Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

IDF reveals its next generation of combat vehicles

Compay and agile. More survivable and easier to maintain. IDF's newest combat vehicle can be operated by a crew of just two soldiers.

IDF reveals its next generation of combat vehicles

Bennett: I did not torpedo alliance with Otzma - it's a lie

Bennett rejects claims that he was behind failure of alliance with Otzma Yehudit, and attacks Liberman. "He will bring leftist government."

Bennett: I did not torpedo alliance with Otzma - it's a lie

Smotrich: 'There were arguments; we did the right thing'

Minister Betzalel Smotrich in an interview with Arutz Sheva: 'We face super-critical election campaign.'

Smotrich: 'There were arguments; we did the right thing'

Shaked: We also want to unite with Zehut, Otzma Yehudit

Leader of new joint list of right-wing parties says smaller parties have limited time to join New Right and United Right.

Shaked: We also want to unite with Zehut, Otzma Yehudit

265,000 shekels raised in just a few hours for slain father of 3

Ofir Hasdai was murdered in front of his wife and daughters. PM Netanyahu: We will not tolerate these horrific incidents.

265,000 shekels raised in just a few hours for slain father of 3

How do you make Israel and Torah relevant to US Jewish kids?

From kosher food to synagogue security to summer programs in Israel - inside OU's efforts to strengthen Jewish identity & fight assimilation

How do you make Israel and Torah relevant to US Jewish kids?

Shaked:

'Unity is order of the day; we made compromise'

New Right chair speaks outside her home in Tel Aviv. 'Unity on Right is order of the day; public will not forgive those who won't allow it.'

'Unity is order of the day; we made compromise'

Right-Wing Unity Talks

New Right: Our offer is simple and fair

New Right calls on United Right - including Otzma Yehudit - to complete talks and sign deal bringing together Israeli Right in single slate.

New Right: Our offer is simple and fair

Minister Smotrich:

'Come to negotiations without preconditions'

Minister Smotrich calls on Shaked to come to open negotiations, not via media: 'We can make decision about joint run.'

'Come to negotiations without preconditions'

Rabbi Peretz: 'Let's sit for negotiations and close'

Edu Minister speaks about conversation with Ayelet Shaked: 'We'll find way to unify forces while preserving image of religious Zionism.'

Rabbi Peretz: 'Let's sit for negotiations and close'

Rabbi Ben-Dahan:

'Big developments between right-wing parties soon'

Deputy DM Rabbi Ben Dahan says negotiations between United Right, New Right can proceed quickly now that Shaked leads the New Right.

'Big developments between right-wing parties soon'

Poll: Who can succeed Netanyahu as PM?

Right-wing voters strongly back Ayelet Shaked, Naftali Bennett to lead right-wing government after Netanyahu retires from politics.

Poll: Who can succeed Netanyahu as PM?

Watch: Prayers for Fast of Tammuz at Western Wall

Crowds gathered in Kotel plaza since night for prayers and 'selichot' for the Fast of the 17th of Tammuz today.

Watch: Prayers for Fast of Tammuz at Western Wall

Watch: Full special briefing with Minister Yoav Galant

Immigration Minister says Iran responsible for complications in Israel's security situation.

Watch: Full special briefing with Minister Yoav Galant

US politicians connect to Jerusalem's essence

'When you come to City of David and see discoveries being made every day, you see it's not simply a matter of faith, it's a matter of fact.'

US politicians connect to Jerusalem's essence

'2,500 Jewish teens prove - we are one nation'

Participants of the variety of OU NCSY summer programs gather to celebrate and rejoice

'2,500 Jewish teens prove - we are one nation'

Huckabee: Support for Israel is not bipartisan anymore

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee visits City of David, says archaeology proves truth of the Bible, US must stand with Israel.

Huckabee: Support for Israel is not bipartisan anymore

"It's the day-to-day at the heart of the US-Israel relationship"

US Amb. senior advisor says actions like the embassy move represent the culmination of the relations, while the 'heart' is in the daily work

"It's the day-to-day at the heart of the US-Israel relationship"

Why does Israel allow Qatari money into Gaza?

Minister Yoav Galant sheds light on the Netanyahu government's policy of permitting Qatari money transfers into the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip.

Why does Israel allow Qatari money into Gaza?

Watch: Gov. Mike Huckabee jams in Jerusalem

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee welcomed back to Israel with special gathering at businessman Simon Falic's home in Jerusalem.

