Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Watch: Netanyahu arrives in Washington

Netanyahu lands in Washington ahead of his meetings with Trump, in which the two will discuss the "Deal of the Century".

Watch: Netanyahu arrives in Washington

PM departs for US

'On Tuesday, together with Trump, we will make history'

"The American president brings forward a plan which I believe advances our most vital interests." Arutz Sheva is with PM's entourage.

'On Tuesday, together with Trump, we will make history'

'The plan also has dangers'

Samaria Regional Council heads to US to speak with Congressmen, Republican officials about dangers of establishment of Palestinian state.

'The plan also has dangers'

ADL chief: 'Anti-Semitism is the sign of a decaying democracy and a sick society'

'Anti-Semitic attacks in the US are acts of terrorism - time to start defining them that way,' says ADL chief Jonathan Greenblatt.

ADL chief: 'Anti-Semitism is the sign of a decaying democracy and a sick society'

'We’ve never seen anything like this in the history of humankind'

Rabbi Daniel Friedman at gala event of the Fifth World Holocaust Forum: The Holocaust might have been a wake-up call.

'We’ve never seen anything like this in the history of humankind'

Jerusalem Mayor asks leaders to relocate their embassies

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion tells Arutz Sheva that he spoke to leaders who attended the World Holocaust Forum about moving their embassies.

Jerusalem Mayor asks leaders to relocate their embassies

Holocaust survivors: 'Fight the hate and do something concrete about it'

Holocaust survivors Ruth and Shlomo Berlinger spoke to Arutz Sheva at gala event of the Fifth World Holocaust Forum in Jerusalem.

Holocaust survivors: 'Fight the hate and do something concrete about it'

UK Chief Rabbi: Action is what is needed when it comes to anti-Semitism

Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom, speaks to Arutz Sheva at gala event of Fifth World Holocaust Forum.

UK Chief Rabbi: Action is what is needed when it comes to anti-Semitism

Pelosi: I used to protest for Yuli Edelstein's release from Soviet prison

House Speaker addresses Holocaust survivors: You are the real VIPs of the World Holocaust Forum.

Pelosi: I used to protest for Yuli Edelstein's release from Soviet prison

Efrat mayor: 'I can't even think that US peace plan would harm Israel's interests'

Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi says Israel should 'be open-minded' about Trump's 'deal of the century.'

Efrat mayor: 'I can't even think that US peace plan would harm Israel's interests'

Pelosi tells Holocaust survivors: 'We salute you & would like to hear your stories'

Nancy Pelosi and senior US officials meet with Holocaust survivors in a special gala dinner after the main World Holocaust Forum event.

Pelosi tells Holocaust survivors: 'We salute you & would like to hear your stories'

US Ambassador Friedman's values: Vision, conviction, and faith

Rabbi Aryeh Lightstone, Senior Adviser to US Ambassador David Friedman speaks of the values which guide the ambassador and President Trump.

US Ambassador Friedman's values: Vision, conviction, and faith

"President Putin, like President Trump, is a real Friend of Zion''

"Friends of Zion Award" to be bestowed to Russian President Vladimir Putin who will be in Israel tomorrow

"President Putin, like President Trump, is a real Friend of Zion''

Regev to Gantz: 'Enough with the tales of sovereignty, tell the public the truth'

Min. Miri Regev tells Arutz Sheva: Benny Gantz doesn't really want to annex Jordan Valley, he has a lot of support among the left.

Regev to Gantz: 'Enough with the tales of sovereignty, tell the public the truth'

Friends of Zion President: 'Key to peace with the Palestinians is to uproot anti-Semitism'

Friends of Zion President Dr. Mike Evans discusses how he intends to actualize the 'Never Again' imperative.

Friends of Zion President: 'Key to peace with the Palestinians is to uproot anti-Semitism'

'Sweet Heart' initiative in honor of terror victim's birthday

After her son's murder, Bat-Galim Shaer took on a unique project that calls on people to give something sweet to someone they don't know.

'Sweet Heart' initiative in honor of terror victim's birthday

Demolition orders issued for homes of terrorists who murdered Rina Shnerb, Dvir Sorek

IDF notifies families of terrorists who murdered 17-year-old Rina Shnerb and 18-year-old Dvir Sorek of impending demolitions of their homes.

Demolition orders issued for homes of terrorists who murdered Rina Shnerb, Dvir Sorek

Birthright Israel marks 20 years of work forging bonds between Diaspora Jews and Israel

Taglit-Birthright Israel, which has brought 650,000 young Diaspora Jews to visit Israel, celebrates 20 years with event at Tel Aviv U.

Birthright Israel marks 20 years of work forging bonds between Diaspora Jews and Israel

Tzohar leader threatens to sue Chief Rabbi for lying about mass conversions

Tzohar chairman Rabbi David Stav blasts Chief Rabbi for accusing him of performing quickie conversions, denigrating state conversion system.

