Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

'The first step towards sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.'

Land of Israel activists hail Sunday's vote by Likud party in favor of sovereignty over Judea and Samaria as 'historic' move.

'The first step towards sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.'

Watch: Likud unanimously backs sovereignty over Judea, Samaria

Members of Likud's central committee vote on proposal to extend Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Watch: Likud unanimously backs sovereignty over Judea, Samaria

Tel Aviv activists rally behind elderly Jewish 'squatter'

Activists protest demands Esther Loyan leave her home of more than 50 years: 'Retroactively legalize her home, like in Judea, Samaria.'

Tel Aviv activists rally behind elderly Jewish 'squatter'

Father of terror widow speaks after terrorist's trial

Father-in-law of victim of Halamish massacre recount's family's feelings after terrorist found guilty. 'We don't want vengeance.'

Father of terror widow speaks after terrorist's trial

Remembering the Jewish community of Baghdad

New film celebrates thousands of years of Iraqi Jewish history including the story of the first Baghdad beauty queen - a young Jewish woman.

Remembering the Jewish community of Baghdad

Watch: Remembering the victims of the Brooklyn fire disaster

Israeli and American Jews remember mother, 3 children killed in Hanukkah fire, recall unbelievable kindness of family.

Watch: Remembering the victims of the Brooklyn fire disaster

'A special family of Torah and kindness'

Rabbis and family members eulogize Aliza Azan and her three children, who perished when their Flatbush home went up in flames.

'A special family of Torah and kindness'

Victims of Flatbush fire laid to rest in Israel

Watch live: Funeral for Aliza Azan and her three children begins in central city of Holon.

Victims of Flatbush fire laid to rest in Israel

Hanukkah candles lit at Joshua's tomb in Samaria

Samaria leaders, IDF officers join together at Joshua's tomb in Samaria for a special Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony.

Hanukkah candles lit at Joshua's tomb in Samaria

Watch: Hanukkah candle lighting at scene of terror attack

Residents of Arad, family and friends of soldier Ron Yitzhak Kukia light candles at the site where he was murdered.

Watch: Hanukkah candle lighting at scene of terror attack

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Hundreds of thousands gather for Rabbi Shteinman's funeral

Mourners gather in Bnei Brak to pay their final respects to the late Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman.

Hundreds of thousands gather for Rabbi Shteinman's funeral

Watch: Fighting online BDS in wake of Jerusalem declaration

Act.il, a joint venture between IDC Herzliya and the IAC, seeks to present a different narrative on Israel.

Watch: Fighting online BDS in wake of Jerusalem declaration

Women protest plea bargain signed with convicted rabbi

Dozens of women protest plea bargain signed with rabbi convicted of sexual abuse, call on court to hand him the maximum sentence.

Women protest plea bargain signed with convicted rabbi

Hasidut extravaganza in Israel's capital

Arutz Sheva visits massive Jerusalem hasidic celebration: 'The whole world knows about the 19th of Kislev.'

Hasidut extravaganza in Israel's capital

'They threatened to kill us'

Children who were attacked by Arab mob during bar mitzvah hike speak about the harrowing experience, say the Arabs threatened to kill them.

'They threatened to kill us'

Hotovely: Arab lynch mobs won't chase us out of here

Deputy FM joins school children in returning to site where Arab lynch mob attacked the children during Bar Mitzvah hike last week.

Hotovely: Arab lynch mobs won't chase us out of here

'We aren't afraid to travel anywhere in our country'

Agriculture Minister joins children on visit to site where Arab lynch mob attacked them while on Bar Mitzvah hike.

'We aren't afraid to travel anywhere in our country'

'Providing support so students can continue to learn Torah'

Promotional. Echad l’Echad Director tells how a student's life was changed by project encouraging learning in religious Zionist sector..

'Providing support so students can continue to learn Torah'

'Embassy would move without recognition of sovereignty'

Journalist David Bedein says US embassy law does not recognize Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem, must be amended before embassy moves.

'Embassy would move without recognition of sovereignty'

Gabbay: Two state solution will uphold Israel's 'Jewish spirit'

'Separation will ensure our security and that of our grandchildren.'

Gabbay: Two state solution will uphold Israel's 'Jewish spirit'

European rabbis: Reform movement is today's great challenge

European rabbis gather in Finland, place emphasis on Reform movement which they say is "one of the main challenges of our time."

