Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

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US Ambassador: Forced population transfer not a path to peace

US Amb. Friedman says US Pres. Trump will support 'whatever the parties can agree to,' says population transfer 'not a pathway to peace.'

US Ambassador: Forced population transfer not a path to peace

Under heavy security: Over 35,000 visit Hevron

Judea Brigade commander explains IDF security arrangements to protect tens of thousands of worshipers in the city of the patriarchs.

Under heavy security: Over 35,000 visit Hevron

Sukkot at Aish HaTorah near the Western Wall

Yeshivat Aish HaTorah holds Sukkot breakfast on roof overlooking Priestly Blessing at Western Wall.

Sukkot at Aish HaTorah near the Western Wall

Watch: Jerusalem mayor after Priestly Blessing at Western Wall

Jerusalem mayor wishes Israelis a happy Sukkot holiday, praises holiday unity.

Watch: Jerusalem mayor after Priestly Blessing at Western Wall

Watch: Christians pray for return of slain IDF soldiers

Churches and Christian organizations around world join international initiative ahead of UN General Assembly opening session.

Watch: Christians pray for return of slain IDF soldiers

Leading cantor Mordechai Sobol laid to rest

Hundreds attend funeral of the conductor and cantor, who passed away at 67. 'Yuval' choir accompanies eulogies with emotional prayers.

Leading cantor Mordechai Sobol laid to rest

'May everyone have a touch of Ari Fuld's love for Israel'

Arutz Sheva speaks with Ari Abramowitz of The Land of Israel Network on the impact of Ari Fuld, murdered in Gush Etzion terror attack.

'May everyone have a touch of Ari Fuld's love for Israel'

Hotovely: I will learn and continue Fuld's legacy

Deputy Foreign Minister discusses Ari Fuld: He is an inspiration.

Hotovely: I will learn and continue Fuld's legacy

'My brother was a hero, a super-hero'

Hillel Fuld, brother of Ari Fuld who was murdered in a stabbing attack, discusses the impact his brother had on people around the world.

'My brother was a hero, a super-hero'

Jewish music artists pay tribute to Israeli music

'Project Relax' Jewish music compilations puts out album devoted to Israeli music, with authentic Israeli style.

Jewish music artists pay tribute to Israeli music

Public Security Minister:

'Serious differences of opinion with police chief'

After decision finalized to replace police chief, Public Security Minister says he has no regrets with previous chief.

'Serious differences of opinion with police chief'

Netanyahu: We will lead Israel for many more years

Netanyahu toasts the Jewish New Year with Likud activists, criticizes media for failing to cover report which found Israelis are happy.

Netanyahu: We will lead Israel for many more years

Ambassador David Friedman toasts Jewish New Year

'Pressure on Iran will continue to mount, and I'm confident this enemy, great challenge of our generation, will enter dustbin of history.'

Ambassador David Friedman toasts Jewish New Year

'If you don't mow the lawn - the lawn mows you!'

Bennett critical of PM, DM's security policy. 'Withdraw from confrontation - get momentary quiet and strengthening of the enemy in return.'

'If you don't mow the lawn - the lawn mows you!'

Arab MKs fly to EU to fight Israeli legislation

Arab MKs take off to EU as part of struggle against Nationality Law. 'Important that world know about lack of equality and democracy.'

Arab MKs fly to EU to fight Israeli legislation

Greenblatt:

Deal of the century will be realistic, fair, implementable

Jordan says union with PA 'not on the table', as US envoy declines to comment on reports Trump admin. proposed Mideast confederation.

Deal of the century will be realistic, fair, implementable

Israeli Education Minister's goal - more values

'Quietest, calmest school year beginning in Israel in many years. I can tell parents of Israel: Your children are in good hands.'

Israeli Education Minister's goal - more values

Watch: Bennett opens school year with courageous kids

Education Minister arrives to Dream Garden, special kindergarten for cancer patients, speaks with children and staff.

Watch: Bennett opens school year with courageous kids

I24NEWS to broadcast in Israel

English version will be on Hot's Channel 34. i24NEWS CEO Frank Melloul: 'Next challenge to establish fourth channel - in Hebrew.'

I24NEWS to broadcast in Israel

"Visit" your hotel room before booking

New Israeli technology will allow customers to visit virtual reality hotel and apartment rooms before buying or ordering.