Tzohar leader threatens to sue Chief Rabbi for lying about mass conversions

Taxi drivers protest outside Transportation Minister's home

Dozens of drivers arrive in Kedumim, protest outside Smotrich's house against changing fares.

Taxi drivers protest outside Transportation Minister's home

Interview with Maltese Jewish Community President

'It's not an easy country to live in, but we talk a lot about aliyah because Eretz Yisrael is center of whole Torah.'

Interview with Maltese Jewish Community President

Worldwide rabbis gather in Jerusalem

150 leaders from 40 countries convene for 3 days of discussions on religion and state, anti-Semitism, the modern family, and more.

Worldwide rabbis gather in Jerusalem

Rabbi praises Moroccan Kingdom's relations with its Jewish community

Moroccan Rabbi describes tolerance enjoyed by Jewish community of Morocco. 'Lubavitcher Rebbe called Morocco a kingdom of grace.'

Rabbi praises Moroccan Kingdom's relations with its Jewish community

Hagit Halali named Jewish Agency spokeswoman

This is the first time a woman has been appointed as the Jewish Agency’s spokeswoman.

Hagit Halali named Jewish Agency spokeswoman

Monsey stabbing:

'There's an obsession with Orthodox Jews'

Leader of Jewish organization tells Arutz Sheva: Monsey community knew attack wasn't a question of 'if' but 'when.'

'There's an obsession with Orthodox Jews'

Netanyahu: 'Victory over the spreaders of fake news - despite media bias against me'

PM Netanyahu calls for Likud and right-wing to unite, promises more 'amazing achievements' in coming years.

Netanyahu: 'Victory over the spreaders of fake news - despite media bias against me'

Naama Issachar permitted to light Hanukkah candle in Russian prison

Mother of Israeli imprisoned in Russia says daughter fought for right to light Hanukkah candles in prison.

Naama Issachar permitted to light Hanukkah candle in Russian prison

Watch: 'Fairytale' birthday for Holocaust survivors

Israeli American businessman holds birthday for 93-year-old Holocaust survivor in Miami who says "Don't forget us, be proud of heritage"

Watch: 'Fairytale' birthday for Holocaust survivors

Likud primaries:

Likud Minister: Netanyahu's victory is not guaranteed

'It's not enough to click 'like' on Facebook or attend conferences,' Science Minister Akunis says. 'You have to go out and vote.'

Likud Minister: Netanyahu's victory is not guaranteed

Likud primaries:

Justice Minister: Netanyahu's victory in the primaries should be unequivocal

'The primaries are stimulating great enthusiasm on the ground. I believe that this will be reflected in the general elections as well.'

Justice Minister: Netanyahu's victory in the primaries should be unequivocal

Likud primaries:

MK Gideon Sa'ar: It's a fateful day for the Likud

'I call on Likud members - go out to vote despite the inclement weather,' Sa'ar says. 'Together, we can bring about change.'

MK Gideon Sa'ar: It's a fateful day for the Likud

Celebrating the revelation of Hassidut

At the annual 19th of Kislev Chabad celebration in Jerusalem we met leading singer Avraham Fried as he performed 12 shows in 4 days.

Celebrating the revelation of Hassidut

A quarter of a million immigrants in a single decade

Over a quarter of a million immigrants, hailing from over 150 countries, made Israel their home this past decade.

A quarter of a million immigrants in a single decade

Tzipi Rimmel's father:

'We don't forgive offending driver; he mustn't see light of day'

Father of Tzipi killed in Route 443 collision hopes offending driver will never be released. 'G-d help us raise children until father heals'

'We don't forgive offending driver; he mustn't see light of day'

'Netanyahu strangled the Palestinian national idea'

Journalist Amit Segal speaks to Arutz Sheva about his 'Days of Binyamin' program analyzing PM's career in politics.

'Netanyahu strangled the Palestinian national idea'

Helping a hero who fought a terrorist with his bare hands

Niv Nehemia was stabbed 14 times by a terrorist, but managed to fight back and save his life.

Helping a hero who fought a terrorist with his bare hands

'Cowardly attack'

Shocking images of Beverly Hills synagogue vandalism

Man breaks into, ransacks Nessah Synagogue in Beverly Hills Saturday morning, in what the city's mayor is calling a 'cowardly attack'

Shocking images of Beverly Hills synagogue vandalism

'European Jews are breathing a sigh of relief after Corbyn lost'

Chief of European Jewish Association celebrates Corbyn's election defeat. 'This election wasn't about right vs left, it was right vs wrong.'

'European Jews are breathing a sigh of relief after Corbyn lost'

'The chains of the immunity bloc must be loosened'

Gantz blames Netanyahu for the dissolution of the Knesset. "I entered politics to fight and change the direction of the ship."

'The chains of the immunity bloc must be loosened'

EU Ambassador: Our money doesn't fund terror

Arutz Sheva speaks with EU Amb. to Israel who responds to claims that European money reaches terrorists and that labelling is discriminatory

EU Ambassador: Our money doesn't fund terror