Nitsan Keidar

Nitsan Keidar

News writer and diplomatic correspondent

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White House:

Senior White House official: 'A proposal for a 45-day ceasefire is being considered'

A senior official at the White House confirmed to the US network NBC that the possibility of a 45-day ceasefire with Iran is being examined.

Senior White House official: 'A proposal for a 45-day ceasefire is being considered'

Argentina designates IRGC as terrorist organization

Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, continues his hardline stance against Tehran, making his country the 41st in the world to declare the organization a terrorist entity.

Argentina designates IRGC as terrorist organization

Putin's message to Russian Jews for Passover

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his annual official Passover greeting to the country's chief rabbi, Rabbi Berel Lazar.

Putin's message to Russian Jews for Passover

Persona non grata:

Lebanon expels Iranian ambassador

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beirut has declared the new Iranian ambassador 'persona non grata' and ordered him to leave the country by Sunday.

Lebanon expels Iranian ambassador

Infuriating comparison

Minister Sa'ar, German Ambassador clash online following infuriating comparison

Sa'ar rebukes German envoy after he links Hezbollah, Iranian attacks and teen's murder with 'settler violence,' calling comparison unacceptable.

Minister Sa'ar, German Ambassador clash online following infuriating comparison

New terror group threatens Europe's Jewry

Diaspora Ministry reveals new terror group attacking synagogues in Belgium and Holland, suspicion attacks are revenge for elimination of Iraqi official acting in service of Iran.

New terror group threatens Europe's Jewry

German Foreign Minister in Jerusalem

German Foreign Minister in Jerusalem: 'We won't ignore calls to destroy Israel'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and his German counterpart held a joint press conference, emphasizing that Iranian missiles threaten the entire region.

German Foreign Minister in Jerusalem: 'We won't ignore calls to destroy Israel'

Arutz Sheva special

Arutz Sheva special | Behind the scenes at the Arrow missile defense system

An Arrow missile defense officer describes the intense work of detecting and intercepting Iranian missiles to protect Israeli civilians.

Arutz Sheva special | Behind the scenes at the Arrow missile defense system

Trump warns

Trump warns: 'We haven't begun to hit Iran, big wave coming soon'

US President Donald Trump warns the regime in Tehran and announces that the bombings so far are just the beginning of the operation against them.

Trump warns: 'We haven't begun to hit Iran, big wave coming soon'

Gideon Sa'ar to represent Israel at Trump's Peace Council

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar to fly to Washington to attend Peace Council, at the request of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Gideon Sa'ar to represent Israel at Trump's Peace Council

Akunis demands cancelling event supporting Hamas

Israel’s Consul General in New York sent a sharply worded letter to the president of the City University of New York, demanding the cancellation of an event which he says expresses support for terrorism.

Akunis demands cancelling event supporting Hamas

Estimation

Estimation: Iran will have about 2,000 ballistic missiles "within weeks"

Israeli officials to CNN: Netanyahu will emphasize to Trump the need for military freedom of action in Iran, even if an agreement is signed between Tehran and Washington.

Estimation: Iran will have about 2,000 ballistic missiles "within weeks"

Will Iran agree to the US' demands?

Turkey- and Qatar-authored document revealing US demands from Iran exposed.

Will Iran agree to the US' demands?

October 7 investigation

Netanyahu reveals responses to State Comptroller in October 7 investigation

Prime Minister Netanyahu revealed the answers he provided to the State Comptroller regarding the October 7th events and sharply criticized the High Court’s decision against the State Comptroller. "Is this a coincidence?"

Netanyahu reveals responses to State Comptroller in October 7 investigation

Rubio:

Rubio: Trump ready to meet anyone, including Iran

Rubio says Trump is ready to meet “anyone," including Iran, but stresses any talks must address missiles, terror sponsorship, nuclear activity, and human rights.

Rubio: Trump ready to meet anyone, including Iran

Inseparable friends:

Inseparable friends: From a swimming pool in the Jezreel Valley to attacking Iran

Pilot Brig. Gen. (res.) A and flight inspector Lt. Col. (res.) R. speak of their friendship that started at age 13 in the Jezreel Valley and continued through three decades of shared military services.

Inseparable friends: From a swimming pool in the Jezreel Valley to attacking Iran

Three arrested:

Three arrested: Attack on Israeli embassy in Azerbaijan foiled

Three suspects were arrested for allegedly working for the Islamic State and planning to attack the Israeli Embassy in Baku.

Three arrested: Attack on Israeli embassy in Azerbaijan foiled

Race Against Time:

Race Against Time: Exclusive recounting of the operation to find Ran Gvili

An officer from the Yahalom special engineering unit describes working against a razor-thin deadline and under extreme conditions to extract the last hostage from Gaza.

Race Against Time: Exclusive recounting of the operation to find Ran Gvili

President Trump:

President Trump: 'Iran shoots protesters and continues experiments with nukes'

The U.S. president addressed the possibility of military action against Iran and said his threats to the Tehran regime prevented executions of protesters.

President Trump: 'Iran shoots protesters and continues experiments with nukes'

Iran acknowledges: At least 3,117 dead in protests

Iranian state television has published the official death toll from the suppression of protests against the regime. The figure is significantly lower than estimates by human rights organizations.

Iran acknowledges: At least 3,117 dead in protests

Special interview:

Battalion 906 conducts intensive exercise to prepare future NCOs for battlefield realities

Bislach NCO cadets complete an exceptional brigade exercise, as Lt. Col. A. reflects on the commanders’ shift from Gaza battles to training the next generation."

