Nitsan Keidar

Nitsan Keidar

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UN Amb. Erdan:

UN Amb. Erdan: Terror tunnels dug right in front of UN employees

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN met with Sigrid Kaag, United Nations Humanitarian and Construction Coordinator for the Gaza Strip, after she assumed office.

UN Amb. Erdan: Terror tunnels dug right in front of UN employees

“Hamas Massacre 7.10.”

“Hamas Massacre 7.10.” Site presents facts on October 7th events to the world

As part of Israel’s efforts to convey facts on the events of October 7th to the world, the national information system has put up a website, not accessible from Israel, titled “Hamas Massacre 7.10.”

“Hamas Massacre 7.10.” Site presents facts on October 7th events to the world

Diplomatic source:

Diplomatic source: Willful emigration of Gazans an unrealistic solution

A diplomatic source explained to Arutz Sheva how Israel intends to fight South Africa's ICC petition.

Diplomatic source: Willful emigration of Gazans an unrealistic solution

Watch:

Watch: Netanyahu and Rep. Brian Mast visit the wounded

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Rep. Brian Mast visit wounded IDF soldiers and Border Police officers at Hadassah-Mt. Scopus Hospital.

Watch: Netanyahu and Rep. Brian Mast visit the wounded

Sara Netanyahu to Pope:

Sara Netanyahu to Pope Francis: Please demand the unconditional release of all hostages

Prime Minister's wife calls on the leader of the Christian world to intervene to bring about the release of the hostages being held in Gaza.

Sara Netanyahu to Pope Francis: Please demand the unconditional release of all hostages

Foreign Minister instructs:

Foreign Minister instructs: Oppose the budget for UNRWA at the UN

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen instructs Israeli delegation to the UN to oppose the budget of the UN agency for "Palestinian refugees".

Foreign Minister instructs: Oppose the budget for UNRWA at the UN

Report:

Report: Hamas rejected Israeli offer for hostage deal

Wall Street Journal report: The Israeli offer included a one-week ceasefire in exchange for dozens of hostages.

Report: Hamas rejected Israeli offer for hostage deal

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: I will not allow Israel to repeat the mistake of Oslo

Netanyahu acknowledges there is disagreement with the US about how Gaza will be run after the war.

Netanyahu: I will not allow Israel to repeat the mistake of Oslo

Poll:

Poll: More than a third of Arabs support IDF activity in Gaza

About a third of the Arab public supports the goal of the war of toppling the rule of Hamas in Gaza.

Poll:  More than a third of Arabs support IDF activity in Gaza

Israeli Foreign Minister:

Foreign Minister Cohen: 'Colombian President's remarks are antisemitic'

Minister Cohen called out President Petro after he equated Israel's operation in Gaza to Nazism.

Foreign Minister Cohen: 'Colombian President's remarks are antisemitic'

NSC head:

NSC head: Hostage release will not take place before Friday

Tzachi Hanegbi says implementation of hostage release deal is being delayed and will not happen before Friday.

NSC head: Hostage release will not take place before Friday

Hostage release deal outline:

Hostage release deal outline: 12 to be released each day, respite set for 4 days

A political official outlined the agreement for the release of the hostages in Gaza - which may be expanded during implementation.

Hostage release deal outline: 12 to be released each day, respite set for 4 days

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu to hostages' families: We are committed to bringing them back

Prime Minister Netanyahu and the War Cabinet meet with families of the hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza,

Netanyahu to hostages' families: We are committed to bringing them back

Herzog:

Herzog: Iran and its proxies are attacking international order

Herzog comments on hijacking by Yemen’s Houthi rebels of a cargo ship in the Red Sea.

Herzog: Iran and its proxies are attacking international order

Families of hostages pray at Lubavitcher Rebbe's gravesite in New York

Representatives of the families of those held hostage by Hamas are greeted by thousands of New York Jews with songs of 'Am Israel chai.'

Families of hostages pray at Lubavitcher Rebbe's gravesite in New York

German newspaper Bild screens photos of hostages on building

Since the beginning of the war, the German newspaper has flown the Israeli flag on its HQ building and exposed Hamas propaganda lies.

German newspaper Bild screens photos of hostages on building

Watch:

Watch: Thousands of Chabad emissaries sing 'Ani Ma'amin' at annual convention

Thousands of Chabad emissaries pose for the traditional group photo ending the annual conference in New York - while singing 'Ani Maamin'.

Watch: Thousands of Chabad emissaries sing 'Ani Ma'amin' at annual convention

Ambassador Erdan:

Ambassador Erdan: There must be a clear price for hate crimes against Jews

Israel's UN Mission holds briefing following sharp increase in incidents of antisemitism.

Ambassador Erdan: There must be a clear price for hate crimes against Jews

Cabinet decides:

Cabinet decides: PA funds will be transferred - without the money intended for Gaza

Israel will transfer money to the Palestinian Authority during the war, but will offset the amounts intended for the Gaza Strip.

Cabinet decides: PA funds will be transferred - without the money intended for Gaza

Yad Vashem chair to UN Amb.:

Yad Vashem chair to UN Amb.: Wearing the yellow star humiliates the State of Israel

Act of wearing a yellow star during UN Security Council meeting 'disparages the victims of the Holocaust,' Yad Vashem chair Dani Dayan says.

