Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Bnei Akiva students embark on science and technology missions

35 students from around the country to visit particle accelerator in Switzerland, see satellite launch in Florida.

Bnei Akiva students embark on science and technology missions

Where is the kippah? There is an answer

Orthodox business man explains that observant Jews in US may remove their kippot while working.

Where is the kippah? There is an answer

Finished eating? You may be feeding the needy

Ever ask 'Where does all the food from events go? What a waste!'? Leket Israel asked, and decided to act.

Finished eating? You may be feeding the needy

Watch: When the coach brings a Purim surprise

Paamonim believes that poor families need guidance and coaching more than grants of money. Purim, however, is the time to make an exception.

Watch: When the coach brings a Purim surprise

After school activity: Throwing stones

Students from Bir Zeit University rioted against security officers on patrol near university, 5 arrested.

After school activity: Throwing stones

Watch: The New Yorker who sings out loud: 'I am Israel'

Musician Gershon Veroba tells Arutz Sheva how he is an Israeli despite coming from New York. 'We are the children of Israel.'

Watch: The New Yorker who sings out loud: 'I am Israel'

A unique form of charity in the grapefruit orchard

We joined Bar & Bat Mitzvah celebrators, high school kids as they set out to the field with Leket to volunteer in a unique form of giving.

A unique form of charity in the grapefruit orchard

'It's not easy to watch your house be demolished'

Ofra resident speaks of hardships as his family's home is demolished by a bulldozer. 'We always look forward.  We have to look forward.'

'It's not easy to watch your house be demolished'

Azariya's attorney describes army threats as "moral blackmail"

Yoram Sheftel, Elor Azariya's lawyer, explained his decision to appeal Azariya's verdict, claiming that the conviction was a 'frame-up'.

Azariya's attorney describes army threats as "moral blackmail"

'I knew from the outset they were setting up my son'

Charlie Azariya, father of convicted IDF soldier Elor Azariya, said Wednesday he would fight until his son's innocence is proven.

'I knew from the outset they were setting up my son'

'Zehut is all about leadership'

Shmuel Sackett, chairman of Zehut International, says Zehut has a message for the entire Israeli public.

'Zehut is all about leadership'

Feiglin: Return the State to the People

Zehut party's 1st conference led by Moshe Feiglin takes place in Tel Aviv Port. 'Government sent soldiers to Gaza's alleyways not to win.'

Feiglin: Return the State to the People

Terror victim's parents continue son's tradition

Aryeh Kupinsky's parents hand out candies to passersby on the first day of Adar, continuing their son's annual tradition.

Terror victim's parents continue son's tradition

Special Interview: Moshe Feiglin returns to the ring

'Zehut' Party founder grants Arutz Sheva interview ahead of opening conference: 'Message burning in my bones: State must fulfill mission'.

Special Interview: Moshe Feiglin returns to the ring

'Forceful, fictitious campaign against me and the Commissioner'

Public Security Minister Erdan responds to reports about investigation of Umm al-Hiran incident. 'If it wasn't terror - we'll apologize.'

'Forceful, fictitious campaign against me and the Commissioner'

Watch: Pence helps repair vandalized Jewish cemetery

Vice President visits Chesed Shel Emeth cemetery near St. Louis, condemns anti-Semitism.

Watch: Pence helps repair vandalized Jewish cemetery

'We cannot look at ourselves in the mirror'

MK Oren Hazan pledges to work to free Elor Azariya, calls sentence of 18 months in prison 'sad' and a disgrace.

'We cannot look at ourselves in the mirror'

Watch: Azariya family sings Hatikva in court

Elor Azariya's family spontaneously sings Israeli national anthem following reading of 18-month sentence.

Watch: Azariya family sings Hatikva in court

'Prosecutors were thirsty for blood'

Azariya defense attorney Yoram Sheftel pledges to appeal decision.

'Prosecutors were thirsty for blood'

Zionist Union MK: Important to maintain settlement blocs

MK Ayelet Nahmias-Verbin (Zionist Union) visits Samarian Barkan industrial zone, denounces boycott against products of Judea, Samaria.

