Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Special footage:

Special footage from Operation Rising Lion: IAF F-15I jets en route to Tehran strikes

The Israel Air Force releases footage from Operation Rising Lion, showing Israeli F-15I jets on their way to strikes in Tehran, over 1,500 km from Israel.

Special footage from Operation Rising Lion: IAF F-15I jets en route to Tehran strikes

MK Foghel to Arutz Sheva:

MK Tzvika Foghel to Arutz Sheva: Take off the gloves in Gaza and eliminate Hamas

Chairman of the Knesset National Security Committee, MK Tzvika Foghel, tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that Israel must now focus military efforts on eliminating Hamas in Gaza and returning the hostages.

MK Tzvika Foghel to Arutz Sheva: Take off the gloves in Gaza and eliminate Hamas

Elkin to Arutz Sheva:

Minister Elkin to Arutz Sheva: After completing Iran mission, Air Force returns to Gaza

Minister Ze'ev Elkin tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that the successful military operation in Iran will significantly impact Hamas in Gaza and its willingness to reach a hostage deal.

Minister Elkin to Arutz Sheva: After completing Iran mission, Air Force returns to Gaza

IDF reveals:

IDF reveals: The Iranian mechanism for transferring funds to Hezbollah

IDF eliminates Haytham Bakri, head of the "Al-Sadiq" Currency Exchange, who funneled Iranian Quds Force funds to Hezbollah, dealing major blow to the terror group's financial network.

IDF reveals: The Iranian mechanism for transferring funds to Hezbollah

Rescuers:

Rescuers: 'Floor six took the brunt of the blast and simply disappeared'

Rescue forces who arrived at the scene of the deadly strike in Be'er Sheva described unprecedented devastation at what they called the most difficult site they had been dispatched to.

Rescuers: 'Floor six took the brunt of the blast and simply disappeared'

Watch:

Watch: Home Front Command and ZAKA search Be'er Sheva impact site

Soldiers from the IDF Home Front Command and members of the ZAKA organization continue to search the devastation where a missile struck an apartment building.

Watch: Home Front Command and ZAKA search Be'er Sheva impact site

Overnight:

Overnight: IDF strikes six airports in Iran

IDF continues efforts to establish air superiority over Iranian skies, striking six Iranian military airfields across western, eastern, and central Iran.

Overnight: IDF strikes six airports in Iran

IDF Spokesperson:

'Iran now paying price for years of regional terror'

Brig. Gen. Efi Defrin confirms US struck nuclear sites in Iran and announces recovery of three bodies of Israeli hostages from Gaza, 'Regime’s ability to threaten Israel is being dismantled piece by piece.'

'Iran now paying price for years of regional terror'

PM Netanyahu responds:

PM Netanyahu responds: First comes strength, then comes peace

PM Netanyahu issues first response to US attack in Iran. Watch.

PM Netanyahu responds: First comes strength, then comes peace

Historic attack

Historic attack: U.S. strikes three Iranian nuclear sites

"A full payload of bombs was dropped on the primary site, Fordow", Trump announced, "All planes are safely on their way home".

Historic attack: U.S. strikes three Iranian nuclear sites

Watch:

Watch: IAF strikes Iranian nuclear reactor in Arak

The IDF released footage of the airstrike on the inactive nuclear reactor near Arak in Iran.

Watch: IAF strikes Iranian nuclear reactor in Arak

In southern Lebanon:

IDF eliminates Hezbollah commander Mohammad Ahmad Khreiss in southern Lebanon

IDF targetes, eliminates Mohammad Ahmad Khreiss, commander of Hezbollah's anti-tank unit in the Chebaa outpost and responsible for fatal anti-tank missile strike on Mount Dov.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah commander Mohammad Ahmad Khreiss in southern Lebanon

OneFamily Founder:

One Family Founder: No one should be alone, especially following October 7th

OneFamily founder Marc Belzberg tells Arutz Sheva about the organization's growing initiatives to support more than 1000 families who have lost loved ones since the October 7th massacre.

