Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Sderot Yeshiva expanding

Yeshivat Hesder Sderot expanding | Rabbi Fendel: Sderot is a capital of Torah and Zionism

Rabbi David Fendel tells Arutz Sheva how the yeshiva and its students have helped rebuild the city after October 7, serving as its guardians and driving a new wave of Religious Zionist growth.

Yeshivat Hesder Sderot expanding | Rabbi Fendel: Sderot is a capital of Torah and Zionism

COGAT's unusual warning to Gazans

Israel warns Gaza residents to stay away from the Yellow Line, accusing Hamas of deliberately pushing civilians toward the area despite the danger.

COGAT's unusual warning to Gazans

OU Executive:

OU Executive: After October 7, Jewish teens are asking what it means to be Jewish

OU Executive Vice President Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph reveals how antisemitism has fueled a dramatic surge in Jewish identity and engagement.

OU Executive: After October 7, Jewish teens are asking what it means to be Jewish

Flights grounded as drone enters Ben Gurion Airport's airspace

Following the detection of the aircraft, flights were temporarily halted.

Flights grounded as drone enters Ben Gurion Airport's airspace

'Even when it hurts, keep going'

Oct. 7 fallen hero's brother follows him into Golani Brigade

The brother of Golani Sgt. Amichay Rubin, who fell fighting on Oct. 7, enlisted in the brigade, carrying on his brother's legacy despite the pain.

Oct. 7 fallen hero's brother follows him into Golani Brigade

'I am a father who sings':

'I am a father who sings': Former Hamas hostage debuts songs from captivity

Former Hamas hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen performed nine songs he composed during 498 days in captivity, returning to the Nir Oz lawn where he grew up.

'I am a father who sings': Former Hamas hostage debuts songs from captivity

Haredi brigade completes first reservist exercise

The Shimon Battalion completed its first battalion-level exercise in the Golan Heights, marking the completion of its formation ahead of operational missions in the north.

Haredi brigade completes first reservist exercise

'An incredible generation'

Bennett moved by new IDF recruits: 'An incredible generation'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett arrived at the IDF induction center to accompany new recruits joining the Golani Brigade and the Egoz Unit.

Bennett moved by new IDF recruits: 'An incredible generation'

20 years after his death

20 years after his death, Roi Klein's son follows in his father's footsteps

Twenty years after Major Roi Klein fell in Bint Jbeil, his eldest son Gilad enlisted in his father's Golani 51st Battalion alongside his brother.

20 years after his death, Roi Klein's son follows in his father's footsteps

Watch:

Watch: Navy trains to protect against maritime infiltrations, attacks on gas rigs

Israeli Navy holds major exercise in two seas to implement lessons learned during the war, preparing for scenarios of maritime infiltrations, multi-arena combat, and aerial threats, among others.

Watch: Navy trains to protect against maritime infiltrations, attacks on gas rigs

Watch: Oketz dog leads IDF to rocket-filled Hamas tunnel

Dramatic bodycam footage shows Oketz Unit military dog searching Hamas terror tunnel in southern Gaza before troops uncovered dozens of rockets and destroyed the underground route.

Watch: Oketz dog leads IDF to rocket-filled Hamas tunnel

'The IDF's elite unit'

'The IDF's elite unit' | Faith and motivation at the Hesder yeshiva enlistment day

Father and son at Tel HaShomer discuss Hesder enlistment, Torah study, family service tradition, and motivation shaped by faith and recent war years.

'The IDF's elite unit' | Faith and motivation at the Hesder yeshiva enlistment day

This fighter pilot's new target: Israel's 'Deep State'

Maj. (res.) Shai Kalach says he aims to fight 'deep state' influence and strengthen Israel’s Jewish identity as he enters Likud primaries ahead of the next Knesset elections.

This fighter pilot's new target: Israel's 'Deep State'

401st Brigade wraps up landmark operation in Southern Lebanon

IDF: After eight months of operations: Troops from the 401st Brigade complete their mission in southern Lebanon, destroying more than 1,200 terror infrastructures and killing dozens of Hezbollah terrorists.

