Nitsan Keidar

Nitsan Keidar

News writer and diplomatic correspondent

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Netanyahu distances himself from E1 building plans

PM's office says any construction plans for E1 that were promoted during Uri Ariel's time in office are irrelevant now.

Netanyahu distances himself from E1 building plans

State Attorney refuses order to free Duma suspect?

Honenu legal aid group says parents of suspect told by prison they got 'order from above' to breach court order, in 'illegal arrest.'

State Attorney refuses order to free Duma suspect?

Agreement with Turkey 'close', says official

Dore Gold, Director-General of Israel’s Foreign Ministry, gives a rare interview to Saudi website, says rapprochement with Turkey is close.

Agreement with Turkey 'close', says official

Brazil: Israel will have to find another envoy

Brazil is not planning to approve the appointment of Dani Dayan as Israel’s Ambassdor, says senior official.

Brazil: Israel will have to find another envoy

Israel to act to approve Dayan's appointment

Deputy Foreign Minister to present plan to convince Brazil to accept the appointment of former Yesha Council head as Israeli ambassador.

Israel to act to approve Dayan's appointment

Death toll in terror wave rises to 24

Magen David Adom with updated statistics with regards to the current Arab terror wave in Israel.

Death toll in terror wave rises to 24

Netanyahu declares Israel won't ease Gaza blockade

PM clarifies naval blockade to prevent weapon smuggling not going anywhere, after Turkish, Hamas officials say Israel may ease it.

Netanyahu declares Israel won't ease Gaza blockade

Synagogues demand gov't provide security guards

Union of Synagogues calls on defense and religious affairs ministers to take 'immediate action' to prevent another Har Nof massacre.

Synagogues demand gov't provide security guards

Brazil ignores Dayan's appointment as ambassador

Despite being appointed two months ago Brazil has not responded, either positively or negatively, to Dayan's appointment.

Brazil ignores Dayan's appointment as ambassador

Blaming the victim

UN's Ban: 'Israeli occupation bred Arab terror'

Ban says wave of attacks 'bred from five decades of Israeli occupation'; Israeli Ambassador Danon: 'don't justify terror.'

UN's Ban: 'Israeli occupation bred Arab terror'

'Israel is fighting terror the right way'

Ex-National Security Council deputy head compares terror wave with Second Intifada, says world is coming to understand Israel.

'Israel is fighting terror the right way'

'Erdogan wants to start a dialogue with Israel'

Former Deputy Minister Danny Ayalon says Turkish President's remarks about Israel mark a change in policy and Israel should take advantage.

'Erdogan wants to start a dialogue with Israel'

‘Israel's light will overcome terror's darkness'

President Rivlin participated in a candle-lighting ceremony with United Nations ambassadors and World Jewish Congress officials.

‘Israel's light will overcome terror's darkness'

'Vatican's call not to convert Jews means nothing'

Anti-missionary group says nothing new in Catholic declaration that Jews don't need Jesus, largely because of who's missionizing.

'Vatican's call not to convert Jews means nothing'

Israeli citizen released from Egyptian prison

After serving 15 years in Egypt on charges of spying for Israel, Bedouin citizen Ouda Tarabin returns home.

Israeli citizen released from Egyptian prison

Danon: We must prevent future genocides

Israel’s UN Ambassador speaks at UN as it marks the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide.

Danon: We must prevent future genocides

'Our warnings are painted in blood'

Samaria Regional Council chief says there is no reason for Arabs to use the road where attack took place.

'Our warnings are painted in blood'

Trump considering visit to Temple Mount

Sources say the presidential candidate has already tasked his staff with determining feasibility of visit to the holy site.

Trump considering visit to Temple Mount

Yossi Cohen named next Mossad chief

Prime Minister Netanyahu taps national security adviser to replace Tamir Pardo as Mossad chief.

Yossi Cohen named next Mossad chief

Foreign Ministry document: 'Settlements' are legal

Foreign Ministry to distribute new legal opinion which clearly states that communities in Judea and Samaria are perfectly legal.

