Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

'A great scholar and a warrior'

Prime Minister eulogized late Chief Rabbi of Haifa as 'great scholar who strove for the unity of the Jewish people and defended Jerusalem'.

'A great scholar and a warrior'

One garage collapse victim is foreign national

One of the two people killed in the collapse of a parking garage in Tel Aviv is a foreign national.

One garage collapse victim is foreign national

'Bringing back the boys is our mission'

Sarah Netanyahu visits the family of Herzl Shaul, father of Oron Shaul who passed away from cancer.

'Bringing back the boys is our mission'

Israeli satellite destroyed, but IAI looks ahead

IAI director-general Yossi Weiss believes that the Israeli satellite industry will recover from the loss of Amos 6 and continue development.

Israeli satellite destroyed, but IAI looks ahead

Four Palestinians arrested at Ben Gurion airport

Four Palestinian Authority Arabs living illegally in Israel broke for Terminal 3 when security ordered them to stop.

Four Palestinians arrested at Ben Gurion airport

Watch: When Avraham Fried met Hanan Ben-Ari

Arutz Sheva sits down with the American and Israeli super-stars ahead of their big bash summer concert.

Watch: When Avraham Fried met Hanan Ben-Ari

Trump campaign offices opened up across Israel

2016 election offices established in Ramat Gan, Jerusalem, and Modiin, with a Samarian office in the works.

Trump campaign offices opened up across Israel

Watch: Israelis upgrade 'enemy weapon'

Israeli firearm accessories manufacturer offers to upgrade and improve the AK-47, a weapon used in the past mainly by Israel's enemies

Watch: Israelis upgrade  'enemy weapon'

Matisyahu's surprise concert at Jewish summer camp

Internationally-acclaimed Jewish reggae star drops in a Bnei Akiva summer camp in Pennsylvanian for a once-in-a-lifetime surprise concert.

Matisyahu's surprise concert at Jewish summer camp

Watch: 'Kleibedik' at the Klezmir Festival

Under laser lights and with pop personality, Kleibedik brings klezmer alive with psalms, hassidic tunes...and Michael Jackson.

Watch: 'Kleibedik' at the Klezmir Festival

Donald Trump campaign opens in Israel

For the first time ever, a US party is running a ground-campaign in Israel, with the Republicans hoping to mobilize the vote for Trump.

Donald Trump campaign opens in Israel

Yaakov Shwekey releases video: 'We Are A Miracle'

New video features tale of Jewish perseverance through the ages, declaring that the Jewish people are indeed a miracle.

Yaakov Shwekey releases video: 'We Are A Miracle'

Expelees bring Torah and prayer to the Kibbutz

The expelled residents of Elei Sinai in Gush Katif eventually found residence in Kibbutz Palmachim. Now they are building a synagogue.

Expelees bring Torah and prayer to the Kibbutz

Cameraman attacked by infiltrators in Tel Aviv

During filming, a Channel 20 cameraman was attacked by illegal infiltrators in South Tel Aviv. One of them kicked the reporter's stomach.

Cameraman attacked by infiltrators in Tel Aviv

Bnei Dekalim - Commemoration, building, and Unity

Evacuees from Gush Katif in Bnei Dekalim remember what they have lost while working tirelessly to build their new community.

Bnei Dekalim - Commemoration, building, and Unity

Watch: Gush Katif evacuees rebuild synagogues

11 years after the expulsion from Gush Katif, the evacuees are building synagogues in their renewed communities.

Watch: Gush Katif evacuees rebuild synagogues

Citation for IDF's 'Duvdevan' unit

Chief of Staff to award citation to counter-terrorism unit for its performance in the field over the past year.

Citation for IDF's 'Duvdevan' unit

Watch: Masada unit storms Nafha Prison

After receiving intelligence of a planned attack from prison, the Matzada unit rushed to the scene.

Watch: Masada unit storms Nafha Prison

Tragedy stricken mother inspires emissaries

Miriam Peretz, who lost two of her sons, addresses Religious Zionist emissaries conference, calls on them to bring all of Israel together.

Tragedy stricken mother inspires emissaries

Bennett: We're losing millions of Jews

Minister of Education and Diaspora Affairs Naftali Bennett blesses diaspora emissaries: 'Work hard to save another Jew.'

