Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Watch: Netanyahu thanks right-wing protesters in New York

The PM & his wife went out to the activists demonstrating in support of the gov't outside the hotel where the Netanyahus are staying in NY.

Watch: Netanyahu thanks right-wing protesters in New York

Manhattan: 'Thank You Bibi' signs in wake of protests and disruptions

Prime Minister's picture shown in Times Square alongside the words: "Thank you Bibi." Netanyahu: Thank you for your tremendous support!

Manhattan: 'Thank You Bibi' signs in wake of protests and disruptions

Samaria Rabbi: 'I hope Tel Aviv becomes liberal again'

Rabbi Levinstein, headmaster of the Bnei David academy, calls for people to be more ready to hear opposing views.

Samaria Rabbi: 'I hope Tel Aviv becomes liberal again'

Ex-Trump antisemitism envoy Elan Carr named Israeli-American Council CEO

Carr: 'Israeli-Americans and Jewish-Americans are grappling with significant challenges, including assimilation and antisemitism.'

Ex-Trump antisemitism envoy Elan Carr named Israeli-American Council CEO

Likud MK Dan Illouz: If we don't apply sovereignty, there is no one else to blame

Likud MK Dan Illouz calls for the application of Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley - while it is possible.

Likud MK Dan Illouz: If we don't apply sovereignty, there is no one else to blame

Jewish population rises to 15.7 million worldwide, over 7.2 million in Israel

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, Jewish Agency releases findings on global Jewish population figures. 46% of Jews live in Israel.

Jewish population rises to 15.7 million worldwide, over 7.2 million in Israel

Amb. Yoram Ettinger: 'Peace accords can't replace national security'

Former Ambassador Yoram Ettinger speaks to INN about potential normalization deal with Saudi Arabia.

Amb. Yoram Ettinger: 'Peace accords can't replace national security'

Nadia Matar & Yehudit Katsover: 'To safeguard the entire land, we must apply sovereignty'

Sovereignty Movement founders speak with INN, say both sides of Israeli politics agree on need to apply sovereignty in Jordan Valley.

Nadia Matar & Yehudit Katsover:  'To safeguard the entire land, we must apply sovereignty'

MK Danny Danon: 'There's no 'best time' for sovereignty - do it as soon as possible'

MK Danny Danon speaks to INN about whether to provide the Palestinian Authority with weapons, and whether peace is even possible.

MK Danny Danon: 'There's no 'best time' for sovereignty - do it as soon as possible'

Likud MK: 'Close Palestinian shops, prevent the next attack'

MK Danny Danon says that as long as shops along the main road of the Palestinian town of Huwara are open, attacks will continue.

Likud MK: 'Close Palestinian shops, prevent the next attack'

Smotrich responds to NSC head: I don't know who he represents

Minister Smotrich responds to Hanegbi's statement that talks are underway with the PA on concessions as part of a deal with Saudi Arabia.

Smotrich responds to NSC head: I don't know who he represents

'I want compromise but insist on change in judicial selection'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich told a party meeting that he will demand a change in the judicial appointments committee.

'I want compromise but insist on change in judicial selection'

Journalists to PM's office: 'At the moment we can not accompany Prime Minister on US trip'

Correspondents set to travel with the PM were notified that they could not return with him and would have to spend Yom Kippur abroad.

Journalists to PM's office: 'At the moment we can not accompany Prime Minister on US trip'

Tel Aviv demands prayer service without gender partition

A letter from the municipality demands that the public Yom Kippur service be held without any physical separation between genders.

Tel Aviv demands prayer service without gender partition

Rabanit Yemima Mizrachi: 'Jewish feminism is full of power'

For the eighth year straight, Rabanit Yemima Mizrachi publishes a daily planner with daily Torah thoughts especially for women.

Rabanit Yemima Mizrachi: 'Jewish feminism is full of power'

Shlomo Ne'eman to INN: 'Desert is becoming a Palestinian city - and the country is silent'

INN tours area marked by Oslo Accords as nature reserve, observing how the PA works strategically to create barrier between Jewish areas.

Shlomo Ne'eman to INN: 'Desert is becoming a Palestinian city - and the country is silent'

Caroline Glick: The Oslo deceit is still the DNA of Israel's strategy

Caroline Glick tells how the Oslo Accords continue to dictate Israeli's lives, thirty years after many consider the accords to have failed.

Caroline Glick: The Oslo deceit is still the DNA of Israel's strategy

The man behind Oslo: 'It was a public relations failure, not a disaster'

Dr. Yair Hirschfeld, among the architects of the Oslo Accords, sees them as a chance for a new opportunity for the entire Middle East.

The man behind Oslo: 'It was a public relations failure, not a disaster'

Minister Golan to INN: 'Infiltrators hate Israel'

Minister May Golan spoke to Arutz Sheva-INN about the African infiltrators in Tel Aviv and Israel's policy.

Minister Golan to INN: 'Infiltrators hate Israel'

South Tel Aviv yeshiva dean to INN: 'We saw the Eritreans going to the riot'

Rabb Itzik Paneeri describes Saturday's riots from the point of view of the neighborhood's Jewish residents.

