Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

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Muslim writer favors Trump and Ben-Gvir's approaches

Amine Ayoub, a Muslim policy writer from Morocco, spoke with Arutz Sheva- Israel National News to speak about his support for Israel.

Muslim writer favors Trump and Ben-Gvir's approaches

In memory of Reb Carlebach

In memory of Reb Carlebach | Rabbi Shlomo Katz: Open your heart, go to the deepest depths

'Today, if we're not going to open our hearts and go to the deepest depths, we're missing the point,' says Rabbi Shlomo Katz on Reb Shlomo Carlebach's music and spirituality.

In memory of Reb Carlebach | Rabbi Shlomo Katz: Open your heart, go to the deepest depths

Nahshon Battalion officer seriously injured in Gaza

Nahshon (90) Battalion officer, Lt. Col. Glickman, was seriously injured in battle in Jabaliya. Only a day earlier, he recorded a eulogy for Captain Yogev Pazy, who fell in battle earlier this week.

Nahshon Battalion officer seriously injured in Gaza

Meet the New Olim - Joey and Pnina Savery from London

Joey and Pnina Savery, who immigrated from London to Carmay Hanadiv in Kiryat Malachi, share their Aliya story and explain that when 'People opened up their arms to us,' they realized that this is the perfect neighborhood for them.

Meet the New Olim - Joey and Pnina Savery from London

Bodycam footage reveals:

Bodycam footage reveals: Weapons stockpiles in Lebanese schoolyard

Rockets and weapons stockpiles located in schoolyard in southern Lebanon are destroyed by the IDF. Watch.

Bodycam footage reveals: Weapons stockpiles in Lebanese schoolyard

Air Force Commander in Gaza:

IAF Commander in Gaza: 'Operating wing-to-shoulder with the brave soldiers on the ground'

Air Force commander speaks to soldiers in Gaza: 'For over a year, all Israeli Air Force units have been operating wing-to-shoulder with the brave soldiers on the ground.'

IAF Commander in Gaza: 'Operating wing-to-shoulder with the brave soldiers on the ground'

Meet the New Olim - James and Judith of Carmay Hanadiv

James and Judith Mandel, who immigrated to Carmay Hanadiv in Kiryat Malachi, share their Aliya story and why the openness and the Israeliness of Carmay Hanadiv made it the perfect neighborhood for them.

Meet the New Olim - James and Judith of Carmay Hanadiv

Report:

Report: Iran has secretly chosen the next Supreme Leader

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of leader Ali Khamenei, will lead the Islamic state after the death of the critically ill father.

Report: Iran has secretly chosen the next Supreme Leader

Huckabee to Arutz Sheva:

Mike Huckabee to Arutz Sheva: There is no 'occupation', it is the 'promised land'

Soon-to-be US Amb. to Israel in special interview: "I oppose the two state solution, that's a position that Trump has held and I expect that he will continue to."

Mike Huckabee to Arutz Sheva: There is no 'occupation', it is the 'promised land'

Next Trump nomination?

Next Trump nomination? Dov Hikind thanks God for Trump victory, 'wonderful' team

Former New York State Assemblyman and founder of Americans Against Anti-Semitism Dov Hikind, whose name has been floated for Trump's Antisemitism Envoy, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the political situation in the US and how to combat rising antisemitism.

Next Trump nomination? Dov Hikind thanks God for Trump victory, 'wonderful' team

'Until you return'

'Until you return' | Family of fallen soldier sings next to his grave

The family of Sraya Albom, who fell in battle in Lebanon, laid him to rest. 'Always be happy - that's how he was.'

'Until you return' | Family of fallen soldier sings next to his grave

Taking aim at new targets:

Radwan Force weapons and rocket launchers exposed in southern Lebanon

Soldiers from the IDF's 188th Brigade tackle new targets in southern Lebanon, locate Radwan Force weapons storehouse.

Radwan Force weapons and rocket launchers exposed in southern Lebanon

Four Hezbollah commanders eliminated in Lebanon

IDF eliminates Hezbollah field commanders of Khiam, Tebnit, and Ghajar, and the anti-tank missile commander of the Hajir area.

