Nitsan Keidar

Nitsan Keidar

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Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: We separated Hezbollah from Lebanon, ceasefire violations can't continue

'If ceasefire collapses, Lebanon will no longer be exempt - we will enforce the agreement powerfully and with zero patience,' Defense Minister Israel Katz promises.

Defense Minister: We separated Hezbollah from Lebanon, ceasefire violations can't continue

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: Enforcement of ceasefire will be even more determined than the fighting

IDF Chief of Staff Halevi comments on Lebanon ceasefire, says 'We are very, very determined to enforce the guidelines and bring about a completely different reality to the residents of the North.'

Chief of Staff: Enforcement of ceasefire will be even more determined than the fighting

Israel tightening the economic pressure on Hezbollah

Defense Minister Israel Katz imposes sanctions on dozens of Hezbollah-linked entities: We will reach anyone who supports terror - on every front and in every way.

Israel tightening the economic pressure on Hezbollah

Ceasefire proposal:

Ceasefire proposal: Israel puts pressure on US to veto UN proposal

Initiators of ceasefire proposal try to convince the US to avoid imposing a veto. 'I believe that the US will not lend a hand to an offensive and unilateral resolution,' says Ambassador Danon.

Ceasefire proposal: Israel puts pressure on US to veto UN proposal

Donated to Israel

Billionaire who donated to Israel | Trump names Howard Lutnick as Secretary of Commerce

President-elect announces that Howard Lutnick, Chairman & CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, is his nominee for Secretary of Commerce in his administration.

Billionaire who donated to Israel | Trump names Howard Lutnick as Secretary of Commerce

Netanyahu in Gaza:

Netanyahu in Gaza: 'Hamas will no longer be here, we'll hunt anyone who harms hostages'

PM and Defense Minister visit soldiers in the Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza, says Hamas governing capabilities are being dismantled along with its military capabilities.

Netanyahu in Gaza: 'Hamas will no longer be here, we'll hunt anyone who harms hostages'

Danon to UNRWA chief:

Danon to UNRWA chief: 'Look hostage's mother in the eye and ask for forgiveness'

Israeli UN Ambassador and Ayelet Samerano, mother of hostage Yonatan Somerano, confront UNRWA Dir. Philippe Lazzarini and call on him to resign over UNRWA's employment of killers and kidnappers.

Danon to UNRWA chief: 'Look hostage's mother in the eye and ask for forgiveness'

Defense Minister Katz:

Defense Minister Katz: 'We won't agree to a ceasefire that doesn't disarm Hezbollah'

Newly-appointed Defense Minister visits Northern Command, says 'We will not agree to any ceasefires, we will not take our foot off the pedal' against Hezbollah.

Defense Minister Katz: 'We won't agree to a ceasefire that doesn't disarm Hezbollah'

Minister of Defense:

Min. of Defense to IDF General Staff: 'Iran more exposed to damage to nuclear facilities'

Defense Minister, Israel Katz, at first meeting with IDF General Staff: 'There will be no ceasefire and no respite in Lebanon until the goals of war have been achieved'

Min. of Defense to IDF General Staff: 'Iran more exposed to damage to nuclear facilities'

86 years after Kristallnacht:

86 years after Kristallnacht: 96% of European Jews experience antisemitism

Israel's National Task Force for Countering De-legitimization and Fighting Antisemitism releases report on the rise of antisemitism in Europe and online in the year since the October 7 massacre,

86 years after Kristallnacht: 96% of European Jews experience antisemitism

Shocking Footage:

Shocking Footage: Suspect tried to abduct a child from a Jewish father

A Jewish father was walking with his two children in the Crown Heights neighborhood when suddenly a masked suspect attempted to grab one of the children. The suspect was arrested by the police.

Shocking Footage: Suspect tried to abduct a child from a Jewish father

Germany approves resolution aimed at countering antisemitism

The resolution, which received broad support, calls for ending public funding to any organization “that spreads antisemitism, calls into question Israel's right to exist or calls for a boycott of Israel.”

