Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

'We must not let Hamas run our lives'

Grandmother of boy who was killed in a rocket attack comes to Jerusalem to protest during Merkel visit, demand return of soldiers.

'We must not let Hamas run our lives'

Gratitude to Pompeo while fighting for full Jewish rights in the land

Leaders of Judea and Samaria thanks former Secretary of State for his support, express hope that construction in the region will resume.

Gratitude to Pompeo while fighting for full Jewish rights in the land

YESHA Council CEO Yigal Dilmoni to Pompeo: You brought G-d's voice into American policy

CEO of YESHA Council welcomes former Secretary of State to Judea and Samaria: In the land of the Bible there will be only one Jewish state.

YESHA Council CEO Yigal Dilmoni to Pompeo: You brought G-d's voice into American policy

Does Netanyahu miss the Trump administration?

Former PM after Pompeo visit in Judea and Samaria: "Supporting the heartland of the State of Israel is vital for regional stability"

Does Netanyahu miss the Trump administration?

Netanyahu salutes Pompeo during visit in Judea and Samaria

Israeli Opposition Leader Benjamin Netanyahu slams Palestinian 'narrative', lauds Trump administration for affirming Jewish right to Israel.

Netanyahu salutes Pompeo during visit in Judea and Samaria

Pompeo: Judea and Samaria is the rightful homeland of the Jewish people

Former Secretary of State visits Samaria winery, decries criticism of Israel's presence in Judea and Samaria. 'Israel isn't an occupier.'

Pompeo: Judea and Samaria is the rightful homeland of the Jewish people

'Arabs have destroyed 80% of archeological sites in Judea and Samaria'

Arabs in Judea and Samaria have undertaken systematic destruction of 3,000 years of Jewish history in Judea and Samaria, NGO reports.

'Arabs have destroyed 80% of archeological sites in Judea and Samaria'

80% of archaeological sites in Judea and Samaria, have been harmed by Arabs

Israeli organization exposes systematic destruction of 3,000 years of Jewish history in Judea, Samaria. 'We demand national emergency plan.'

80% of archaeological sites in Judea and Samaria, have been harmed by Arabs

Mike Pompeo to receive 'Peace Through Strength Award'

Friedman Center for Peace Through Strength announces program for gala dinner.

Mike Pompeo to receive 'Peace Through Strength Award'

Olympic gold medalist to Arutz Sheva: My life has changed

Linoy Ashram, who won the gold medal for rhythmic gymnastics at the Tokyo Olympics this year, opens up about her newfound fame.

Olympic gold medalist to Arutz Sheva: My life has changed

Meretz MK: Those who met Abbas were not sent to Ramallah by the government

MK Ali Salalha believes the model of the current government should serve as the basis for any future coalition.

Meretz MK: Those who met Abbas were not sent to Ramallah by the government

'I understand those who are disappointed, but we did the right thing'

Religious Services Minister Matan Kahana to Arutz Sheva: The Meretz ministers who met Abbas don't represent the government.

'I understand those who are disappointed, but we did the right thing'

Miri Regev to Arutz Sheva: Bennett has become a leftist

Likud MK calls on the Prime Minister to admit to the public that he has changed his positions and gone to the left.

Miri Regev to Arutz Sheva: Bennett has become a leftist

Likud MK: I couldn't listen to the Prime Minister's lies

MK Galit Distel Atbaryan explains to Arutz Sheva why she walked out of the Knesset plenum during Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's speech.

Likud MK: I couldn't listen to the Prime Minister's lies

Israeli MK: Government needs to fix immigration law, not play politics

Arutz Sheva speaks to MK Attorney Simcha Rotman about the new session of the Knesset.

Israeli MK: Government needs to fix immigration law, not play politics

Jewish filmmaker recounts his harrowing arrest in Nigeria

Jewish activist Rudy Rochman speaks to Arutz Sheva about the dangerous 3 weeks he and two other filmmakers spent in jail in Nigeria.

Jewish filmmaker recounts his harrowing arrest in Nigeria

Israeli opposition MK: Government has '8 PMs,' 'no real message'

MK Yitzhak Pindrus of United Torah Judaism speaks to Arutz Sheva about his party's plans for the new Knesset session.

Israeli opposition MK: Government has '8 PMs,' 'no real message'

Watch: Second Hakafot in Tel Aviv night club

Hundreds of people, mostly youths, gather for Second Hakafot at Tel Aviv's 'Barby' night club, featuring Yoni Ganot and Ilan Damari.

Watch: Second Hakafot in Tel Aviv night club

Thousands gather at Western Wall for Hoshana Rabba

Mass prayers held at Western Wall ahead of Simhat Torah. Up to 8,000 worshippers permitted to gather at the Western Wall Plaza.

Thousands gather at Western Wall for Hoshana Rabba

'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'