Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Watch: Violent confrontations in Amona Synagogue

Violent confrontations taking place in Amona synagogue as police expel barricaded youth.

Watch: Violent confrontations in Amona Synagogue

3000 Policemen to evacuate 200 activists

Police Foreign Press spokesman Superintendent Micky Rosenfeld updates Arutz Sheva on events at Amona.

3000 Policemen to evacuate 200 activists

Knesset Speaker to Paul Ryan: Embassy move needs wide support

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein met yesterday with House of Representatives head Paul Ryan and discussed transfer of American embassy.

Knesset Speaker to Paul Ryan: Embassy move needs wide support

High school girls study in Israel and connect to the land

Naale/Elite Academy is a life-changing educational experience in an international environment.

High school girls study in Israel and connect to the land

'Maybe the next Israeli astronaut is here'

Israel Space Agency launches the annual Israeli Space Week, offering space-related activities free of charge in locations throughout Israel.

'Maybe the next Israeli astronaut is here'

ZAKA raises funds to save captive Israeli's life

The ZAKA organization raises $120,000 to save life of Ben Hasin, charged with murder in hostile Arab country and facing death penalty.

ZAKA raises funds to save captive Israeli's life

Zionist Union MK: We don't want BDS, we want dialogue

MK Hilik Bar tells EIPA conference most Israelis want two-state solution, says Israel needs to build bridges for all people in Middle East.

Zionist Union MK: We don't want BDS, we want dialogue

Former F16 Pilot Knesset Member speaks against BDS

Likud MK Yoav Kisch says Israeli women enjoy freedom unknown in region, condemns UN resolutions, blames them on BDS.

Former F16 Pilot Knesset Member speaks against BDS

Special interview: 'Europe must deal with anti-Semitism

EU Coordinator on Combating Antisemitism: 'We wish to ensure that Jews can live again in security and without fear in Europe.'

Special interview: 'Europe must deal with anti-Semitism

Minister Gila Gamliel counters BDS in EU Parliament

MK Gila Gamliel (Likud), Minister for Social Equality, spoke at EU conference encouraging investment in Israel, countering BDS.

Minister Gila Gamliel counters BDS in EU Parliament

'Imagine an Israel without checkpoints from Jenin to Jerusalem'

Bennett calls for a 'Marshall Plan' for Judea and Samaria, including a 'free tourism zone' between Israel and Palestinian Authority.

'Imagine an Israel without checkpoints from Jenin to Jerusalem'

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