Germany approves resolution aimed at countering antisemitism

Haredi conscription

Gallant authorizes 7,000 additional pre-draft evaluation notices for Haredi recruits

Increasing the amount of summonses is meant to meet the goal set for conscription.

Gallant authorizes 7,000 additional pre-draft evaluation notices for Haredi recruits

Poll:

Poll: Most Israelis prefer Trump over Harris

24 hours before US elections: 72% of Israelis think Donald Trump is better for Israel vs. 11% prefer Kamala Harris.

Poll: Most Israelis prefer Trump over Harris

Lebanese PM:

Lebanese PM: 'Hope for a ceasefire within coming hours or days'

Prime Minister Najib Mikati confirmed that Lebanon would agree to a ceasefire deal with Israel that is based on the implementation of UN Resolution 1701.

Lebanese PM: 'Hope for a ceasefire within coming hours or days'

French court rules:

French court rules: Israeli companies must be allowed to participate in arms expo

The court ruled that contrary to the decision of the French government, Israeli companies must be allowed to participate in the Euronaval exposition in Paris.

French court rules: Israeli companies must be allowed to participate in arms expo

Report:

Report: Sinwar received offer to leave Gaza at the start of the war

The Wall Street Journal reveals new details about the period in which Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar fled from the IDF, and his behavior in the period leading up to his death.

Report: Sinwar received offer to leave Gaza at the start of the war

IDF spokesman:

IDF spokesman: We will soon strike economic targets belonging to Hezbollah

'In the coming days, we will reveal how Iran funds Hezbollah's terror activities by using civilian institutions, associations, and NGOs that act as fronts for terrorism,' IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says.

IDF spokesman: We will soon strike economic targets belonging to Hezbollah

Minister Gallant threatens:

'Our response to Iran will be precise, painful and surprising'

Defense Minister Gallant to Director Generals of government ministries: 'The reason for direct fire from Iran - they have understood they are in a hopeless situation.'

'Our response to Iran will be precise, painful and surprising'

Netanyahu responds to attack:

Netanyahu responds to attack: Iran made a big mistake and it will pay for it

Prime Minister Netanyahu in the Cabinet: We will stand by the rule we established - whoever attacks us, we will attack him. This is true wherever we fight the axis of evil.

Netanyahu responds to attack: Iran made a big mistake and it will pay for it

Iran warns:

Iran warns: Israeli response will lead to violent attack

The Revolutionary Guards announced that they fired hundreds of missiles toward Israel and warned against a response that would lead to further attacks.

Iran warns: Israeli response will lead to violent attack

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: Nasrallah elimination important, but not the final move

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meets troops in IDF’s Armored Corps, stresses: 'Elimination of Nasrallah is an important step to ensure the return of Israel’s northern communities; we will employ all of our capabilities.'

Defense Minister: Nasrallah elimination important, but not the final move

Netanyahu in New York:

Netanyahu in New York: 'We won't stop striking Hezbollah, make no mistake'

Prime Minister Netanyahu landed in New York ahead of his UNGA address and declared: 'My policy, our policy, is clear: we continue to strike Hezbollah with full force.'

Netanyahu in New York: 'We won't stop striking Hezbollah, make no mistake'

Member of PM's entourage:

Member of PM's entourage: 'Ceasefire not being discussed, we will continue to attack'

A member of Prime Minister Netanyahu's entourage says there is no chance for a ceasefire. 'We committed and we will remain committed to returning the residents of the north to their homes.'

Member of PM's entourage: 'Ceasefire not being discussed, we will continue to attack'

Murdered observer's father:

Haunting testimony: 'A soldier who escaped heard the girls cry until they went silent'

The parents of murdered IDF observer Roni Eshel shared a haunting account and claimed that she and her peers were abandoned by the military.

Haunting testimony: 'A soldier who escaped heard the girls cry until they went silent'

Netanyahu to cabinet:

Netanyahu to cabinet: 'Pressure on Nasrallah will help advance hostage deal'

Netanyahu made clear to his cabinet that the actions in the north aimed to separate the Lebanese front from the one in Gaza.

