Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

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

'US President draws line in sand against evil of anti-Semitism'

Founder of the Friends of Zion Museum in Jerusalem, praises executive order protecting Jewish students on campus.

'US President draws line in sand against evil of anti-Semitism'

'Millions of people stand with Israel and the Jewish people'

CEO of the Friends of Zion Museum says standing with Israel and the Jewish people is more than about just about honoring past heroes.

'Millions of people stand with Israel and the Jewish people'

Amb. Danon 'optimistic about our place in UN'

Israel's ambassador to the UN speaks with Arutz Sheva about the Delegation to Israel, votes in the UN and the 'forgotten Jewish refugees'

Amb. Danon 'optimistic about our place in UN'

Guatemalan President-elect: World must recognize Jerusalem

Guatemalan President-elect Alejandro Giammatte praises Israelis for 'making the desert bloom.'

Guatemalan President-elect: World must recognize Jerusalem

'Israel is history in the making and we want to be a part of it'

What brings a Texas pastor to Israel? Larry Huch, board member of Israel Allies Foundation, explains his connection to the Jewish state

'Israel is history in the making and we want to be a part of it'

"Democrats take position demeaning to Israel"

Rep. Alan Clemmons tells why the term 'occupation' is wrong, expresses concern over 2020 candidates' attempts to de-legitimize Israel.

"Democrats take position demeaning to Israel"

'Labelling only Israeli products is against international law'

Dutch MP Joel Voordewind, who was the first to oppose EU's labelling law, speaks to Arutz Sheva at Israel Allies Foundation Conference.

'Labelling only Israeli products is against international law'

'It’s important to tell the truth about Israel'

Leo van Doesburg, Director for European Affairs at ECPM, speaks to Arutz Sheva at Israel Allies Foundation Chairman’s Conference.

'It’s important to tell the truth about Israel'

'I’m happy to be a fighter in the battle for Israel'

Arutz Sheva spoke to Dr. Dave Weldon, Chairman of the Board of the Israel Allies Foundation, at the annual Chairman’s Conference.

'I’m happy to be a fighter in the battle for Israel'

Parents of Terror Victims:

'European Union is paying terrorists'

Bereaved parents of Israelis murdered in terror attacks tell MPs from around the world that EU is paying for legal defense of terrorists.

'European Union is paying terrorists'

Int'l MPs visit Samaria, protest labelling of products

25 parliamentarians from around the world denounce EU labelling of products from Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria and the Golan.

Int'l MPs visit Samaria, protest labelling of products

Historic decision in France

French National Assembly approves resolution stating anti-Zionism is a modern form of anti-Semitism.

Historic decision in France

Bennett at Air Force Base:

'We won't accept any new neighbors on the State's borders'

Defense Minister visits Hatzor Air Force Base, 'We embark on extensive economic campaign after terror operatives all over world.'

'We won't accept any new neighbors on the State's borders'

Berlin rabbi:

'There are challenges, but that's what we're here for'

Rabbi David Roberts speaks about community's unique positioning to model Jewish life for Israeli travelers seeking everything but Judaism.

'There are challenges, but that's what we're here for'

German rabbi discusses challenges facing European Jewry today

Frankfurt Chief rabbi: 'We are dealing with assimilation, we are dealing with anti-Semitism, we are dealing with the question of education.'

German rabbi discusses challenges facing European Jewry today

'American Jewry needs to connect to Europe diaspora's plight'

Josh Nass: 'We as Americans don't necessarily relate to the plight of European Jews as much as we should.'

'American Jewry needs to connect to Europe diaspora's plight'

Saving thousands of Jewish graves throughout Europe

European Jewish Cemeteries Initiative working on some 30 individual protection projects in four European countries.

Saving thousands of Jewish graves throughout Europe

Fighting against the automatic anti-Israel majority in the UN

Israeli Amb. to UN in Geneva, Aviva Raz Shecter, talks about her fight for Israel against the Human Rights Council's automatic opposition.

Fighting against the automatic anti-Israel majority in the UN

'Circumcision ban will end Jewish communities in Europe'

Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt, President of CER, says that Jews in Europe are 'collateral damage' of Muslim immigration.

'Circumcision ban will end Jewish communities in Europe'

Samaria town mourns double tragedy in deadly car crash

'We've suffered many tragic events.' Friends and neighbors of Tzipi Rimmel come to grips with her death and the death of her baby in crash.

Samaria town mourns double tragedy in deadly car crash

'Judaism is severely under threat in all of Europe'

Jews in Europe face not only growing anti-Semitism but also new legal restrictions to traditional Jewish practices, warns CER chief.

'Judaism is severely under threat in all of Europe'

Watch: Terrorists' names read aloud in Chicago

Pro-Palestinian activists in Chicago call for Israel to be condemned over air strikes against terrorists in Gaza.

Watch: Terrorists' names read aloud in Chicago

'I felt that these items belong only to the Jewish people'

Watch: Arutz Sheva speaks with Swiss-Lebanese businessman who purchased Hitler's belongings.

'I felt that these items belong only to the Jewish people'

Watch: Businessman who purchased Hitler's belongings honored

Conference of European Rabbis honors Swiss-Lebanese businessman who purchased Nazi leader's belongings at German auction.

Watch: Businessman who purchased Hitler's belongings honored

Leading haredi rabbis to European Jews: Don't stand out

Leaders of Lithuanian Judaism write to Conference of European Rabbis warning Jews to keep their heads down.

Leading haredi rabbis to European Jews: Don't stand out

Watch: 'Heil Hitler' shouted during Arutz Sheva interview

Man yells anti-Semitic Nazi slogan during interview with rabbi in Switzerland about efforts to fight anti-Semitism in Europe.

Watch: 'Heil Hitler' shouted during Arutz Sheva interview

European rabbis 'building up communities'

Committee of Conference of European Rabbis gathers in Geneva to discuss ways to mutually support Jewish communities.

European rabbis 'building up communities'

'Emunah' children's home in Netanya marks 50 years since opening

Ex-IDF spokesperson: 100% of children cared for here went on to enlist in IDF combat positions or other important national service positions

'Emunah' children's home in Netanya marks 50 years since opening

Efrat head says Israel 'prepared' to go forward in Judea/Samaria

Oded Revivi on US announcement: 'Was only matter of time that something would also come with regard to Judea and Samaria.'

Efrat head says Israel 'prepared' to go forward in Judea/Samaria

Netanyahu to Israel's enemies: Don't try us

In wake of the political developments, PM Netanyahu sent a message to Israel's enemies: "When it comes to security, we stand as one"

Netanyahu to Israel's enemies: Don't try us

How Israel's Sheba became one of the world's top hospitals

A look at how Sheba Hospital, ranked as one of the world's top 10 hospitals, became Israel's most prestigious - and innovative - hospital.

How Israel's Sheba became one of the world's top hospitals

Watch: Defense Minister's prayer at first General Staff meeting

Naftali Bennett recites prayer for the State of Israel at first General Staff meeting since becoming Defense Minister.

Watch: Defense Minister's prayer at first General Staff meeting

'Strong settlement - only with a right-wing government'

Yesha Council chairman at Likud conference: Most residents of Judea and Samaria support a right-wing government headed by Netanyahu.

'Strong settlement - only with a right-wing government'