Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Global mayors unite against anti-Semitism and BDS

New international coalition of mayors formed to combat anti-Semitism, extremism, and BDS.

Global mayors unite against anti-Semitism and BDS

MK Ahmed Tibi:

'We want to remove the Right from power'

Chairman of Israeli-Arab Ta'al party lists his conditions for supporting a government headed by Benny Gantz and Yair Lapid.

'We want to remove the Right from power'

Bennett:

'President Trump: Let my people know!'

In statement aimed directly at President Trump, Bennett says plans for Palestinian state being made 'over the heads' of the Jewish people.

'President Trump: Let my people know!'

'Attacked Rabbi is showing resilience'

Jewish Agency head Yitzhak Herzog says Argentina must catch 'villains' who seriously injured country's chief rabbi in anti-Semitic attack.

'Attacked Rabbi is showing resilience'

Bennett clarifies: I reject left's demand to bar Otzma Yehudit

“I reject left's demand to prevent Otzma Yehudit from running for Knesset while relying on Arab parties undermining existence of the state.”

Bennett clarifies: I reject left's demand to bar Otzma Yehudit

Inside Meir Panim's soup kitchen 'restaurants'

Meir Panim provides free hot lunches and a pleasant atmosphere to those in need. "Humbled by our ability to continue this work."

Inside Meir Panim's soup kitchen 'restaurants'

First Israeli lunar spacecraft completes first maneuver

Engineering team of SpaceIL and IAI complete first maneuver of Israel's first lunar lander spacecraft.

First Israeli lunar spacecraft completes first maneuver

Watch: Jewish music rocks Times Square

Thousands of Jewish teens gathered for the annual giant after-Shabbat Cteen event and enthusiastically joined singer Yaacov Shwekey.

Watch: Jewish music rocks Times Square

'I pray our separated peoples can reconcile'

US envoy Jason Greenblatt believes that Israelis and Palestinian Arabs can accept each other's existence.

'I pray our separated peoples can reconcile'

Special interview:

Greenblatt to Arutz Sheva: 'Peace plan will not be just slogans'

Special interview with US envoy following the ground-breaking Warsaw conference and in preparation for US peace plan.

Greenblatt to Arutz Sheva: 'Peace plan will not be just slogans'

Gabi Ashkenazi hints: Rivlin wants us

Former Chief of Staff at campaign launch: I hope this train stops at the residence of the President. I can guess who he wants to see there.

Gabi Ashkenazi hints: Rivlin wants us

Gantz: A seminal evening in Israeli history

'Blue and White' leader Benny Gantz says he will be Israel's 13th prime minister.

Gantz: A seminal evening in Israeli history

'Far more unites us than divides us'

US amb. at economic forum: 'We're with all of you to create a better, safer, more prosperous world for Israelis, Palestinians alike.'

'Far more unites us than divides us'

Bennett:

'We're the real right-wing of Israel - not the Likud'

New Right chief Naftali Bennett says his party will ensure next Likud government takes a hawkish stance on territory and terrorist releases.

'We're the real right-wing of Israel - not the Likud'

'Explain to Trump that we're not budging on Judea and Samaria'

Caroline Glick, candidate with the New Right, discusses future of Judea and Samaria and Israel's relationship with the Trump administration.

'Explain to Trump that we're not budging on Judea and Samaria'

'Haredi parties don't want to change other people'

Watch: United Torah Judaism candidate Yitzhak Pindrus speaks at Arutz Sheva and National Council of Young Israel pre-election conference.

'Haredi parties don't want to change other people'

Being 'non-observant' in the 'religious' party

Arutz Sheva meets Jewish Home's Orly Rapaport at the special pre-election conference produced with the National Council of Young Israel

Being 'non-observant' in the 'religious' party

Maj. Gen. Uzi Dayan - From security to politics

Arutz Sheva speaks with Likud candidate Uzi Dayan at the special event produced in partnership with the National Council of Young Israel.

Maj. Gen. Uzi Dayan - From security to politics

Israeli judges 'personally liable for commission of crimes'?

NGO Monitor scrutinizes B'Tzelem report holding judges themselves as possible war criminals for violation of human rights.

Israeli judges 'personally liable for commission of crimes'?

Arab professor spouts blood libel at Columbia University

Hebrew U prof claims Israel carries out arms tests on Arab neighborhoods during lecture at Columbia.

