Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

"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

'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