Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

'Opening a Palestinian Consulate in Jerusalem is one of the greatest dangers facing us'

MK Nir Barkat tells Arutz Sheva about his meetings with lawmakers from both US parties.: 'I came to represent the right-wing camp.'

'Opening a Palestinian Consulate in Jerusalem is one of the greatest dangers facing us'

Hebron festivities are back: 'The Cave of the Patriarchs and much more'

'Here you can see the history of the Jewish people from its beginning, the fathers and mothers, all the generations,' Hebron spokesman says.

Hebron festivities are back: 'The Cave of the Patriarchs and much more'

'Rabbi of soccer players of Israel' connects soccer and faith

Arutz Sheva speak with Rabbi Ami Pykovski, the Rabbi of Israel's soccer players.

'Rabbi of soccer players of Israel' connects soccer and faith

Jerusalem stabbing attack:

'People ran out of the store screaming, and we went in'

Border Police officer recounts moments she ended terrorist attack which left 2 wounded at Jerusalem's Central Bus Station.

'People ran out of the store screaming, and we went in'

Tzalash: Maintaining religious commitment and Torah study while serving in the IDF

Tzalash Dir. speaks about the work his group does helping religious soldiers maintain their religious commitment and devotion to Torah study

Tzalash: Maintaining religious commitment and Torah study while serving in the IDF

9/11 survivor to Arutz Sheva: I remember every detail, I was given a second chance

Arutz Sheva talks to 9/11 survivor Ari Schonbrun about the 20th anniversary of the attack on the WTC and his message as a survivor.

9/11 survivor to Arutz Sheva: I remember every detail, I was given a second chance

Israeli activist: Government lacks 'idealistic values' majority voted for

Nadia Matar, co-chair of the Sovereignty Movement, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the past year and what she sees for this coming year.

Israeli activist: Government lacks 'idealistic values' majority voted for

Sydney Shul synagogue prepares for a 'complicated' Rosh Hashanah

Rabbi Chaim Levy of The Syndey Shul synagogue in Sydney, Australia speaks about celebrating Rosh Hashanah during the pandemic.

Sydney Shul synagogue prepares for a 'complicated' Rosh Hashanah

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Population of Israel 9.39 million, 6.94 million Jews

Population is expected to reach 10 million at the end of 2024, 15 million at the end of 2048 and 20 million at the end of 2065.

Population of Israel 9.39 million, 6.94 million Jews

Jewish Agency provides holiday assistance to widows of Meron victims

Donors respond to appeal to help families left without a breadwinner after Meron disaster ahead of Rosh Hashannah.

Jewish Agency provides holiday assistance to widows of Meron victims

Israel to oppose US consulate for PA in Jerusalem?

Political source says Bennett, Biden agreed to disagree on issue of US consulate in Jerusalem for time being.

Israel to oppose US consulate for PA in Jerusalem?

Report: Bennett and Biden agreed to disagree on Judea and Samaria construction

In meeting, it was reportedly decided that US would not pressure Israel on construction in Judea and Samaria.

Report: Bennett and Biden agreed to disagree on Judea and Samaria construction

Bennett departs Washington after 'warm and helpful meeting' with Biden

PM summarizes visit to Washington. "A direct and personal connection was established between Biden and me, based on trust."

Bennett departs Washington after 'warm and helpful meeting' with Biden

Biden and Bennett to meet in White House

US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett to meet soon in White House

Biden and Bennett to meet in White House

Political source: US calls on Hamas to show restraint

No significant disagreements expected in PM Bennett's first meeting with US President Joe Biden, 'US knows Hamas is the aggressor.'

Political source: US calls on Hamas to show restraint

PM Bennett meets AIPAC CEO

Prime Minister meets head of AIPAC lobby during first trip to Washington, ahead of first meeting with President Biden.

PM Bennett meets AIPAC CEO

Bennett takes off for US: We plan to block Iran's nuclear program

PM Bennett ahead of his first meeting with President Biden: There are new governments in Israel and the US. I bring a spirit of cooperation.

Bennett takes off for US: We plan to block Iran's nuclear program

Fire at the Bet Elazraki Children’s Home in Netanya

The building was heavily damaged, but the institution's director believes it could have been much worse.

Fire at the Bet Elazraki Children’s Home in Netanya

New Haredi recruits begin their IDF experience

August 2021 recruitment cycle opens: Dozens of the Netzah Organization rabbis and coordinators accompanied hundreds of new recruits.

New Haredi recruits begin their IDF experience

Likud: Bennett lies as easily as breathing

Likud party responds to attack by senior political source that Netanyahu failed to deal with Iran. 'Bennett failed against COVID and Iran.'

Likud: Bennett lies as easily as breathing

Senior political source:

'We inherited a more dangerous Iran from Netanyahu'

Senior official ahead of Bennett's meeting with Biden: 'Tough rhetoric not matched by Iran being closer to nuclear bomb than ever.'

