Nitsan Keidar

Nitsan Keidar

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Elkin doubles down on prediction of PA collapse

Minister doubles down on comments predicting Palestinian Authority's imminent collapse, says Israel must 'internalize' new reality.

Elkin doubles down on prediction of PA collapse

Zahalka asks to visit Pres residence, Rivlin: 'No'

President's residence tells Balad head that he is unwanted guest after meeting with, supporting families of terrorists.

Zahalka asks to visit Pres residence, Rivlin: 'No'

Trump: What Obama did to Israel is a disgrace

After promising to be 'neutral' and 'unpredictable' in forcing peace talks, Trump calls Obama 'worst thing that ever happened to Israel.'

Trump: What Obama did to Israel is a disgrace

PM promises bereaved families 'we will win'

Shortly before lethal Rami Levy stabbing, Netanyahu meets families of terror victims and vows 'we will defeat this terror wave.'

PM promises bereaved families 'we will win'

Car bomb kills 10 in Turkish capital

Car explodes near vehicle transporting soldiers, believed intentional. At least 10 reported wounded.

Car bomb kills 10 in Turkish capital

Israel-EU relations 'back on the right track'

PM hails Friday meeting with EU foreign policy chief to repair relations after labeling controversy, but says 'friction' still remains.

Israel-EU relations 'back on the right track'

Progress reported in Israel-Turkey talks

Officials say progress was made in meeting between Israeli and Turkish teams, but some issues still remain to be solved.

Progress reported in Israel-Turkey talks

Israel renews import of kosher meat from the US

Following a decade of no US meat imports, Israel to renew bringing in kosher meat from the country.

Israel renews import of kosher meat from the US

Israel, India to sign major arms deal

The $3 billion dollar deal would make Israel one of the Indian army's three largest weapons suppliers.

Israel, India to sign major arms deal

Israeli arrested for throwing ax at Arab car

Ax shattered Palestinian man's car windscreen as he drove near Karnei Shomron in Samaria, in what police believed was an intentional act.

Israeli arrested for throwing ax at Arab car

'We will encircle all of Israel with a fence'

PM Netanyahu tours construction of security fence along eastern border with Jordan, stresses Israel must 'defend itself from predators.'

'We will encircle all of Israel with a fence'

Israel criticizes North Korean rocket launch

Israel joins international condemnation after illicit North Korean launch.

Israel criticizes North Korean rocket launch

US: Bid for Israeli-Arab peace not on the agenda

US State Dept. denies reports John Kerry traveling soon to Israel to broker new peace talks with Palestinians.

US: Bid for Israeli-Arab peace not on the agenda

Foreign Ministry slams CBS 'false, bias' headline

How did CBS news choose to portray an attack by heavily armed terrorists on Israeli police? Yes, you guessed it...

Foreign Ministry slams CBS 'false, bias' headline

'Will France also suggest conference for ISIS?'

Political officials express fury over French proposal. US also prefers solution that is not unilateral.

'Will France also suggest conference for ISIS?'

UN Chief still concerned - but now about Hamas

Ban Ki-moon publishes statement after Hamas leader announces intention to keep building tunnels and attacking civilians.

UN Chief still concerned - but now about Hamas

Ban Ki-moon sympathizes with Palestinian terror

UN chief Ban Ki-moon condemns Israeli 'settlements,' but justifies murderous Palestinian terrorist attacks.

Ban Ki-moon sympathizes with Palestinian terror

Holocaust survivor to represent Israel at the UN

Danny Danon relinquishes seat at UN to 81-year-old Auschwitz survivor Martha Weiss in honor of International Holocaust Day.

Holocaust survivor to represent Israel at the UN

'Huge sums from abroad are funding Arab terror'

Hotovely slams hundreds of millions of dollars going to PA, after Dafna Meir's murderer found to be a 'product of wild PA incitement.'

'Huge sums from abroad are funding Arab terror'

India asks Israel to help build security fence

Looking to prevent illegal entry on Pakistan border, India looks to Israel for help to construct innovative border fence.

India asks Israel to help build security fence

PM: Israel to authorize return of Hevron residents

Netanyahu says process to authorize Hevron homes will begin today, and stresses Israel's support for 'settlements under attack.'