One Family Founder: No one should be alone, especially following October 7th

Operation Rising Lion

Operation Rising Lion: 1000 Iranian explosive drones launched - no targets hit

Of the 400 ballistic missiles the Iranian regime launched at Israel, only 20 hit build-up areas. Of the 1000 UAVs, only 200 crossed into Israeli airspace, and none hit their targets.

Operation Rising Lion: 1000 Iranian explosive drones launched - no targets hit

IDF strikes over 40 Iranian military targets, destroys 'Emad' missile launcher

Israeli Air Force attacks over 40 military targets in western Iran, releases footage of the destruction of an 'Emad' missile launcher aimed at Israel.

IDF strikes over 40 Iranian military targets, destroys 'Emad' missile launcher

Near Jerusalem:

Near Jerusalem: Soldiers neutralize terrorist attempting stabbing and weapon theft

Terrorist attempts to stab soldiers and steal a weapon during IDF operation in the village of al-Walaja, but is shot by IDF forces.

Near Jerusalem: Soldiers neutralize terrorist attempting stabbing and weapon theft

IDF confirms: Iran downed Israeli UAV over Isfahan

Iran successfully downs Israeli UAV over Isfahan, marking first such event in the conflict.

IDF confirms: Iran downed Israeli UAV over Isfahan

IDF’s Givati Brigade eliminates Hamas terrorist cell in Jabaliya

IDF's Givati Brigade successfully eliminates Hamas terror cell in Jabaliya area, targeting military infrastructure and weapons hidden in civilian buildings.

IDF’s Givati Brigade eliminates Hamas terrorist cell in Jabaliya

Minister Chikli to Arutz Sheva:

Minister Chikli to Arutz Sheva: I trust Trump on Iran strike decisions

In an interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News, Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli outlines Israel's war goals against Iran's genocidal aims: destroying ballistic missile capabilities and crippling its nuclear program, aiming for a decade setback.

Minister Chikli to Arutz Sheva: I trust Trump on Iran strike decisions

Air Force Commander:

Air Force Commander: A historic mission that could change the course of the campaign.

Air Force Commander, Major General Tomer Bar, discloses that the Air Force has destroyed more than 70 Iranian air defense missile batteries.

Air Force Commander: A historic mission that could change the course of the campaign.

IDF promises:

IDF promises: The next stage will be surprising

The IDF intensifies Operation Rising Lion with strategic strikes across Iran, targeting military headquarters, terror leaders, and nuclear facilities. Senior officials promise more decisive actions ahead.

IDF promises: The next stage will be surprising

Massive wave of Israeli airstrikes in central Iran

Dozens of Israeli aircraft strike targets deep in Iran's interior as Israel continues to maintain aerial superiority in much of the country.

Massive wave of Israeli airstrikes in central Iran

Israel Police Spokesman:

Israel Police International Spokesman: Iranian regime deliberately targeting civilians

Israel Police International Spokesman Dean Elsdunne demonstrates the difference between Israel's strikes on military targets and Iran's attacks on civilians.

Israel Police International Spokesman: Iranian regime deliberately targeting civilians

Home Front Command:

Home Front Command: 24 killed by 350 missiles, most were outside protected areas

Home Front Command reports 24 civilian deaths and around 350 missiles launched at Israel since war began, most casualties occurred outside protected areas.

Home Front Command: 24 killed by 350 missiles, most were outside protected areas

Near Tehran:

IDF eliminates four senior Iranian intelligence officials near Tehran

In a precision strike near Tehran, IAF kills top Iranian intelligence figures, including the heads of IRGC and Quds Force intelligence, dealing 'significant blow' to Iran’s terror planning and regional influence.

IDF eliminates four senior Iranian intelligence officials near Tehran

Navy intercepts 8 Iranian drones in first operational use of 'Barak Magen' defense system

Israeli Navy successfully intercepts eight UAVs launched from Iran using the newly deployed 'Barak Magen' system aboard Sa’ar 6-class missile ships, marking its first operational use.

Navy intercepts 8 Iranian drones in first operational use of 'Barak Magen' defense system

New Rules:

New Rules: IDF updates guidelines for Iranian missile attack protection

The Home Front Command has published an updated guideline for civilian behavior during a missile attack.

