Nitsan Keidar

Nitsan Keidar

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Diplomatic achievement: Congo to open embassy in Jerusalem

Netanyahu, Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi announce: Israel will open an embassy in Kinshasa and Congo will open one in Jerusalem.

Diplomatic achievement: Congo to open embassy in Jerusalem

Former Foreign Minister Ben-Ami: 'The idea of a Palestinian state has been cremated

Former Foreign Minister Shlomo Ben-Ami says the right-wing was right: The Palestinians never wanted a state and won't get one.

Former Foreign Minister Ben-Ami: 'The idea of a Palestinian state has been cremated

Saudis, PA & judicial reform: This is what PM Netanyahu and President Biden will discuss

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to depart tonight to the US, where he will address the UN and meet with world leaders.

Saudis, PA & judicial reform: This is what PM Netanyahu and President Biden will discuss

Former Mossad chief Shabtai Shavit dies at 84

Former Mossad chief Shabtai Shavit passes away while on a private vacation in Italy. He served in the post between 1989 and 1996.

Former Mossad chief Shabtai Shavit dies at 84

Netanyahu on Tel Aviv riots: 'Infiltrators threat to Israel's character and future'

The Prime Minister highlighted various steps being taken against illegal infiltrators from Africa.

Netanyahu on Tel Aviv riots: 'Infiltrators threat to Israel's character and future'

Libyan Prime Minister: 'We oppose any sort of normalization of ties with Israel'

PM al-Dbeibah said his FM was very dedicated to the country, but she must pay the price for her meeting with the Israeli minister.

Libyan Prime Minister: 'We oppose any sort of normalization of ties with Israel'

Historic: Israeli Foreign Minister meets Libyan counterpart

FM Cohen met with Libyan FM Najla Mangoush in Rome and discussed possible partnerships between the countries, among other issues.

Historic: Israeli Foreign Minister meets Libyan counterpart

Hungary's chief rabbi meets Netanyahu

Rabbi Slomo Koves meets PM Netanyahu ahead of possible relocation of the Hungarian embassy to Jerusalem.

Hungary's chief rabbi meets Netanyahu

Paraguay to open an embassy in Jerusalem

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen meets President of Paraguay and the two agree that an embassy in Jerusalem will open before the end of the year.

Paraguay to open an embassy in Jerusalem

Netanyahu in Golan: 'Territory that will forever remain under Israeli sovereignty'

Prime Minister and First Lady Netanyahu met with IDF soldiers on Mount Hermon.

Netanyahu in Golan: 'Territory that will forever remain under Israeli sovereignty'

Report: US, Saudis agree on broad outiline for deal with Israel

Crown Prince bin Salman told advisors that he was in no rush to come to such an agreement, especially with the current Israeli government.

Report: US, Saudis agree on broad outiline for deal with Israel

Netanyahu: Next part of judicial reform - the Judicial Selection Committee

PM Netanyahu tells Bloomberg in interview he will not pursue the entire judicial overhaul originally planned by his government.

Netanyahu: Next part of judicial reform - the Judicial Selection Committee

Minister Eli Cohen's initiative: Negev Forum will convene in Morocco in the coming months

Minister Eli Cohen meets US special envoy for the Abraham Accords, Dan Shapiro.

Minister Eli Cohen's initiative: Negev Forum will convene in Morocco in the coming months

Odessa struck by extensive missile attack

The city of Odessa was bombarded last night in one of the worst attacks the Ukraine war has seen yet.

Odessa struck by extensive missile attack

Foreign Ministry to Israelis: Don't travel to Rhodes

Foreign Ministry warns Israelis against travel to Rhodes and Sicily due to extreme weather in those areas.

Foreign Ministry to Israelis: Don't travel to Rhodes

Erdogan invites Netanyahu to a meeting

Turkish President invites Prime Minister to a meeting next week in order to strengthen relations between the countries.

Erdogan invites Netanyahu to a meeting

Following recognition of Western Sahara, King of Morocco invites Netanyahu for a visit

King Mohammed VI writes to Netanyahu that "the visit will open up new possibilities for strengthening relations between our countries."

Following recognition of Western Sahara, King of Morocco invites Netanyahu for a visit

White House: Biden expressed concern to Netanyahu about continued settlement growth

White House issues statement on Biden-Netanyahu conversation, says the President stressed the need for consensus on judicial reform.

White House: Biden expressed concern to Netanyahu about continued settlement growth

43% of Likud voters: Unity is more important than legal reform

A survey by the Israel Democracy Institute indicates that only 23% of the respondents took part in protests against the legal reform.

43% of Likud voters: Unity is more important than legal reform

Minister Eli Cohen: Nairobi visit has regional and strategic importance

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen concludes quick visit to Nairobi during which he met with the Kenyan Foreign Minister and other leaders.

