Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Watch: IDF soldiers assist Bnei Brak residents

Soldiers distribute food parcels to Bnei Brak residents, closed off at home due to coronavirus, ahead of Pesach holiday.

Watch: IDF soldiers assist Bnei Brak residents

More than 1.5 million sign petition for 'global ceasfire'

Letter by UN Secretary General António Guterres has gone viral. Online petition calls to "Silence guns; stop artillery; end airstrikes"

More than 1.5 million sign petition for 'global ceasfire'

Worldwide, chief rabbis unite and call for a World Shabbat against coronavirus

Watch: Chief Rabbi of South Africa speaks about special initiative to observe the upcoming Shabbat as a message of prayer and unity.

Worldwide, chief rabbis unite and call for a World Shabbat against coronavirus

Reporting from coronavirus-stricken Crown Heights

Crown Heights resident David Cromby says that almost every home has someone infected and tells of special Torah scroll being written.

Reporting from coronavirus-stricken Crown Heights

Moshe Bar Siman Tov: 'Concerned Passover will lead to increase in coronavirus cases'

Health Min. Director-General says Israel is 'paying the price of Purim's events,' may see 'high number' of Passover infections.

Moshe Bar Siman Tov: 'Concerned Passover will lead to increase in coronavirus cases'

'ISRAEL-is' is helping Israelis who want to come home

Pro-Israel organization turns from training soldiers as ambassadors for Israel to working day and night to help Israelis stranded abroad.

'ISRAEL-is' is helping Israelis who want to come home

From National Service in Australia to quarantine in Israel

Arutz Sheva speaks with 6 women who ended their service as Zionist emissaries to the Jewish community of Melbourne due to the coronavirus.

From National Service in Australia to quarantine in Israel

Anti-Semites: 'Cough on Jews, make them sick'

Arutz Sheva speaks with ADL's Alex Friedfeld about how coronavirus is being used to spread anti-Semitism, and what you can do about it.

Anti-Semites: 'Cough on Jews, make them sick'

UK rabbi: 'We're pulling together in the most phenomenal ways'

Rabbi Dr. Moshe Friedman, community rabbi of the New West End Synagogue, Bayswater, UK, tells how his community is managing the crisis.

UK rabbi: 'We're pulling together in the most phenomenal ways'

Duvi Honig: 'Coronavirus feels like World War II'

Duvi Honig, CEO and Founder of Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce, speaks with Arutz Sheva about how the US is handling coronavirus.

Duvi Honig: 'Coronavirus feels like World War II'

Tunisia's Chief Rabbi, dozens of community members enter isolation

Synagogues and schools in Djerba closed after one of the members of the community contracts coronavirus.

Tunisia's Chief Rabbi, dozens of community members enter isolation

'Welcome to Hotel Coronavirus: An oasis of pleasure and relaxation'

Defense Minister at Dan Panorama Hotel: 'National goal is to suppress spread; hotels will be home to light carriers in coming months.'

'Welcome to Hotel Coronavirus: An oasis of pleasure and relaxation'

Watch: Mass testing station set up in Tel Aviv

MDA medics are setting up corona testing stations that will see between hundreds and thousands daily. Stations will operate 24 hours a day.

Watch: Mass testing station set up in Tel Aviv

Head of Yeshivat Makor Chaim Rabbi Dov Singer infected with coronavirus

Rabbi Dov Singer was diagnosed with coronavirus and is doing well, those who came in contact with him must self-quarantine.

Head of Yeshivat Makor Chaim Rabbi Dov Singer infected with coronavirus

Shaked's message to Amir Peretz and Benny Gantz

MK Ayelet Shaked says left-wing majority includes MKs who want to erase Israel's Jewish identity, calls on leftist parties to join right.

Shaked's message to Amir Peretz and Benny Gantz

Blue and White MK: One also needs to know how to lose

MK Yoel Razvozov of Blue and White tells Arutz Sheva: It's too early to assess the loss, but what we're seeing is certainly unpleasant.

Blue and White MK: One also needs to know how to lose

Regev to Arutz Sheva: An overwhelming victory for the Likud

Minister Miri Regev says the Likud party is not striving for a unity government but for a right-wing coalition with its natural partners.

Regev to Arutz Sheva: An overwhelming victory for the Likud

Gantz: Not the result we wanted

Blue and White chairman speaks after exit polls show victory for right-wing camp: One of the most difficult election campaigns in Israel.

Gantz: Not the result we wanted

Minister Ze'ev Elkin: Sovereignty? In a few months

Likud Minister estimates in conversation with Arutz Sheva that a right-wing government will soon be formed to promote sovereignty quickly.