New Rules: IDF updates guidelines for Iranian missile attack protection

IDF establishes new eastern division amid strategic reorganization

IDF establishes Gilad Division (96), part of historic reorganization under Central Command. Overnight, 25 wanted suspects were arrested. Maj. Gen. Bluth: 'We must not be complacent in the face of the enemy.'

IDF establishes new eastern division amid strategic reorganization

Bat Yam Mayor:

Bat Yam Mayor: 'Six dead, many trapped, over 100 families homeless'

'We've taken a very hard hit, but our spirit is strong, and we will prevail,' says Bat Yam Mayor Tzvika Brot, on the harrowing moments of the missile impact in his city.

Bat Yam Mayor: 'Six dead, many trapped, over 100 families homeless'

IAF official:

IAF official: Israel's strike on Iran 'complex, decisive — but far from over'

Senior Israeli Air Force official details operation targeting Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure, calling it a carefully timed, multi-front mission involving over 100 aircraft.

IAF official: Israel's strike on Iran 'complex, decisive — but far from over'

IDF reveals Iranian plan to destroy Israel

Israel has collected and analyzed vast quantities of intelligence materials that reveal the regime's plan: “The Destruction of Israel Plan.”

IDF reveals Iranian plan to destroy Israel

IDF, IAF eliminate terror cells after antitank missile attack in Gaza

Following antitank missile attack that injured two soldiers, IDF and IAF forces strike, eliminating multiple terrorists in Gaza and targeting cells, weapons caches, and militant infrastructure.

IDF, IAF eliminate terror cells after antitank missile attack in Gaza

IDF Prepares for the Future

IDF Prepares for the Future: New divisions, reserve brigades, and force readiness plan

The new force readiness plan approved by the Chief of Staff includes extensive structural changes across all branches, and aims to ensure competency, readiness, and adaptability to future threats in order to make 2025 "a year of security stabilization."

IDF Prepares for the Future: New divisions, reserve brigades, and force readiness plan

Ahead of a strike?

Ahead of a strike? IDF issues warning for Yemen's ports

The IDF’s Arabic-language spokesperson issues an urgent warning to those present at the Hodeidah, Ras Isa, and Al-Salif ports, which are under Houthi control.

Ahead of a strike? IDF issues warning for Yemen's ports

IDF Spokesman:

IDF Spokesman: 'European aid funds were found in Hamas tunnels'

IDF Spokesman Effie Defrin displayed the Hamas facility under the European Hospital and showed how EU aid funds reached the hands of Hamas commanders instead of the Gazan public.

IDF Spokesman: 'European aid funds were found in Hamas tunnels'

FBI warns:

FBI warns: Elevated threat to Jewish and Israeli communities

Molotov attack in Colorado and embassy shooting in Washington raise alarm amid ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

FBI warns: Elevated threat to Jewish and Israeli communities

Footage from Gaza:

Watch: Terrorists walking down Gaza street with bomb are taken out from the sky

Nahal Brigade troops eliminate terrorists and uncover explosives in northern Gaza; IDF footage shows airstrike as part of Operation Gideon’s Chariots.

Watch: Terrorists walking down Gaza street with bomb are taken out from the sky

From calm to chaos:

From calm to chaos: Leading activist recounts harrowing firebomb attack

Colorado resident Omer Shachar, local leader of the “Run for Their Lives” initiative in Boulder, recalls the firebomb terror attack. ""There was fire and smoke. People screamed and ran".

From calm to chaos: Leading activist recounts harrowing firebomb attack

Amb. Huckabee blames media for DC and Colorado attacks

U.S. Ambassador to Israel: "Reckless and irresponsible reporting by major U.S. news outlets are contributing to the antisemitic climate that has resulted in the murder in DC and the attack in Colorado"

Amb. Huckabee blames media for DC and Colorado attacks

Watch:

Watch: Terrorists caught moving explosives in Gaza and eliminated

During combat operations in Gaza, terrorists transporting explosives were eliminated and a terror tunnel about 30 meters deep and about 700 meters long was destroyed.

Watch: Terrorists caught moving explosives in Gaza and eliminated