Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Watch: Live video from the Jerusalem Marathon

Catch all the action as runners from around the world compete in the Holy City, and prove 'terror will not defeat us.'

Watch: Live video from the Jerusalem Marathon

Watch: Celebrating 'Bar Mitzvah Time,' rap style

Black Jewish rap star teams up with maverick hassidic singer in a song to fund Bar Mitzvahs for the less fortunate.

Watch: Celebrating 'Bar Mitzvah Time,' rap style

Terror wave be damned: US aliyah continues

Arutz Sheva spoke to several prospective olim about their thoughts on terror in Israel, and the upcoming US elections.

Terror wave be damned: US aliyah continues

Watch: Man killed in Tel Aviv car bomb

Police say explosion linked to criminal gangs, not terrorism-related.

Watch: Man killed in Tel Aviv car bomb

'I knew I had to fight back'

Jewish man who, after being stabbed in neck, managed to kill Arab terrorist by his own knife, recalls: 'I thought that was it.'

'I knew I had to fight back'

Watch: Female terrorist caught with knife in bag

Terrorist ordered to throw over her bag after suspiciously approaching checkpoint just east of Jerusalem.

Watch: Female terrorist caught with knife in bag

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Israel presents 'the truth' to the world

New exhibit at Ben-Gurion Airport displays 60 breakthroughs Israel has given the world, to be viewed by 8 million passengers.

Israel presents 'the truth' to the world

Watch: Ya'alon meets top US general

As joint drill winds down, Chair of Joint Chiefs of Staff tells Ya'alon 'military-to-military relationship is foundational.'

Watch: Ya'alon meets top US general

Legal 'circus'

'The only Duma criminals are the interrogators'

Attorneys of Jewish suspects say legal system must follow its own rules and throw out confessions extracted in 'barbaric torture.'

'The only Duma criminals are the interrogators'

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Wife of Eli 'hero' recounts harrowing attack

Shira Harel tells Arutz Sheva how her husband stopped terrorists 'a second before' they reached her and their 5 kids.

Wife of Eli 'hero' recounts harrowing attack

'Could have ended with kids slaughtered on street'

Yesha Council director tells Arutz Sheva how he helped track down terrorists in Eli attack, noting the great 'miracle.'

'Could have ended with kids slaughtered on street'

'They jumped on me and broke into the house'

Roi Harel of Eli, who fought off two terrorists, recounts harrowing morning attack in which assailants nearly reached his family.

'They jumped on me and broke into the house'

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Aliyah from China: Jewish history in the making

Arutz Sheva welcomes home 5 women from ancient Chinese Jewish community after thousands of years, in 'fulfillment of prophecy.'

Aliyah from China: Jewish history in the making

Senior strategist urges US to make Russia 'pay'

Michael Doran, former National Security Council expert, tells Arutz Sheva what US should do about budding Russia-Iran alliance.

Senior strategist urges US to make Russia 'pay'

Natan Sharansky marks 30 years

30 years after making Aliyah, former Prisoner of Zion speaks about Soviet Jewry's rediscovery of their Jewish identity and 'enormous power.'

Natan Sharansky marks 30 years

Watch: Terrorists hunt victims in the supermarket

Security cameras capture two 14-year-old Arabs walking freely for 20 minutes in store before launching lethal stabbing.

Watch: Terrorists hunt victims in the supermarket

Woman murdered outside her home in Tel Aviv

Police conducting exhaustive search to find killer; say attack was criminal and not nationalistic.

Woman murdered outside her home in Tel Aviv

Ariel Zilber: I never meant to hurt anyone

Rightist singer receives lifetime achievement award, discusses Achinoam Nini's call to boycott him.

Ariel Zilber: I never meant to hurt anyone

Bride-to-be crash victim heals significantly

20-year-old seriously wounded in lethal bus crash stabilizes ahead of additional surgery, as police reveal driver tampered with devices.

Bride-to-be crash victim heals significantly

'The United States isn't supporting its friends'

Philanthropist Martin Oliner says America has created a void in the Middle East and, as a result, other allies for Israel are stepping in.

