Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Arutz Sheva speaks to fallen IDF soldier's twin brother

'Seize opportunity of any talks for end to humanitarian crisis in Gaza to assure we're on the agenda and there's a solution for both sides.'

Arutz Sheva speaks to fallen IDF soldier's twin brother

May Golan - from Tel Aviv activist to Israeli parliamentarian

'I started ten years ago as a social activist from South Tel Aviv; amazing to actually represent ideals, values of people who love Israel.'

May Golan - from Tel Aviv activist to Israeli parliamentarian

Scott Walker: Trump simply 'did the right thing' in Israel moves

Ex-Wisconsin governor does not think Trump's pro-Israel moves were intended as an overture to demands from Israel in peace plan.

Scott Walker: Trump simply 'did the right thing' in Israel moves

Iran is 'six months away from an atomic bomb'

Former IAEA official says Israel, Gulf states, 'need to be worried' about Iran's emerging nuclear abilities.

Iran is 'six months away from an atomic bomb'

The prize founded to counter the Gaza Disengagement

'After Gaza Disengagement, our kind of Zionism needed a shot in the arm.' The story behind the creation of the Moskowitz Prize for Zionism.

The prize founded to counter the Gaza Disengagement

Meet the recipients of the 2019 Moskowitz Prize

Arutz Sheva attended the award ceremony in Jerusalem and spoke with the winners of this year's prize.

Meet the recipients of the 2019 Moskowitz Prize

Tens of thousands mark Day of Liberation and Rescue

Throughout world were rallies of prayer and thanksgiving to commemorate surrender of Nazis and rescue of remnant Jews of Europe.

Tens of thousands mark Day of Liberation and Rescue

Watch: Thousands march in Jerusalem Day 'Rikudgalim'

Tens of thousands take part in Rikudgalim 'flag dance' marking 52nd anniversary of unification of Israeli capital city.

Watch: Thousands march in Jerusalem Day 'Rikudgalim'

Florida Governor:

'Israel our closest ally, most successful state in the region'

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis discusses with Arutz Sheva benefits of Israel-Florida ties, fight against anti-Semitism, and US-Israel bond.

'Israel our closest ally, most successful state in the region'

Florida Governor: Mueller inverted burden of proof

Ron DeSantis visits City of David, says Special Prosecutor Mueller was not supposed to exnoerate, but to decide whether to prosecute or not.

Florida Governor: Mueller inverted burden of proof

Prayer for Jerusalem in communities worldwide

This upcoming Shabbat, communities around the world will mark 'Jerusalem Day' by reciting a special prayer written by leading rabbis.

Prayer for Jerusalem in communities worldwide

The Lemmer Brothers: From synagogues to baseball stadiums

Yanki and Shulem Lemmer sing and lead prayers in the US and around the world. This week they're in Israel for a big performance in Tel Aviv.

The Lemmer Brothers: From synagogues to baseball stadiums

IDF and UK wounded vets - head to head, in sports

100 wounded vets join forces in celebration of family and sport at The Veteran Games and Conference.

IDF and UK wounded vets - head to head, in sports

Fighting anti-Semitism - with kishke and gefilte fish

Vast majority of visitors to Jewish Hoffy's Restaurant in Antwerp are non-Jews who taste 'Jewish food' and learn about people and customs.

Fighting anti-Semitism - with kishke and gefilte fish

Arutz Sheva Interview:

'The Strange Death of Europe' - and what it means for Israel

British journalist Douglas Murray, warns that EU's great experiment in mass migration is dangerous precedent for countries everywhere.

'The Strange Death of Europe' - and what it means for Israel

The first haredi in the Belgian parliament

Michael Freilich of Antwerp: I will be the representative of everyone - even those who did not vote for me.

The first haredi in the Belgian parliament

'I left the house with my guitar and came back to ashes'

Musician Yisrael Portnoy tells Arutz Sheva about being evacuated from Mevo Modi'im and learning his home had been reduced to ashes.

'I left the house with my guitar and came back to ashes'

Watch: Mevo Modi'im residents search in the rubble for memories

They escaped with their lives but lost their homes. 'It's an honor to be part of this nation. We've received an outpouring of love.'

Watch: Mevo Modi'im residents search in the rubble for memories

Watch: Rabbi Carlebach's home destroyed - but the books survived

Arutz Sheva joins residents of Mevo Modim as they visit home of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach and discover that many books survived the firestorm.

