Nitsan Keidar

Nitsan Keidar

News writer and diplomatic correspondent

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'Israel hasn't turned its back on the Syrians'

Deputy Foreign Minister says Israel will continue helping Syrians, should not become militarily involved.

'Israel hasn't turned its back on the Syrians'

'We will take care of illegal building in Judea and Samaria'

Foreign Ministry speaks to EU representative, calls 'obsession' with Israel 'baffling'

'We will take care of illegal building in Judea and Samaria'

Death toll in Russian metro attack rises to 14

14 dead, 50 wounded in suicide attack perpetrated by a terrorist from Kyrgyzstan.

Death toll in Russian metro attack rises to 14

Israel to 'significantly' reduce new construction

Netanyahu tells Cabinet that new policy on Judea and Samaria will be in line with Trump's views.

Israel to 'significantly' reduce new construction

UNESCO won't erase Jewish connection to Temple Mount, after all?

Arab countries seem to be retreating from attempts to hurt Israel in UNESCO in latest resolution.

UNESCO won't erase Jewish connection to Temple Mount, after all?

Taba Crossing may be closed

Israel's National Security Council warns of potential terror attacks, says Sinai crossing may be closed if attacks loom.

Taba Crossing may be closed

Netanyahu: No agreement yet with US on construction

PM Netanyahu's office says no agreement yet on subject of construction in Judea, Samaria.

Netanyahu: No agreement yet with US on construction

Trump's policy on Judea and Samaria

Report claims Trump will agree to unlimited building in Judea and Samaria - as long as it stays within existing 'settlement blocs.'

Trump's policy on Judea and Samaria

Woman killed in traffic accident in southern Israel

Woman critically injured in collision with truck succumbs to her injuries. Additional victim in serious condition.

Woman killed in traffic accident in southern Israel

'Trump never demanded Israel limit settlement construction'

Senior government official says reports claiming Trump envoy Greenblatt asked Netanyahu to restrict 'settlement' construction are false.

'Trump never demanded Israel limit settlement construction'

China declares 'innovation partnership' with Israel

Netanyahu meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping, discusses technological cooperation between the two countries.

China declares 'innovation partnership' with Israel

Knesset approves 'V15 Law'

Knesset approves third reading of law preventing improper intervention of non-political entities in elections.

Knesset approves 'V15 Law'

Lapid: UN has become a terrorist collaborator

Yesh Atid chairman blasts UN report accusing Israel of apartheid.

Lapid: UN has become a terrorist collaborator

Israel, U.S. aim to achieve formula on construction

Netanyahu and Trump's envoy meet for five hours, discuss construction in Judea and Samaria.

Israel, U.S. aim to achieve formula on construction

Netanyahu, Kahlon meet to lower taxes

Finance Minister meets PM Netanyahu to discuss lowering taxes.

Netanyahu, Kahlon meet to lower taxes

South African lawmaker: IDF a 'murderous machine'

Israel to summon South Africa’s ambassador following anti-Israel remarks made by two senior officials.

South African lawmaker: IDF a 'murderous machine'

Liberman to Tillerson: UNHRC degrades Israel

Israeli Defense Minister asks Secretary of State to reconsider American policy towards UNHRC and UNRWA.

Liberman to Tillerson: UNHRC degrades Israel

Liberman to Pence: We're waiting for the embassy move

Israeli Defense Minister meets Mike Pence, talks about anti-Semitism, Iran, and expected US Embassy move.

Liberman to Pence: We're waiting for the embassy move

'We need an active America in our region'

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman meets Defense Secretary James Mattis. The two discuss regional issues and U.S. involvement in the region.

'We need an active America in our region'

'We have a surprise for the UN'

'If the UN ends its anti-Israel obsession, it will find a democratic state ready to help every nation,' says Ambassador to UN Danon.

