Nitsan Keidar

Nitsan Keidar

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Report: Israel-Hamas agreement to include sea route to Cyprus

Israel-Hamas agreement will include sea route to Cyprus, and Qatar will pay Hamas' salaries, report says.

Report: Israel-Hamas agreement to include sea route to Cyprus

Israel demanded - and BBC changed its headline

Foreign Ministry points out BBC title is a 'lie,' news site responds by changing title to reflect reality.

Israel demanded - and BBC changed its headline

First publication:

Netanyahu lengthens UN Ambassador's term

Foreign Ministry confirms: Danny Danon to remain UN Ambassador until February.

Netanyahu lengthens UN Ambassador's term

Report: Jared Kushner working to close UNWRA

Jared Kushner is working to discover true number of refugees, close UNRWA, report says.

Report: Jared Kushner working to close UNWRA

Israel invites Polish Foreign Minister

PM Netanyahu invites Polish Foreign Minister to visit Israel following tensions over Holocaust Law.

Israel invites Polish Foreign Minister

Security official:

'Minister Ariel can blame only himself'

Security official rejects Minister Ariel’s claim that Netanyahu prevented him from ascending the Temple Mount.

'Minister Ariel can blame only himself'

'No ceasefire until incendiary kites stop'

PM Netanyahu says government told IDF to stop incendiary kites, balloons, says deterrence is a 'process.'

'No ceasefire until incendiary kites stop'

Netanyahu: Israel has 'no problem' with Assad government

PM Netanyahu says Russia has pushed Iran away from Israeli border, Israel has 'no problem' with Assad regime.

Netanyahu: Israel has 'no problem' with Assad government

A honeymoon disaster

Israeli dies after suffering severe injuries during accident in Honduras.

A honeymoon disaster

Mossad recovers watch of legendary Israeli spy, Eli Cohen

Special operation by Mossad leads to recovery of legendary Israeli spy Eli Cohen's wristwatch.

Mossad recovers watch of legendary Israeli spy, Eli Cohen

U.S. appears to back Israel on removal of BDS activists

State Department spokeswoman says U.S. does not support BDS, says countries have the right to prevent entry to activists.

U.S. appears to back Israel on removal of BDS activists

Ethics Committee won't allow MK to travel for anti-Israel tour

Ethics Committee turns down MK Jabareen's request to travel abroad for speaking tour funded by BDS-supporting organization.

Ethics Committee won't allow MK to travel for anti-Israel tour

Minister of Internal Security proud of Temple Mount 'revolution'

Min. Gilad Erdan notes rise in number of visitors – including Jews – to the Temple Mount.

Minister of Internal Security proud of Temple Mount 'revolution'

'US no longer talking about Israeli concessions'

Senior Israeli official tells Arutz Sheva that in contrast to past admins, US not pressing Israel for concessions or 'gestures' to PA.

'US no longer talking about Israeli concessions'

Jewish leaders plant trees in southern Israel

Delegation of senior professionals from more than 50 countries visits Gaza Belt region on a solidarity mission with local residents.

Jewish leaders plant trees in southern Israel

Israel responds: Thank you President Trump

Israel thanks U.S. for withdrawing from UN Human Rights Council. "An unequivocal statement that enough is enough."

Israel responds: Thank you President Trump

Europe trying to intervene in peace initiative

Britain reportedly planning meeting of foreign ministers from Europe and Arab countries with Jared Kushner.

Europe trying to intervene in peace initiative

Will Prince William visit the Western Wall?

Western Wall rabbi says he was asked to investigate possibility of Prince William visiting the Western Wall.

Will Prince William visit the Western Wall?

Friedman in Washington for talks on Trump peace plan

U.S. ambassador to Israel is in Washington for discussions at the White House and State Department about the administration's peace plan.

Friedman in Washington for talks on Trump peace plan

Israel-Argentina:

Left celebrates cancellation of soccer match

Opposition takes advantage of match cancellation against Argentina. Football Assoc.: 'We'll act harshly against Palestinian incitement.'

