Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

'It’s critical that we stand strong and defend Israel'

Reverend David Welch, Executive Director of the US Pastor Council, speaks at "Together for the Jordan Valley" event.

'It’s critical that we stand strong and defend Israel'

'I recovered from COVID and then got infected again'

Young woman becomes infected with coronavirus for the second time after having fully recovered two months earlier. 'The doctor was in shock'

'I recovered from COVID and then got infected again'

Tony Blair: Peace with Arab states before Palestinians

Speaking at Jerusalem Post conference, former British PM adopts Trump Administration tactic, addresses anti-Semitism in Labour Party.

Tony Blair: Peace with Arab states before Palestinians

Rabbi Marc Schneier:

'Gulf states look to Israel to be their defender and protector'

Gulf advisor: 'These normalization ties will also bring wonderful opportunities for the Palestinians, particularly in the economic sphere.'

'Gulf states look to Israel to be their defender and protector'

'It's a new world' the head of Bahrain's Jewish community tells Arutz Sheva

"The King of Bahrain realized the only way forward is by giving. There are going to be lots of new ideas, and it's going to be great."

'It's a new world' the head of Bahrain's Jewish community tells Arutz Sheva

Leifer victims celebrate extradition ruling: 'We fought so long for this to happen'

2 of Malka Leifer's victims celebrate Jerusalem court's ruling paving way for extradition. 'It felt like a dream,' victims tell Arutz Sheva.

Leifer victims celebrate extradition ruling: 'We fought so long for this to happen'

Honduras to move embassy to Jerusalem

Netanyahu speaks to President of Honduras, and the two to open embassies in each other's countries by the end of 2020.

Honduras to move embassy to Jerusalem

Israel to host World Science Ministers Conference

Israeli Science Minister Yizhar Shai to host World Science Ministers Conference, focusing on international efforts to fight the coronavirus.

Israel to host World Science Ministers Conference

Netanyahu family requests private jet to US

Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, say they want to fly to U.S. separately from Israeli delegation to the deal signing in DC.

Netanyahu family requests private jet to US

'Petah Tikva' in the air

El Al's "Petah Tikva" airplane will carry Netanyahu to the signing ceremony for the peace agreement with the UAE.

'Petah Tikva' in the air

Israeli, UAE Jews hold joint kabbalat Shabbat ceremony via Zoom

In first, Jews in Israel and United Arab Emirates hold joint pre-Sabbath prayer session, attended by Diaspora Minister Yankelevitch.

Israeli, UAE Jews hold joint kabbalat Shabbat ceremony via Zoom

'Trump peace plan is even worse than Olso and the Disengagement'

Rabbinic Congress for Peace warns that Trump plan will commit Israel to Palestinian statehood, even after Trump is gone.

'Trump peace plan is even worse than Olso and the Disengagement'

Israel Hayom editor: We got peace and settlements

Boaz Bismuth, editor of Israel Hayom newspaper: The US administration said sovereignty is suspended, not cancelled.

Israel Hayom editor: We got peace and settlements

Demonstrators in Tel Aviv: 'We sent a boy to the army and got him back in a casket'

Hundreds of people protested the Supreme Court's decision not to demolish the house of the terrorist who murdered Amit Ben Yigal.

Demonstrators in Tel Aviv: 'We sent a boy to the army and got him back in a casket'

Danon: Arab states support and admire Israel

Outgoing Israeli ambassador to the UN says it is possible to make progress and do good at the UN despite the UN's anti-Israel bias.

Danon: Arab states support and admire Israel

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Israel thwarted cyber attack against defense industries

Defense establishment thwarted cyber attack targeting defense industries. Attackers created fake profiles on Linkedin.

Israel thwarted cyber attack against defense industries

Operation Home: 1st charter flight from Mexico brings 230 olim home

First-of-its-kind charter flight from Mexico carrying 230 olim, Masa Israel Journey volunteers and Israelis returning home lands in Israel.

Operation Home: 1st charter flight from Mexico brings 230 olim home

Israeli volunteers fill in for Evangelical farmers in Samaria

Volunteers from HaBithonistim, a pro-sovereignty group of former Israeli officers, help out at Samaria farm in place of Evangelical farmers.

Israeli volunteers fill in for Evangelical farmers in Samaria

Son of 'Disengagement' Prime Minister Ariel Sharon: No more evacuations

Gilad Sharon, son of former PM Ariel Sharon, says Disengagement allowed Israel to take action in Gaza it could not have done otherwise

Son of 'Disengagement' Prime Minister Ariel Sharon: No more evacuations

Watch: Channel 13 News team attacked in Jerusalem

La Familia activists rioting in Jerusalem attacked journalists and cameramen from Channel 13 News and i24NEWS.

