Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Friends of Duma suspects rally outside court

Protesters call out to suspects held without trial over deadly arson in Duma; two arrested in brief clash with police.

Friends of Duma suspects rally outside court

'Breaking the Silence has crossed into sabotage'

Yair Lapid and 600 IDF reservists join forces in fight against extremist anti-Israel NGO 'Breaking the Silence'.

'Breaking the Silence has crossed into sabotage'

Watch: Left vs. right in Tel Aviv

Leftists protested in Tel Aviv for "freedom of speech" - but only for the left. Shomron residents had a response.

Watch: Left vs. right in Tel Aviv

Hero officer cleared; 'soldiers afraid to fire'

Lt. Aviv Morag killed a terrorist in Judea two years ago, and was recently cleared of charges. He was honored by the Dep. Defense Minister.

Hero officer cleared; 'soldiers afraid to fire'

Yinon Magal: I made a mistake, I have sinned

In emotional speech on weekly Torah portion, former MK admits wrongdoing and vows to be better husband in the future.

Yinon Magal: I made a mistake, I have sinned

Avraham Fried on the magic of Chabad music

'These composers were giants, brilliant composers who knew the key to reach the soul,' music legend Fried tells Arutz Sheva.

Avraham Fried on the magic of Chabad music

Arutz Sheva hands donations to Litman couple

During recent Sheva brachot celebrations, Arutz Sheva Editor-in-Chief surprises couple with an incredible gift from our readers.

Arutz Sheva hands donations to Litman couple

Watch: Hanukkah candles at Joseph's Tomb

Over 2,000 people gather overnight Sunday/Monday to bring the light of Hanukkah to the holy site.

Watch: Hanukkah candles at Joseph's Tomb

Hanukkah where Jewish presence in Samaria began

Samaria leaders gather to mark 40 years since Jews returned to the region, vow to reach one million people by 2035.

Hanukkah where Jewish presence in Samaria began

The positive side of brain drain

Israelis working abroad have become so ubiquitous that hi-tech companies can communicate in Hebrew.

The positive side of brain drain

Watch: French Aliyah continues and increases

Dozens of French Jewish olim landed in Israel and lit Hanukkah candles as Israelis for the first time. Arutz Sheva was there.

Watch: French Aliyah continues and increases

Watch: Hanukkah candles lit in Bahrain's capital

Bahrain King gives visiting rabbi royal treatment, vows to fight terror and allow Jews to continue practicing Judaism 'without fear.'

Watch: Hanukkah candles lit in Bahrain's capital

Special candle-lighting held at Joshua's Tomb

Annual Hanukkah tradition honors the Jewish people's 'first IDF Chief of Staff.'

Special candle-lighting held at Joshua's Tomb

Interview

Resolution victory shows Israel can win at the UN

UN envoy Danny Danon hails victory despite massive Arab opposition, outlines his fight against UNRWA incitement.

Resolution victory shows Israel can win at the UN

Erdan admits there's no evidence in Duma case

Internal Security Minister says police don't have evidence to try Jewish suspects, as lawyers complain investigation breaches law.

Erdan admits there's no evidence in Duma case

Duma arson

'The state breached the suspects' basic rights'

Attorneys of Jewish youths arrested on vague suspicions of involvement in deadly arson detail how they can't even meet their clients.

'The state breached the suspects' basic rights'

Watch: Hassidic New Year celebrated in Tel Aviv

People from all walks of life gathered at the Chabad-Lubavitch center in Tel Aviv to celebrate the festival of Yud Tes Kislev.

Watch: Hassidic New Year celebrated in Tel Aviv

Thousands attend memorial for Ezra Schwartz

Netanyahu opens special memorial ceremony for slain yeshiva student, who was 'on a mission to love the people of Israel.'

Thousands attend memorial for Ezra Schwartz

Hanukkah lightings to be held at sites of attacks

Israeli public invited to light hanukkah candles in 'every place a Palestinian terrorist tried to extinguish the light of Israel.'

Hanukkah lightings to be held at sites of attacks

Bennett thanks wounded soldiers for 'dedication'

In honor of Appreciation Day for IDF's wounded, Education Minister visits schools and rehabilitation facilities in Tel Aviv.

