

Israel and UAE team up to help the homeless

Employees of Israeli and UAE embassies in Washington prepare kits to be distributed to over 100 homeless people in the US capital.

Israel and UAE team up to help the homeless

Peace with the Saudis? 'They're waiting for Biden'

Expert on international relations explains why Saudi Arabia chose not to join the other states that established ties with Israel.

Peace with the Saudis? 'They're waiting for Biden'