Watch: Gov. Mike Huckabee jams in Jerusalem

'Netanyahu, extend Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria'

Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan calls on PM to apply sovereignty to all of Judea and Samaria, cancel Disengagement Law.

'Netanyahu, extend Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria'

Netanyahu in Samaria: No community will be uprooted

PM participates in event marking 40 years of Samaria Council. 'I will not allow the uprooting of any community or resident.'

Netanyahu in Samaria: No community will be uprooted

'Iran is performing nuclear blackmail'

Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz says Iranian threats prove nuclear deal left Iran too close to building nuclear weapons.

'Iran is performing nuclear blackmail'

Watch: New 'Donald Trump Square' in Israel

Square inaugurated in central Israeli city of Petah Tikva, in honor of Trump's acknowledgement of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Watch: New 'Donald Trump Square' in Israel

Kushner: Arab states kept refugees stateless

President Trump's son-in-law notes harsh conditions Arab refugees face after decades of failure of Arab states to absorb them.

Kushner: Arab states kept refugees stateless

US Senator Lindsey Graham against "one state solution"

US Senator Chris Van Hollen and US Senator Lindsey Graham speak to the press in Jerusalem, call for aid to PA not to be cut,

US Senator Lindsey Graham against "one state solution"

'Dream of coming to a Gulf country became a reality'

Rabbi Marc Schneier, Special Advisor to King of Bahrain, says economic conference brought Israelis, Arabs together to bolster PA economy.

'Dream of coming to a Gulf country became a reality'

Jewish music stars team up to help moshav destroyed in fire

Concert brings together top Jewish recording artists in charity event benefiting families left homeless after fire destroyed Mevo Modiim.

Jewish music stars team up to help moshav destroyed in fire

Help expand the world of Torah in the city of our forefathers

Yeshivat Shavei Hevronis looking for donors to help expand, build plaza in memory of murdered student near the Cave of the Patriarchs.

Help expand the world of Torah in the city of our forefathers

Olmert: Iran won't have a bomb, trust me

Former Prime Minister not going to run in upcoming elections. "I currently prefer the outsider position. Maybe one day I'll be back."

Olmert: Iran won't have a bomb, trust me

Hotovely: 'We won't miss the historic hour'

'There's a real danger of the loss of right-wing rule in Israel. Everything can go down the drain because of internal struggles.'

Hotovely: 'We won't miss the historic hour'

Smotrich: 'I'll give up my place on the list for sake of unity'

'I'm leaving behind almost everything to invest all my time and energy to make this unity happen - with everyone, everyone, everyone.'

 Smotrich: 'I'll give up my place on the list for sake of unity'

Israeli consul in NY:

'My main mission - the Jewish world'

Dani Dayan talks about his goals as an Israeli emissary in the largest Diaspora Jewish community. 'We have millions of brothers overseas.'

'My main mission - the Jewish world'

300 Palestinian farmers join Tel Aviv agro convention

Hundreds of Arab farmers from Judea and Samaria take part in 'Agro Mashov' agricultural convention in Tel Aviv.

300 Palestinian farmers join Tel Aviv agro convention

Watch: Cherna Moskowitz joins women's firearm course in Beit El

Philanthropist supportive of Judea and Samaria, nationalist projects joins participants in shooting, martial arts courses that she founded.

Watch: Cherna Moskowitz joins women's firearm course in Beit El

Understanding the Israeli political arena

Dr. Limor Samimian-Darash: 'We must have courage to guard our principles and keep our rights.'

Understanding the Israeli political arena

Sovereignty in the entire land of Israel - can it really happen?

'More and more people waking up to the fact that there will be genuine peace and justice when Israel will be sovereign from sea to Jordan.'

Sovereignty in the entire land of Israel - can it really happen?

Ex-IDF general: 'Security isn't everything'

'The Clinton program and Obama/John Kerry program was disaster for Israel; Israel couldn't exist if we withdrew to '67 border.'

Ex-IDF general: 'Security isn't everything'

The value of 'Yishuvim' in the Land of Israel

World Zionist Organization Rural Growth chief: 'The Development Division's goal is to strengthen settlement all over the country.'

The value of 'Yishuvim' in the Land of Israel

Republicans in Israel head optimistic about Trump and Israel

Getting Israel's act together: 'No reason for September elections; we should have been on our way to getting things done with 21st Knesset.'

Republicans in Israel head optimistic about Trump and Israel