Arab professor spouts blood libel at Columbia University

Netanyahu:

‘Don’t reject US plan before it’s even presented’

Netanyahu in recordings obtained by Arutz Sheva: If a Palestinian leader will genuinely want peace, we can make peace.

‘Don’t reject US plan before it’s even presented’

Netanyahu meets with foreign minister of Oman

PM meets with Yusuf Bin Alawi on sidelines of Warsaw summit, following his meeting with sultan of Oman. "Seize the future."

Netanyahu meets with foreign minister of Oman

'The truth of my innocence will win out'

PM Netanyahu says A-G caved to left-wing pressure to indict him before the elections, but he will be vindicated in post-election hearing.

'The truth of my innocence will win out'

'Europe helps Iran after it sends terrorists to EU soil'

PM leaves for Warsaw conference, wonders how European nations can continue to support Iran even as Iran sends terror squads there.

'Europe helps Iran after it sends terrorists to EU soil'

Gideon Sa'ar: I keep Shabbat and I'm happy

Sa'ar looks to put past tension with Netanyahu behind him as Likud campaigns for upcoming elections.

Gideon Sa'ar: I keep Shabbat and I'm happy

Parting from Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein

Family and friends pay tribute to Rabbi Eckstein. 'Yechiel saved tens of thousands of lives.'

Parting from Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein

Rabbi Eckstein's family and friends part from him in song

Relatives and friends of Friendship Fund founder and President Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein part from him in song.

Rabbi Eckstein's family and friends part from him in song

Rabbi Eckstein's daughter: 'You were a rebel with cause'

Relatives and friends of Friendship Fund founder and President Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein part from him at end of painful funeral.

Rabbi Eckstein's daughter: 'You were a rebel with cause'

Survey: What do Israelis think about Poland?

Polish embassy in Israel presents survey meant to assess Israeli society's perception of Poland in general, and its policies in particular.

Survey: What do Israelis think about Poland?

Does the UN hate Israel? Arutz Sheva meets visiting ambassadors

Ambassadors on visiting Israel: 'It's very good for all my colleagues to understand the intricacies of Israel with its neighbors.'

Does the UN hate Israel? Arutz Sheva meets visiting ambassadors

Can a delegation visit to Israel be a 'game-changer?'

Israel UN Ambassador says UN tours of Israel are a fruitful enterprise. "We are building bridges, and you can see the results."

Can a delegation visit to Israel be a 'game-changer?'

Rabbi Rafi Peretz:

'Future of entire right depends on Jewish Home'

New Jewish Home Chairman: 'I favor unification, I'll tell Smotrich's friends - let's go together, but there's only one Jewish Home.'

'Future of entire right depends on Jewish Home'

Rabbi invited to Abu Dhabi by the Pope

Foundation for Ethnic Understanding President Rabbi Marc Schneier hails recognition of Jewish community of Dubai.

Rabbi invited to Abu Dhabi by the Pope

Report: Terrorists active in the BDS movement

New report reveals close ties between terrorist groups and the BDS movement, and how terrorists use BDS as front to meet Western leaders.

Report: Terrorists active in the BDS movement

Joe's path: From Chabad to the haredi Paratroopers

Joe Brikman serves in the haredi Paratrooper battalion. In a personal interview, he talks openly about childhood abuse, and joining the IDF.

Joe's path: From Chabad to the haredi Paratroopers

Kahlon launches campaign: This is a winning team

Finance Minister launches Kulanu's campaign in Ashkelon, in the presence of ministers, Knesset members and hundreds of activists.

Kahlon launches campaign: This is a winning team

Jewish Home approves: Committee will elect a chairman

Central Committee approves proposal according to which committee will choose party chairman, woman for third spot on Knesset list.

Jewish Home approves: Committee will elect a chairman

How Israel's new 'Gemach Law' will affect haredi charities

Gemach Law passed after two years of committee discussions. 'Without this law, there could have been catastrophic damage to charities.'

How Israel's new 'Gemach Law' will affect haredi charities

Watch Ofer Prison operation

Israel Prison Service sums up special operation at Ofer Prison and violent resistance by security prisoners.

Watch Ofer Prison operation

'The Startup Nation must invest in innovation'

Economy and Industry Ministry Chief Scientist and Israel Innovation Authority Chairman: Israel known for 'innovation and lack of fear'.

'The Startup Nation must invest in innovation'