'The United States isn't supporting its friends'

Jewish leader: Sisi meeting was 'eye opening'

Stephen Greenberg, chairman of the Conference of Presidents, describes Jewish leaders' visits to Turkey and Egypt.

Jewish leader: Sisi meeting was 'eye opening'

How to make people rethink their view on Israel?

Rethink Israel Initiative's Gerald Ostrov explains how to engage the young American population with Israel.

How to make people rethink their view on Israel?

Watch: Ya'alon recalls warning Rabin against Oslo

Ya'alon says Turkey can't house Hamas HQ and be friends with Israel, warns of 'organized Islamic invasion of Europe.'

Watch: Ya'alon recalls warning Rabin against Oslo

Olmert again denies accusations on last day

Olmert denies accusations, but claims his punishment shows power of Israeli democracy.

Olmert again denies accusations on last day

Power visits Yad Vashem, hears plan to fence Jews

US Ambassador to UN visits Holocaust museum with Danon, hears Herzog's plan to build fence between Jews and Arabs dividing Israel.

Power visits Yad Vashem, hears plan to fence Jews

Tourism Minister gets surprise as Binyamin tourist

Yariv Levin gets whisked back to Biblical times during visit to Samaria region, expresses awe at the 'huge potential here.'

Tourism Minister gets surprise as Binyamin tourist

'ZAKA wants to share its knowledge with the world'

Matti Goldstein of ZAKA International speaks of his organization being internationally recognized by the UN.

'ZAKA wants to share its knowledge with the world'

Elkin: Religious Israelis will become majority

At J'lem Conference, Jerusalem Affairs Minister insists that as religious sector grows stronger, Israel must try to prevent 'culture wars.'

Elkin: Religious Israelis will become majority

Barkat: Herzog wants to crush Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mayor responded to the plan of Isaac Herzog at the Jerusalem Conference, 'plan is a slippery slope that will chip away at city.'

Barkat: Herzog wants to crush Jerusalem

Bennett: We came to lead

Bennett says religious Zionism must form the government, says 'we need everyone' including left-wing, haredim.

Bennett: We came to lead

'There's no radical Islam, Islam is just radical'

Rabbi Sherki, born in Algeria and father to terror victim, reveals Islam 'is a radical cultural movement we can only deal with by truth.'

'There's no radical Islam, Islam is just radical'

Katz calls to expel terrorists' families

Minister tells Jerusalem Conference that expulsion 'will save lives,' is reminded by audience: 'you're the government, why don't you do it?'

Katz calls to expel terrorists' families

Herzog calls to divide Israel in 'separation' plan

At Arutz Sheva conference Herzog says right-wing leaders have no solutions, says Israel must adopt his plan or become binational state.

Herzog calls to divide Israel in 'separation' plan

One year later

'My dear Adelle, the pain is too great to bear'

One year since infant terror victim's tragic death, mother and regional head vow to establish town in her memory at site of attack.

'My dear Adelle, the pain is too great to bear'

10-year-old rescued from truck 'in the sky'

10-year-old child rescued from truck hanging on side of a bridge at the Somech Interchange in northern Israel.

10-year-old rescued from truck 'in the sky'

Play area dedicated to Adelle Biton

Bereaved mother inaugurates new play pen in memory of 4-year-old murdered in rock terror attack, days before one-year memorial.

Play area dedicated to Adelle Biton

US Jews find affordable Jewish education in Israel

You shouldn't have to choose between exorbitant school fees and sub-par Jewish education. There is another way.

US Jews find affordable Jewish education in Israel

Interview

Weinstein 'hijacked' attorney general's office

New Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit has a tough task ahead of him taking back control of a 'hijacked' office, gov't watchdog says.

Weinstein 'hijacked' attorney general's office

Columbia space shuttle remains arrive in Israel

On loan from NASA, remains of space shuttle Columbia arrive on display at Ilan Ramon conference for Israel Space week.

Columbia space shuttle remains arrive in Israel

Interview

'Terror won't stop until we crush their hope'

Dean of yeshiva visits 3 student soldiers wounded in shooting attack by PA police officer, demands government find some deterrence.

'Terror won't stop until we crush their hope'