Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Dr. Mike Evans:

Dr. Mike Evans: Israel is smelling the smoke of Auschwitz coming from Iran

Dr. Mike Evans, founder of Friends of Zion, 'It’s shameful for Biden to demand that Israel doesn't attack the Iranian nuclear plant and oil fields.'

Dr. Mike Evans: Israel is smelling the smoke of Auschwitz coming from Iran

Rabbi Aryeh Lightstone:

Rabbi Aryeh Lightstone: 'Election is American-Israeli's biggest decision of the year'

Rabbi Aryeh Lightstone, the former chief of staff for US Ambassador David Friedman, says that pro-Israel voices need to be louder than anti-Israel ones for politicians to make pro-Israel decisions.

Rabbi Aryeh Lightstone: 'Election is American-Israeli's biggest decision of the year'

Call to Americans in Israel

Eve Harow to Americans in Israel: It's critically important to vote

Eve Harow, calls on all US citizens in Israel to vote in elections |On the IDF attacks, she adds: 'It's like God is hand-in-hand with the Israeli Army.'

Eve Harow to Americans in Israel: It's critically important to vote

Following Nasrallah's elimination:

Following Nasrallah's elimination: IDF imposes restrictions on central Israel

In first statement following the elimination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari imposes restrictions on gatherings in central Israel.

Following Nasrallah's elimination: IDF imposes restrictions on central Israel

Netanyahu at UN:

Netanyahu at UN: I have a message to the world - we are winning

The Prime Minister spoke at the General Assembly of the UN, against the backdrop of escalating conflict with Hezbollah and nearly a year of fighting in the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu at UN: I have a message to the world - we are winning

Dr. Shmuel Katz:

Dr. Shmuel Katz: We want both parties to support Israel and the Jewish people

Dr. Shmuel Katz on U.S. politics, education, and Israel’s security concerns

Dr. Shmuel Katz: We want both parties to support Israel and the Jewish people

Amb. Michael Oren:

Amb. Michael Oren: Americans are largely unaware of the plight of Israel’s north

At height of military escalation with Lebanon, a delegation of Israel’s northern residents meet with Senate and Congress members in Washington. The group was led by Ambassador Michael Oren.

Amb. Michael Oren: Americans are largely unaware of the plight of Israel’s north

Teen injured in missile strike:

Teen injured in missile strike: 'There was an explosion, the door was ripped off'

16.5-year-old Linoy Amzaleg, who was lightly wounded by shrapnel during a missile barrage on Kiryat Bialik, recounted the incident and the extent of the damage.

Teen injured in missile strike: 'There was an explosion, the door was ripped off'

Watch:

Watch: Terrorists enter building and are eliminated from the air

Soldiers identified Hezbollah terrorists operating within terrorist infrastructure in the area of Majdal Selm in southern Lebanon. The IAF swiftly struck the terrorist infrastructure in which the terrorists were operating.

Watch: Terrorists enter building and are eliminated from the air

Nahal Oz lookout:

Nahal Oz lookout: 'I saw training exercises, no one listened to us'

Amit Yerushalmi, who served as a lookout at the Nahal Oz base near the Gaza border, speaks for the first time to the civilian investigation committee examining the October 7 failures.

Nahal Oz lookout: 'I saw training exercises, no one listened to us'

Israel Real Estate Expo; helping you buy your home in Israel

Israel Real Estate Expo offers a wide range of housing projects: 'People want to know that when the time comes and they want to make aliyah, they will have a home in Israel.'

Israel Real Estate Expo; helping you buy your home in Israel

'I trust you'

'I trust you': First sign of life from Matan Angrest

Anat Angrest, the mother of captive soldier Matan Angrest, published an audio clip in which her son is heard addressing the Prime Minister from captivity, asking for help.

'I trust you': First sign of life from Matan Angrest

Fmr. President Donald Trump to address IAC national summit

Former President Trump to address Israeli-American Council (IAC) national summit; President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, invited.

Fmr. President Donald Trump to address IAC national summit

Republicans in Israel Chair:

Republicans in Israel Chairman: 'Harris is bad news for Israel, every vote counts'

Atty. Marc Zell calls on dual Israeli-US citizens from every single state to get out and vote. 'Whether blue, red, or purple, every vote counts.'

