Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Watch: New Israelis Arrive in Israel

Arutz Sheva welcomes home the group of more than 200 olim from North America who arrived in Israel Tuesday morning.

Watch: New Israelis Arrive in Israel

Minister: Olim Will Have an Influence in Israel

Minister Gila Gamliel praises olim who chose to come to Israel of their own free will.

Minister: Olim Will Have an Influence in Israel

Aliyah 'The Answer to BDS, Anti-Semitism'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Ron Prosor addresses first immigration charter flight of summer 2015 - and says immigrants make him proud.

Aliyah 'The Answer to BDS, Anti-Semitism'

Watch: Olim Urged to 'Take in Gift' of Aliyah

Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, founder of Nefesh B'Nefesh, notes 'magnificent miracle' of Aliyah to kick off first charter flight of summer 2015.

Watch: Olim Urged to 'Take in Gift' of Aliyah

Job Hunting? This Israeli App Will Find it For You

'Job matchmaking': you no longer have to struggle to hunt - an ingenious new Israeli app will find the job of your dreams for you.

Job Hunting? This Israeli App Will Find it For You

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Interview: the Woman Who Will Crush BDS

Laurie Cardoza-Moore has pioneered anti-BDS legislature in 4 states; now, 35 states and 6 foreign countries are queuing to be next.

Interview: the Woman Who Will Crush BDS

Liberman: No One Told Me about Abduction

MK says although he was Foreign Minister and Cabinet member, he only learned of the case from the media.

Liberman: No One Told Me about Abduction

Watch: Can Anglo Israelis Influence Diaspora Jews?

Emissaries teaching Diaspora Jews about Israel and Jewish values can have a great impact, Rabbi Doron Perez proclaims.

Watch: Can Anglo Israelis Influence Diaspora Jews?

Brother of Captive Israeli Appeals for His Release

Ilan Mengistu appeals to Israeli government, international community and Hamas to bring Avraham home safely.

Brother of Captive Israeli Appeals for His Release

How Can Parents Prepare Their Teens for Aliyah?

Experts explain to Arutz Sheva why keeping teens in the loop during the immigration process is key to successful Aliyah.

How Can Parents Prepare Their Teens for Aliyah?

Tzohar Reaches Out to Anglos and Jews Overseas

Rabbi Reuven Spolter, head of TZOHAR's overseas operations, explains the importance of reaching out to English speakers.

Tzohar Reaches Out to Anglos and Jews Overseas

Fashion Photographer Empowering the Disabled

Rick Guidotti, formerly an award-winning former fashion photographer, now works to expose "the beauty in human diversity".

Fashion Photographer Empowering the Disabled

Murdered Teens' Parents Visit Scene of Abduction

Arutz Sheva captures emotional moment with the families of the three Israeli teens murdered last year, as they stand over the murder site.

Murdered Teens' Parents Visit Scene of Abduction

Arutz Sheva interview

IDF Ethics Code Author: Hannibal Protocol Misused

Prof. Asa Kasher reveals a soldier was killed by the IDF to prevent his abduction during last summer's war, in a corruption of protocol.

IDF Ethics Code Author: Hannibal Protocol Misused

Minister Calls for Repeal of 2005 Samaria Eviction

If Minister Ze'ev Elkin gets his way, residents of four Samaria towns uprooted in the Disengagement will be able to return and rebuild.

Minister Calls for Repeal of 2005 Samaria Eviction

'Israel Has Come a Long Way in Treating Disabled'

Beit Issie Shapiro holds International Conference on Disabilities.

'Israel Has Come a Long Way in Treating Disabled'

Expellee: Expulsion Still a Part of My Identity

10 years later, those who were youths during the Gush Katif expulsion, gather to reflect.

Expellee: Expulsion Still a Part of My Identity

Group Turning Jerusalem into a Strong Tech Hub

The Made in Jerusalem organization aims to turn Israel's capital into a strong tech hub that will impact the entire world.

Group Turning Jerusalem into a Strong Tech Hub

Watch: One Immigrant - One Inspiring Story

Yehuda Gerlitz says he and his family made aliyah from Canada feeling that Israel is "the best place for us to be".

Watch: One Immigrant - One Inspiring Story

Watch: From MTV to Buddha to Judaism

Eden Har'el, Israeli actress and TV host, shares her journey of rediscovering her Judaism.