Yad Vashem chair to UN Amb.: Wearing the yellow star humiliates the State of Israel

Israel summons Russian ambassador for reprimand

Foreign Ministry summons Russian ambassador after Moscow hosted a Hamas delegation.

Israel summons Russian ambassador for reprimand

New York:

Anti-Israeli graffiti sprayed at entrance to synagogue in New York

The words “Jews for Palestinian Resistance” found spray painted on sidewalk outside of reform synagogue in Park Slope.

Anti-Israeli graffiti sprayed at entrance to synagogue in New York

Poll: 74% of Americans support military aid for Israel

Nearly 40% of Americans believe their government should favor Israel in the war against Hamas, CNBC survey shows.

Poll: 74% of Americans support military aid for Israel

After talks with Iran and Syria: Putin calls Netanyahu

This is the first conversation between the two leaders since Netanyahu returned to the post of Prime Minister.

After talks with Iran and Syria: Putin calls Netanyahu

Rare Torah scroll shown at Saudi Arabia book fair

Rare Torah scroll written in the 16th century is shown to tens of thousands at Saudi Arabia book fair.

Rare Torah scroll shown at Saudi Arabia book fair

Diplomatic achievement:

Diplomatic achievement: Congo to open embassy in Jerusalem

Netanyahu, Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi announce: Israel will open an embassy in Kinshasa and Congo will open one in Jerusalem.

Diplomatic achievement: Congo to open embassy in Jerusalem

Barak's Foreign Minister:

Former Foreign Minister Ben-Ami: 'The idea of a Palestinian state has been cremated

Former Foreign Minister Shlomo Ben-Ami says the right-wing was right: The Palestinians never wanted a state and won't get one.

Former Foreign Minister Ben-Ami: 'The idea of a Palestinian state has been cremated

Saudis, PA & judicial reform:

Saudis, PA & judicial reform: This is what PM Netanyahu and President Biden will discuss

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to depart tonight to the US, where he will address the UN and meet with world leaders.

Saudis, PA & judicial reform: This is what PM Netanyahu and President Biden will discuss

Former Mossad chief Shabtai Shavit dies at 84

Former Mossad chief Shabtai Shavit passes away while on a private vacation in Italy. He served in the post between 1989 and 1996.

Former Mossad chief Shabtai Shavit dies at 84

Netanyahu on Tel Aviv riots:

Netanyahu on Tel Aviv riots: 'Infiltrators threat to Israel's character and future'

The Prime Minister highlighted various steps being taken against illegal infiltrators from Africa.

Netanyahu on Tel Aviv riots: 'Infiltrators threat to Israel's character and future'

Libyan Prime Minister:

Libyan Prime Minister: 'We oppose any sort of normalization of ties with Israel'

PM al-Dbeibah said his FM was very dedicated to the country, but she must pay the price for her meeting with the Israeli minister.

Libyan Prime Minister: 'We oppose any sort of normalization of ties with Israel'

Historic:

Historic: Israeli Foreign Minister meets Libyan counterpart

FM Cohen met with Libyan FM Najla Mangoush in Rome and discussed possible partnerships between the countries, among other issues.

Historic: Israeli Foreign Minister meets Libyan counterpart

Hungary's chief rabbi meets Netanyahu

Rabbi Slomo Koves meets PM Netanyahu ahead of possible relocation of the Hungarian embassy to Jerusalem.

Hungary's chief rabbi meets Netanyahu

Paraguay to open an embassy in Jerusalem

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen meets President of Paraguay and the two agree that an embassy in Jerusalem will open before the end of the year.

Paraguay to open an embassy in Jerusalem

Netanyahu in Golan:

Netanyahu in Golan: 'Territory that will forever remain under Israeli sovereignty'

Prime Minister and First Lady Netanyahu met with IDF soldiers on Mount Hermon.

Netanyahu in Golan: 'Territory that will forever remain under Israeli sovereignty'

Report:

Report: US, Saudis agree on broad outiline for deal with Israel

Crown Prince bin Salman told advisors that he was in no rush to come to such an agreement, especially with the current Israeli government.

Report: US, Saudis agree on broad outiline for deal with Israel

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: Next part of judicial reform - the Judicial Selection Committee

PM Netanyahu tells Bloomberg in interview he will not pursue the entire judicial overhaul originally planned by his government.

Netanyahu: Next part of judicial reform - the Judicial Selection Committee

Minister Cohen's initiative:

Minister Eli Cohen's initiative: Negev Forum will convene in Morocco in the coming months

Minister Eli Cohen meets US special envoy for the Abraham Accords, Dan Shapiro.

Minister Eli Cohen's initiative: Negev Forum will convene in Morocco in the coming months

Odessa struck by extensive missile attack

The city of Odessa was bombarded last night in one of the worst attacks the Ukraine war has seen yet.

Odessa struck by extensive missile attack

Foreign Ministry to Israelis:

Foreign Ministry to Israelis: Don't travel to Rhodes

Foreign Ministry warns Israelis against travel to Rhodes and Sicily due to extreme weather in those areas.

Foreign Ministry to Israelis: Don't travel to Rhodes