Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

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Watch: Israel’s new next-gen strategic aircraft lands at Nevatim Airbase

The IDF has released special footage of the landing of the new KC-46 "Gideon" tanker and transport aircraft at Nevatim Air Base.

Watch: Israel’s new next-gen strategic aircraft lands at Nevatim Airbase

This Friday:

This Friday: Join the Arutz Sheva Leadership Forum in New York

Arutz Sheva will be hosting a special event in Queens on Friday, May 29. The event will bring together Israeli officials, journalists, and community leaders in a show of support for the Jewish state.

This Friday: Join the Arutz Sheva Leadership Forum in New York

IDF reveals: Spike in haredi enlistment

IDF publishes new data showing record number of haredi recruits, combat soldiers.

IDF reveals: Spike in haredi enlistment

Bnei Brak:

Bnei Brak: Herzog affixes mezuzah to new visitors center honoring rabbi

President Isaac Herzog, Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu, attend mezuzah-affixing ceremony for new visitors center honoring haredi leader 'Chazon Ish.'

Bnei Brak: Herzog affixes mezuzah to new visitors center honoring rabbi

First time since 1964:

First time since 1964: New York mayor will not participate in Israel Day Parade

Annual Salute to Israel Parade on Fifth Avenue will take place without New York City’s mayor; organizers expect record attendance and a strong presence of Israeli official representatives.

First time since 1964: New York mayor will not participate in Israel Day Parade

“Trump won’t sign without it"

“Trump won’t sign without it": Israel says US demands full Iranian nuclear dismantlement

Speaking with Netanyahu, President Trump made it clear that he would not sign a final agreement without dismantling the Iranian nuclear program.

“Trump won’t sign without it": Israel says US demands full Iranian nuclear dismantlement

4 rooms, 100 meters:

4 rooms, 100 meters: Footage from the tunnel destroyed in Har Dov

Combat soldiers from the Mountain Brigade and the Yahalom unit located and destroyed a terror tunnel containing four living quarters used by Hezbollah terrorists in the region.

4 rooms, 100 meters: Footage from the tunnel destroyed in Har Dov

IDF releases footage from wounded combat photographer

One of the women in the IDF Spokesperson's Operational Documentation Platoon was seriously wounded yesterday in a battle in Lebanon. The IDF released the materials she filmed while under fire.

IDF releases footage from wounded combat photographer

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach:

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach: 'Jews must stop being sheep, fight the Jew-haters'

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach tells Arutz Sheva American Jews must stand up for themselves in the face of rising antisemitism, dismisses hasbara, and rejects 'closing down global Judaism.'

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach: 'Jews must stop being sheep, fight the Jew-haters'

IDF reveals: Here's how Hezbollah monitors IDF soldiers

Hezbollah using Lebanese civilians to advance terror attacks against IDF soldiers, statement warns.

IDF reveals: Here's how Hezbollah monitors IDF soldiers

Special interview

Special interview | 'If we don't invest in the future of Torah, we won't have one'

Rabbi Yitzchak Neria explains how his foundation is working to make Religious Zionist scholars the leaders of the next generation of Jewish life in Israel.

Special interview | 'If we don't invest in the future of Torah, we won't have one'

Min. Cohen to Arutz Sheva:

Minister Cohen to Arutz Sheva: If Iran rejects US dictates, a strike will happen

Cabinet member Minister Eli Cohen speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News about the campaign against Iran and Hezbollah, as well as sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Minister Cohen to Arutz Sheva: If Iran rejects US dictates, a strike will happen

After Eurovision: Noam Bettan’s message of unity

Upon returning to Israel from Eurovision, where he clinched second place, Noam Bettan urges: "I’m asking us to make an effort and just be good to one another."

After Eurovision: Noam Bettan’s message of unity

Simon Falic to Arutz Sheva:

Simon Falic to Arutz Sheva: 'Jerusalem Day is my favorite day, these are biblical times'

Businessman Simon Falic, who flew to Israel for 24 hours to mark Jerusalem Day, praises US recognition of Jerusalem, says support for Israel remains strong.

Simon Falic to Arutz Sheva: 'Jerusalem Day is my favorite day, these are biblical times'

MK Rothman to Arutz Sheva:

MK Rothman to Arutz Sheva: Nukhba trials will be held in Jerusalem, the capital of justice

During the Flag March in Jerusalem, Knesset Constitution Committee chairman MK Simcha Rothman explains how the city represents a coming full circle for him.

MK Rothman to Arutz Sheva: Nukhba trials will be held in Jerusalem, the capital of justice

Smotrich unveils development plan for Jerusalem at Flag March

Smotrich spoke with Arutz Sheva during the Flag March and described a new government decision aimed at strengthening the city in infrastructure, tourism and innovation.

Smotrich unveils development plan for Jerusalem at Flag March

Footage from the tank:

Footage from the tank: Hezbollah terrorist eliminated with precise fire

Hezbollah terrorist using surveillance equipment against IDF troops is struck and eliminated, IDF footage reveals.

Footage from the tank: Hezbollah terrorist eliminated with precise fire

Report:

Report: IDF operations inside the tunnels in central Gaza

Forces from the Kfir Brigade and the Yahalom destroyed two underground tunnel routes with a combined length of two kilometers in the central Gaza camps area.

Report: IDF operations inside the tunnels in central Gaza

Meet the brave olim who will defend Israel as "lone" soldiers

Arutz Sheva speaks with new olim from 3 different continents at the “Olim Al Madim" conference in Jerusalem as they prepare to join the IDF and to start their lives in Israel.

Meet the brave olim who will defend Israel as "lone" soldiers

Gaza: One terrorist down, another escapes - and is hit

IDF forces identify and eliminate armed Hamas terror cell violating ceasefire and presenting immediate threat to Israeli troops.