Watch: From MTV to Buddha to Judaism

Soon-to-be Soldiers Attend Pre-Enlistment Party

The Association for the Wellbeing of Israel’s Soldiers thanks new recruits just before they become IDF soldiers.

Soon-to-be Soldiers Attend Pre-Enlistment Party

From Captivity in Ukraine to a New Home in Israel

D., a Ukrainian held in captivity by pro-Russian separatists, arrived in Israel on Wednesday with a group of 91 Ukrainian olim.

From Captivity in Ukraine to a New Home in Israel

Conference Discusses Intelligence 'In the Open'

First ever international conference on intelligence discusses issues that are common to countries around the world.

Conference Discusses Intelligence 'In the Open'

Bennett Warns: You Can't Run From Terror

Education Minister meets students at Gush Katif Center in message against expulsion of Jews.

Bennett Warns: You Can't Run From Terror

Victim: 'They Want to Kill Us Because We're Jews'

Yair was returning home from a basketball game when terrorists began shooting. 'It could have ended differently and I wouldn't be here.'

Victim: 'They Want to Kill Us Because We're Jews'

'Protesting Near the UN is Not a Lost Cause'

NGOs have to present reality as its, says organizer of protest outside the UN's Human Rights Council.

'Protesting Near the UN is Not a Lost Cause'

Israel-Germany: No Boycott - In Any Direction

Israel and Germany hold joint Innovation Day to honor 50 years of diplomacy and promote new bilateral trade relations.

Israel-Germany: No Boycott - In Any Direction

Watch: Torah Dedicated to Infant Terror Victim

Town of Yakir gathers to dedicate a Torah scroll in memory of Adelle Biton, who passed away two years after being wounded in rock attack.

Watch: Torah Dedicated to Infant Terror Victim

First Israeli Baseball Player Drafted in the MLB

Arutz Sheva catches Israeli baseball league summer tournament, learns how Israel is 'dominating' Europe and breaking into US.

First Israeli Baseball Player Drafted in the MLB

Cyber Challenge 'Promotes Hacking for Security'

The Cyber Challenge, held at the International Cybersecurity Conference in Tel Aviv, featured the best technical minds in Israel.

Cyber Challenge 'Promotes Hacking for Security'

Expert: People Need to Know their Data is Private

Security technologist Bruce Schneier says countries should enact privacy laws so that individuals know their private data is secure.

Expert: People Need to Know their Data is Private

Israel's Cyber Threats - Not Just from Terrorists

Chairman of cybersecurity conference tells Arutz Sheva Israel's cyber enemies can come from anywhere - even private individuals.

Israel's Cyber Threats - Not Just from Terrorists

Israeli Startup Revolutionizes the Music Industry

Israeli company wins fiercely competitive contest for its site allowing musicians and sound technicians to connect worldwide.

Israeli Startup Revolutionizes the Music Industry

'Israel Doesn't Need to Apologize All the Time'

Former Ambassador Alan Baker reacts to UN report on Gaza, says it is a "political report by a political committee."

'Israel Doesn't Need to Apologize All the Time'

'Saying Israel Attacked Civilians Means Nothing'

Lt. Col. (res) David Benjamin explains that any "military infrastructure" in Gaza is hidden behind civilian buildings.

'Saying Israel Attacked Civilians Means Nothing'

'Ukrainians Wish They Were Jews'

JAFI board chair relates importance of having Israel, and reveals the underpinnings of BDS in questioning existence of Jewish state.

'Ukrainians Wish They Were Jews'

Watch: Bibi Warns Jewish World - Threat is Growing

Iran deal gets 'worse every day' and nuclear armed Iran greatest threat to Jewish people, Netanyahu warns in speech.

Watch: Bibi Warns Jewish World - Threat is Growing

Still in the Maze, 10 Years On

Prize-winning posters depict the alienation and yearning of Gush Katif expellees.

Still in the Maze, 10 Years On

'Danny Gonen Was Murdered Because He Was a Jew'

Mayor of Danny Gonen's hometown mourns the loss of one of Lod's sons, especially as it is Gonen's mother's third loss in three years.

'Danny Gonen Was Murdered Because He Was a Jew'

MK: Arabs Should Condemn Acts Against Jews

Jewish Home MK Yinon Magal blasts church arson, notes that not enough press time given to vandalism against Jewish institutions.

MK: Arabs Should Condemn Acts Against Jews