Bennett: We're losing millions of Jews

Maiden flight of Israel's F-35 'Adir' fighter jet

Israel's first stealth fighter passes with flying colors on maiden flight.

Maiden flight of Israel's F-35 'Adir' fighter jet

Watch: Israelis, Americans embark on 'Ventures'

Arutz Sheva gets an inside look at "Ventures," where elite technology ex-soldiers meet US business students to bring their ideas to life.

Watch: Israelis, Americans embark on 'Ventures'

Unite the Middle East - through business

Speaking with Arutz Sheva, MK Erel Margalit outlines his plan for peace using the goal of making money.

Unite the Middle East - through business

Trial drama continues as Azariya cross-examined

Prosecutors cross-examine soldier who shot wounded terrorist in Hevron, claiming his actions were premeditated, not in response to danger.

Trial drama continues as Azariya cross-examined

The prosecution doesn't want the truth to come out

Azariya's lawyers attack the military prosecution for the "unfair" manner of its interrogation.

The prosecution doesn't want the truth to come out

Azariya defense team: Generals lined up to testify

Attorney for soldier Elor Azariya blasts politicians for politicizing case. 'They all took advantage of this case'.

Azariya defense team: Generals lined up to testify

'Judging Azariya without the facts was a mistake'

Defense Minister makes veiled criticism of predecessor for 'prejudging' accused soldier Elor Azariya. 'Not up to us to determine his fate'.

'Judging Azariya without the facts was a mistake'

'The Company Commander is lying'

The cross-examination of Hevron soldier that shot a wounded terrorist is currently underway.

'The Company Commander is lying'

Jews in Nice are scared, but stand together

A leader of Nice's Jewish community talks about concerns and confidence a week after terror attack killed 84 people.

Jews in Nice are scared, but stand together

Watch: Arutz Sheva meets rapper Nissim Black

Rapper Nissim Black speaks with Arutz Sheva about joining the Jewish nation and, in light of the change, moving to Israel.

Watch: Arutz Sheva meets rapper Nissim Black

French 'mass-aliyah' lands in Israel

Hundreds of French immigrants arrive in largest summer aliyah event from second largest Diaspora community.

French 'mass-aliyah' lands in Israel

Watch: Welcoming Jewish 'pioneers' to Israel

218 new olim from North America greeted by Israeli officials, Nefesh B'Nefesh founders; ' pioneers moving to Israel's North and South.'

Watch: Welcoming Jewish 'pioneers' to Israel

Arutz Sheva interview

'My brother lived and breathed being a soldier'

Shlomo Rindenow, killed in tragic accident, to be buried in Israel. Brother tells Arutz Sheva; 'He sacrificed for the land.'

'My brother lived and breathed being a soldier'

4-year-old who was trapped under tractor dies

Four-year-old Hadas Levi dies, three days after a tractor fell on her. Hana Dwek, who was also struck, died earlier this week.

4-year-old who was trapped under tractor dies

Two immigrants' struggle to join the IDF

Felipe Rodriguez and Navon Kaplan, two olim hadashim, refuse to give up on their dream of serving in the IDF.

Two immigrants' struggle to join the IDF

Activists attacked during protest for IDF soldier

Former MK Ben-Ari, members of Otzma Yehudit attacked and beaten by masked assailants while protesting in support of Elor Azariya.

Activists attacked during protest for IDF soldier

Danon to Arutz Sheva: 'We can do more in the UN'

UN Ambassador Danny Danon takes some time to answer a few questions about Hezbollah and life representing Israel in the UN.

Danon to Arutz Sheva: 'We can do more in the UN'

'hard to find Spaniard without Jewish blood now'

President of Madrid's Jewish Community talks with Arutz Sheva about Jewish life in Spain.

'hard to find Spaniard without Jewish blood now'

UK: Jewish philanthropist honored for saving lives

Prime Minister David Cameron names Walter Felman a 'Point of Light' for helping children in poor countries receive necessary surgeries.

UK: Jewish philanthropist honored for saving lives

Visiting Temple Mount in memory of Hallel Ariel

13-year-old terror victim's parents, accompanied by many friends and supporters, go up to Temple Mount.

Visiting Temple Mount in memory of Hallel Ariel