Battalion 906 conducts intensive exercise to prepare future NCOs for battlefield realities

Trump threatens France with 200% tariff on champagne

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened massive tariffs on France after Emmanuel Macron refused to join his Board of Peace.

Trump threatens France with 200% tariff on champagne

This is the doctor who is preparing the IDF for its next battle

After commanding the medical units of the IDF’s combat divisions in both the northern and southern arenas, Lt. Col. Dr. A. tells Arutz Sheva how lessons learned on the battlefield are implemented in real time - and how they are saving lives.

This is the doctor who is preparing the IDF for its next battle

Counterterrorism to saving lives:

From counterterrorism to life-saving rescues: A mission that defines the Shahar Battalion

Maj. M., deputy commander of the Shahar Battalion, describes shifting seamlessly between counterterrorism operations and urgent rescue missions under missile fire, driven by a deep sense of national and moral mission.

From counterterrorism to life-saving rescues: A mission that defines the Shahar Battalion

Australian Ambassador:

Australian Ambassador: 'We will dedicate every resource to protecting Jews'

Australian diplomat Lyndall Sachs met with Chabad emissaries in Tel Aviv to deliver a message of solidarity in the wake of the Bondi Beach shooting.

Australian Ambassador: 'We will dedicate every resource to protecting Jews'

Research proves: Qatar is not a mediator, but an enemy of Israel

New research reveals Qatar not a neutral mediator or humanitarian player, but an active partner in Hamas' October 7 massacre and plans to destroy Israel.

Research proves: Qatar is not a mediator, but an enemy of Israel

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

Minister Bezalel Smotrich: Supreme Planning Council to discuss doubling Yitzhar

Supreme Planning Council to approve the deposit of a plan for the construction of 398 new housing units in Yitzhar. Minister Smotrich: 'Strengthening Jewish communities in Samaria - after years of anticipation.'

Minister Bezalel Smotrich: Supreme Planning Council to discuss doubling Yitzhar

PM:

PM: Coalition, opposition to share authority in October 7 probe

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the state commission of inquiry into the October 7 events will have full authority, equal representation from coalition and opposition, and broad public legitimacy.

PM: Coalition, opposition to share authority in October 7 probe

New York:

Antisemitic attack in Brooklyn: Jew stabbed in Crown Heights

A Jewish man was stabbed in an antisemitic attack in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, as assailant expressed support for another Holocaust.

Antisemitic attack in Brooklyn: Jew stabbed in Crown Heights

IDF:

Snowstorm challenges troops, but morale stays high on Hermon front

A reservist from Battalion 9300 serving in the Hermon sector says storm “Byron” has brought heavy snow and operational challenges, but reports strong morale among fighters keeping the northern border quiet.

Snowstorm challenges troops, but morale stays high on Hermon front

Deterrence:

IDF launches preemptive sweep of Hamas operatives ahead of Foundation Day

IDF arrests and interrogates dozens of suspected Hamas operatives in Judea and Samaria as part of a preemptive campaign ahead of Hamas’ Foundation Day to 'stay a step ahead of a constantly adapting enemy.'

IDF launches preemptive sweep of Hamas operatives ahead of Foundation Day

Ukrainian ambassador to Israel summoned for reprimand

Ukrainian ambassador to Israel summoned for a reprimand at the Foreign Ministry after criticizing the Prime Minister’s remarks regarding his talks with Russia’s president.

Ukrainian ambassador to Israel summoned for reprimand

Mossad names Aleph as next deputy head

Mossad chief Dedi Barnea appoints Aleph as deputy head, citing his two decades of operational experience. Appointment approved by Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Mossad names Aleph as next deputy head

Netanyahu on 10/7 inquiry

Netanyahu on 10/7 inquiry: 'No one is above investigation'

PM Netanyahu addressed the need for an investigative committee into the failures of October 7, and said that the committee will examine in depth the responsibility of all levels.

Netanyahu on 10/7 inquiry: 'No one is above investigation'

New Zealand:

Baby seal pays a surprise visit to a local pub in New Zealand

On a rainy evening, a young seal entered a pub near Richmond, in New Zealand, and hid under the dishwasher. Watch what finally convinced her to leave.

Baby seal pays a surprise visit to a local pub in New Zealand

Costa Rica to open diplomatic innovation office in Jerusalem

Israel and Costa Rica are expected to sign a free trade agreement soon, alongside additional cooperation in technology and economic development.

Costa Rica to open diplomatic innovation office in Jerusalem

Irish Ambassador to Israel attacks, Sa'ar responds accordingly

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar confronts Irish ambassador to Israel and sharply criticized her country’s handling of antisemitic incidents.

Irish Ambassador to Israel attacks, Sa'ar responds accordingly

Capitol precedent:

Capitol precedent: Bill proposing sanctions on Israel advanced in Congress

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib and 22 Democratic lawmakers submit a proposal calling for a halt to security assistance and for economic and diplomatic sanctions against Israel.

Capitol precedent: Bill proposing sanctions on Israel advanced in Congress

Pro-Palestinian pressure:

Following pro-Palestinian pressure, Polish city severs ties with Ashkelon

The city of Sopot in Poland, which has been twin cities with Ashkelon for 30 years, has decided to sever ties with its Israeli partner in light of the situation in Gaza.

Following pro-Palestinian pressure, Polish city severs ties with Ashkelon

Danon to PA representative: You will not be in Gaza

In a special Security Council meeting, Israel's ambassador to the UN attacked the Palestinian Authority, claiming that it is not preventing the establishment of terrorism.

Danon to PA representative: You will not be in Gaza