Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

First time in the war:

First time in the war: IDF launches ground operation in Deir al-Balah

For the first time, regular ground forces, led by the Golani Brigade, have entered southern Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip.

First time in the war: IDF launches ground operation in Deir al-Balah

Laurie Cardoza-Moore:

Laurie Cardoza-Moore: 'Woke right' is normalizing antisemitic rhetoric

Laurie Cardoza-Moore, head of PJTN says antisemitism is infiltrating US education and Hispanic and Latino Christians have a biblical responsibility to stand with the Jewish people and the State of Israel.

Laurie Cardoza-Moore: 'Woke right' is normalizing antisemitic rhetoric

From Chile to IDF

From Chile to IDF: Haredi immigrant finds his path in high-tech unit

Cpl. Y., a Haredi immigrant from Chile, shares his journey from yeshiva studies to serving in an IDF elite unit, says military service and religious commitment can go hand in hand.

From Chile to IDF: Haredi immigrant finds his path in high-tech unit

Moments of pain and hope

Soldier who fought — and earned his doctorate

Captain (Res.) Dr. S., an IDF doctor who balanced medical studies with 320 days of reserve duty, shares how frontline unity and swift medical care in Gaza saved lives once thought beyond hope.

Soldier who fought — and earned his doctorate

The 210th Division Commander's warning about the Syrian border

210th Division Commander Brigadier General Yair Palai spoke with local leaders in Majdal Shams and asked them for their help in preventing entry into Syria.

The 210th Division Commander's warning about the Syrian border

Chief of Staff visits Golan Heights:

Chief of Staff: 'We won't allow southern Syria to become a terror stronghold'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits Syria-Israel border, says IDF 'acting decisively to prevent the entrenchment of hostile elements beyond the border, prevent harm to Druze civilians.'

Chief of Staff: 'We won't allow southern Syria to become a terror stronghold'

Watch:

Watch: IDF strikes terror targets in Lebanon

The IDF has begun strikes on terror targets belonging to the "Radwan Force" in the area of Beqaa

Watch: IDF strikes terror targets in Lebanon

Gaza:

Gaza: Major tunnel, approximately 3.5 kilometers long, destroyed

IDF troops dismantled an underground terror tunnel approximately 3.5 kilometers long in the Khan Yunis area

Gaza: Major tunnel, approximately 3.5 kilometers long, destroyed

IDF’s Multidimensional Unit strikes in Jabaliya, eliminating over 100 Hamas terrorists

Over 100 terrorists eliminated through unique combat methods as Multidimensional Unit operates in Jabaliya area.

IDF’s Multidimensional Unit strikes in Jabaliya, eliminating over 100 Hamas terrorists

Key terrorists in Islamic Jihad's Shejaiya sector eliminated

Fadl Abu al-Ata, commander of Islamic Jihad's Shejaiya sector, and key explosives expert Hamed Kamel Abd al-Aziz Iyad, eliminated in Gaza.

Key terrorists in Islamic Jihad's Shejaiya sector eliminated

Watch: Golani Brigade reveals and destroys extensive Gaza tunnel

IDF forces dismantle underground terror tunnel, neutralize 130 terror sites, and eliminate dozens of terrorists in Khan Yunis.

Watch: Golani Brigade reveals and destroys extensive Gaza tunnel

Watch:

Watch: Ongoing raids against Hezbollah reestablishing itself in Lebanon

IDF forces destroyed Hezbollah terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon, along with raids to seize weapons caches in the zone specified by the ceasefire agreement.

Watch: Ongoing raids against Hezbollah reestablishing itself in Lebanon

Firestorm in Gaza: Over 100 terror targets struck

IDF troops destroy 100 terror targets throughout Gaza, including cache of explosives and mines hidden in civilian building.

Firestorm in Gaza: Over 100 terror targets struck

Keith Siegel:

Captivity survivor Keith Siegel: 'My Jewish identity increased during captivity'

Captivity survivor Keith Siegel says to Arutz Sheva: 'I drew strength from the memory of the Holocaust, the survival of the Jewish people; how we endured, built our country and keep it thriving'

Captivity survivor Keith Siegel: 'My Jewish identity increased during captivity'

IDF investigation:

IDF investigation: Explosives and ambush fire led to fall of soldiers in Beit Hanoun

Preliminary IDF investigation reveals: Netzach Yehuda soldiers encounter a minefield shortly after entering the area. Terrorists fire at them from an ambush after the mines were detonated.

