Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

IDF announces: Reserve duty to be lengthened to nine weeks

IDF announces reserve duty to last nine weeks, change to apply to forces currently on the ground.

IDF announces: Reserve duty to be lengthened to nine weeks

Gourmet field rations

How the IDF prepares to feed hundreds of thousands of troops on Passover

Arutz Sheva speaks with IDF Food Distribution Department chief Lieutenant Colonel Ortal Gavish to learn how the military prepared to feed troops on all fronts this holiday.

How the IDF prepares to feed hundreds of thousands of troops on Passover

Numbers disclosed:

Numbers disclosed: IDF eliminated about 900 Hezbollah terrorists

IDF estimates that hundreds of Hezbollah terrorists were killed in battles in Lebanon, both on the ground and from the air.

Numbers disclosed: IDF eliminated about 900 Hezbollah terrorists

In wake of war:

In wake of war: New site finds Passover meals for Diaspora Jews "stuck" in Israel

Yehudah Honickman launched IsraelForPesach.com to connect Israelis willing to host with Jews needing Passover meals. Speaking to Arutz Sheva-Israel News, Honickman urges Diaspora Jews: the greatest support is aliyah.

In wake of war: New site finds Passover meals for Diaspora Jews "stuck" in Israel

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IDF action in Lebanon: Troops take out Hezbollah terrorists and command center

Troops of the 226th Brigade operating in southern Lebanon eliminated an armed Hezbollah terrorist cell and destroyed a command center belonging to the terror group.

IDF action in Lebanon: Troops take out Hezbollah terrorists and command center

Unity, Resilience, and Growth

Wartime at Raphael Recanati International School: Unity, Resilience, and Growth

Jonathan Davis describes how Reichman University supports students during war, blending academic continuity, personal care, and strengthened Jewish identity.

Wartime at Raphael Recanati International School: Unity, Resilience, and Growth

Watch: IDF bombs Hamas cell in Gaza

IDF forces killed an armed Hamas cell in central Gaza, as well as Ahmad Abu Reida, who had been released as part of a hostage exchange.

Watch: IDF bombs Hamas cell in Gaza

Jerusalem Mayor:

Moshe Lion says, "Jerusalemites are strong, the IDF must win'

Jerusalem Mayor, Moshe Lion, gives Arutz Sheva a behind-the-scenes look at leading Israel's capital during wartime, 'The enemy is also firing at holy sites and eastern sections of the city.'

Moshe Lion says, "Jerusalemites are strong, the IDF must win'

Bereaved parents:

Bereaved parents: Yehuda's unwritten last wishes

Yehoshua and Sima Sherman speak about their longing for their son Yehuda Shmuel, murdered in a ramming attack, and their resolve to continue his path through strengthening Jewish communities.

Bereaved parents: Yehuda's unwritten last wishes

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Watch: Raids, eliminations, and strikes on terror targets in Lebanon

Brigade 226 has carried out over 200 strikes on Hezbollah terrorists and terrorist infrastructure.

Watch: Raids, eliminations, and strikes on terror targets in Lebanon

Dramatic footage:

Dramatic footage: IDF topples high-rise buildings in Beirut

IDF publishes footage of strikes on high-rise buildings in the Lebanese capital used as operational command centers by Hezbollah.

Dramatic footage: IDF topples high-rise buildings in Beirut

Lt. Col. S's transformation

The commander who gave up an overseas career to build a new unit

When the October 7 massacre occurred and the war with Hamas broke out, Lt. Col. (res.) “S" was working in a prestigious position abroad-but he decided to return to Israel and establish a battalion tasked with defending the eastern sector.

The commander who gave up an overseas career to build a new unit

Captured documents reveal:

Captured documents reveal: How Hezbollah allowed Hamas to establish itself in Lebanon

IDF reveals Hamas documents showing coordination with Hezbollah and Iran to establish a military front against Israel from Lebanon.

Captured documents reveal: How Hezbollah allowed Hamas to establish itself in Lebanon

Commander injured twice in battle: 'I want to return to my soldiers'

IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin visits H., IDF company commander wounded for a second time during fighting in southern Lebanon. 'You are true heroes, the entire nation of Israel owes you so much.'

Commander injured twice in battle: 'I want to return to my soldiers'

National Cyber Authority:

National Cyber Authority: 50 Israeli companies 'digitally erased'

The head of the National Cyber Authority reveals the scope of Iran's cyberattacks against Israel and warns that the war in cyberspace will continue even after a ceasefire.

National Cyber Authority: 50 Israeli companies 'digitally erased'

'We will not be silenced':

'We will not be silenced': Force 100 soldier asks to return to IDF service

One of the Force 100 soldiers who were arrested on suspicion of abusing a terrorist and were cleared of all charges vows to fight against those responsible for the affair.

'We will not be silenced': Force 100 soldier asks to return to IDF service

Ground military action:

Ground military action: Golani troops here, for Israel, until we are victorious

Golani Brigade forces, under Division 36, carried out ground operations in southern Lebanon, destroying terror infrastructure and eliminating terrorists with air support.

Ground military action: Golani troops here, for Israel, until we are victorious

Before and after footage

Before and after footage: US Army destroys Iran's key missile facility

CENTCOM reveals the results of Operation Epic Fury, showcasing precision strikes on Iran's Karaj missile plant, which assembled missiles threatening the US and regional security.

Before and after footage: US Army destroys Iran's key missile facility

'Boom that shook the building'

'Boom that shook the building:' Rabbi's story of survival on Shabbat

Rabbi Shraga Fruchter described in an interview with Arutz Sheva the moments following a missile strike on the building where he lives in Shoham, and the lesson in faith he experienced on the way to the safe room.

