Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Ayelet Shaked: Netanyahu's campaign is unreliable

MK Ayelet Shaked clarifies which government Yamina Party aspires to form, attacks negative campaigns conducted by other Rightist parties.

Ayelet Shaked: Netanyahu's campaign is unreliable

'I will run for Likud leadership, but only after Netanyahu steps away'

MK Nir Barkat at Arutz Sheva studio: The US is Israel’s best strategic partner, we have to find common ground with the Biden administration.

'I will run for Likud leadership, but only after Netanyahu steps away'

Former Minister Yoaz Hendel: It's not the court's fault, it's Netanyahu's fault

Former Communications Minister visits Arutz Sheva’s studio in Jerusalem, criticizes Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu over a host of issues.

Former Minister Yoaz Hendel: It's not the court's fault, it's Netanyahu's fault

'It is time to separate religion and state in Israel'

'If you want recognition, come live here.' Dov Halbertal, haredi journalist running for Knesset, slams ruling recognizing Reform conversions

'It is time to separate religion and state in Israel'

Attorney Simcha Rotman: Conversion ruling 'very grave danger' to State of Israel

'Court wasn't demanding legislation on the issue, it was demanding legislation in line with its judges' view,' attorney Simcha Rotman says.

Attorney Simcha Rotman: Conversion ruling 'very grave danger' to State of Israel

Blue and White MK on Conversion Law: 'They're our brothers'

Arutz Sheva asked Blue & White MK Tehila Friedman on her opinion regarding Supreme Court ruling on Conversion Law.

Blue and White MK on Conversion Law: 'They're our brothers'

Volunteers from Diaspora will be able to join National Service

Reuven Pinsky, executive director of National Service Authority, talks about the evolution of the program and its newest feature.

Volunteers from Diaspora will be able to join National Service

Shai Maimon: Religious Zionism is a combination, not a gathering

Get to know # 10 on Yamina list.

Shai Maimon: Religious Zionism is a combination, not a gathering

Special interview:

'The Israel-Germany relationship is broad and intensive'

Amb. Dr. Susanne Wasum-Rainer to Arutz Sheva: 'Basically no field of possible cooperation is left out, including military cooperation.'

'The Israel-Germany relationship is broad and intensive'

Rabbi Kenneth Brander: Helping Agunot and spreading the light of Purim

Rabbi Kenneth Brander, President and Rosh HaYeshiva of Ohr Torah Stone, comes to the Arutz Sheva studio to discuss two important initiatives

Rabbi Kenneth Brander: Helping Agunot and spreading the light of Purim

Rabbi David Stav's message of unity for Purim

Head of Tzohar: "It's time to soften the tension, breach the gaps. Purim is a holiday of unity."

Rabbi David Stav's message of unity for Purim

Miriam Peretz - Israel's next president?

Miriam Peretz speaks about need for unity, that Jews in Israel have much to learn from Jewish diaspora about connecting to Jewish identity.

Miriam Peretz - Israel's next president?

Religious Zionist candidate: The elite don't accept the majority

Watch: Attorney Simcha Rottman explains his party's plans to fight illegal infiltration and limit the power of the Supreme Court.

Religious Zionist candidate: The elite don't accept the majority

New Hope Party:

Dani Dayan wants 'a healing government in the spirit of Yitzchak Shamir'

Former Consul to New York Dani Dayan: 'We are definitely a center-Right party, loyal to Eretz Yisrael, loyal to Jewish values.'

Dani Dayan wants 'a healing government in the spirit of Yitzchak Shamir'

Shaked to Arutz Sheva: Netanyahu is not right-wing

MK Shaked responds to the campaigns of the Likud, New Hope and Religious Zionism against Yamina.

Shaked to Arutz Sheva: Netanyahu is not right-wing

Honoring the Builder: Jerusalem to honor Irving Moskowitz

Ateret Cohanim's Daniel Luria speaks about decision to honor the man responsible for reestablishing the Jewish presence in Jerusalem.

Honoring the Builder: Jerusalem to honor Irving Moskowitz

COVID-19, wine, and Purim

Eli Pash, from Pyup Wine & Alcohol, speaks with Arutz Sheva about wine in light of the pandemic and the preparations for upcoming holidays.

COVID-19, wine, and Purim

Jews of the Gulf states unite

Rabbi Dr. Elie Abadie, the Rabbi of the new Association of Gulf Jewish Communities, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the new unifying initiative

Jews of the Gulf states unite

Yaron Zelicha protests against government: 'Group of criminals led by Netanyahu'

Prof. Zelicha and Prof. Yoram Yuval call to prosecute PM and leaders of the haredi parties. 'They're responsible for the coronavirus crimes'

Yaron Zelicha protests against government: 'Group of criminals led by Netanyahu'

Watch: Israelis in quarantine protest in support of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu

Those isolated in quarantine hotel at corner of Jerusalem's Begin highway protest in support of PM Netanyahu, facing off with leftists.