"Visit" your hotel room before booking

Gaza area products come to Tel Aviv Port

Farmers and businesses from Gaza area communities market wares in Tel Aviv Port in coming days: 'Civil victory over Hamas.'

Gaza area products come to Tel Aviv Port

Listen: Helicopter pilot exclaims 'I found him'

How police helicopter pilot spotted 84-year-old missing man in Haifa forest.

Listen: Helicopter pilot exclaims 'I found him'

'One of the more heroic battles in Israel'

Former Defense Minister Amir Peretz demands that the government work to bring back the bodies of Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul.

'One of the more heroic battles in Israel'

'Liberman, bring back the boys'

MK Oren Hazan criticizes Defense Minister over failure to bring back bodies of Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul.

'Liberman, bring back the boys'

1,460 Golani and Givati berets in front of 'Hakirya'

On 'Protective Edge' 4th anniversary, 1,460 Golani and Givati berets hung for return of Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul opposite army HQ.

1,460 Golani and Givati berets in front of 'Hakirya'

'Israel is a spiritual and cosmic magnet'

Internationally renowned illusionist Uri Geller is opening a museum in Jaffa. What will be in it and what inspired him to return to Israel?

'Israel is a spiritual and cosmic magnet'

Watch: Leaving USA to join the Israeli army

57 future lone soldiers were among 239 North American Olim who arrived in Israel on Wednesday. Arutz Sheva met them.

Watch: Leaving USA to join the Israeli army

Watch: Arutz Sheva greets new Nefesh B'Nefesh Olim

Arutz Sheva greeted the 239 new immigrants who arrived in Israel on Wednesday on a special Aliyah flight chartered by Nefesh B’Nefesh.

Watch: Arutz Sheva greets new Nefesh B'Nefesh Olim

Yoni Z: Next generation of Jewish music and Jewish video clips

'I decided if I was going to do this career, I wanted it to be very much full-throttle, to go ahead with it how it's now developing, b"H.'

Yoni Z: Next generation of Jewish music and Jewish video clips

US denies peace plan put off

US official denies existence of new committee allegedly established to work on peace plan, delay of plan until next year.

US denies peace plan put off

Watch: Thousands at Klezmer Festival in Samaria

International Klezmer Festival held in Samaria for third year; 'BDS movement and its like can continue barking but the convoy passes.'

Watch: Thousands at Klezmer Festival in Samaria

Interview:

Shwekey: There's never "too much energy" in Jewish Music

The Jewish music superstar talks about his new album, the state of Jewish music, and why his new song will be in 3 different languages.

Shwekey: There's never "too much energy" in Jewish Music

Police arrest 37 extremists

Jerusalem Faction extremists block central Jerusalem intersection, police arrest 37 protesters.

Police arrest 37 extremists

'The Israeli people are tough and determined'

American firefighter speaks about volunteering in southern Israel to help put out fires caused by incendiary kites and balloons.

'The Israeli people are tough and determined'

'We appreciate the American administration'

Watch: Efrat Mayor, Yesha Council chairman welcome Governor Mike Huckabee to Efrat.

'We appreciate the American administration'

Hundreds of PLO flags fly on road to Jerusalem

Police and volunteers take down PLO flags hung on Highway 1 apparently in response to court decision on illegal Bedouin village.

Hundreds of PLO flags fly on road to Jerusalem

Border Policewoman wounded in riots near Bethlehem

Molotov cocktail thrown at Border Police force in Dheisheh refugee camp hits and lightly wounds female officer, as serious riots continue.

Border Policewoman wounded in riots near Bethlehem

Mother of slain soldier:

'Condition humanitarian aid for Gaza on soldiers' return'

Leah Goldin, mother of Hadar Goldin, says aid to Gaza should be conditioned on Hamas returning her son and IDF soldier Oron Shaul.

'Condition humanitarian aid for Gaza on soldiers' return'

Mike Huckabee: BDS harms the very people it aims to help

Mike Huckabee, Anthony Scaramucci, visit Samaria, emphasize that current US administration isn't about to uproot Jewish communities.

Mike Huckabee: BDS harms the very people it aims to help

A haredi mayor for Tel Aviv?

Natan Elnatan, Shas representative in the Tel Aviv-Jaffa municipality, explains why he thinks he can beat incumbent mayor Ron Huldai.

A haredi mayor for Tel Aviv?