Bennett thanks wounded soldiers for 'dedication'

Heartbreaking video shows faces of Israeli victims

In powerful, silent video, Israeli journalist Lital Shemesh reveals the faces of 22 lives cut brutally short.

Heartbreaking video shows faces of Israeli victims

Joe Lieberman tells MKs Democrats' support waning

Ex-US senator says while support for Israel remains bipartisan, it has faced some degree of 'attrition' in his former party.

Joe Lieberman tells MKs Democrats' support waning

Arutz Sheva exclusive

'Pollard's restrictions serve no purpose'

In special interview, attorney for Jonathan Pollard describes the challenges ahead.

'Pollard's restrictions serve no purpose'

French Envoy: We are united against radical Islam

At memorial for Paris attacks, envoy tells Arutz Sheva about security cooperation and how France has long been sensitive to Arab terror.

French Envoy: We are united against radical Islam

Hero civilian recounts how he stopped stabbing

'I didn't think twice: I stepped on the gas,' former Samaria Regional Council head Gershon Mesika tells Arutz Sheva.

Hero civilian recounts how he stopped stabbing

Watch: US Ambassador claims labeling isn't boycott

Shapiro says history will remember Netanyahu-Obama ties as positive, EU labeling is info for consumers 'to decide for themselves.'

Watch: US Ambassador claims labeling isn't boycott

Watch: Memorial prayer at Grand Synagogue of Paris

Jewish community of France gathers for prayer in memory of the Paris terror victims.

Watch: Memorial prayer at Grand Synagogue of Paris

Nearly 2 dozen terror suspects netted in major op.

IDF, Border Police continue to crack down on terror, arrest 22 suspects overnight.

Nearly 2 dozen terror suspects netted in major op.

Watch: Women connecting the Jewish nation

Jewish Women's Renaissance Project founder Lori Palatnik discusses group's annual '8-day transformational trip to Israel.'

Watch: Women connecting the Jewish nation

Watch: First shots fired in Paris terror spree

Chilling footage documents chaos as gunfire erupts at Bataclan music hall.

Watch: First shots fired in Paris terror spree

Watch: Rally in Tel Aviv in solidarity with France

Vice PM Shalom, French Ambassador speak at rally at Rabin Square following Paris terror attacks.

Watch: Rally in Tel Aviv in solidarity with France

European Rabbis: Open Orthodoxy 'outside the fold'

Conference of European Rabbis issues strong statement against liberal Orthodox group, says its rabbis 'will not be recognized' in Europe.

European Rabbis: Open Orthodoxy 'outside the fold'

Watch: What is life like for Jews in Athens?

Arutz Sheva interviews Jewish City Council member Alexandros Modiano - and finds out why the anti-Semitism problem is different in Greece.

Watch: What is life like for Jews in Athens?

Watch: Samaria residents block road to Arab town

'We won't keep hearing every day that another Jew has been stabbed,' Yitzhar spokesman tells Arutz Sheva after three attacks in one day.

Watch: Samaria residents block road to Arab town

'My sense of security was destroyed in one moment'

Watch: Six-month pregnant Malka Wasserman recounts terrifying moments of car-ramming attack at Tapuach Junction.

'My sense of security was destroyed in one moment'

Interview

EU: 'No negotiation on settlement labeling'

EU ambassador adamant there's 'nothing to negotiate' on imminent discriminatory labeling, French ambassador admits political statement.

EU: 'No negotiation on settlement labeling'

'A revival of Israel': Joseph's Tomb restored

Two weeks after Arab rioters burned it down, tomb of Biblical figure restored in overnight operation in Samaria fixing the PA's 'barbarity.'

'A revival of Israel': Joseph's Tomb restored

It's Jewish, Zionist and electronic - meet JEW2!

New music group JEW2 takes popular Israeli folk song and makes it modern. The message: The people of Israel live.

It's Jewish, Zionist and electronic - meet JEW2!

Pedestrians flee terrorist in Rishon Letzion

Security camera footage shows stabbing unfold in busy city street.

Pedestrians flee terrorist in Rishon Letzion

Interview

'Why isn't Hamas paying for holding my son?'

Bereaved mother admits release of bodies of her son and Oron Shaul 'will cost' - but says 'we should define the cost, not Hamas.'

'Why isn't Hamas paying for holding my son?'