IDF investigation: Explosives and ambush fire led to fall of soldiers in Beit Hanoun

Chief of Staff in Khan Yunis:

Chief of Staff in Khan Yunis: 'Gideon's Chariots has brought the greatest success in Gaza'

Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir conducted a field visit and operational assessment on Monday in central Khan Yunis, at the heart of the ongoing Operation Gideon’s Chariots.

Chief of Staff in Khan Yunis: 'Gideon's Chariots has brought the greatest success in Gaza'

IDF:

IDF's 810th Brigade demolishes outposts on Mount Hermon summit

IDF Spokesperson releases footage from the Mountain Brigade’s operation in the Syrian sector, where outposts of the old Syrian regime that threatened IDF positions were destroyed.

IDF's 810th Brigade demolishes outposts on Mount Hermon summit

'A never-ending mission'

'A never-ending mission' | Erin Molan experienced the war - from Israel

Australian television journalist and presenter Erin Molan spoke to Arutz Sheva after being unexpectedly ‘stuck’ in Israel during the recent war against Iran.

'A never-ending mission' | Erin Molan experienced the war - from Israel

Chief of Staff on Operation Rising Lion: 'We will defeat those who seek to annihilate us'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir sends a letter to soldiers following conclusion of Operation Rising Lion, emphasizing: 'The citizens of Israel stood firm and united against an existential threat.'

Chief of Staff on Operation Rising Lion: 'We will defeat those who seek to annihilate us'

IDF Spokesman:

IDF Spokesman: Hamas is losing control from day to day

IDF Spokesman Effie Defrin says the military will soon reach lines that were set and approved as part of Operation Gideon's Chariots, and from there, 'there will be several options.'

IDF Spokesman: Hamas is losing control from day to day

IDF strikes terror cell behind launches towards Sderot

IDF aircraft eliminate terror cell responsible for rocket launches from Gaza toward Sderot and Ibim, as forces continue operations to dismantle terror infrastructure across Gaza.

IDF strikes terror cell behind launches towards Sderot

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: 'We will never give up on defeating the enemy'

Defense Minister Israel Katz spoke with soldiers on a visit to Rafah in Gaza and instructed them: 'Kill the enemy, return the hostages, and win - this is our mission and there is no chance we will give up on it.'

Defense Minister: 'We will never give up on defeating the enemy'

IDF destroys junction for terror tunnels in Khan Yunis

Kfir Brigade combat team forces raided an underground complex containing terror tunnels and destroyed a route 2.5 km long connecting Khan Yunis and Rafah.

IDF destroys junction for terror tunnels in Khan Yunis

IDF's Division 98 joins ground offensive in Gaza City

Division 98 joins IDF ground operations in Gaza City, targeting terror sites and infrastructure alongside Division 162 with heavy aerial support.

IDF's Division 98 joins ground offensive in Gaza City

'We must seek what unites us'

'We must seek what unites us': Rabbi Perez on hostages and national unity

In emotional interview, father of fallen soldier Daniel Perez urges Israelis to unite beyond politics and pursue a responsible deal for the hostages.

'We must seek what unites us': Rabbi Perez on hostages and national unity

Fallen soldier's parents:

Sgt. Natan's parents: We do not regret moving to Israel, despite the heavy price

Parents of fallen IDF soldier Natan Rosenfeld recall his boundless energy, deep friendships, and love for life, expressing pride in his service and unwavering commitment to Israel.

Sgt. Natan's parents: We do not regret moving to Israel, despite the heavy price

‘More than real estate’:

‘More than real estate’: How foreign buyers are finding their place in Israel

Eliyahu Kleinman of the Sparta Group outlines the growing interest and unique challenges facing overseas buyers investing in Israeli property.

‘More than real estate’: How foreign buyers are finding their place in Israel

'An Awesome Responsibility':

'An Awesome Responsibility': Itzik Cohen takes command of IDF Operations Department

Defense Minister Israel Katz and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir promoted Cohen in a ceremony at the Kiriya base today ahead of his new position.

