Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

'The Rebbe's message to Netanyahu – a prophecy for today'

Rabbi David Nachshon, personal friend of PM Netanyahu, discusses special relationship between the Lubavitcher Rebbe and Netanyahu.

'The Rebbe's message to Netanyahu – a prophecy for today'

Netanyahu: Likud will top 40 seats next time

PM addresses Likud members in Tel Aviv, says 'witch-hunt' against him won't stop party from gaining seats. Polls suggest he may be right.

Netanyahu: Likud will top 40 seats next time

Watch: Israeli pilot speaks about Syria raid

Arutz Sheva spoke to one of the IAF pilots who took part in the attack on the nuclear reactor in Syria in September of 2007.

Watch: Israeli pilot speaks about Syria raid

Jewish activist:

'Anti-Semitism is absolutely getting worse'

Pro-Israel and education activist Cindy Grosz discusses growing anti-Semitism in the United States and what is causing it.

'Anti-Semitism is absolutely getting worse'

'Israel is a democracy in a sea of dictatorships'

Chele Farley, Republican candidate for the Senate in New York, stresses her support for Israel and Jerusalem at NCYI gala.

'Israel is a democracy in a sea of dictatorships'

Scaramucci: 'Jews are a beacon to civilization'

'You are the first domino in the attack on liberty, the first domino in the attack on individual spirit, and all concepts of the West.'

Scaramucci: 'Jews are a beacon to civilization'

Nixon's son-in-law on Nixon, Israel, Obama, and Trump

"Nixon saved Israel,overruled Kissinger and Schlesinger quibbling, said 'I don't care, just load it on planes and ship everything we can.'"

Nixon's son-in-law on Nixon, Israel, Obama, and Trump

'Being 50% rational and 50% emotional is the right mix'

Kenneth Abramowitz, Managing General Partner and co-founder of NGN Capital, reveals his main message to the world.

'Being 50% rational and 50% emotional is the right mix'

NY Councilman:

'The Orthodox Jews are an important part of the community'

New York Councilman Bruce Blakeman discusses relations with the Orthodox Jewish community as well as the bigger picture.

'The Orthodox Jews are an important part of the community'

Young Israel: Providing 'fresh troops' for Israel

Top Young Israel executives speak to Arutz Sheva at their organization's annual gala dinner.

Young Israel: Providing 'fresh troops' for Israel

Watch: From the Diaspora to the IDF's Engineering Corps

Celebration as seventy yeshiva students from Machal program come to recruitment office accompanied by family members to enlist in the IDF.

Watch: From the Diaspora to the IDF's Engineering Corps

Friedman: Trump backs ADL's war on anti-Semitism

ADL leaders meet with Ambassador Friedman, warn that anti-Semitism found on 'both the right and left, minority and majority communities.'

Friedman: Trump backs ADL's war on anti-Semitism

Preparing for the next war: US, IDF forces launch Juniper Cobra

Arutz Sheva meets with IDF, US officers as two countries kick-off year's largest joint training exercise in Israel.

Preparing for the next war: US, IDF forces launch Juniper Cobra

'It's about Jewish rights, not a Palestinian state'

Efrat Mayor says AIPAC CEO misidentifies cause of conflict when endorsing creation of Palestinian state.

'It's about Jewish rights, not a Palestinian state'

'Hamas is strategically challenged'

IDF commander says situation in Gaza will improve after Hamas returns captive Israelis, fallen soldiers' bodies.

'Hamas is strategically challenged'

Kosher competition? Tzohar launches new Kashrut authority

Rabbinical group opens alternative Kashrut authority to certify Israeli restaurants, ending Rabbinate monopoly on certification.

Kosher competition? Tzohar launches new Kashrut authority

Watch: Republican congressmen summarize Israel visit

Congressmen Scott Tipton and David B. McKinley discuss visiting Judea and Samaria, their meeting with Netanyahu and U.S.-Israel relations.

Watch: Republican congressmen summarize Israel visit

Rabbi Shmuel Auerbach laid to rest

Tens of thousands attend Jerusalem funeral of leading haredi rabbi.

Rabbi Shmuel Auerbach laid to rest

'The world must know: We will apply sovereignty'

Justice Minister: Discourse on 'sovereignty' important, even if law not passed right away. 'No one thinks they'll applaud us for the step.'