PM: Israel to authorize return of Hevron residents

US indicates Abbas lied about peace talks

State Department shoots down Abbas's claims his negotiation attempts were snubbed by Netanyahu, saying it isn't aware of the attempts.

US indicates Abbas lied about peace talks

Netanyahu 3rd most popular leader on social media

Study finds that Netanyahu ranked third among world leaders in rate of facebook page interactions.

Netanyahu 3rd most popular leader on social media

'Europe encourages Palestinians to incite to kill'

Diplomatic officials respond angrily to EU decision that agreements won't apply to Judea, Samaria.

'Europe encourages Palestinians to incite to kill'

Egyptian ambassador meets Foreign Ministry chief

Foreign Ministry Director General Dr. Dore Gold meets Egypt's new ambassador to Israel, as relations between the countries improve.

Egyptian ambassador meets Foreign Ministry chief

Outrage in Israel over EU's resolution

Officials in Israel warn the EU is helping out the PA's anti-Israel efforts with its latest resolution on Judea and Samaria.

Outrage in Israel over EU's resolution

PM: US ambassador's remarks are 'unacceptable'

Netanyahu's office blasts Dan Shapiro's attempt to fault 'settlements' for stalemate with Palestinians, asserts PA incitement to blame.

PM: US ambassador's remarks are 'unacceptable'

Netanyahu trying to stop anti-Israel resolution

Foreign Ministry officials hard at work trying to stop Monday's vote on a resolution that could lead to sanctions against 'settlements'.

Netanyahu trying to stop anti-Israel resolution

NGO Transparency bill to be modeled on US law

Netanyahu announces crucial amendments to hotly contested bill - effectively neutralizing US State Department criticism.

NGO Transparency bill to be modeled on US law

US academics deal BDS a critical blow

Association of American Universities 'strongly opposes' call to boycott Israeli academics, saying such moves 'violate academic freedom.'

US academics deal BDS a critical blow

Netanyahu: 'Transparency Law' not anti-democratic

Netanyahu defends NGO Transparency Law in meeting with foreign journalists.

Netanyahu: 'Transparency Law' not anti-democratic

Netanyahu slams Swedish FM's 'foolish' comments

In response to call to investigate 'execution' of terrorists, PM decries 'scandalous statement,' warns EU is 'changing political reality.'

Netanyahu slams Swedish FM's 'foolish' comments

Gold warns Iran wants to make Syria its province

FM director general tells Washington Tehran is working by various means to put Syria under its control, in a keen threat to Israel's north.

Gold warns Iran wants to make Syria its province

Marmara Islamists angered by Turkey-Israel talks

IHH, which organized 2010 Gaza flotilla, criticizes Turkish government for working to restore ties with Israel.

Marmara Islamists angered by Turkey-Israel talks

British MP claims rocks don't kill

Israeli embassy in Britain sends complaint to Muslim MP who claimed that no Israeli children had been killed by rock-throwing Palestinians.

British MP claims rocks don't kill

Belarus threatens to recall ambassador from Israel

Belarus says 'reciprocal' action will be taken in response to closure of Israeli embassy in Minsk; Liberman blasts closing as 'ridiculous.'

Belarus threatens to recall ambassador from Israel

Deputy FM tells world 'Israel is ours' - via art

Hotovely explains new painting in her office showing sites the Torah records were purchased by the Jews, in 'discourse change' on rights.

Deputy FM tells world 'Israel is ours' - via art

Prime Minister's Office accused Indyk of lying

As former US envoy doubles down on alleged comments by Netanyahu on Yitzhak Rabin - with some alterations - PMO insists he's making it up.

Prime Minister's Office accused Indyk of lying

FM officials urge PM to cancel Dayan appointment

Foreign Ministry officials warn Israel headed for embarrassment with Brazil; Dani Dayan blames Tzipi Livni for lack of progress.

FM officials urge PM to cancel Dayan appointment

How long will Israel wait for Brazil's approval?

Dani Dayan and PM to hold face-to-face meeting Thursday over Brazil's delay in approving his ambassadorial appointment.

How long will Israel wait for Brazil's approval?