Watch: Channel 13 News team attacked in Jerusalem

Tonight: Tisha B’Av prayers, live from the Western Wall

“Social distancing and crisis obligate us to increase 'ahavat chinam' (baseless love)" says Rabbi of Western Wall & holy sites.

Tonight: Tisha B’Av prayers, live from the Western Wall

Ambassador Friedman: Israel is still defending its right to exist

US Amb. to Israel says that people around the world "find common ground in attacking, vilifying and seeking to destroy the Jewish state."

Ambassador Friedman: Israel is still defending its right to exist

Pompeo: Proud to stand by our brothers and sisters in Israel

US Sec. of State participated in relaunch of the Christian Allies Caucus and said that the countries "have never been closer than today"

Pompeo: Proud to stand by our brothers and sisters in Israel

Does the IDF avoid Katif Center out of pangs of conscience?

Katif Center's Rabbi Yitzhak Levy: 'We want IDF to send soldiers and officers, but there's mental difficulty in dealing with what happened.'

Does the IDF avoid Katif Center out of pangs of conscience?

Moderna: Phase 3 of coronavirus vaccine study begins

Moderna announces that the Phase 3 study of their vaccine candidate against COVID-19 has begun

Moderna: Phase 3 of coronavirus vaccine study begins

Yoav Kisch: Large end-of-year event was 'dangerous'

Dep. Health Minister Yoav Kisch responds to reports of Hebrew Gymnasium's rule-breaking end-of-year event, says high risk of infections.

Yoav Kisch: Large end-of-year event was 'dangerous'

Netanyahu warns against coronavirus 'conspiracy industry'

Prime Minister speaks out harshly against calls for civil rebellion. "We can't fall into gratuitous hatred and into hating our brothers."

Netanyahu warns against coronavirus 'conspiracy industry'

Report: 28 Hezbollah missile launch sites aimed at Israel

Alma Center’s Research Department found 28 missile launching locations in Lebanon, many of them close to civilian infrastructure.

Report: 28 Hezbollah missile launch sites aimed at Israel

Desecration of ancient German Jewish cemetery: Not anti-Semitism - this time

Police, Jewish community of Worms say vandalism of ancient cemetery was work of crazy person who escaped custody, not anti-Semitism.

Desecration of ancient German Jewish cemetery: Not anti-Semitism - this time

Munich's Chief Rabbi attacked by Muslims

Four Muslims shout derogatory remarks at Rabbi Shmuel Aharon Brodman. Police investigating.

Munich's Chief Rabbi attacked by Muslims

What's the difference between the two COVID-19 waves in Israel?

Leading physician says methods of treating virus 'haven't changed significantly since Middle Ages,' expects vaccine by beginning of 2021.

What's the difference between the two COVID-19 waves in Israel?

Haredi health advocacy leader: 'Gov't failed to communicate with rabbinical leaders'

Haredi health advocacy leader says Israel's gov't 'failed to connect with the haredi community.'

Haredi health advocacy leader: 'Gov't failed to communicate with rabbinical leaders'

Jewish school principal who made Aliyah two days ago: 'It was always on my mind'

Rabbi Berman, principal of a modern Orthodox school in Michigan, made Aliyah 2 days ago after '40 years of planning.'

Jewish school principal who made Aliyah two days ago: 'It was always on my mind'

Jerusalem as told by the haredi journalist who saw it all

Rabbi Nachman Seltzer was inspired and fascinated when he heard stories about Jerusalem from Rabbi Yisroel Gellis. So he wrote a book.

Jerusalem as told by the haredi journalist who saw it all

Honoring corona victims, fighting anti-Semitic conspiracy theories

European Jewish corona victims honored in virtual service addressing anti-Semitic conspiracy theories claiming Jews started virus.

Honoring corona victims, fighting anti-Semitic conspiracy theories

Rabbi Avi Berman: "Strategic Diaspora plan must focus on youth"

“Israel must place an emphasis on youth", says Exec. Dir. of OU Israel, "many of whom have stopped identifying with Israel & Judaism”

Rabbi Avi Berman: "Strategic Diaspora plan must focus on youth"

'Instead of sovereignty, we get delays'

Samaria council head: Netanyahu was supposed to attend cornerstone-laying ceremony in Har Bracha today to announce sovereignty.

'Instead of sovereignty, we get delays'

Jerusalem Municipality demolishes Gan Hamelech illegal building

First demolition of illegal building in area after more than decade when dozens of illegal buildings in Gan Hamelech left standing.

Jerusalem Municipality demolishes Gan Hamelech illegal building

'The fighters strove for contact and ended the incident'

Border Police summarize ramming attack at checkpoint near Abu Dis where Border Policewoman was lightly injured and attacker eliminated.

'The fighters strove for contact and ended the incident'

SHALVA asks you to help individuals with special needs

With SHALVA not able to travel around the world & meet wealthy donors, it's asking you to help special needs individuals get help they need.

SHALVA asks you to help individuals with special needs