'The world must know: We will apply sovereignty'

Bennett to Arutz Sheva:

'Syria is just a tentacle of Iran - Tehran is the real threat'

Education Minister says Israel must engage in multi-pronged campaign to challenge growing Iranian hegemony in the Mideast.

'Syria is just a tentacle of Iran - Tehran is the real threat'

Likud minister: Shorten judges terms

Tourism Minister Levin slams left's attempt to bring down PM Netanyahu, says Israel needs to subject judges to regular labor laws.

Likud minister: Shorten judges terms

The rapper and the rabbi working to revitalize Judeo-Spanish

Los Serenos Sefarad group fuses contemporary music styles with elements of traditional Sephardic culture.

The rapper and the rabbi working to revitalize Judeo-Spanish

Greenblatt: Trump won't force an agreement on Israel

US Special Envoy Jason Greenblatt says peace 'cannot be achieved' by denying Jewish connection to Jerusalem.

Greenblatt: Trump won't force an agreement on Israel

Not only economics:

World leaders discuss ethics and religion in Davos

Chief Rabbi Goldschmidt tells Davos forum, 'Religion and ethics must be part of the conversation.'

World leaders discuss ethics and religion in Davos

Jewish leader: Anti-Zionism is the worst form of anti-Semtism

European Jewish Congress President calls on OSCE members to adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism.

Jewish leader: Anti-Zionism is the worst form of anti-Semtism

'An impressive and smart security fence'

Defense Minister tours fence under construction near Eilat, designed to protect aircraft from attack at airport .

'An impressive and smart security fence'

'Anti-Semitism will not disappear quickly'

EU Coordinator for fighting Anti-Semitism discusses efforts to combat anti-Semitism on continent. 'A strong democracy can face the issues.'

'Anti-Semitism will not disappear quickly'

Mothers march: 'Children want to live'

Mothers and widows of terror victims protest government policy to contain terrorism, lack of security in Judea and Samaria.

Mothers march: 'Children want to live'

Preparations underway for Israel's 70th Independence Day

Culture and Sport Ministry details 70 hours of celebrations planned for Israel's 70th birthday, as well as logo chosen for the occasion.

Preparations underway for Israel's 70th Independence Day

Public Security Minister: PA is a partner in the murder

Public Security Minister Erdan says the strongest message to murderers, Palestinian Authority, is to legalize, support, Havat Gilad.

Public Security Minister: PA is a partner in the murder

Justice Minister: Terror victim should have seen legalization

Justice Minister Shaked says terror victim Rabbi Raziel Shevach should have merited to see his town legalized before he was murdered.

Justice Minister: Terror victim should have seen legalization

Terror victim's father:

'Grant life to Havat Gilad'

Father of rabbi murdered in shooting attack says family does not want vengeance, but life.

'Grant life to Havat Gilad'

Watch: German tourist finds way around Temple Mount prayer ban

Pro-Israel German Christian, dismayed at ban on Jewish prayer on Temple Mount, finds an original way to skirt the prohibition.

Watch: German tourist finds way around Temple Mount prayer ban

Neve Tzuf: Great joy mixed with sadness

New Torah scroll dedicated in memory of the Salomon family who were murdered in the attack in Neve Tzuf (Halamish).

Neve Tzuf: Great joy mixed with sadness

'Holocaust survivor anthem' to be performed at UN by 3 Israelis

David D'or, Amir Benayoun and Miri Mesika will perform 'The last survivor' at UN on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. Listen.

'Holocaust survivor anthem' to be performed at UN by 3 Israelis

Saving the life of a child, and the generations to come

Efrat Chairman Dr. Eliyahu Schussheim tells Arutz Sheva about how he helps women continue their pregnancies despite financial difficulties.

Saving the life of a child, and the generations to come

Likud's 'new leadership'

'Peace Now' activists adorn Likud headquarters in Tel Aviv with sign of protest: 'Bennett and Smotrich have taken control of Likud.'

Likud's 'new leadership'

El Al cancels low-cost UP flights

El Al replaces low-cost flights with ability to choose ticket type.

El Al cancels low-cost UP flights

'We need to be a sovereign state'

MK Sharren Haskel says leaders throughout history have been dreaming of Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

'We need to be a sovereign state'

Hotovely: This is a historic moment

Deputy Foreign Minister welcomes Likud Central Committee’s approval of a motion to apply Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Hotovely: This is a historic moment