'Boom that shook the building:' Rabbi's story of survival on Shabbat

IDF to strike crossings on Litani River

IDF issues urgent warning to residents of southern Lebanon, warning of imminent strikes on Litani River bridges and crossings.

IDF to strike crossings on Litani River

Special footage:

Special footage: Terrorists exited vehicle holding RPG - and were eliminated

IDF troops identify, eliminate, terrorist cell unloading weapons set to be used against IDF troops.

Special footage: Terrorists exited vehicle holding RPG - and were eliminated

IDF reveals: This is how Hezbollah's massive barrage was thwarted

IAF destroyed dozens of launchers before and during Hezbollah launches, only 40 rockets crossed into Israel.

IDF reveals: This is how Hezbollah's massive barrage was thwarted

Rock attack thwarted

Rock attack thwarted in Samaria: Unit 636 snipers eliminate two terrorists

Unit 636 snipers spot three terrorists throwing rocks at Israeli vehicles on a main road near Sinjil and open fire, eliminating two of them.

Rock attack thwarted in Samaria: Unit 636 snipers eliminate two terrorists

Watch: Iranians and Jews sing 'Hatikva' in New York

Israelis, American Jews, and Iranian Americans march together in New York, in a show of support and solidarity with the Iranian people. Watch.

Watch: Iranians and Jews sing 'Hatikva' in New York

Operation Roaring Lion:

This is how Israel struck Iran’s missile and defense systems

IDF publishes data on Operation Roaring Lion, which began after extensive intelligence preparation, a surprise opening strike, and widespread damage to the military and security capabilities of the Iranian regime.

This is how Israel struck Iran’s missile and defense systems

Watch:

Watch: Iranian soldiers reached UAV launch site and were killed

The IDF struck a UAV storage site in western Iran and killed soldiers who fled the site after the strike.

Watch: Iranian soldiers reached UAV launch site and were killed

Footage from Gaza: Terrorists fire - and are eliminated

Armed terrorists attempted to harm IDF forces in Gaza, but were eliminated before they could cause harm, IDF says.

Footage from Gaza: Terrorists fire - and are eliminated

IDF conducts focused raids in southern Lebanon

IDF's Seventh Brigade conducting targeted raids in southern Lebanon, Golani Brigade waits for orders.

IDF conducts focused raids in southern Lebanon

Rabbi after synagogue shooting

Rabbi after synagogue shooting: 'This is not the Canada we grew up in'

Rabbi Daniel Korobkin of Beth Avraham Yosef of Toronto, responds to the shooting attack on his synagogue, sharing with Arutz Sheva his frustrations and fears for the future of Jewish life in Canada.

Rabbi after synagogue shooting: 'This is not the Canada we grew up in'

IDF admits: We erred

IDF admits Hezbollah terror group planned to launch waves of missiles and UAVs, but intelligence and offensive attacks thwarted two-thirds of the planned launches.

IDF admits: We erred

Two of Hezbollah's top brass eliminated

IDF reports strikes on Hezbollah's 'Radwan Force,' says over 100 terrorists eliminated, over 60 command centers destroyed.

Two of Hezbollah's top brass eliminated

CENTCOM: We're 'methodically dismantling' Iran's capabilities

US military publishes new footage of strikes on Iranian planes, which burst into flames within seconds.

CENTCOM: We're 'methodically dismantling' Iran's capabilities

Former IDF General:

Former IDF General: 'IDF should destroy monument to Arafat, not a soldier'

Ofer Winter said that the monument to Yasser Arafat should have been destroyed in a formal military operation, not by an individual soldier.

Former IDF General: 'IDF should destroy monument to Arafat, not a soldier'

Wartime Pioneers:

Wartime Pioneers: The family that left Jerusalem for Kiryat Shmona

Yeara Shir and her family left the capital after 20 years for a new home in Kiryat Shmona, one of the cities most targeted in the conflict with Hezbollah.

Wartime Pioneers: The family that left Jerusalem for Kiryat Shmona

Hezbollah cell eliminated by IDF forces in southern Lebanon

Forces from the IDF’s 300th Brigade identified a Hezbollah terrorist cell entering a building in a Christian village, directed an Israeli Air Force fighter jet that struck and eliminated the cell.

Hezbollah cell eliminated by IDF forces in southern Lebanon

IDF Officer in intriguing conversation with resident of Dahieh, Beirut

Unit 504 Intelligence Officer speaks to resident of Dahieh, Beirut, who said, 'Get rid of Hezbollah already - we're with you, they forced us out of our homes.'

IDF Officer in intriguing conversation with resident of Dahieh, Beirut

Week one of fighting:

Week one of fighting: Northern Command crushes Hezbollah

Within the first week of fighting Hezbollah after the organization decided to support Iran, the IDF already struck 600 terror targets across Lebanon with some 820 munitions.

Week one of fighting: Northern Command crushes Hezbollah

At sea:

Navy Commander during evaluation at sea: 'Preparing for an extended stay'

Navy commander David Saar Salama held a situation assessment with naval commanders and praised the forces’ activity in the Lebanese arenas.

Navy Commander during evaluation at sea: 'Preparing for an extended stay'

Watch:

Watch: The BBC question that angered the Israeli ambassador

The BBC interviewer questioned why Israel attacked in Iran without proving an imminent threat. Ambassador Yechiel Leiter responded: 'Who did we need to prove it to? You?'

Watch: The BBC question that angered the Israeli ambassador

Missile fragment hits home in Lod

Five people suffer shock after Iranian missile fired towards central Israel.

Missile fragment hits home in Lod