Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Inspirational 'lone soldier' becomes Kfir commander of 12 soldiers

Sgt. Yossi Nadel of the Kfir Brigade speaks to Arutz Sheva about his life in Israel and his new role as a commander with 12 soldiers.

Inspirational 'lone soldier' becomes Kfir commander of 12 soldiers

First 'SIBAT Pavilion' since COVID

International Defense Cooperation Directorate to participate in Defense Exhibition Athens. “We welcome opportunity to restart activities."

First  'SIBAT Pavilion' since COVID

IDF, police thwart weapon smuggling attempt on Lebanese border

Forty-three weapons were confiscated near the village of Ghajar, by IDF observation troops and Israel Police forces.

IDF, police thwart weapon smuggling attempt on Lebanese border

'If you’re connected to Judaism, you’ll be connected to Israel'

Arutz Sheva speaks with Dr. Irwin Leibowitz, the co-chair of the Am Echad organization.

'If you’re connected to Judaism, you’ll be connected to Israel'

'The story of Israel is much bigger than only the politics'

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Rabbi Dr. Yona Goodman talks about the political situation and his optimism about the younger generation.

'The story of Israel is much bigger than only the politics'

President Isaac Herzog's term 'has tremendous potential for olim'

Former MK Rabbi Dov Lipman speaks about his hope President Herzog will use his Jewish Agency experience to help olim settling in Israel.

President Isaac Herzog's term 'has tremendous potential for olim'

MK Sharren Haskel praises President Isaac Herzog's wealth of experience

New Hope MK talks to Arutz Sheva about Herzog's international experience defending Israel and his ability to unify the Israeli people.

MK Sharren Haskel praises President Isaac Herzog's wealth of experience

American Jewish leader: President Herzog will be a unifier

Malcolm Hoenlein, Conference of Presidents VP, talks about the role of Israel's new president and the battle against anti-Semitism

American Jewish leader: President Herzog will be a unifier

Iranian-born journalist in Knesset: Iranians are very interested in Israel

Iran International journalist explains why he is covering the inauguration of President Herzog, efforts to reach Iranians despite censorship

Iranian-born journalist in Knesset: Iranians are very interested in Israel

Israeli and Jewish pride at Surfside 'Ground Zero'

Israel's consul-general in Miami speaks with Arutz Sheva about rescue efforts in Surfside, and how Israel's delegation has made a difference

Israeli and Jewish pride at Surfside 'Ground Zero'

US Congressman at 4th of July event: Israel has a right to exist

Congressman Gregory Meeks, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, spoke at the US Embassy Independence Day event in Jerusalem.

US Congressman at 4th of July event: Israel has a right to exist

'Incredibly meaningful': After 18 months of COVID, RZA finally returns to Israel

'Finally being here is incredibly meaningful.' After 18 months of COVID restrictions, a war with Hamas and Arab riots, RZA arrives in Israel

'Incredibly meaningful': After 18 months of COVID, RZA finally returns to Israel

Israeli team departs to assist fire fighting in Cyprus

Joint Israeli Air Force and Israeli Fire and Rescue Services delegation leaves to help combat fires in Cyprus.

Israeli team departs to assist fire fighting in Cyprus

PM Bennett: Suitcases of cash for Hamas must end once and for all

PM addresses latest tensions in the south and clarifies: "Balloons, marches, harassment of any kind, will be met with a severe response."

PM Bennett: Suitcases of cash for Hamas must end once and for all

Biden meets Chabad Rabbi whose sister and brother in-law were in the building in Surfside

President Biden meets Rabbi Yankie Fellig, whose sister and brother-in-law were in the building that collapsed near Miami.

Biden meets Chabad Rabbi whose sister and brother in-law were in the building in Surfside

Israel's Ambassador to the United States visits disaster site

Amb. Erdan said to the Israeli team: "I hear about your dedication from everywhere. Israel is committed to helping in any disaster area"

Israel's Ambassador to the United States visits disaster site

President Rivlin makes farewell visit to the United States

President Rivlin meets with representatives of the Jewish community in New York. Arutz Sheva is accompanying the visit with full coverage.

President Rivlin makes farewell visit to the United States

Florida building collapse:

Bennett to Florida governor: 'We'll assist in any way necessary'

PM expresses condolences on behalf of Israel to Gov. DeSantis over disaster, says Israel will assist authorities in any way necessary.

Bennett to Florida governor: 'We'll assist in any way necessary'

Florida building collapse:

Joint IDF, Foreign Ministry aid delegation departs to assist at disaster site

The delegation's mission includes assisting the Jewish community in identifying victims and survivors.