Republicans in Israel Chairman: 'Harris is bad news for Israel, every vote counts'

Dr. Einat Wilf:

Dr. Einat Wilf: I listen to the Palestinians, there is no hostage deal

Former MK Einat Wilf makes a note of an important element missing in the widespread talk of a prisoner exchange agreement.

Dr. Einat Wilf: I listen to the Palestinians, there is no hostage deal

Coming soon:

Coming soon: The Israel Real Estate Expo is coming to town

The Israel Real Estate Expo offers a very wide range of housing projects throughout Israel, from north to south; with dozens of homes and apartments, suitable for every pocket.

Coming soon: The Israel Real Estate Expo is coming to town

Mike Sapraicone in Israel

GOP candidate for Senate in NY visits bombarded and massacred communities

Mike Sapraicone, Republican Conservative candidate for US Senate in NY, says that, 'Iran is doing anything they want and helping their allies to destroy Israel, but my concern is, ‘Will America be next?'

GOP candidate for Senate in NY visits bombarded and massacred communities

Closed synagogues, no symbols

Closed synagogues, no symbols | How Jewish life in the UAE has changed since October 7th

Former Rabbi of the UAE Rabbi Dr. Elie Abadie tells Arutz Sheva that since the war in Gaza began, Jews in the country have stopped identifying themselves openly and have stopped gathering for prayer.

Closed synagogues, no symbols | How Jewish life in the UAE has changed since October 7th

Northern border:

Northern border: IDF focused on fighting against Hezbollah

'IDF attacking of Hezbollah's facilities inside Lebanon, before they attack us,' says Chief of Staff, Herzi Halevi.

Northern border: IDF focused on fighting against Hezbollah

Dr. Mordechai Kedar:

Dr. Mordechai Kedar: 'We can have endless war or we can have deterrence'

Dr. Mordechai Kedar insists that as the war carries on, Israel must take new approaches on each front.

Dr. Mordechai Kedar: 'We can have endless war or we can have deterrence'

Ateret Cohanim Chairman:

Ateret Cohanim Chairman: Cherna Moskowitz influenced the eternity of Jerusalem

Moti Dan, Chairman of Ateret Cohanim, eulogized philanthropist Cherna Moskowitz, who passed away this week.

Ateret Cohanim Chairman: Cherna Moskowitz influenced the eternity of Jerusalem

Bus companies warn:

Bus companies warn of growing threats against school buses in Judea and Samaria

CEOs of municipal development companies in Judea and Samaria write to Defense Minister Gallant following foiled bombing of school bus in Binyamin to warn of threats to vehicles carrying students.

Bus companies warn of growing threats against school buses in Judea and Samaria

Prof. Aryeh Eldad:

Prof. Aryeh Eldad: 'Withdrawing from Philadelphi Corridor an immoral step'

Former MK Professor Aryeh Eldad, a member of the 'Professors for a Strong Israel' organization, tells Arutz Sheva he believes politicians who say Israel can return to the Philadelphi Corridor are 'lying.'

Prof. Aryeh Eldad: 'Withdrawing from Philadelphi Corridor an immoral step'

Cherna Moskowitz's grandson:

Cherna Moskowitz's grandson: The idea Jews wouldn't have freedom was preposterous to them

Rabbi Yechezkel Moskowitz, the grandson of Cherna Moskowitz, who passed away last week, and the late Dr. Irving Moskowitz, spoke to Arutz Sheva about his grandmother's passing and his grandparents' legacy.

Cherna Moskowitz's grandson: The idea Jews wouldn't have freedom was preposterous to them

Zvi Yehezkeli:

Zvi Yehezkeli: 'I warned it would happen and it can happen again'

Zvi Yehezkeli, expert, author and i24NEWS senior commentator, says solution to current conflict is 'to see the Middle East in the same way that they see themselves, and not the way we see them.'

Zvi Yehezkeli: 'I warned it would  happen and it can happen again'

Clash with terrorist reveals weapons hidden in basement

Over 200 terrorists eliminated in operation by the 162nd Division in the Tel al-Sultan area in Rafah; large quantities of weapons located inside basement where Hamas terrorists were embedded.