401st Brigade wraps up landmark operation in Southern Lebanon

Hotovely to Arutz Sheva:

Hotovely to Arutz Sheva: Netanyahu and Trump 'on the same page'

Speaking with Arutz Sheva from Washington, Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely shares a front-row view into the critical meeting between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump.

Hotovely to Arutz Sheva: Netanyahu and Trump 'on the same page'

300 meters from UNIFIL:

Watch: IDF uncovers Hezbollah HQ beneath factory near UNIFIL post

IDF troops destroy 55-meter-long underground Hezbollah command center hidden beneath construction materials factory just 300 meters from a UNIFIL position.

Watch: IDF uncovers Hezbollah HQ beneath factory near UNIFIL post

At Trump-Netanyahu meeting

During Trump-Netanyahu meeting, Peace Now launches anti-government campaign

During Trump and Netanyahu’s meeting, the Peace Now organization parked a truck displaying a campaign against the government and the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

During Trump-Netanyahu meeting, Peace Now launches anti-government campaign

Lindsey Graham memorial:

Memorial event for Lindsey Graham | 'Israel has lost one of its greatest friends'

Prime Minister Netanyahu participated in a special event held in Washington in memory of the late American lawmaker.

Memorial event for Lindsey Graham | 'Israel has lost one of its greatest friends'

Netanyahu and Trump Meet at the White House

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with U.S. President Trump at the White House and is expected to present him with intelligence evidence of nuclear activity at the “Pixaxe Mountain."

Netanyahu and Trump Meet at the White House

Tiny Bible written in Lodz ghetto reunites generations

Three generations of the Kanobol family arrived at Yad Vashem to meet the miniature Bible written by Shlomo Kanobol in the Łódź Ghetto.

Tiny Bible written in Lodz ghetto reunites generations

Behind the operation:

IDF shifts strategy, targets traffickers behind infiltrations

The Efraim Brigade arrested about 30 suspects in a large-scale operation targeting the trafficking networks that facilitate illegal entry into Israel.

IDF shifts strategy, targets traffickers behind infiltrations

Four days after attack

Four days after attack: Palestinian Arab workers returning to Judea and Samaria

Four days after the fatal attack near Havat Gilad, the IDF announces that Palestinian Arab workers will be re-permitted into Israeli communities across Judea and Samaria starting on Tuesday.

Four days after attack: Palestinian Arab workers returning to Judea and Samaria

Netanyahu takes off for Washington as Iran tops agenda

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu takes off for diplomatic visit to Washington, focusing on Iranian threat, expansion of Abraham Accords.

Netanyahu takes off for Washington as Iran tops agenda

Bennett: I will declare Qatar an enemy state

Bennett sharply attacked Qatar at the INSS conference on national security and declared that if he heads the next government, he will declare it an enemy state.

Bennett: I will declare Qatar an enemy state

Havat Gilad resident vows to rebuild after devastating fire

Despite the loss of decades of memories and rare holy books, Yehuda Shimon says, 'We will emerge stronger with greater faith,' and emphasizes the embrace that the families received from all over Samaria.

Havat Gilad resident vows to rebuild after devastating fire

Bereaved family's home destroyed in Havat Gilad wildfire

Yael Shevach says her home was destroyed in the wildfire that swept through Havat Gilad. 'The house is gone... We’re okay, but I have no home.'

Bereaved family's home destroyed in Havat Gilad wildfire

Bereaved father calls to "erase the disgrace of Oslo"

Eliav Libi, one of the founders of the Farm Outposts Association and the father of Sgt. David Libi, who was killed in combat in the Gaza Strip, received the 2026 Zionism Award

Bereaved father calls to "erase the disgrace of Oslo"

Smotrich warns

Smotrich warns: "An Eisenkot government will establish a Palestinian terror state"

Finance Minister warns that the upcoming elections will determine whether Israel is governed by a national government or a left-wing coalition.