Four Hezbollah commanders eliminated in Lebanon

IDF CoS in southern Lebanon:

Chief of Staff in southern Lebanon: We're operating very strongly

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi speaks to reserve commanders and soldiers operating in southern Lebanon: We struck heavily against Hezbollah targets in Beirut, the Dahieh, and other locations.

Chief of Staff in southern Lebanon: We're operating very strongly

Mike Huckabee in Kfar Aza:

Mike Huckabee in Kfar Aza: 'We don't need to tell Israel how to prosecute this war'

Former Arkansas Governor spoke to Arutz Sheva a year ago during his visit to the southern Israeli Kibbutz. 'What happened to the Jewish people here was evil.'

Mike Huckabee in Kfar Aza: 'We don't need to tell Israel how to prosecute this war'

Watch:

Watch: Rocket launcher aimed at Gaza envelope identified and destroyed

Kfir Brigade fighters in Jabaliya eliminate dozens of terrorists in face-to-face battle, including attacks from the air, destroying dozens of terrorist infrastructures.

Watch: Rocket launcher aimed at Gaza envelope identified and destroyed

Harley Lippman:

Harley Lippman: 'Trump will have Israel's back against Iran'

Harley Lippman, political analyst and foreign policy expert, tells what Israel can expect from the incoming President.

Harley Lippman: 'Trump will have Israel's back against Iran'

Crown Heights:

Crown Heights: 'He grabbed my son and I punched him'

Parents of child targeted for kidnapping recount the shocking attempt on their child over Shabbat.

Crown Heights: 'He grabbed my son and I punched him'

Char Bar owner after vandalism:

Char Bar owner after vandalism: 'The cowards came in the middle of the night'

Michael Chelst, owner of Char Bar, spoke to Arutz Sheva on the antisemitic attack against his restaurant, 'I’m not a fearful person, I wear my religion proud - but it’s concerning'

Char Bar owner after vandalism: 'The cowards came in the middle of the night'

Gazans as human shields:

Gazans as human shields|Rafah: IDF locates weapons near a mosque and hospital

IDF forces operating in the Rafah area locate weapons storage facility, observation posts, and dozens of mortars near a hospital and mosque.

Gazans as human shields|Rafah: IDF locates weapons near a mosque and hospital

Middle East expert:

Middle East expert Rabbi Miller: Religion isn't an obstacle, it can promote dialogue

Rabbi Elhanan Miller, Middle East expert and founder of 'People of the Book' speaks about teaching Judaism to the Arab world, representing Israel on-air, and his hope for the future.

Middle East expert Rabbi Miller: Religion isn't an obstacle, it can promote dialogue

Antisemitism in the Netherlands:

Antisemitism in Amsterdam: I'm a Dutch Jew; it's so sad to experience this in my country

President of NIK Central Committee and EJA Vice President Ellen Van Praagh says her parents warned her of antisemitism in her country 'I laughed at them and said, 'That's absolutely not true. That's not going to happen in Holland, never.' Sadly, I was wrong!'

Antisemitism in Amsterdam: I'm a Dutch Jew; it's so sad to experience this in my country

Chief of Staff in Jabaliya:

Chief of Staff in Jabaliya: The IDF does not tire

'With the strength you are displaying here, we are ensuring the safety of our civilians and will bring back the hostages,' IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi tells soldiers in Jabaliya.

Chief of Staff in Jabaliya: The IDF does not tire

Southern Lebanon:

Southern Lebanon: IDF strikes mobile launchpad ready to strike at Galilee

IDF locates mobile missile system containing 24 ready-to-launch rockets, located adjacent to a civilian structure on the outskirts of a southern Lebanon village.

Southern Lebanon: IDF strikes mobile launchpad ready to strike at Galilee

Dr. Yechiel Leiter to be Israel's next Ambassador to the US

Leiter was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, moved to Israel at 18, and has served in the past as Netanyahu's chief of staff in the Ministry of Finance.

Dr. Yechiel Leiter to be Israel's next Ambassador to the US

Amsterdam pogrom:

Amsterdam pogrom: Local authorities failed to act on warnings about attacks on Israelis

Israeli Diaspora Affairs Ministry accuses Dutch authorities of failing to respond appropriately to 3 separate warnings anti-Israel forces were planning to harm Israelis in Amsterdam shortly before the pogrom.