Zionist Union MK: Important to maintain settlement blocs

Israir flight grounded during takeoff

Chaos ensues on plane after one of the engines found defective.

Israir flight grounded during takeoff

'We have a friend in the White House'

Coalition politicians welcomed President Trump's warm approach to Israel and described the summit meeting as 'the end of the two-state era."

'We have a friend in the White House'

Israeli electricity abetts enemies

IEC speaks on Gaza's power supply and what to do about the PA and Gaza's outstanding debt.

Israeli electricity abetts enemies

'Israeli right embracing anti-Semitic extreme right'

TV news editor attacks Israeli right's attitude to what he calls 'anti-Semitic extreme right-wing parties' abroad.

'Israeli right embracing anti-Semitic extreme right'

Science Minister Akunis:

There is only one settlement bloc: The entire Land of Israel

'Entire Israel belongs to Jewish People, right enshrined in every Temple Mount excavation; There shall be no Palestinian state.'

There is only one settlement bloc: The entire Land of Israel

'We're here, from the Mediterranean to the Jordan, forever'

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked addresses newspaper 'Besheva' Jerusalem conference on geopolitical changes in world and region.

'We're here, from the Mediterranean to the Jordan, forever'

Watch: Netanyahu departs for Washington

Prime Minister and First Lady set off ahead of much-anticipated Netanyahu-Trump meeting.

Watch: Netanyahu departs for Washington

Herzog: 'Settlements' endanger Israel

Opposition Leader says Jewish settlement endangers Israel's identity as Jewish state, calls on government to advance two-state solution.

Herzog: 'Settlements' endanger Israel

Rivlin: Sovereignty must be equal for all

Israeli President says he supports sovereignty, emphasizes non-Israelis will become full citizens and Israel needs to think hard.

Rivlin: Sovereignty must be equal for all

'Sovereignty will improve Israel's economy'

Samaria Regional Council Head says applying sovereignty will improve Israel's economy, demographics - even if leftists say otherwise.

'Sovereignty will improve Israel's economy'

Hotovely calls for gradual sovereignty

Deputy Foreign Minister: The "settlers" are the ones under occupation, and it’s time to end the occupation.

Hotovely calls for gradual sovereignty

'I grabbed a chair and stopped the terrorist'

Civilian wounded in Petah Tikva terror attack describes how he stopped terrorist's rampage.

'I grabbed a chair and stopped the terrorist'

Liberman to cancel army deferrals for haredi demonstrators?

Defense Minister Avidgor Liberman intends to stop budgetary allocations for haredim who demonstrate against army enlistment.

Liberman to cancel army deferrals for haredi demonstrators?

Watch: The Trump family and the Jewish community

Trump family friend tells of warm relationship between US President's father and Jewish community.

Watch: The Trump family and the Jewish community

'We see eye-to-eye with Trump on Islamic terror'

Tourism Minister says Trump administration has better grasp of Islamic terror threat than predecessor.

'We see eye-to-eye with Trump on Islamic terror'

40,000 runners to swarm Tel Aviv

40,000 runners will take part in the Tel Aviv Samsung Marathon, which will be held on February 24.

40,000 runners to swarm Tel Aviv

Watch: Hundreds at funeral of lonely Holocaust survivor

Hundreds respond to calls on social media to attend funeral of Holocaust survivor with no relatives.

Watch: Hundreds at funeral of lonely Holocaust survivor

Watch: Undercover operation in Arab village.

Border Police nab three terrorists near Ramallah suspected of arson during October fire intifada.

Watch: Undercover operation in Arab village.

Prime Minister pledges to build new town for Amona evacuees

Netanyahu calls Amona expulsion 'painful' necessity in 'law-abiding state', promises to build new town for evacuees.

Prime Minister pledges to build new town for Amona evacuees

Amona synagogue evacuation completed

After difficult struggle, police complete Amona synagogue expulsion.

Amona synagogue evacuation completed