Smotrich warns: "An Eisenkot government will establish a Palestinian terror state"

20 years later:

20 years later: IDF returns to Hezbollah stronghold, destroys 1,500 sites

Twenty years after the Second Lebanon War, IDF releases footage from Bint Jbeil, where troops destroyed 1,500 terror sites and eliminated 500 terrorists.

20 years later: IDF returns to Hezbollah stronghold, destroys 1,500 sites

Eastern border alert:

Commander of Battalion 47: We are also preparing for an October 7 scenario

Lt. Col. V., commander of Battalion 47, says troops preparing for eastern front threats, including a 10/7-style attack, while highlighting cooperation with local communities and the forces' fighting spirit.

Commander of Battalion 47: We are also preparing for an October 7 scenario

'When it affects their wallet'

Rabbi Paran’s solution to the draft crisis: Change will come when it affects their wallet

Rabbi Ya'ir Paran, great-grandson of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, says that the Basic Law: Torah Study, 'disgraces the Torah' and calls for the state to draft haredim while preserving their way of life.

Rabbi Paran’s solution to the draft crisis: Change will come when it affects their wallet

IDF approves wave of senior appointments

The IDF approved a series of senior command appointments on Monday following a high-level personnel discussion focused on brigadier general-level positions.

IDF approves wave of senior appointments

Researcher:

Researcher: Rahm Emanuel doesn’t speak for American Jews, October 7 changed everything

Inbal Ratz Gilmore says Emanuel’s attack on Israeli policy ignores the deeper crisis shaking America. She argues that many American Jews are rethinking old assumptions - and seeking a stronger connection with Israel.

Researcher: Rahm Emanuel doesn’t speak for American Jews, October 7 changed everything

IDF General’s Stark Warning:

IDF General’s Stark Warning: Put Victory First - or Risk Another October 7

Brig. Gen. (res.) Erez Winner says IDF troops demonstrate courage and commitment, but leadership must strengthen its guiding values, adopt a decisive approach to victory, and address long-term security threats.

IDF General’s Stark Warning: Put Victory First - or Risk Another October 7

Footage from Lebanon:

Footage from Lebanon: Terrorists approach launcher - and are eliminated

IDF releases new footage from operations in southern Lebanon, after troops eliminate more than 80 Hezbollah terrorists, uncover hundreds of weapons, and destroy over 200 terrorist infrastructure.

Footage from Lebanon: Terrorists approach launcher - and are eliminated

A friend of Israel:

Senator Lindsey Graham, a true friend of Israel, dies of cardiac arrest

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, one of Israel's greatest friends and supporters, passes away suddenly at 71.

Senator Lindsey Graham, a true friend of Israel, dies of cardiac arrest

Footage from Lebanon:

Footage from Lebanon: Weapons cache intended for attacks on Israel uncovered

Golani Brigade troops uncover, destroy Hezbollah weapons depots in southern Lebanon containing launchers, missiles, explosives, and machine guns.

Footage from Lebanon: Weapons cache intended for attacks on Israel uncovered

IDF delegation launches national plan to rebuild earthquake-hit areas in Venezuela

Instead of focusing on rescue operations, the Israeli team was asked to prepare a national plan for demolishing dangerous structures, clearing debris, and rehabilitating earthquake-hit areas in Venezuela.

IDF delegation launches national plan to rebuild earthquake-hit areas in Venezuela

Malcolm Hoenlein:

Malcolm Hoenlein: A warning sign for America and the Western world

Malcolm Hoenlein warns that antisemitism and anti-Israel activism in the United States have reached an alarming level. "Horrible things are being said about Jews and about Israel".

Malcolm Hoenlein: A warning sign for America and the Western world

Eisenkot launches campaign

Eisenkot launches campaign: 'I will be the Prime Minister of all Israelis'

At the launch event for his campaign for prime minister, Gadi Eisenkot declared that he would work to unite Israeli society, establish a broad-based government, and strengthen Israel's national security.

Eisenkot launches campaign: 'I will be the Prime Minister of all Israelis'