Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Upset takes hold as government cancels Jerusalem Flag Dance

Judy Simon describes the scene at the event as the sirens sound and the government "folds" and decides to cancel the proceedings.

Upset takes hold as government cancels Jerusalem Flag Dance

Torah values saw Yeshiva U through 'year of enormous challenges'

YU has felt the pain of loss from the pandemic and the recent Meron disaster.

Torah values saw Yeshiva U through 'year of enormous challenges'

Association aims to support and rebuild Jewish life in the Gulf

In the Abraham Accords era, Muslims in Bahrain are "joining together" with the local Jewish community, says group's president.

Association aims to support and rebuild Jewish life in the Gulf

Watch Rabbi David Stav to Arutz Sheva: 'Every coalition is based on compromises'

Rabbi David Stav, Tzohar chairman, speaks with Arutz Sheva about the election stalemate and the job of rabbis.

Watch Rabbi David Stav to Arutz Sheva: 'Every coalition is based on compromises'

Murder of Ephraim Gordon: 'It was anti-Semitism, not a robbery'

Sister of Israeli man shot dead in Baltimore says killers shouted anti-Semitic epithets at victim, took no money or belongings.

Murder of Ephraim Gordon: 'It was anti-Semitism, not a robbery'

Meron tragedy is a shared trauma for Jews worldwide

Rabbi Avi Berman, Executive Director of OU Israel, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the need to listen to those affected by the tragic event.

Meron tragedy is a shared trauma for Jews worldwide

Meron Disaster: Grief can't be replaced by money, compensation can help

In the wake of the Meron disaster, Posner explains why compensation can assist victims with rebuilding their lives.

Meron Disaster: Grief can't be replaced by money, compensation can help

'Apartheid report is questioning Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state'

Olga Deutsch, VP of NGO Monitor, speaks with Arutz Sheva about new 'apartheid' report,' says damage of ICC court case 'would be huge.'

'Apartheid report is questioning Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state'

'Does Bennett want to give power to Mansour Abbas?'

MK Orit Strook of the Religious Zionist Party calls on Bennett to take responsibility and ensure a right-wing government is formed.

'Does Bennett want to give power to Mansour Abbas?'

French students protest Sarah Halimi verdict

Jewish students from France protest decision of French court not to try man who tortured and murdered Jewish woman.

French students protest Sarah Halimi verdict

Sarah Halimi protests and anti-Semitism in France - interview with Crif Exec. Dir.

Protests against French court's decision not to have Sarah Halimi's killer stand trial a reaction of incomprehension against the ruling.

Sarah Halimi protests and anti-Semitism in France - interview with Crif Exec. Dir.

'Netanyahu can't go, we need him!'

Haredi publicist and commentator Dov Halbertal tells Arutz Sheva no other candidate can replace Netanyahu right now, PM must continue on.

'Netanyahu can't go, we need him!'

The story behind the new IDF 'Warrior's Anthem'

Arutz Sheva speaks to lead vocalist Omri Glickman about what the new 'anthem' means to him and how it came to be. Watch.

The story behind the new IDF 'Warrior's Anthem'

'Regulation of settlement has a huge majority in the Knesset'

Head of Young Settlements Forum is confident that any government that is formed will approve the settlement regulation bill.

'Regulation of settlement has a huge majority in the Knesset'

Watch: Aliyah reawakening - 104 new immigrants arrive

With the reopening of the skies, Nefesh B’Nefesh coordinates a dedicated Aliyah flight from JFK to TLV

Watch: Aliyah reawakening - 104 new immigrants arrive

Torah and Economics: What does the Bible teach us about investing?

Venture capitalist Michael Eisenberg joins Arutz Sheva to discuss the relevance of biblical teachings for the modern economy.

Torah and Economics: What does the Bible teach us about investing?

MK Ofir Sofer: There will be no government with Ra'am

MK Ofir Sofer: The initiative for direct election of a Prime Minister is the most appropriate solution in the current political situation.

MK Ofir Sofer: There will be no government with Ra'am

Shurat Hadin: "If you stop the flow of the money, you can stop terrorism"

Nitsana Darshan Leitner, in an interview with Arutz Sheva, talks about Shurat Hadin's fight against the ICC investigation into Israel.

Shurat Hadin: "If you stop the flow of the money, you can stop terrorism"

'Ramadan terrorism' hits Ramla

Harel Shoham, a member of the Ramla City Council, recounts the violent incidents of Arabs against Jews in the city.

'Ramadan terrorism' hits Ramla

Will dogs detect COVID-19 in Israel?

Arutz Sheva, in an exclusive interview, spoke with Yekutiel Ben Yakov of the Israel Dog Unit about his "Coronadogs" who can smell COVID-19.

Will dogs detect COVID-19 in Israel?

Deputy Mayor: Large riots in eastern Jerusalem 'something we've never faced'

Jerusalem Deputy Mayor, in exclusive interview with Arutz Sheva, gives his view on the riots taking place by Arabs in eastern Jerusalem.