Netanyahu to cabinet: 'Pressure on Nasrallah will help advance hostage deal'

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: Next stage in war will require public to remain calm and collected

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant responds to security developments in northern Israel, stresses, 'Our success is dependent on proper conduct from the home front.'

Defense Minister: Next stage in war will require public to remain calm and collected

Two terrorists who held hostages eliminated

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari reveals that two of the terrorists who held the six hostages who were murdered in captivity have been eliminated.

Two terrorists who held hostages eliminated

'Lines were crossed'

'Lines were crossed' | Nasrallah admits: 'We suffered a major blow'

The Hezbollah Director General spoke out for the first time about the pager and communication device explosions: 'A declaration of war.'

'Lines were crossed' | Nasrallah admits: 'We suffered a major blow'

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: We're starting a new stage in the war

'Center of gravity is moving northwards, war will require great courage, determination and perseverance,' Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says.

Defense Minister: We're starting a new stage in the war

Ambassador Danon:

Ambassador Danon: PA proposal rewards terrorism

Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, spoke before the General Assembly ahead of the vote on the Palestinian resolution calling for sanctions and an arms embargo against Israel.

Ambassador Danon: PA proposal rewards terrorism

Poll:

Poll: Most Israelis believe IDF will win war in northern Israel

New INSS poll shows reveals: Just 19% of Israelis believe that IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi has the right to make appointments at the current time.

Poll: Most Israelis believe IDF will win war in northern Israel

Northern front:

Defense Minister warns: Time is running out, the trajectory is clear

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, stressing urgency of war against Hamas, Hezbollah. 'Hezbollah continues to tie itself to Hamas - the trajectory is clear.'

Defense Minister warns: Time is running out, the trajectory is clear

PA resolution at UN:

PA resolution at UN: Israeli withdrawal from Judea and Samaria within six months

PA Mission to the UN submits draft resolution demanding an end to Israeli presence in Judea and Samaria. Ambassador Danon: A reward for terrorism.

PA resolution at UN: Israeli withdrawal from Judea and Samaria within six months

Gallant:

Gallant: Sinwar will make the mistake like Deif, we will get to him

Defense Minister holds situational assessment in the Netzarim area: We will continue to apply pressure, and we will cripple Hamas.

Gallant: Sinwar will make the mistake like Deif, we will get to him

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: Ministers will not visit the Temple Mount without my permission

Prime Minister's Office says that he "repeated his directive that the ministers of the government not go up to the Temple Mount without his prior approval."

Netanyahu: Ministers will not visit the Temple Mount without my permission

Danon to Security Council:

Danon to Security Council: 'Have you forgotten why we're in Gaza? Put pressure on Hamas'

UN Security Council convenes for first session on hostages in Gaza; Israeli Ambassador demands Council rethink its approach. 'We will not stop until we bring everyone home.'

Danon to Security Council: 'Have you forgotten why we're in Gaza? Put pressure on Hamas'

Majority of US Jews:

Majority of US Jews: IDF operations against Hezbollah are not forceful enough

The Voice of the Jewish People index shows a sharp increase in the percentage of US Jews who view Kamala Harris as a pro-Israel presidential candidate.

Majority of US Jews: IDF operations against Hezbollah are not forceful enough

EU initiative to sanction Ben Gvir and Smotrich thwarted

Israel succeeds in thwarting the initiative of EU Foreign Minister Josep Borrell to advance sanctions against Ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich.

EU initiative to sanction Ben Gvir and Smotrich thwarted

Erdan at UN:

Erdan at UN: 'You convened for these terrorists, but not for the children of Majdal Shams'

In his final speech at the UN, outgoing Israeli ambassador Gilad Erdan attacks the Security Council for not considering to convene after the Majdal Shams massacre.

Erdan at UN: 'You convened for these terrorists, but not for the children of Majdal Shams'