Foreign Ministry document: 'Settlements' are legal

Bundestag President: 'calm down' about EU marking

Norbert Lammert tells Yuli Edelstein EU decision to label products made in Golan, Judea, Samaria is wrong, but not anti-Semitic.

Bundestag President: 'calm down' about EU marking

Netanyahu orders: 'Disengage' with European Union

Following decision to label Israeli goods, Prime Minister suspends talks with EU institutions, representatives.

Netanyahu orders: 'Disengage' with European Union

PM vows: 'Not one meter' will be transferred to PA

Facing down angry Likud ministers, Netanyahu promises there are no plans to deliver land from Area C in Judea-Samaria to Palestinians.

PM vows: 'Not one meter' will be transferred to PA

Foreign Ministry takes on social media incitement

New bureau will tackle online incitement by locating content harmful to Israel while also engaging in advocacy and dialogue.

Foreign Ministry takes on social media incitement

Netanyahu: No plans to arm PA security forces

Sources close to PM make clear that Israel is not planning to make any gestures to the PA at this time.

Netanyahu: No plans to arm PA security forces

Netanyahu reprimands Hazan for mocking disabled MK

Prime Minister Netanyahu says he reprimanded MK Oren Hazan for mocking MK Karin Elharar over her disability.

Netanyahu reprimands Hazan for mocking disabled MK

Is Israel considering giving land to the PA?

Report says Israel looking into transferring part of Area C to the PA. Minister Ariel: That will cost Netanyahu his coalition.

Is Israel considering giving land to the PA?

Danon presents photos of terror victims at UN

Ambassador Danny Danon calls on the UN to denounce terrorism, says terror against Israelis is no different than Paris attacks.

Danon presents photos of terror victims at UN

US: We got no request to let Pollard leave

State Dept. contradicts Netanyahu claim, says Israel never asked it to allow Pollard to leave US; Kerry en route to Mideast.

US: We got no request to let Pollard leave

German department store boycotts Israeli products

KaDeWe in Berlin removes Israeli products from its shelves following EU decision to label Israeli products.

German department store boycotts Israeli products

Danon demands condemnation of Red Crescent

Israel's UN ambassador writes UN Secretary-General, demands he condemn Red Crescent for failing to treat wounded Israelis.

Danon demands condemnation of Red Crescent

Swedish foreign minister links ISIS attack, Israel

Swedish ambassador summoned over remarks placing part of Paris attacks blame on 'Palestinian frustration.'

Swedish foreign minister links ISIS attack, Israel

Israel, France cooperating on terror investigation

Political source tells Arutz Sheva that Israel has shared information with France that could help in investigation of Paris attacks.

Israel, France cooperating on terror investigation

Israel declares war on Palestinian Red Crescent

Israeli officials demand explanation after Arab ambulance ignored dying Jewish victims of terror attack on Friday near Hevron.

Israel declares war on Palestinian Red Crescent

Netanyahu: Europe should be ashamed

PM responds to EU labeling move, saying 'they ignore 200 other conflicts only to target Israel, and precisely Palestinians are harmed.'

Netanyahu: Europe should be ashamed

Netanyahu to discuss EU labeling move with Kerry

Prime Minister to meet Secretary of State, ask him to act against decision to mark Judea & Samaria products.

Netanyahu to discuss EU labeling move with Kerry

Conservative movement applauds Netanyahu's address

Head of Conservative movement in Israel tells Arutz Sheva PM's speech with newly announced roundtable has 'operative meaning.'

Conservative movement applauds Netanyahu's address

Netanyahu 'reconsidering' PR chief's appointment

State Department spokesman says Kerry spoke with Netanyahu, who said he is reviewing the appointment of Ran Baratz.

Netanyahu 'reconsidering' PR chief's appointment

High Court: Destroy synagogue within two weeks

Judges dismiss police request for more time in evacuation to avoid clashes - despite choosing to leave illegal mosques nationwide.

High Court: Destroy synagogue within two weeks

Sudanese man attacks Israeli on flight to Ethiopia

Attacker hit Jewish man on the head repeatedly while shouting 'death to the Jews!'; he was arrested.

Sudanese man attacks Israeli on flight to Ethiopia