Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

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

Watch: Next British PM gives pro-Israel speech

Watch Theresa May, who will be appointed UK Prime Minister in the coming days, give pro-Israel speech at Bnei Akiva event last year.

Watch: Next British PM gives pro-Israel speech

'Annex the communities of greater Jerusalem'

Minister Yisrael Katz: Israel should promote its own initiative in the region and not capitulate to foreign attempts to impose peace.

'Annex the communities of greater Jerusalem'

Courtroom drama

Sparks fly at trial of Elor Azariya

Ambulance driver filmed kicking terrorist's knife closer to him after shooting takes the stand, is grilled by prosecutors.

Sparks fly at trial of Elor Azariya

'A wonderful girl was murdered today'

Aunt of murdered girl says terrorists 'not afraid to enter our homes'.

'A wonderful girl was murdered today'

Disturbing images emerge from the shocking murder

Chilling images emerge from the terror attack in Kiryat Arba. Viewer discretion is advised.

Disturbing images emerge from the shocking murder

Belgian court rules shechita bans unconstitutional

Kosher meat production to enjoy constitutional protection from legislative bans.

Belgian court rules shechita bans unconstitutional

Israeli survivors recount Istanbul airport attack

'Nobody understood what was happening', says survivor of Istanbul bombing. 'There was shooting, then a bomb.'

Israeli survivors recount Istanbul airport attack

TechCrunch visits the home of the Start Up Nation

Israel's 'tenacious' entrepreneurs wow audiences, as TechCruch's annual Pitch-Off comes to Tel Aviv.

TechCrunch visits the home of the Start Up Nation

Motti Zisser's children eulogize him

Philanthropist's children David, Racheli describe their love for late father.

Motti Zisser's children eulogize him

'He returned the Jewish people to Jerusalem'

MK and Temple Mount activist Yehuda Glick eulogizes Dr. Irving Moskowitz as a one-of-a-kind Jewish phenomenon.

'He returned the Jewish people to Jerusalem'

Rabbi under investigation for comments

Rabbi Elyakim Levanon questioned for suggesting withholding gas from Arab motorists, supporting MK Smotrich.

Rabbi under investigation for comments

'Irving Moskowitz's legacy of Zionism lives on'

Israel's UN Ambassador eulogizes leading Jewish philanthropist; 'a man who told us to take action and not to be afraid.'

'Irving Moskowitz's legacy of Zionism lives on'

Remembering the 'President of Jerusalem'

Philanthropist Irving Moskowitz was leading financial supporter of Jewish communities in eastern Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria.

Remembering the 'President of Jerusalem'

'I knew I had to stop the shooter'

Terror victim Hagai Klein recalls Sarona attack and how he tackled one of the murderers.

'I knew I had to stop the shooter'

Ehud Barak calls to topple Netanyahu

Ex-prime minister and defense minister launches scathing attack, calls to uproot communities.

Ehud Barak calls to topple Netanyahu

Livni wants an Israeli ‘Democratic Party’

Zionist Union MK foresees a wide ‘Democratic Union’ that will block Netanyahu’s way to another term.

Livni wants an Israeli ‘Democratic Party’

'America looks in the mirror and sees Israel'

'Every friend of Israel is a friend of the United States and every enemy of Israel is an enemy of the United States.'

'America looks in the mirror and sees Israel'

Prison arson hospitalizes three inmates, one guard

Prisoners set fire to their cell in Shita Prison last night for unknown reasons. Guard who put out the flames also taken to hospital.

Prison arson hospitalizes three inmates, one guard

6 million Mishnayot in memory of Holocaust victims

6,250,000 Mishnah books were used as part of a special school learning in memory of Holocaust victims and Allied army fighters.

6 million Mishnayot in memory of Holocaust victims

How did SNL star become staunch Israel supporter?

Joe Piscopo says Democratic Party's treatment of Israel has led him to become a Republican - and support Donald Trump.

How did SNL star become staunch Israel supporter?

Danon encourages pro-Israel activity

Ambassador Danny Danon: Every pro-Israel event helps spread the message and supports the work of the Israeli UN mission.

Danon encourages pro-Israel activity

Watch: Parents of kidnapped teens bring unity

Parents of Naftali Frankel, Eyal Yifrah, and Gilad Sha'er stress the importance of unity at New York festival.

Watch: Parents of kidnapped teens bring unity

‘Israel belongs to the Jewish people’

Israel Day Concert sponsors discuss the agenda behind "The Concert with a Message."

‘Israel belongs to the Jewish people’