Gaza: One terrorist down, another escapes - and is hit

IDF issues unusual evacuation order

IDF Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee issues evacuation order for villages in southern Lebanon, including some located north of the Litani River.

IDF issues unusual evacuation order

'Almost By Accident':

'Almost By Accident': Lester and Elane's Aliyah journey

The idea began purely as an investment opportunity in Carmay Hanadiv, but eventually they realized - 'This is actually a great idea.' "We’re living the dreams of our parents - Holocaust survivors"

'Almost By Accident': Lester and Elane's Aliyah journey

Watch:

Watch: Filmed tour inside a tunnel in Lebanon.

Reserve forces continue operating in southern Lebanon to remove threats, including destroying thousands of terrorist infrastructures and locating hundreds of weapons, including anti-tank missiles and explosive devices.

Watch: Filmed tour inside a tunnel in Lebanon.

Hundreds attend 2026 MedEx France event as Israel recruiting medical professionals

MedEx debuted on-site YAEL Hebrew Exam, giving physicians a head start on future licensing requirements from afar.

Hundreds attend 2026 MedEx France event as Israel recruiting medical professionals

IDF strikes over 40 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

Airstrikes hit command centers and terror infrastructure used to plan attacks, as IDF continues operations to neutralize threats and intercept aerial targets.

IDF strikes over 40 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

Ceasefire?

Hezbollah drone strikes continue, two moderately wounded

IDF officer and noncommissioned officer were moderately injured due to another Hezbollah FPV drone strike.

Hezbollah drone strikes continue, two moderately wounded

Watch:

Watch: 800-meter-long terror tunnel destroyed in southern Gaza

Southern Brigade and Yahalom Unit forces located and destroyed a tunnel where they found berthing rooms, military equipment, and weapons.

Watch: 800-meter-long terror tunnel destroyed in southern Gaza

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Watch: Students of Rabbi Avi Goldberg sing together at his grave

Students of Rabbi Avi Goldberg, from the Himmelfarb school gathered around his grave on Mount Herzl and sang together for Memorial Day.

Watch: Students of Rabbi Avi Goldberg sing together at his grave

Fallen commander becomes moral compass for his troops

Sergeant Elkana Navon, of blessed memory, fell in battle in Jenin about a year and a half ago. Two of.his soldiers spoke with Arutz Sheva about his character and legacy.

Fallen commander becomes moral compass for his troops

Security forces raid Hamas 'charity organizations'

IDF operations target Hamas funding networks, terror cells across Judea and Samaria, with dozens of suspects arrested and weapons seized.

Security forces raid Hamas 'charity organizations'

Omri Rolls:

Omri Rolls: In this consciousness war with Iran - Trump is a master

CIC founder highlights Israel's tech-driven fight against misinformation and antisemitism in a “post-truth" information environment.

Omri Rolls: In this consciousness war with Iran - Trump is a master

Initial inquiry:

Initial inquiry: Battalion commander injured by ricochet of IDF shell

IDF initial inquiry finds that the 52nd Battalion's commander was hit by either shrapnel or ricochet from a shell fired by Israeli forces during a pursuit in southern Lebanon.

Initial inquiry: Battalion commander injured by ricochet of IDF shell

Lebanon:

Lebanon: Nahal Brigade soldiers located weapons in a civilian home in Lebanon

The Nahal Brigade combat team, under the command of the 162nd Division, intensifies ground operations. During searches in the area, the forces uncovered weapons caches, anti-tank positions, and observation posts.

Lebanon: Nahal Brigade soldiers located weapons in a civilian home in Lebanon

'Shattering of arrogant symbolism'

'Shattering of arrogant symbolism': Site of infamous Nasrallah speech lies in ruins

IDF forces captured Bint Jbeil and destroyed the stadium where Hassan Nasrallah delivered his 'Spider Web speech, striking a symbolic Hezbollah stronghold.

'Shattering of arrogant symbolism': Site of infamous Nasrallah speech lies in ruins

Golani avenges fallen comrade

Soldiers of Golani's 13th Battalion returned to the site in southern Lebanon where they lost a comrade and killed the terrorists responsible.

Golani avenges fallen comrade

'Great miracles'

'Great miracles': Daniel Sherman leaves hospital on two feet after deadly attack

Daniel Sherman, who lost his brother, Yehuda, and was severely injured in a ramming attack in Samaria, was discharged from the hospital after three weeks.

'Great miracles': Daniel Sherman leaves hospital on two feet after deadly attack

History in Binyamin:

History in Binyamin: New community 'Ma'oz Tzur' inaugurated

The new community overlooks Route 433, one of the main routes connecting Jerusalem and central Israel.

History in Binyamin: New community 'Ma'oz Tzur' inaugurated

'An absolute lie'

IDF reveals extent of Lebanese military's failure: 'An absolute lie'

The IDF says Hezbollah fired thousands of missiles from southern Lebanon, contradicting Lebanese army claims that the terror group had been disarmed.

IDF reveals extent of Lebanese military's failure: 'An absolute lie'

Watch: IDF destroys Hezbollah outposts in southern Lebanon

IDF locates tunnel shaft from which terrorist emerged in southern Lebanon, alongside explosives, rocket launchers, and RPGs hidden in underground infrastructure.

Watch: IDF destroys Hezbollah outposts in southern Lebanon

Unity, Resilience, and Growth

Wartime at Raphael Recanati International School: Unity, Resilience, and Growth

Jonathan Davis describes how Reichman University supports students during war, blending academic continuity, personal care, and strengthened Jewish identity.

Wartime at Raphael Recanati International School: Unity, Resilience, and Growth