Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

EU Innovation Chief meets the Startup Nation

Is Israel still considered the 'start-up nation'? Europe's innovation chief speaks out on Israel's role in global innovation.

EU Innovation Chief meets the Startup Nation

Terrorists set prison cell on fire during prison riot

To protest inspection by prison guards, Arab terrorists held by Israel set cell on fire during prison riot. Two guards injured

Terrorists set prison cell on fire during prison riot

Watch: Hermon covered with snow

Hermon ski site opens this morning after a wave of snow which added 20 cm (8 in) of fresh snow. Temperature on lower slope is 0° C.

Watch: Hermon covered with snow

New IDF Chief of Staff:

'A lethal, efficient, and innovative army'

Maj. Gen. Aviv Kochavi to be promoted to General on Tuesday and will formally take command of IDF as its 22nd Chief of Staff.

'A lethal, efficient, and innovative army'

'The Shin Bet must also act against Jewish terror'

Former Shin Bet agent discusses investigation of Jewish teens suspected of murdering Palestinian Arab woman.

'The Shin Bet must also act against Jewish terror'

Hadas Tapuchi laid to rest

Hundreds accompany Hadas Tapuchi from Ateret on her last journey; suspect death caused by rock attack.

Hadas Tapuchi laid to rest

Victory for Gabbay at Labor Central Committee

Labor Party Central Committee approves Gabbay's proposal to reserve spots on Knesset list for candidates of his choice.

Victory for Gabbay at Labor Central Committee

The car-cam that sees through fog

Watch: Arutz Sheva meets the Israeli startup that has one goal - to save more lives by helping drivers worldwide.

The car-cam that sees through fog

Fighting cyber-threats and unwanted bots

Arutz Sheva meets two Israeli startups participating in CES 2019 - the giant Tech expo in Las Vegas

Fighting cyber-threats and unwanted bots

'You walked among us like a king'

Former Defense Minister Moshe Arens laid to rest in Savyon. President Rivlin and Prime Minister Netanyahu participate in funeral.

'You walked among us like a king'

Minors' parents:

'Our children are being abused'

Parents of arrested minors speak to the media. 'Shin Bet called me to say my son was sick.'

'Our children are being abused'

Watch: Youth detained on camera

Police detain 2 youths during protest against arrest conditions of minors suspected of 'Jewish terror.'

Watch: Youth detained on camera

Watch: Youths protest extended detention of Jewish minors

Dozens of youths arrive at Lod District Court to protest arrest of minors suspected of Jewish terror, prevented from meeting lawyer.

Watch: Youths protest extended detention of Jewish minors

Troubling scenes from Amona as policeman attacks boy

Disturbing footage of evacuation with boy seen sitting on ground and border policeman kneeing him as he cries out in pain.

Troubling scenes from Amona as policeman attacks boy

Judge throws out Jewish terror suspect's confession

Court rules that confession given by youth suspected in attempted arson attack on Jerusalem church is inadmissible.

Judge throws out Jewish terror suspect's confession

Ahead of new year, immigration on the rise

Jewish Agency figures reveal 5% rise in 'Aliyah' during 2018, including 45% increase from Russia.

Ahead of new year, immigration on the rise

'When it comes to technology - there is no BDS'

Israel to hold its largest ever exhibition at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show. 'People love Israeli technology.'

'When it comes to technology - there is no BDS'

First female haredi judge in US, Ruchie Freier, visits MDA

Watch: The first female haredi judge in the United States, Rachel 'Ruchie' Freier, visits Israel's national first aid organization

First female haredi judge in US, Ruchie Freier, visits MDA

Watch: Arabs throw stones at close range south of J'lem

Jew traveling on bypass connecting Gush Etzion and Hevron attacked by stone-throwing Arabs at site where baby hit a week ago. Car damaged.

Watch: Arabs throw stones at close range south of J'lem

Connecting to heritage through... electronic music!

'Jewtronix' decided to connect secular and young generation to Jewish music with use of most up-to-date beat and rhythm.

Connecting to heritage through... electronic music!

Bennett: Israelis of Judea and Samaria have rights, too

Jewish Home faction holds its weekly meeting at Givat Asaf, where two IDF soldiers were murdered Thursday.