Amsterdam pogrom: Local authorities failed to act on warnings about attacks on Israelis

Watch:

Watch: IDF destroys extensive terror tunnels in Gaza

IDF troops in southern Gaza uncover, destroy two extensive terror tunnels, eliminate terrorists involved in the October 7th massacre.

Watch: IDF destroys extensive terror tunnels in Gaza

Northern Arrows:

Northern Arrows: IDF raids command center, eliminates Hezbollah officer

The 8th brigade is continuing the IDF's operations in southern Lebanon with raids against Hezbollah assets.

Northern Arrows: IDF raids command center, eliminates Hezbollah officer

Trump Spox to Arutz Sheva:

Trump Spokeswoman to Arutz Sheva: People excited to get Trump back into the White House

Elizabeth Pipko, RNC National Spokeswoman, says that many Americans, not just Jewish Americans, have re-assessed their vote, because of the October 7th massacre.

Trump Spokeswoman to Arutz Sheva: People excited to get Trump back into the White House

Watch:

Watch: IDF destroys 70 meter-long tunnel in Lebanon

In shrubbery and underground: IDF destroys terror tunnel spanning 70 meters in Lebanon, confiscates weapons and launch pads.

Watch: IDF destroys 70 meter-long tunnel in Lebanon

Jason Greenblatt:

Jason Greenblatt: 'The difference between Trump and Harris is stark'

Special interview with former White House envoy Jason Greenblatt on the upcoming elections, the difference between the candidates, and on the Abraham Accords and the future of the region.

Jason Greenblatt: 'The difference between Trump and Harris is stark'

Over a year after the massacre:

A year after the massacre, last Be'eri residents leave the hotels they were evacuated to

Dozens of residents of Kibbutz Be'eri relocate to new temporary housing near Kibbutz Hatzerim after 13 months in Dead Sea hotels as they prepare to return to their homes

A year after the massacre, last Be'eri residents leave the hotels they were evacuated to

Released hostage:

Maya Regev: Failure to reach a deal seals the fate of the hostages

Maya Regev, kidnapped on October 7 together with her brother and boyfriend, and released last year in a prisoner swap deal, speaks at central rally.

Maya Regev: Failure to reach a deal seals the fate of the hostages

Expert explains:

Expert explains: How Iran recruits agents in Israel

Researcher Beni Sabti explains how Israelis are convinced to supply intelligence to an enemy power.

Expert explains: How Iran recruits agents in Israel

Alexandroni Brigade in Lebanon:

Alexandroni Brigade in Lebanon: 'People fell, but we raised our heads again'

IDF's 3rd Brigade concludes operations in Lebanon: 'Our best people fell here, but we raised our heads up and continued to fight and stand firm in the mission.'

Alexandroni Brigade in Lebanon: 'People fell, but we raised our heads again'

IDF destroys rocket launcher used to fire at Haifa Bay area

IDF hits over 200 terror targets in Lebanon and Gaza, destroying Hamas military buildings.

IDF destroys rocket launcher used to fire at Haifa Bay area

5 days to US elections:

5 days to US elections: Ambassador Friedman attacks Kamala Harris from Samaria

Head of the Samaria Council, Yossi Dagan, hosted former ambassador David Friedman, who chose to launch his new book in Hebrew 'One Jewish State' specifically in Samaria.

5 days to US elections: Ambassador Friedman attacks Kamala Harris from Samaria

IAF strikes Radwan Force weapons and command centers in Syria

IAF strikes Hezbollah Munitions Unit, Radwan Force, weapons storage facilities and command centers in unusual Syria attack.

IAF strikes Radwan Force weapons and command centers in Syria

Drone attempts to smuggle weapons from Egypt - and is shot down

Drone crossing into Israel from Egypt is intercepted, IDF forces discover it carried four rifles and a pistol.

Drone attempts to smuggle weapons from Egypt - and is shot down

Footage from Lebanon:

Footage from Lebanon: IDF forces eliminate terrorists, destroy rocket launchers

IDF forces locate weapons inside homes, in a vehicle, in southern Lebanon village.

Footage from Lebanon: IDF forces eliminate terrorists, destroy rocket launchers