Joint IDF, Foreign Ministry aid delegation departs to assist at disaster site

MK Simcha Rothman: Citizenship law cannot give Arabs de facto 'right of return'

MK Attorney Simcha Rothman tells Arutz Sheva why the Citizenship Law is a bad law that needs to be replaced, not extended for another year.

MK Simcha Rothman: Citizenship law cannot give Arabs de facto 'right of return'

Likud MK to Bennett: Are you the PM or the left's puppet?

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Likud MK Yoav Kisch doesn't mince words when wondering what happened to PM Bennett's right wing ideology.

Likud MK to Bennett: Are you the PM or the left's puppet?

'Zionism is alive on the hills of Samaria'

Arutz Sheva speaks to Daniella Weiss about the growing Samaria community of Evyatar.

'Zionism is alive on the hills of Samaria'

'What happens in Evyatar will show us who Naftali Bennett is'

MK Yoav Kish visits Samarian town, decries selective enforcement against Evyatar while Arab construction flourishes.

'What happens in Evyatar will show us who Naftali Bennett is'

How do Jews and Israel fit into a postmodern world?

Arutz Sheva speaks to Dr. Ronen Shoval about how to deal with the positives of the postmodern world without being consumed by the negatives.

How do Jews and Israel fit into a postmodern world?

There is a 'curiosity in Washington' about PM Bennett and Lapid

Speaking to Arutz Sheva, Dani Dayan gives an assessment of the new government and his hopefulness on relations with Washington.

There is a 'curiosity in Washington' about PM Bennett and Lapid

Watch: Search for Biblical red heifer reaches Texas

Texas rabbi inspects newborn cows on behalf of Temple Institute to find the rare red heifer, which undoes the highest levels of impurity.

Watch: Search for Biblical red heifer reaches Texas

Israel student Visas potentially in jeopardy following wedding fraud

According to the Amudim organization, more than 30 people tried to fraud their way to Israel and caused problems for other applicants

Israel student Visas potentially in jeopardy following wedding fraud

Rabbi Stav:

Jews should feel proud that Israel has its first observant PM

Rabbi David Stav speaks to Arutz Sheva about the historic nature of Naftali Bennett's new role as Israel's Prime Minister.

Jews should feel proud that Israel has its first observant PM

Connecting communities between Israel and the Diaspora

Arutz Sheva speaks to Noa Lewis of the Connecting Communities project as well as two rabbis whose communities now share a connection.

Connecting communities between Israel and the Diaspora

Rabbi David Stav: Proud to have a Shabbat-observant prime minister

Chairman of Tzohar rabbinical organization says his organization stays out of politics, but is proud to have a religious prime minister.

Rabbi David Stav: Proud to have a Shabbat-observant prime minister

How did Diaspora communities survive Covid-19?

Arutz Sheva talks with Rabbi Shalom Axelrod of Young Israel of Woodmere and Rabbi Jaron Engelmayer, Chief Rabbi of Vienna.

How did Diaspora communities survive Covid-19?

Does a community always need a rabbi?

Special online conference dealt with the special role of the community rabbi in today's world

Does a community always need a rabbi?

Nefesh B'Nefesh: Aliyah during and after COVID 19

Arutz Sheva speaks to Nefesh B'Nefesh's Marc Rosenberg about how the pandemic has changed aliyah.

Nefesh B'Nefesh: Aliyah during and after COVID 19

How is the Right planning on toppling the new government?

Religious Zionist Party MK Simcha Rothman speaks with Arutz Sheva about the new government - and his plan to bring it down.

How is the Right planning on toppling the new government?

MK Shlomo Karhi to Arutz Sheva: Nir Barkat lied to me

MK Dr. Shlomo Karhi accuses fellow Likud MK Nir Barkat of undermining Netanyahu.

MK Shlomo Karhi to Arutz Sheva: Nir Barkat lied to me

Left celebrates at Rabin Square

Hundreds of leftists gather at Rabin Square in Tel Aviv and celebrated the end of Benjamin Netanyahu's term as PM.

Left celebrates at Rabin Square

These are the outlined key principles of the new government

As all coalition agreements were submitted to the Knesset Secretariat, Yamina and Yesh Atid present the government's key principles

These are the outlined key principles of the new government

Oren Hazan to Netanyahu: Wake up, you messed up

Former MK attacks PM, says he caused the Likud to lose power.

Oren Hazan to Netanyahu: Wake up, you messed up

Barkat: Now is not the time for unnecessary primaries

Former Jerusalem mayor holds conference showcasing unity of Likud movement, vows Likud will return to power.

Barkat: Now is not the time for unnecessary primaries

MK Shlomo Karhi: The biggest election theft we have seen here

Likud MK: Where was the head of the Shin Bet when there were threats against the Prime Minister and his family?

MK Shlomo Karhi: The biggest election theft we have seen here