Bennett: Israelis of Judea and Samaria have rights, too

'Demolishing terrorist's house with a hammer? Is this a joke?'

Bereaved relatives of Barkan attack victims slam decision to partially demolish terrorist's home.

'Demolishing terrorist's house with a hammer? Is this a joke?'

Tel Aviv demonstrators: There is only one 'family'

Dozens protest disintegration of traditional family values, forcing of LGBTQ agenda in Tel Aviv.

Tel Aviv demonstrators: There is only one 'family'

'We'll hunt and catch the cemetery desecrators'

French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner arrives Friday at Jewish cemetery near Strasbourg, 'expressing disgust at terrible act.'

'We'll hunt and catch the cemetery desecrators'

'We want to preserve the quiet life in Strasbourg'

Rabbi of Strasbourg describes feelings in Jewish community following attack. 'There is tension because the terrorist hasn't been caught.'

'We want to preserve the quiet life in Strasbourg'

70 Torah scrolls from the Diaspora donated to IDF bases

Torah scrolls out of use in Diaspora Jewish communities donated to synagogues on IDF bases across Israel.

70 Torah scrolls from the Diaspora donated to IDF bases

'It's our worst nightmare come true'

Mother of young mother wounded in Ofra shooting attack says newborn grandchild 'needs a lot of prayers' after forced into early birth.

'It's our worst nightmare come true'

The commanders who uncover the Hezbollah terror tunnels

IDF officers bring their expertise from dealing with Hamas tunnels from Gaza to the fight against Hezbollah's tunnels in the north.

The commanders who uncover the Hezbollah terror tunnels

Brussels: Vehicle menorah vandalized

Vandals damage menorah placed on vehicle of European Jewish leader. His response: 'We will double the number of public menorahs.'

Brussels: Vehicle menorah vandalized

FIDF sends donuts to IDF soldiers

4,200 traditional Hanukkah donuts sent to IDF soldiers by Friends of the IDF in honor of 8-day festival.

FIDF sends donuts to IDF soldiers

'Airbnb decision is an opportunity to put the law to the test'

Arutz Sheva speaks with Bal Harbour mayor and anti-BDS activist Gabe Groisman about the Airbnb boycott of Jewish homes in Judea and Samaria.

'Airbnb decision is an opportunity to put the law to the test'

Shaked presents award to Rescuers Without Borders

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked presents Award of Excellence to Rescuers Without Borders at Arutz Sheva conference in Beverly Hills.

Shaked presents award to Rescuers Without Borders

Watch: Opening night of IAC National Conference

Watch opening night of the 2018 IAC National Conference from Miami.

Watch: Opening night of IAC National Conference

Special interview:

'Anti-Semitism is on the rise - don't blame Trump'

Arutz Sheva speaks with Rabbi Marvin Hier, founder and president of the Simon Wiesenthal Center.

'Anti-Semitism is on the rise - don't blame Trump'

Watch: Interview with leading European rabbi

Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt, President of Conference of European Rabbis, discusses his visit to Israel, has a message for the Israeli right.

Watch: Interview with leading European rabbi

Gunmen open fire on prison in central Israel

Drive-by shooting early Wednesday morning in front of Hadarim prison in central Israel.

Gunmen open fire on prison in central Israel

'The terrorist lurked and tried to kill me'

Victim of stabbing attack in Har Gilo speaks out, says attack was clearly terrorist in nature.

'The terrorist lurked and tried to kill me'

Gaza-area residents shut down traffic in Tel Aviv protest

Hundreds of residents of southern Israel protest ceasefire agreement with Hamas, block roads in downtown Tel Aviv.

Gaza-area residents shut down traffic in Tel Aviv protest

Watch: IDF troops march at European death camps

Special documentation from the 'Witnesses in Uniform' delegation at the Lopochowa Forest and Birkenau and Majdanek extermination camps.

Watch: IDF troops march at European death camps

Leading Netherlands Rabbi: Pittsburgh can occur in our country

Rabbi Binyamin Jacobs, Chief Rabbi at the Inter-Provincial Chief Rabbinate of the Netherlands, discusses the situation in the Netherlands.

Leading Netherlands Rabbi: Pittsburgh can occur in our country