European rabbis: Reform movement is today's great challenge

'Moving the Jews is the easiest thing to do'

Activist Baruch Marzel responds to Arab rock attack, says if police broke terrorists' bones, there would be no rock attacks.

'Moving the Jews is the easiest thing to do'

Watch: Arabs hurl stones at Jewish activists in Samaria

Arabs from Kafr Qusra stone Jewish activists hiking near site of Thursday's attempted lynch of school children.

Watch: Arabs hurl stones at Jewish activists in Samaria

At IDF solder's funeral: 'A charming, captivating young man'

Hundreds attend funeral of IDF soldier Ron Kukia, murdered in stabbing terror attack in Arad on Thursday.

At IDF solder's funeral: 'A charming, captivating young man'

'The Arabs threatened us with a gun, said they'd slaughter us'

13-year-old hiker recalls harrowing moments after Arab lynch mob stole a gun from an escort, threatened to slaughter dozens of children.

'The Arabs threatened us with a gun, said they'd slaughter us'

'They surrounded the cave and threw rocks at us'

Youth recalls attempted Arab lynch of Jewish children in Samaria. 'They came in from all directions and surrounded us.'

'They surrounded the cave and threw rocks at us'

Evicted shepherds sue Civil Administration

Two shepherds who were evicted from Judea and Samaria say: We wanted to leave voluntarily but Civil Administration did not agree.

Evicted shepherds sue Civil Administration

'Your message spread like wildfire'

Minister Naftali Bennett participates in event honoring Rabbi Yaakov Ariel in Ramat Gan.

'Your message spread like wildfire'

'Judea and Samaria Arabs want Israeli sovereignty'

Spokesman for Jewish Community of Hevron: 'Sovereignty is responsibility, for the people of Israel and the Arabs.'

'Judea and Samaria Arabs want Israeli sovereignty'

Anthony Scaramucci:

'If you care about liberty, you've got to support Israel'

Former WH communications director speaks with Arutz Sheva, hails a 'new era' in US-Israel relations. 'Trump has firm commitment to Israel.'

'If you care about liberty, you've got to support Israel'

Azariya family:

'The president could've put an end to the agony'

Family of Elor Azariya disappointed by Rivlin’s decision to deny him a presidential pardon.

'The president could've put an end to the agony'

'Floating resorts' looking to attract Orthodox Jewish customers

'My dream is make 100% kosher cruises for Israelis,' says Norwegian Cruise Line VP Nick Wilkinson during visit to Israel.

'Floating resorts' looking to attract Orthodox Jewish customers

Photos: Chabad shluchim conference underway

About 4,000 Chabad emissaries from around the world arrive in New York to attend annual conference.

Photos: Chabad shluchim conference underway

Watch: Members of 'lost tribe' arrive from India

Some 80 new immigrants from India participate in festive ceremony upon landing, including group recitation of 'Shema' prayer.

Watch: Members of 'lost tribe' arrive from India

Families reunite as 82 Bnei Menashe immigrate to Israel

Chen hasn't seen her sister for 15 years. Yaakov didn't see his mother for 3 years. Last night, thanks to "Shavei Israel" they reunited.

Families reunite as 82 Bnei Menashe immigrate to Israel

“If you are Jewish, you are welcome”

Watch Diaspora Minister Naftali Bennett's message to American Jews and Israeli-Americans at the IAC conference in Washington

“If you are Jewish, you are welcome”

'Jews must stand unified, even if we're not a uniform people'

Hillel Int'l President Emeritus Infeld speaks about the relationship between Israel and the Diaspora, and the importance of Jewish unity.

'Jews must stand unified, even if we're not a uniform people'

Watch: Time to expose the industry of lies

'Industry of Lies' author speaks with Arutz Sheva at IAC conference in Washington DC about difference between lies and legitimate debate.

Watch: Time to expose the industry of lies

'We will never abandon Israel'

Israelis living in the US will 'stick by Israel', says IAC chief. 'Any discussions on Israeli issues need to be as if between siblings.'

'We will never abandon Israel'

Knesset to host meeting on pre-marriage education

Advocacy group Together in Happiness to host meeting at Knesset on the importance of pre-marriage education.

Knesset to host meeting on pre-marriage education