Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Israeli and Arab BDS activists gather in EU Parliament

BDS activists hold anti-Israel gathering at the same time as the anti-BDS conference is taking place in the same building

Israeli and Arab BDS activists gather in EU Parliament

WATCH: Hundreds join memorial ceremony for murdered girl

Hundreds join memorial ceremony for 10-year-old Australian girl killed in Friday ramming attack.

WATCH: Hundreds join memorial ceremony for murdered girl

Chief of Staff discharged from hospital

IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot discharged from hospital after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous growth from his prostate.

Chief of Staff discharged from hospital

Jerusalem Mayor to Trump: Welcome, Friend

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat will open national campaign to welcome Donald Trump as new US president and express gratitude for his support.

Jerusalem Mayor to Trump: Welcome, Friend

Ambassador Shapiro:

'There were ups & downs. US and Israel are best friends'

The outgoing United States ambassador to Israel speaks to Arutz Sheva as he summarizes five years in office.

'There were ups & downs. US and Israel are best friends'

'This was an attack against the State of Israel'

Minister Uri Ariel slams Arab MKs for 'fanning the flames' after police officer killed in terror attack during demolition of illegal home.

'This was an attack against the State of Israel'

Trump Cabinet candidate: I look forward to visiting settlements

Trump associate who invited Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan to Trump inauguration sends warm message to Israel.

Trump Cabinet candidate: I look forward to visiting settlements

Flying abroad? Take some Zionism with you

New exhibit in Ben Gurion airport's main terminal marks 120 years of Zionism; urges flyers to bring Zionism with them as they travel abroad.

Flying abroad? Take some Zionism with you

Proud to play ball for Israel, proud to visit Israel

Watch: We met the Jewish MLB players who will be representing Israel at the World Baseball Classic in South Korea

Proud to play ball for Israel, proud to visit Israel

Watch: Different Cities, Same Truck... Same Terror

EU diplomats and ambassadors express solidarity with Israel at events to unite western countries in fight against terrorism.

Watch: Different Cities, Same Truck... Same Terror

IDF fights stone and firebomb terror

Security forces hold regional operation to fight terror, spot and arrest terror cell throwing stones at passersby.

IDF fights stone and firebomb terror

A third of food in Israel is thrown in the garbage

The Leket Yisrael organization published its second report about food waste and salvaging methods in Israel.

A third of food in Israel is thrown in the garbage

Brandenburg Gate lit up in memory of terror attack victims

Brandenburg Gate in Germany lit up with image of Israeli flag in memory of 4 killed in terror attack in Jerusalem yesterday.

Brandenburg Gate lit up in memory of terror attack victims

Meet the hasidic comedian who's cracking up the web

Arutz Sheva meets talented comedian and videomaker Mendy Pellin in New York.

Meet the hasidic comedian who's cracking up the web

TV Stars: Israel trip changed our lives

Hollywood actors speak with Arutz Sheva about their trip to Israel. 'It exceeded all expectations'.

TV Stars: Israel trip changed our lives

Azariya's lawyers: Court's hostility towards Azariya was evident

Elor Azariya's lawyers responded to the guilty verdict stating that they would appeal the court's 'harsh' decision.

Azariya's lawyers: Court's hostility towards Azariya was evident

Watch: Azariya's mother confronts judges after ruling

Following guilty verdict in manslaughter trial of Sgt. Elor Azariya, soldier's mother shouts at judges.

Watch: Azariya's mother confronts judges after ruling

Azariya supporters protest ahead of verdict

Supporters of soldier accused of manslaughter protest as guilty verdict expected.

Azariya supporters protest ahead of verdict

EL AL presents new 737 simulator

El Al holds ceremony celebrating new Boeing 737 simulator.

EL AL presents new 737 simulator

MK Glick vs UNRWA

MK Yehuda Glick(Likud) reports that UNRWA textbooks demonize and delegitimize Israel repeatedly, fomenting Palestinian hatred of Israel.

MK Glick vs UNRWA

EU Parliamentarians visit Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee

EU parliamentarians visited the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee and heard security analysis from committee head Avi Dichter.