Watch: Israelis in quarantine protest in support of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu

"Jewish student voices will not be silenced"

UCL Jewish Society and UJS attack decision of UCL Academic Board to replace the IHRA definition of antisemitism.

"Jewish student voices will not be silenced"

Former senior IDF commanders salute former US ambassador

Former Ambassador David Friedman gave a parting address to recap his time in Israel and the accomplishments between Israel and the USA.

Former senior IDF commanders salute former US ambassador

Marom Schiff:

Children from 5th-10th grade were in school 16 days in past year

National Parents' Leadership Chairman Marom Schiff calls for return to schooling in cities defined 'yellow and green'.

Children from 5th-10th grade were in school 16 days in past year

'ICC decision another step in the strategy of the Israel Left'

David Bedein, Director of the Bedein Center for Near East Policy Research, says Israel must do more to counter derogatory reports about it.

'ICC decision another step in the strategy of the Israel Left'

Special interview:

David Friedman: We left the world a better place

Trump's Amb. speaks with Arutz Sheva about his term. "We aligned ourselves clearly with Israel, sovereignty was delayed not canceled"

David Friedman: We left the world a better place

Rivlin: Investing in Judea and Samaria is a great opportunity

President opens Judea and Samaria conference, which will be broadcast today on Arutz Sheva.

Rivlin: Investing in Judea and Samaria is a great opportunity

Gantz answers ICC: A flawed, political and biased decision

Defense Minister Benny Gantz in a letter to Israeli defense establishment: Poor and baseless decision designed to serve Israel’s detractors.

Gantz answers ICC: A flawed, political and biased decision

Amb. Gilad Erdan: ICC decision - distorted and anti-Semitic

Israel's Ambassador to the US and the United Nations: 'ICC ruling is an attack on Israel and all democracies.'

Amb. Gilad Erdan: ICC decision - distorted and anti-Semitic

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu: This is pure anti-Semitism

Netanyahu responds to ICC ruling that it has jurisdiction over Judea and Samaria, paving the way for probe of alleged Israeli 'war crimes.'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu: This is pure anti-Semitism

IDF responds to ICC: We will continue to defend the citizens of Israel

IDF responds to the decision of the International Criminal Court. 'The IDF fully supports and will continue to support its soldiers.'

IDF responds to ICC: We will continue to defend the citizens of Israel

Blue and White Chair. Benny Gantz: We prevented annexation

In a Zoom conference attended by thousands of Blue and White activists Gantz said: Preventing annexation paved the way for peace.

Blue and White Chair. Benny Gantz: We prevented annexation

Gantz: We're running - united and strong

'Blue and White' submits its slate for 24th Knesset elections. "List is composed of honest, committed and determined public servants".

Gantz: We're running - united and strong

Dr. Gadi Taub:

'The liberals are attacking democracy'

'Global Elites & National Citizens' author: "The ideological struggle is between globalist cosmopolitans and the patriots".

'The liberals are attacking democracy'

US Air Force pilots will train on Israeli F-16s

Israel has sold 29 surplus F-16 aircraft which will be employed as Adversary Aircraft for US Air Force training.

US Air Force pilots will train on Israeli F-16s

Watch: Tu B'Shvat celebration at coronavirus hotel

Religious and haredi yeshiva students staying together at coronavirus hotel in Jerusalem hold a musical Tu B’Shvat seder.

Watch: Tu B'Shvat celebration at coronavirus hotel

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken participates in Holocaust memorial ceremony

"Remembering, Perpetuating, and Pursuing Justice" - special online event in commemoration of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken participates in Holocaust memorial ceremony

Bahrain Foreign Minister hopes Abraham Accords will help form a PA State

Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani: "I hope momentum will be translated to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict"

Bahrain Foreign Minister hopes Abraham Accords will help form a PA State

Will Abraham Accords translate to united military front against Iran?

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi says UAE, Bahrain share Israel's concerns over Iran nuclear threat, Abraham Accords is a 'warm peace.'

Will Abraham Accords translate to united military front against Iran?

Nefesh B'Nefesh 'pained by freeze in Aliyah flights'

Organization that aids immigration from North America and Britain expresses regret over cessation of flights but understands necessity

Nefesh B'Nefesh 'pained by freeze in Aliyah flights'

Court overturns decision by IDF Chief of Staff

Aviv Kochavi, IDF Chief of Staff, decided to fire a commander - but the court overturned his decision.

Court overturns decision by IDF Chief of Staff