Clash with terrorist reveals weapons hidden in basement

Mother of murdered hostage:

Mother of murdered hostage: 'Ori would refuse to be released in exchange for a terrorist'

Mother of murdered hostage, Ori Danino, talks about her son, the rumors that upset her, and says, 'A hostage deal must include everyone, without exception.'

Mother of murdered hostage: 'Ori would refuse to be released in exchange for a terrorist'

Mother of murdered hostage:

Mother of murdered hostage: 'Will this bring our hostages back home?'

'While we are looking for the ultimate solution, you have chosen to shut down the economy and say to Sinwar, 'You succeeded, keep on murdering,' says mother of murdered hostage to Histadrut Chairman.

Mother of murdered hostage: 'Will this bring our hostages back home?'

New Yorkers gather to remember slain hostages, and protest

A memorial service was held outside the Israeli consulate in New York City on Sunday afternoon for the 6 hostages who were kidnapped and murdered by Hamas terrorists.

New Yorkers gather to remember slain hostages, and protest

6 hostages murdered in captivity; bodies recovered

IDF and families of hostages Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Carmel Gat, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and Ori Danino announce that they have died.

6 hostages murdered in captivity; bodies recovered

Using music to make Torah your own and connect with Jewish life

Orthodox singer, composer, and podcast host Franciska Kosman spoke with Arutz Sheva - Israel National News about her songs and compositions and her work with victims of abuse.

Using music to make Torah your own and connect with Jewish life

Watch:

Watch: IDF destroys terror tunnel discovered in 2014

In central Gaza corridor, IDF destroys three kilometer-long terror tunnel discovered in Operation Protective Edge in 2014. 'Tunnel did not cross border fence.'

Watch: IDF destroys terror tunnel discovered in 2014

Watch:

Watch: IDF destroys rocket launcher used to fire at central Israel

Rocket launcher used to fire at Rishon Lezion, set up near Gaza school, is destroyed by IDF.

Watch: IDF destroys rocket launcher used to fire at central Israel

Captivity survivor to husband:

Captivity survivor to husband: 'You must not lose hope, we will bring you home'

Aviva Siegel, whose husband Keith is still held hostage in Gaza, shares, 'There were moments when we believed we would be at our daughter's wedding. It kept us going, it gave us a lot of hope and light within the great darkness.'

Captivity survivor to husband: 'You must not lose hope, we will bring you home'

Terrorist carrying explosives eliminated in central Gaza

IDF forces eliminate dozens of terrorists, strike 30 terror targets, and destroy rocket launchers used to fire at Israeli troops.

Terrorist carrying explosives eliminated in central Gaza

Hundreds of North Americans make aliyah in a week

Five group aliyah flights landed at Ben Gurion Airport within 24 hours. Over the course of the week (August 20-28), 600 newcomers will make Israel their new home, on 14 group Aliyah flights, offered by Nefesh B’Nefesh.

Hundreds of North Americans make aliyah in a week

Footage reveals: IDF operations in the Gaza Strip

IDF forces eliminate dozens of armed terrorists, as IAF strikes 30 terror targets throughout Gaza.

Footage reveals: IDF operations in the Gaza Strip

Terrorists attempting to plant bomb are eliminated in air strike

IDF forces eliminate approximately 40 terrorists in Rafah area, eliminate terrorists attempting to plant explosive device in central Gaza.

Terrorists attempting to plant bomb are eliminated in air strike

In leopard outfits:

In leopard outfits: Romi Gonen's family celebrate her 24th birthday

Romi's sister at the party: 'Don't lose hope. We know that 317 days have passed, but we all believe that you'll come back. We have no doubt that you'll come back.'

In leopard outfits: Romi Gonen's family celebrate her 24th birthday

Middle East expert:

Middle East expert: Delegitimization threat is existential

Daniel Pipes, author of 'Israel Victory,' says 'Israel must divert its focus from military threats by Iran and Hezbollah to delegitimization, which is an existential threat.'

Middle East expert: Delegitimization threat is existential