Watch: Rabbi Carlebach's home destroyed - but the books survived

Watch: Moshav Mevo Modi'im after the fire

Residents of fire-devastated village founded by Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach allowed to enter premises after firefighting efforts completed.

Watch: Moshav Mevo Modi'im after the fire

Fire near Negohot, residents evacuated from their homes

Netanyahu says that he intends to implement the recommendations to improve the firefighting system this year.

 Fire near Negohot, residents evacuated from their homes

Shabbat in destroyed Samaria community

300 visit Homesh yeshiva 14 years after Homesh was destroyed during 2005 Disengagement.

Shabbat in destroyed Samaria community

Israeli and PA flags accompany Madonna at Eurovision

Madonna's dancers appear on stage at Eurovision Song Contest with Israeli and Palestinian flags on their shirts.

Israeli and PA flags accompany Madonna at Eurovision

Netherlands wins Eurovision, Israel finishes 23rd

Representatives from 26 countries participated in Eurovision Song Contest, held in Israel for the third time in history of the competition.

Netherlands wins Eurovision, Israel finishes 23rd

Hackers break into Israeli Broadcasting Corporation's site

Pro-Palestinian hackers believed to be behind attack on website of Israeli Broadcasting Corporation during Eurovision semi-final.

Hackers break into Israeli Broadcasting Corporation's site

Watch: Eurovision bloggers feel 'safe' and 'welcome' in Israel

'I think it’s funny when someone calls to boycott Eurovision because of the situation. In Gaza something like this would not be possible.'

Watch: Eurovision bloggers feel 'safe' and 'welcome' in Israel

Israeli man seriously injured at site of Eurovision contest

66-year-old Israeli worker in serious condition following work accident at site slated for Eurovision competition.

Israeli man seriously injured at site of Eurovision contest

From the March of the Living to the Parade of Rebirth

6,000 young people from around the world came to celebrate Israel Independence Day

From the March of the Living to the Parade of Rebirth

They adopt lone soldiers and learn Zionism from them

Arutz Sheva speaks with Shalom Ashkenazi about the special bond his family forms with lone soldiers and what they learn from them.

They adopt lone soldiers and learn Zionism from them

Netanyahus invite bereaved families to Independence Day ceremony

PM, wife invite special group including bereaved Fogel and Salomon families and Moishy Holtzberg, who survived Mumbai Chabad House attack.

Netanyahus invite bereaved families to Independence Day ceremony

'Today we understand the sacrifice necessary for Israel'

Former MK Rabbi Dov Lipman at memorial ceremony for lone soldier Max Steinberg: Today young US Jews see the sacrifices that have been made.

'Today we understand the sacrifice necessary for Israel'

Remembering the lone soldier from California who died for Israel

Stuart Steinberg remembers his son Max, who joined IDF shortly after Birthright trip to Israel. 'Our lives will never be the same.'

Remembering the lone soldier from California who died for Israel

US ambassadors on rocket attacks: Enough is enough!

In a joint statement published by a visiting US delegation, ambassadors express full support for Israel.

US ambassadors on rocket attacks: Enough is enough!

Auschwitz survivor: 'It's vital for our future to know our past'

Watch: Arutz Sheva meets Canadian Holocaust survivor Nate Leipciger at the March of the Living.

Auschwitz survivor: 'It's vital for our future to know our past'

'Young Jews 'refuse to be victims of the past'

Keren Hayesod World Chairman praises refusal to ignore anti-Semitism around the world, says young leaders will 'move away from hatred.'

'Young Jews 'refuse to be victims of the past'

The blind marched at The March of the Living

Arutz Sheva reporter speaks to delegation of blind people who marched in the March of the Living on Holocaust Memorial Day.

The blind marched at The March of the Living

'There is no logic to anti-Semitism'

Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau at March of the Living: We must show the entire world that we exist and that we are eternal.

'There is no logic to anti-Semitism'

120 million views for ​​​​​​​Eva's Stories

Video project bringing Holocaust education into the Instagram era nets millions of views. Arutz Sheva spoke with the co-writer of the series

120 million views for ​​​​​​​Eva's Stories

Rabbi Lau: Anti-Semitism is fought with Jewish education

Former chief rabbi: 'We are a nation with character and heroism, and we have to appreciate what we are and where we are.'

Rabbi Lau: Anti-Semitism is fought with Jewish education

March of the Living 2019 to spotlight Greek Holocaust victims

US ambassador to Israel to head delegation of US ambassadors and White House representatives joining 31st International March of the Living.

March of the Living 2019 to spotlight Greek Holocaust victims