Nitsan Keidar

News writer and diplomatic correspondent

Minister Eli Cohen: Britain supports our fight against Iran

Foreign Minister and his British counterpart sign a document that will anchor and deepen Israel-UK relations over the next ten years.

Wall Street Journal: Only Bibi can achieve compromise, but the A-G won't let him

Most Israelis accept reform is needed, but aren't convinced current plan is the right one, article claims.

US official: No boycott of Minister Smotrich

US official tells INN there is no policy to boycott any Israeli minister as no administration officials attend Israel Bonds conference.

After prolonged stalemate: Israeli youth trips to Poland return

Netanyahu welcomes the move: Know from whence you came and where you are going.

Israeli UN ambassador: Israel to help develop missile warning system in Ukraine

Gilad Erdan addressed the UN General Assembly at a special session marking the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine.

Report: Iran makes significant step toward nuclear weapons

The IAEA has detected uranium enrichment levels of 84% purity, only 6% less than the amount needed to create a nuclear weapon.

With air raid sirens blairing: Israeli Foreign Minister: 'Israel did not sit on the fence'

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen toured the Ukrainian church where a mass grave was discovered. 'Many innocent people were killed here.'

Air strike targets convoy of trucks on Syria-Iraq border

Aircraft attack convoy of 25 trucks crossing the border from Iraq to Syria through a crossing controlled by Hezbollah.

Simon Walters to serve as Britain's next Ambassador to Israel

Walters, who is already undergoing full time training in the Hebrew language, will take office this summer.

Israel and Spain strengthening ties

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and Spanish counterpart agree on strengthening ties between the countries and on an official visit in May.

After four years: New Turkish Ambassador to Israel takes office

President Herzog receives credentials of new Turkish Ambassador to Israel, Şakir Özkan Torunlar.

Foreign Minister to Ukraine's Chief Rabbi: We will increase the humanitarian aid

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen meets Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, Rabbi Moshe Azman, who says: "I have found a true friend of our Jewish community."

Two terrorists convicted of attacking family in Shimon Hatzadik neighborhood of Jerusalem

Jerusalem District Court convicts terrorists of setting fire to home and car of the Yushvaev family in February of 2022.

Surprising appointment: Netanyahu taps Hanegbi as head of National Security Council

Former minister Tzachi Hanegbi, who did not enter the Knesset, to serve in one of the most sensitive and central positions.

Lapid to IDF Chief of Staff: The citizens continue their daily lives thanks to the IDF

PM Lapid meets Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi and the IDF General Staff Forum.

Hanukkah in wartime: The challenge of celebrating Hanukkah in Ukraine

Ukrainian rabbi: 'We launched a campaign to explain that the message of the menorah is to fight the darkness with light.'

UAE Ambassador meets Smotrich: We will deepen the relationship with Israel

MK Bezalel Smotrich meets UAE ambassador to Israel. The two discuss promoting normalization with other Arab countries.

Canadian PM lights Hanukkah candles ahead of holiday

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gets an early start to Hanukkah, participates in candle lighting ceremony with Jewish leaders.

Lapid on the Iranian threat: Along with our partners, we will act as we see fit

Prime Minister participates in joint drill of US and Israeli air forces, observed various strategies for dealing with threats from Iran.

For the first time in UN: Exhibition shows Jewish expulsion from Arab countries and Iran

Ambassador Erdan: UN has been telling a completely false story about the "Nakba," which the Palestinians themselves caused.

66% of Israelis support soldiers' right not to hear women sing

New survey shows nearly two-thirds of Israelis believe soldiers shouldn't have to attend events at which women sing, unless they wish to.

Zelenskyy: Netanyahu promised to consider giving us defense systems

Ukrainian President claims PM-designate Benjamin Netanyahu promised to consider his request to receive an air defense system.

Minister Ayelet Shaked: Work on USAVisa exemption program continues

Statistic critical for the process to be published in two weeks; then expedited legislative will be required to complete USA visa exemption.

Biden expected to call to congratulate Netanyahu in the coming days

US President busy with midterm elections, but White House officials says it is important for Biden to open a clean slate with Netanyahu.

Lapid won't represent Israel at UN climate conference

With partial results of vote count showing Netanyahu poised to replace Lapid as prime minister, PM Lapid decides not to attend UN conference

Erdan to UNHRC Special Rapporteur: Your position is helping the anti-Semites

Israel's UN Ambassador attacks Human Rights Council Special Rapporteur on Racism for rejecting IHRA working definition of antisemitism.

New campaign takes aim at the right: 'Your voice will decide everyone's fate'

With less than a week to Israel's elections, campaign mastermind Rabbi Joseph Gutnick aims to save the right-wing bloc. 'We can't stay home'

Lapid to Dutch PM: Our shared values are being tested today

Lapid meets Prime Minister of The Netherlands Mark Rutte: An important visit of an important friend.

Sukkot in Japan: Celebrating with Tokyo Chabad

The Chabad emissary in Tokyo builds large sukkah that hosts many Jewish locals and tourists over the holiday.

'There were loud explosions, we hid in the basement'

The rabbis of Ukraine's Jewish community recount a holiday of explosions, power outages, and joy

Midwives Association: Women won't be forced to give birth without an epidural

'Right now there is no shortage, in any delivery room in Israel,' Midwives Association reassures.

After 4 years without an ambassador, Irit Lillian appointed Israel's Ambassador to Turkey

Foreign Ministry's appointments committee approves appointment of Irit Lillian to the position of Israel's Ambassador to Turkey.

Tourism Minister to Booking.com CEO: Cancel decision to label Judea and Samaria

Minister Yoel Razvozov writes to CEO of Booking.com following decision to place accommodations in Judea and Samaria under a travel warning.

Head of NSC: 'The Palestinians should be thwarting terrorism'

Dr. Hulta confirms deteriorating security situation in Judea & Samaria, increasing boldness of Hezbollah.

Top US official: The security situation in Judea and Samaria is very concerning

US Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs tells reporters the US is concerned over security coordination between Israel and the PA.

US Ambassador calls for Palestinian state: Situation in the West Bank cannot continue

Ambassador Tom Nides argues that Israel should promote the two-state solution "in order to maintain a Jewish and democratic state."

Days after being named Likud advisor, Moshe Klughaft backs out

The assumption is that the one who pushed Klughaft out is Yair Netanyahu, the son of the party's chairman

Will illegal Bedouin outpost be evacuated?

The State of Israel must provide within a week its response to the Supreme Court regarding the evacuation of Khan al-Ahmar.

Area C: Vast tracts of land seized, developed by PA Arabs

Roads, infrastructure appear on state & privately owned lands while authorities stand by.

Ambassador Gilad Erdan: Iran deal won't stop it from becoming a nuclear power

Israel's Ambassador to the UN clarifies that Israel will not be bound by any international agreement that endangers its security.