Left celebrates cancellation of soccer match

BDS provocation ahead of Netanyahu visit

Day before PM arrives in Britain, anti-Israel demonstration outside British PM home. Minister Erdan: 'Pathetic event'

BDS provocation ahead of Netanyahu visit

'Stop Hamas once and for all'

World Jewish Congress Director calls on Jewish leaders from all over Europe to take action against Hamas.

'Stop Hamas once and for all'

Leading journalist: Netanyahu is an international leader

Leading commentator Nahum Barnea explains how Netanyahu is admired in the world and how his achievements top those of the late Shimon Peres.

Leading journalist: Netanyahu is an international leader

If Iran attacks, NATO won't support Israel

NATO Secretary General says organization doesn't involve itself in Middle East conflicts, security guarantee doesn't apply to Israel.

If Iran attacks, NATO won't support Israel

UN envoy condemns everyone

Nickolay Mladenov condemns Israel's actions on the Gaza border but also criticizes Hamas.

UN envoy condemns everyone

'Trump won't demand anything from Israel for embassy move'

Senior US official tells Arutz Sheva Trump won't level demands on Israel, isn't expected political 'compensation' for embassy move.

'Trump won't demand anything from Israel for embassy move'

Watch: Netanyahu, Putin, attend parade together

PM Netanyahu joins Russia's Pres. Putin in Victory Day parade.

Watch: Netanyahu, Putin, attend parade together

Trump's message will echo in North Korea

Senior US official believes Pres. Trump's message to Iran was intended for North Korea's ears as well.

Trump's message will echo in North Korea

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Paraguayan president to open embassy in Jerusalem

Paraguayan president plans trip to Israel, embassy in Jerusalem - before the end of May.

Paraguayan president to open embassy in Jerusalem

Report: Trump won't attend J'lem embassy opening

Senior Foreign Ministry official tells Arutz Sheva White House has not discussed possible visit with Israel week before embassy move.

Report: Trump won't attend J'lem embassy opening

US official: Trump will sanction Iran

Senior US official speaks with Arutz Sheva, promises Pres. Trump won't continue to support Iran deal.

US official: Trump will sanction Iran

Netanyahu updates world leaders

Netanyahu to send professional teams to share with Germany and France the material on Iran's efforts to achieve nuclear weapons.

Netanyahu updates world leaders

PM Netanyahu to discuss Iran deal with Mike Pompeo

US Sec. of State scheduled to discus Iran deal with PM Netanyahu shortly after arriving in Israel.

PM Netanyahu to discuss Iran deal with Mike Pompeo

Honduras President examines moving embassy to Jerusalem

Tourism Minister Levin meets Honduras President Hernandez, agreeing to cooperate on tourism. Hernandez: We're looking into moving embassy.

Honduras President examines moving embassy to Jerusalem

Head of U.S. forces in Syria visits Israel

Head of the U.S. military’s Central Command, Gen. Joseph Votel, visits Israel amid concerns Trump will withdraw forces from Syria.

Head of U.S. forces in Syria visits Israel

Russia to Israel: We will not refrain from arming Syria

Russia conveys unambiguous message to Israel that there is nothing preventing it from selling S-300 missile defense system to Syria.

Russia to Israel: We will not refrain from arming Syria

'We are as powerful as we've never been before'

Prime Minister Netanyahu receives the Isaiah Award at the Keren Hayesod-UIA Annual World Conference.

'We are as powerful as we've never been before'

Romania to consider moving embassy to Jerusalem

Deputy Foreign Minister Hotovely meets Romanian Foreign Minister who says his country would consider moving its embassy.

Romania to consider moving embassy to Jerusalem

Netanyahu, Trump, discuss Iran

PM Netanyahu, US Pres. Trump, discuss Middle East, promise to coordinate regarding Iran.

Netanyahu, Trump, discuss Iran

Senators urge Poland to reconsider Holocaust restitution law

59 U.S. Senators write Polish PM regarding Poland’s Holocaust property restitution legislation which excludes most survivors.

Senators urge Poland to reconsider Holocaust restitution law