Minister Ze'ev Elkin: Sovereignty? In a few months

Nir Barkat: We need a broad coalition

Likud candidate for Finance Minister tells Arutz Sheva: The Likud should aspire to build as broad a coalition as possible.

Nir Barkat: We need a broad coalition

Shaked at the polling station: 'We need to vote Yamina'

MK Shaked says she's 'optimistic,' urges Israelis to 'get out and vote Yamina.'

Shaked at the polling station: 'We need to vote Yamina'

Gantz: 'We're aiming for a unity government'

'I hope that today we will start Israel on a new path,' Blue and White chair says.

Gantz: 'We're aiming for a unity government'

Bennett: 'Netanyahu needs strong party to the right'

Bennett said he was tired of religious right being used as "whipping boy," only Yamina would prevent another disengagement.

Bennett: 'Netanyahu needs strong party to the right'

'Most important thing is that Jews in Israel and North America get to know each other'

At the Jerusalem Conference, Eric Fingerhut speaks to Arutz Sheva about the relationship between Israeli and North American Jews.

'Most important thing is that Jews in Israel and North America get to know each other'

Bereaved brother: We stopped being silent, we are joining forces

Oron Shaul's brother is disappointed with the conduct of the state and the government.

Bereaved brother: We stopped being silent, we are joining forces

International Bible Contest winner marries runner-up

Ezriel Shilat and Oriah Cohen competed head-to-head in 2018 - an event that led to their marriage.

International Bible Contest winner marries runner-up

'Saudis see the success of Israel, and want to be like them'

Returning from Saudi Arabia, activist Ken Abramowitz says: 'Deal of the century can help Gulf states have relationship with Israel.'

'Saudis see the success of Israel, and want to be like them'

Martin Oliner: 'What's critical is for Israel to move forward with annexation'

Martin Oliner, Co-Pres. of Religious Zionists of America, says US backs annexation, Israel needs to 'rally around PM' to push it through.

Martin Oliner: 'What's critical is for Israel to move forward with annexation'

Hasidic women's empowerment at large NY Chabad conference

3000 Chabad emissaries from around the world participate in annual convention in Brooklyn, discuss how missions handle Coronavirus crisis.

Hasidic women's empowerment at large NY Chabad conference

Chabad of Japan continues to look after Israelis on coronavirus quarantine cruise ship

Supply includes everything from kosher food, hygiene products to flowers for Shabbat, to give Israelis stuck on ship best possible feeling.

Chabad of Japan continues to look after Israelis on coronavirus quarantine cruise ship

Why did Jews pray for the nations of the world at the Western Wall?

Rabbi Avi Berman, chief of OU Israel, explains why Jews prayed Western Wallfor the well-being of coronavirus patients around the world.

Why did Jews pray for the nations of the world at the Western Wall?

Transportation Minister:

'There's a real concern right-wing voters won't turnout to vote'

National Union chief to Arutz Sheva: 'There are concerns on the Israeli Right that our base has become complacent and won't show up to vote'

'There's a real concern right-wing voters won't turnout to vote'

Ayelet Shaked to Arutz Sheva:

'Other parties are trying to trample religious Zionism'

MK Shaked believes the right can achieve a majority for the formation of a coalition, but this depends on a high voting percentage.

'Other parties are trying to trample religious Zionism'

Anti-Semitic Fatah tweet removed

Strategic Affairs Minister: While Abbas talks about peace at the UN his party posts nauseating hatred of Jews.

Anti-Semitic Fatah tweet removed

Special surprise for mother of injured lone soldier

Jewish Agency Chairman plants tree with mother of Ori, who was injured in the recent ramming terror attack in Jerusalem

Special surprise for mother of injured lone soldier

Kosher wine for everyone from everywhere

2,000 attend kosher Wine Festival featuring dozens of new wines from 40 international wineries.

Kosher wine for everyone from everywhere

Eden Alene to represent Israel at Eurovision Song Contest

Alene was born in the Katamon neighborhood of Jerusalem to parents who immigrated to Israel from Ethiopia.

Eden Alene to represent Israel at Eurovision Song Contest

Senior Israeli Official:

'Sovereignty is going to happen - the delay is just technical'

Trump administration wants Israel to apply sovereignty in single, comprehensive move, while Israel wants several phases, says official.

'Sovereignty is going to happen - the delay is just technical'

'Release of Naama Issachar: A gift to Netanyahu'

Senior official says Russia is not releasing Israeli woman in return for any Israeli gestures.

'Release of Naama Issachar: A gift to Netanyahu'

Netanyahu: Palestinians will not get a better deal

PM 'hopes the Palestinians give up dream of destroying Israel and live with us in peace.'

Netanyahu: Palestinians will not get a better deal