South Tel Aviv yeshiva dean to INN: 'We saw the Eritreans going to the riot'

Owner of club damaged in Tel Aviv riot to INN: 'Total destruction, the situation is bad'

Nuriel Dani, whose 'B-Side' club was severely damaged in Saturday's riots by illegal Eritrean infiltrators, speaks to Arutz Sheva-INN.

Owner of club damaged in Tel Aviv riot to INN: 'Total destruction, the situation is bad'

'Get well soon, my friend' | New York Mayor Eric Adams visits hospitalized Hasidic Rabbi

Adams visited the Rebbi of Toldos Avrohom Yitzchok in the hospital. After the visit, he wrote: 'His faith and wisdom are unstoppable.'

'Get well soon, my friend' | New York Mayor Eric Adams visits hospitalized Hasidic Rabbi

Mayor of NYC to Arutz Sheva: 'We are investing in future partnerships with Israel'

Mayor Eric Adams says he is continuing a 'rich tradition' of visiting the Jewish State and hopes to learn from Israel's high-tech industry.

Mayor of NYC to Arutz Sheva: 'We are investing in future partnerships with Israel'

Dr. Shmuel Katz: What is the 'real' reason for opposition to the judicial reform?

Dr. Katz, a leading pro-Israel activist and co-founder of 'StandWithUs' relates to the judicial debate in Israel

Dr. Shmuel Katz: What is the 'real' reason for opposition to the judicial reform?

Dassault Systèmes VP: Israelis are "fast paced, hands-on and a pleasure to work with"

Vice President of High-Tech Industry at Dassault Systèmes speaks about the latest in the industry and working with israeli companies

Dassault Systèmes VP: Israelis are "fast paced, hands-on and a pleasure to work with"

Mike Huckabee to Arutz Sheva: Biden has enough problems without interfering in Israel

Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee talks to Arutz Sheva about the way forward for Israel.

Mike Huckabee to Arutz Sheva: Biden has enough problems without interfering in Israel

Rothman at IHF & INN event: Every democracy undergoes change, that's what democracy is

Knesset Constitution Committee chairman speaks to Arutz Sheva about the controversy surrounding the government's judicial reforms.

Rothman at IHF & INN event: Every democracy undergoes change, that's what democracy is

Judea and Samaria: "Help us deliver the truth"

Jack J. Gindi, board member of American Friends of Judea and Samaria, tells how best to connect to the heart of the Land of Israel.

Judea and Samaria: "Help us deliver the truth"

Spokesman for Hebron: Rabbi Kook resurrected the holy city

Dr. Noam Arnon says the visionary rabbi's vision helped resuscitate the community of Hebron years after its community was massacred.

Spokesman for Hebron: Rabbi Kook resurrected the holy city

TA attack victim's manager: 'We lost a dear friend, whose smile could be seen from afar'

The supervisor of the patrolman murdered in the shooting attack in Tel Aviv speaks about the feeling of loss in the Tel Aviv municipality.

TA attack victim's manager: 'We lost a dear friend, whose smile could be seen from afar'

The Fall of Netzarim, the Last Jewish Village in Gush Katif

Arutz Sheva TV documented the sights and sounds of the destruction of this once flourishing town and the expulsion of the Jews living there.

The Fall of Netzarim, the Last Jewish Village in Gush Katif

Rabbi Yehudah Glick: Peace and agreements are the order of the hour

Former MK says he supports the judicial reforms, but anything that can be done through agreements must be done in that manner.

Rabbi Yehudah Glick: Peace and agreements are the order of the hour

Activists gather in Tel Aviv to support of judicial reform

Hundreds of thousands rallying in Tel Aviv parallel to the anticipated passing of the bill to reduce the reasonableness standard.

Activists gather in Tel Aviv to support of judicial reform

"We have no right to take the healthcare system hostage"

Dr. Yuval Maroz explains the fundamental mistake behind the threats of a doctors' strike over the judicial reform.

"We have no right to take the healthcare system hostage"

Smotrich to INN: A lot of tensions with US are due to my policies

Finance Minister says Israel must pursue its security and national interests in Judea and Samaria despite American criticism.

Smotrich to INN: A lot of tensions with US are due to my policies

'Right-wing government does not have to accept terror'

MK Limor Son Har-Melech responds to uproar, promises to support 'every woman as she believes.'

'Right-wing government does not have to accept terror'

US Ambassador Nides will accompany President Herzog, and then resign

US Amb. to Israel will take part in the official visit of President Herzog and then transfer his authority to current Dep. Chief of Mission.

US Ambassador Nides will accompany President Herzog, and then resign

IDF spokesman to INN: Jenin is a hornet's nest of terrorism, infested with weapons

The IDF's international spokesperson explains the goals behind today's operation in Jenin.

IDF spokesman to INN: Jenin is a hornet's nest of terrorism, infested with weapons

Marseille resident to INN: 'We haven't slept, its dangerous outside'

Dan Lilty, a Jewish resident of Marseille, says riots in country are not explicitly antisemitic. 'The rioters only want to steal and riot.'

Marseille resident to INN: 'We haven't slept, its dangerous outside'

Likud MK to INN: Netanyahu will not go for a plea bargain

MK Nissim Vaturi calls for remarks of former Police Commissioner Roni Alsheikh to be thoroughly investigated.

Likud MK to INN: Netanyahu will not go for a plea bargain