Deputy Mayor: Large riots in eastern Jerusalem 'something we've never faced'

Disabled IDF veterans protest at defense ministry

Dozens protest treatment received by Rehabilitation Division and defense ministry officials.

Disabled IDF veterans protest at defense ministry

Max Steinberg's adoptive siblings visit his grave instead of his parents

Watch: Arutz Sheva speaks with Michael & Sharona, 'adoptive siblings' of lone soldier Max Steinberg. 'He's our brother, and it's an honor.'

Max Steinberg's adoptive siblings visit his grave instead of his parents

Independence Day: Meet two of the 120 awarded IDF soldiers

First Sergeant Eli Titovsky and First Lieutenant Omri Tal joined Arutz Sheva to discuss the Independence Day soldiers honors event.

Independence Day: Meet two of the 120 awarded IDF soldiers

'Losing my brother wasn't a price - its part of building Israel'

Chief of the IDF Reserves recalls the loss of his brother in a friendly-fire incident - and how his Holocaust-survivor parents reacted.

'Losing my brother wasn't a price - its part of building Israel'

Yehudah Glick: I should be Israel's next president

Presidential hopeful, Temple Mount activist, and former Likud MK calls on leaders to 'put ego aside and work together' to form government.

Yehudah Glick: I should be Israel's next president

Clashes with leftist protesters outside President's Residence

Hundreds of demonstrators march towards Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem, and also reach the entrance of the President's Residence.

Clashes with leftist protesters outside President's Residence

Live: The 2021 virtual March of the Living

As Covid-19 continues plaguing the world, the March of the Living reflects on the courage of the medical community during the Holocaust.

Live: The 2021 virtual March of the Living

Yisrael Beytenu MK: A liberal right-wing government is possible

MK Evgeny Sova to Arutz Sheva: It is possible to form a right-wing government that will also be liberal.

Yisrael Beytenu MK: A liberal right-wing government is possible

MK Ofir Sofer: I am not too optimistic

MK Ofir Sofer says it is possible to form a right-wing government, but he is not optimistic about that happening.

MK Ofir Sofer: I am not too optimistic

Former MK Aryeh Eldad: 'I've never considered the Likud as right-wing'

Former MK, Prof. Aryeh Eldad to Arutz Sheva: 'The Likud has never been a right-wing party. It just panders to voters.'

Former MK Aryeh Eldad: 'I've never considered the Likud as right-wing'

Rabbi: Islamic Movement is sincere about condemning terrorism

'We must not miss this opportunity to change Arab-Jewish relations,' says Rabbi Yakov Nagen, a promoter of interfaith dialogue.

Rabbi: Islamic Movement is sincere about condemning terrorism

How could alleged coup plot in Jordan affect ties with Israel?

Top Israeli Arab affairs scholar Dr. Mordechai Kedar says Israel must 'reassess' its relationship with Jordan.

How could alleged coup plot in Jordan affect ties with Israel?

Deputy Health Minister to Arutz Sheva: The Arab public said 'no' to the Joint List

Deputy Health Minister Yoav Kisch says election results are an achievement for the Likud and the right.

Deputy Health Minister to Arutz Sheva: The Arab public said 'no' to the Joint List

MK Nir Barkat: There’s only one candidate for Prime Minister and that is Netanyahu

Likud MK to Arutz Sheva: All the members of the right of center should join a government led by Netanyahu.

MK Nir Barkat: There’s only one candidate for Prime Minister and that is Netanyahu

Watch Live: Arutz Sheva's special election analysis of the 2021 Knesset election results

Arutz Sheva brings you a special Election broadcast featuring Josh Hasten and Eve Harow offering full analysis with Yoni Kempinski.

Watch Live: Arutz Sheva's special election analysis of the 2021 Knesset election results

Atty. Simcha Rothman attacks "Supreme Court's negligent behavior"

Candidate for Religious Zionism party lays blame with Supreme Court for "disregarding people's lives to earn political points with Left"

Atty. Simcha Rothman attacks "Supreme Court's negligent behavior"

Sa'ar to Arutz Sheva: The Bibism does not represent the national camp

New Hope chairman mentions the reforms he led in the justice system and does not understand what Netanyahu's connection is to the right.

Sa'ar to Arutz Sheva: The Bibism does not represent the national camp

Former head rabbi of Gush Katif, Yigal Kamenizki: 'Crucial elections'

Former head rabbi of Gush Katif believes upcoming elections will 'determine Jewish character of the State of Israel.'

Former head rabbi of Gush Katif, Yigal Kamenizki: 'Crucial elections'

Beilinson Hospital: Three new mothers out of danger, breathing independently

Beilinson Hospital announces three formerly-pregnant coronavirus patients are now breathing independently, 2 of the newborns are in NICU.

Beilinson Hospital: Three new mothers out of danger, breathing independently