'An Awesome Responsibility': Itzik Cohen takes command of IDF Operations Department

Prepping for Rising Lion:

IDF releases footage of Air Force chief briefing commanders ahead of Operation Rising Lion

IDF releases footage of Air Force chief briefing commanders ahead of Operation Rising Lion, 'What will bring about our victory? It’s only one thing—superiority, superiority, and once again, superiority.'

IDF releases footage of Air Force chief briefing commanders ahead of Operation Rising Lion

IDF spokesman: Iran's nuclear program significantly set back

IDF spokesman Effie Defrin recaps Operation Rising Lion, says Iran no longer has ability to create a nuclear bomb 'at this time,' and stressing war against Israel's enemies 'not yet complete.' 'Today's actions are for tomorrow's future.' Watch.

IDF spokesman: Iran's nuclear program significantly set back

In northern Gaza:

IDF dismantles terror tunnel from deadly 2014 attack in northern Gaza

Netzach Yehuda troops complete destruction of Beit Hanoun tunnel used in 2014 attack that killed four IDF soldiers. 'We are continuing the legacy of defenders of the Land of Israel.'

IDF dismantles terror tunnel from deadly 2014 attack in northern Gaza

Israel reveals:

Israel reveals the dramatic information that led to Operation Rising Lion

The IDF publishes a summary of Operation Rising Lion, which dealt a decisive blow to Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, eliminated senior defense officials, and secured air dominance over Tehran.

Israel reveals the dramatic information that led to Operation Rising Lion

Hostage’s father to Arutz Sheva:

Hostage’s father to Arutz Sheva: Halting aid will end war sooner, bring hostages home

Tzvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan, rejects calls to end the war: "It abandons the hostages and disrespects the fallen."

Hostage’s father to Arutz Sheva: Halting aid will end war sooner, bring hostages home

Special footage:

Special footage from Operation Rising Lion: IAF F-15I jets en route to Tehran strikes

The Israel Air Force releases footage from Operation Rising Lion, showing Israeli F-15I jets on their way to strikes in Tehran, over 1,500 km from Israel.

Special footage from Operation Rising Lion: IAF F-15I jets en route to Tehran strikes

MK Foghel to Arutz Sheva:

MK Tzvika Foghel to Arutz Sheva: Take off the gloves in Gaza and eliminate Hamas

Chairman of the Knesset National Security Committee, MK Tzvika Foghel, tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that Israel must now focus military efforts on eliminating Hamas in Gaza and returning the hostages.

MK Tzvika Foghel to Arutz Sheva: Take off the gloves in Gaza and eliminate Hamas

Elkin to Arutz Sheva:

Minister Elkin to Arutz Sheva: After completing Iran mission, Air Force returns to Gaza

Minister Ze'ev Elkin tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that the successful military operation in Iran will significantly impact Hamas in Gaza and its willingness to reach a hostage deal.

Minister Elkin to Arutz Sheva: After completing Iran mission, Air Force returns to Gaza

IDF reveals:

IDF reveals: The Iranian mechanism for transferring funds to Hezbollah

IDF eliminates Haytham Bakri, head of the "Al-Sadiq" Currency Exchange, who funneled Iranian Quds Force funds to Hezbollah, dealing major blow to the terror group's financial network.

IDF reveals: The Iranian mechanism for transferring funds to Hezbollah

Rescuers:

Rescuers: 'Floor six took the brunt of the blast and simply disappeared'

Rescue forces who arrived at the scene of the deadly strike in Be'er Sheva described unprecedented devastation at what they called the most difficult site they had been dispatched to.

Rescuers: 'Floor six took the brunt of the blast and simply disappeared'

Watch:

Watch: Home Front Command and ZAKA search Be'er Sheva impact site

Soldiers from the IDF Home Front Command and members of the ZAKA organization continue to search the devastation where a missile struck an apartment building.

Watch: Home Front Command and ZAKA search Be'er Sheva impact site

Overnight:

Overnight: IDF strikes six airports in Iran

IDF continues efforts to establish air superiority over Iranian skies, striking six Iranian military airfields across western, eastern, and central Iran.

Overnight: IDF strikes six airports in Iran




















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