'We inherited a more dangerous Iran from Netanyahu'

'PM Bennett must demand return of our sons as a condition to US investment in the Gaza'

Arutz Sheva speaks with Dr. Leah Goldin, mother of Hadar Goldin, about her message for PM Bennett ahead of his White House meeting.

'PM Bennett must demand return of our sons as a condition to US investment in the Gaza'

First US Army Iron Dome battery completes live fire test operated by US Army soldiers

US Army, Israel Missile Defense Organization & RAFAEL completed a live fire test of the Iron Dome Battery, which US acquired from Israel

First US Army Iron Dome battery completes live fire test operated by US Army soldiers

Lod residents: Don't release terrorist just because he's a minor

Arab minor stabbed Lod resident during Operation Guardian of the Walls.

Lod residents: Don't release terrorist just because he's a minor

One Israel Fund: For all the needs of Judea & Samaria from A to Z

"If we don't invest in the communities of Judea & Samaria, we could end up losing them," OIF's Scott Feltman tells Arutz Sheva.

One Israel Fund: For all the needs of Judea & Samaria from A to Z

Avraham Fried to Arutz Sheva:

Avraham Fried: When I sing, my soul connects with the audience & that's hard over Zoom

'Without an audience, it's hard to get the special energy, the ecstasy, but I thank G-d for allowing me to perform via other means.'

Avraham Fried: When I sing, my soul connects with the audience & that's hard over Zoom

Micha Harari harp workshop destroyed in Jerusalem hills 'inferno'

For the last four decades, Harari's harp workshop has been instrumental in bringing back the harp to Israel after 2,000 years.

Micha Harari harp workshop destroyed in Jerusalem hills 'inferno'

'Poland failed but Israel overreacted, relations are at the lowest point ever'

From The Depths founder Jonny Daniels reacts to Polish law restricting claims on Jewish property.

'Poland failed but Israel overreacted, relations are at the lowest point ever'

President Herzog: The whole world has seen the results of Iran's aggression

President Isaac Herzog participates in ceremony in honor of the arrival of the Sa’ar 6 “Atzmaut” ship in Israel.

President Herzog: The whole world has seen the results of Iran's aggression

Mike Herzog will be new Israeli ambassador to Washington

The Prime Minister's office confirmed officialy that Brig. Gen. (res.) Mike Herzog will be the new Israeli ambassador to Washington.

Mike Herzog will be new Israeli ambassador to Washington

Netanyahu warns of intelligence leaks from USA

Former PM Netanyahu hinted that sources in the Biden administration could leak information about actions Israel is planning against Iran.

Netanyahu warns of intelligence leaks from USA

Benjamin Netanyahu:

'This government is taking Israel down a dangerous path'

Opposition Leader Netanyahu blasts Bennett government. 'I'm worried about where the government is leading us.'

'This government is taking Israel down a dangerous path'

Twenty years after the Jerusalem terror attack - Malki is painfully missed by her parents

in 2001, Malki Roth was murdered in the infamous Sbarro's bombing attack in Jerusalem. 20 years later, her parents still mourn their loss.

Twenty years after the Jerusalem terror attack - Malki is painfully missed by her parents

Commander of the IDF delegation sums up mission to Surfside

“Each time we saw the Israeli flag, we saw the excitement in people’s eyes. It helped us to understand why we went there.”

Commander of the IDF delegation sums up mission to Surfside

Feiglin: Those who listened to instructions are not healthier

Former MK says he has 'completely lost faith in the health care system,' calls on parents not to allow their children to receive COVID shot.

Feiglin: Those who listened to instructions are not healthier

Muslim author promotes Holocaust education in Islamic world

Indian-British author Shaheen Chishti talks to Arutz Sheva about educating Muslims on the Holocaust and Israel.

Muslim author promotes Holocaust education in Islamic world

Why did Moshe Feiglin return to the Likud?

'I'll run for leadership of the Likud - after Netanyahu retires,' says former Likud MK Moshe Feiglin

Why did Moshe Feiglin return to the Likud?

Rescuers return from Germany: Israel is loved around the world

The Rescuers Without Borders Israel delegation returned from flood striken Germany and Belgium. "The reception was amazing".

Rescuers return from Germany: Israel is loved around the world

Watch: Heartfelt song unifying Jews after Tisha B'av fast ends

At the Western Wall, dozens of Jews of all stripes sing 'Acheinu kol beis Yisrael' following end of Tisha B'av fast.

Watch: Heartfelt song unifying Jews after Tisha B'av fast ends

Watch: Uprooting of Netzarim

16 years ago, Arutz Sheva accompanied residents of last community to be uprooted from Gush Katif in those difficult moments.

Watch: Uprooting of Netzarim