EU Parliamentarians visit Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee

Watch: Major IAF events during 2016

Watch a summary of the major innovations in the Israeli Air Force during the course of 2016.

Watch: Major IAF events during 2016

Last candle call: Send Happy Hanukkah video clips

Send your Happy Hanukkah video clips to Arutz Sheva for our special worldwide montage Hanukkah video!

Last candle call: Send Happy Hanukkah video clips

Congressman David Brat:

'The left is trying to get rid of history'

Virginia Congressman says the left today has no answer for the question of what is good and what is bad.

'The left is trying to get rid of history'

Congressman-elect Scott Taylor: America can learn from Israel

Congressman-elect Scott Taylor believes America can learn from Israel how to combat terror and coordinate law enforcement agencies.

Congressman-elect Scott Taylor: America can learn from Israel

Watch: Celebrating Hanukkah - and Aliyah - at the airport

A festive Hanukkah celebration awaited more than 120 new immigrants from Ukraine who landed today.

Watch: Celebrating Hanukkah - and Aliyah - at the airport

Watch: Chabad Hanukkah candle lighting at NBA game

Chabad's 'Cteen' lights Hanukkah candles before 20,000 spectators at an NBA game in Brooklyn. 'Publicizing the miracle' - big time.

Watch: Chabad Hanukkah candle lighting at NBA game

President: Judea & Samaria residents descendants of Macabees

President Rivlin lights third light Chanukah with the students and teachers of Beit El Yeshiva in wake of anti-Israel UN resolution.

President: Judea & Samaria residents descendants of Macabees

Memorial for Hadar Goldin dedicated

“Bringing back the body of an IDF soldier is not just a family concern. It’s a concern for the nation.”

Memorial for Hadar Goldin dedicated

Bar Mitzvah gift: IDF receives Torah scroll from Connecticut

IDF receives Torah scroll from Connecticut in honor of boy's Bar Mitzvah.

Bar Mitzvah gift: IDF receives Torah scroll from Connecticut

Watch: Inspiring Special Recruit to the IDF

Man born with cerebral palsy fulfills dream of joining IDF.

Watch: Inspiring Special Recruit to the IDF

Nature and Parks Authority CEO: Arab delegates want to come

Head of Nature and Parks Authority hopes nature can bridge gaps between Jewish, Arab worlds, says delegates afraid of consequences at home.

Nature and Parks Authority CEO: Arab delegates want to come

'Populist wave in US, Europe is great for Israel'

Founder of Belgian People's Party tells Arutz Sheva wave of populism sweeping across West is a boon for Israel.

'Populist wave in US, Europe is great for Israel'

International conservative leaders summit convenes in Jerusalem

High-level policy event in Jerusalem 'affirms the common civilization based on the foundation of the rule of law.'

International conservative leaders summit convenes in Jerusalem

Trump transition team member visiting Israel

Becky Norton Dunlop, a member of Donald Trump's transition team, spoke to Arutz Sheva about the new administrations approach to Israel.

Trump transition team member visiting Israel

Poll: Israelis worry about intermarriage

New poll shows 70% of Israelis concerned about Diaspora Jews' intermarriage rates.

Poll: Israelis worry about intermarriage

How many Jews are there in the world?

Israel celebrates Week of Connection to Diaspora Jewry in attempt to strengthen ties between State of Israel and Jews around the word.

How many Jews are there in the world?

Slomiansky speaks out on sexual harassment allegations

Jewish Home MK accused of sexual harassment denies allegations, but expresses remorse if he accidentally harmed or offended any women.

Slomiansky speaks out on sexual harassment allegations

Help Israeli families in economic distress

Paamonim, which strives to help Israeli families in economic distress get back on their feet, launches new campaign to help 100 families.

Help Israeli families in economic distress

F-35 boasts Israeli technology, can challenge Iranian threat

Lockheed Martin executive praises capabilities of F-35, says it incorporates advanced Israeli technology.

F-35 boasts Israeli technology, can challenge Iranian threat