Minister Eli Cohen: Nairobi visit has regional and strategic importance

Amid tensions with Biden: Netanyahu meets US President's envoy

Prime Minister meets Biden's envoy Amos Hochstein to discuss issues related to what is happening on the Lebanese border.

Amid tensions with Biden: Netanyahu meets US President's envoy

Cabinet decides: Israel will work to prevent collapse of Palestinian Authority

Israel will insist the PA ceases its anti-Israel activity, incitement, payments to the families of terrorists, and illegal construction."

Cabinet decides: Israel will work to prevent collapse of Palestinian Authority

Netanyahu: Jenin is no longer a safe haven

Netanyahu summarizes operation in Jenin: This is just a first step. It’s not, by no means, the last action that we will take.

Netanyahu: Jenin is no longer a safe haven

Ambassador to Germany: Blacklist those who support the murder of the Jews as terrorists

Ambassador Ron Prosor calls on EU to blacklist the Samidoun organization as a terrorist organization.

Ambassador to Germany: Blacklist those who support the murder of the Jews as terrorists

Lapid to US administration: Do not sign a bad deal with Iran

Opposition leader at AJC Global Forum: Simply going for some sort of new version of the 2015 Iran deal is not good enough.

Lapid to US administration: Do not sign a bad deal with Iran

US Ambassador Tom Nides: Normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel would be grand

US Ambassador to Israel at AJC Global Forum: Saudi-Israeli normalization isn't easy, but it's in the best interest of Israel and the US.

US Ambassador Tom Nides: Normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel would be grand

Shaked in Toronto: 'Judicial reform as initially presented is dead'

Ayelet Shaked participated in a panel with Fmr. Canadian Justice Minister Irwin Cotler and visited the local Chabad community.

Shaked in Toronto: 'Judicial reform as initially presented is dead'

Cabinet convenes in Tel Aviv. Netanyahu: We can deal with every threat by ourselves

Security Cabinet convenes in the framework of the “Firm Hand” military exercise, at the IDF command center at the Kirya in Tel Aviv.

Cabinet convenes in Tel Aviv. Netanyahu: We can deal with every threat by ourselves

Israel blasts IAEA: The yielding to Iranian political pressure is very disappointing

Israel blasts UN's atomic agency over decision to close two probes of highly enriched uranium in Iran.

Israel blasts IAEA: The yielding to Iranian political pressure is very disappointing

Netanyahu to Erdogan: We'll bring the relations between the countries to new heights

Netanyahu calls Turkish President and congratulates him after his victory in the elections in his country.

Netanyahu to Erdogan: We'll bring the relations between the countries to new heights

Calm maintained overnight | Netanyahu, Gallant: Continue exacting price from Islamic Jihad

PMO after security assessment: The campaign will continue as long as necessary. IDF struck targets in Gaza before midnight.

Calm maintained overnight | Netanyahu, Gallant: Continue exacting price from Islamic Jihad

Foreign Minister Cohen speaks to US Secretary of State about promotion of Abraham Accords

Conversation follows meeting between Cohen and White House envoy Amos Hochstein.

Foreign Minister Cohen speaks to US Secretary of State about promotion of Abraham Accords

Israel releases Jordanian MP who smuggled guns into the country

Ben-Gvir called the move a 'strategic mistake.'

Israel releases Jordanian MP who smuggled guns into the country

NBA star Omri Casspi says it's all because 'we had faith' in Independence Day video

Video showcasing Israel's achievements has been viewed close to a million times.

NBA star Omri Casspi says it's all because 'we had faith' in Independence Day video

Memorial Day 2023: 24,213 IDF soldiers have fallen since 1860

From Memorial Day last year and until today, 59 people have been added to the tally.

Memorial Day 2023: 24,213 IDF soldiers have fallen since 1860

For the first time in 29 years: Israeli Foreign Minister lands in Turkmenistan

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen will inaugurate the Israeli embassy in Turkmenistan, located less than 20 kilometers from the border with Iran.

For the first time in 29 years: Israeli Foreign Minister lands in Turkmenistan

Netanyahu to torchlighters: I simply want to thank you

Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife Sara meet the torchlighters for the State of Israel's 75th Independence Day.

Netanyahu to torchlighters: I simply want to thank you

Czech President to Minister Cohen: We will promote sanctions on Iran

President of Czech Republic promises to act to impose sanctions at the IAEA's next board meeting.

Czech President to Minister Cohen: We will promote sanctions on Iran

Minister Eli Cohen: We are promoting cooperation in Europe against Iran

Foreign Minister speaks to French counterpart, departs for Czech Republic to promote decisions against Iran's nuclear program.

Minister Eli Cohen: We are promoting cooperation in Europe against Iran

Political analyst Jacob Kornbluh: Rift between US and Netanyahu is distracting from Iran

Forward senior commentator: "There’s clearly frustration among White House officials about the events that led to this current situation"

Political analyst Jacob Kornbluh: Rift between US and Netanyahu is distracting from Iran