'We have a surprise for the UN'

Israeli Consul General: They'll catch the criminals

Consul General in New York says wave of anti-Semitism in US having unprecedented psychological impact.

Israeli Consul General: They'll catch the criminals

'Israel will not allow a street to be named after Yasser Arafat'

PM Netanyahu backs IDF veterans, says street name did not receive government approval.

'Israel will not allow a street to be named after Yasser Arafat'

Two dead in criminal shooting in Netanya

Police investigating shooting at a house in Netanya. Six wounded.

Two dead in criminal shooting in Netanya

'Everyone needs to fight the de-legitimization of Israel'

Opposition MK speaks to Congress, Senate, tells them to support Trump's decision to leave UN Human Rights Council.

'Everyone needs to fight the de-legitimization of Israel'

Russia's UN ambassador passes away

Vitaly Churkin, who served as Russia's UN envoy since 2006, dies at 64 from apparent heart problems.

Russia's UN ambassador passes away

'Israel and Singapore are kindred spirits'

Netanyahu thanks Singapore PM for warm welcome, says he's impressed, wants to learn how Singapore handles housing.

'Israel and Singapore are kindred spirits'

'We might not be able to keep our promises on Amona'

Netanyahu confidant says Prime Minister knows he may not be able to keep promises to Amona residents, construct new town in Samaria.

'We might not be able to keep our promises on Amona'

Netanyahu to fly to Singapore and Australia

Netanyahu to update government on US meetings, travel to Singapore on Sunday.

Netanyahu to fly to Singapore and Australia

Britain-US alliance strengthening

PM Netanyahu leaves for two-day UK visit, set to meet with PM Theresa May and FM Boris Johnson.

Britain-US alliance strengthening

Jewish Home minister: Attorney General should do his job

MK Uri Ariel says government will pass regulation law, hopes Attorney General will 'do his job.'

Jewish Home minister: Attorney General should do his job

'Find a solution and end the Jerusalem strike now'

Interior Minister Aryeh Deri intervenes in effort to end ongoing Jerusalem strike that has shut down garbage removal, closed kindergartens.

'Find a solution and end the Jerusalem strike now'

Israel and Turkey to resume diplomatic dialogue after six years

Foreign Ministry Director-General Yuval Rotem to travel to Turkey for a series of diplomatic meetings with local officials.

Israel and Turkey to resume diplomatic dialogue after six years

Rivlin to try to resolve tensions with Mexico

President Rivlin to speak with his Mexican counterpart in a bid to resolve tensions over Netanyahu’s alleged support of border wall.

Rivlin to try to resolve tensions with Mexico

Netanyahu: US Embassy needs to be in Jerusalem

Israeli PM says Regulation Law will be presented in Knesset, emphasizes nothing can substitute strong US-Israel relations.

Netanyahu: US Embassy needs to be in Jerusalem

Netanyahu: Approve Regulation Law

Government official: Netanyahu wants to pass Regulation Law this week.

Netanyahu: Approve Regulation Law

State Department freezes PA-intended funds

US State Department freezes funds Obama intended for PA until new Secretary of State is appointed.

State Department freezes PA-intended funds

Israelis warned of 'imminent danger' of Sinai terror

Counter-Terrorism Bureau issues a warning to Israelis to leave the Sinai Peninsula immediately, cites an imminent terror threat.

Israelis warned of 'imminent danger' of Sinai terror

Will Protective Edge report be publicized?

Sub-committee of Knesset's Auditing Committee to discuss whether to publish parts of the Comptroller's report referring to Security Cabinet.

Will Protective Edge report be publicized?

"Most Arabs want to integrate into society"

Prime Minister issues Facebook post in which he expresses disgust at 'extremists in Arab society who whip up the Arab public.'

"Most Arabs want to integrate into society"

Trump invites Netanyahu to Washington

Prime Minister’s Office says Trump invited Netanyahu to visit Washington in February during their phone call.

Trump invites Netanyahu to Washington