Yoni Kempinski

New details:

New details: Terrorist reached within a kilometer of Margaliot before shootout

A preliminary investigation found the terrorist infiltrated from Lebanon and advanced near Margaliot before being identified and killed.

Combat-rabbi tells how he survived an explosive drone strike

'The moment I saw it lock onto me, I knew it was going to kill me,' says Rabbi Boaz Sluck, a 55-year-old reserve soldier who was seriously wounded in Lebanon, and explains why, despite his age, he refuses to give up reserve duty.

Reserve Duty:

Haredi officers operate in Jenin

Combat soldiers from the officers' and commanders' course of the Haredi Brigade operated in Jenin, detained wanted suspects for questioning, located weapons, and discovered incitement materials.

'Knocked us off our feet'

Samaria mother describes miracle after Iranian missile blast: 'Knocked us off our feet'

Reut Ben-Gigi tells Arutz Sheva about how her family escaped unharmed after an Iranian missile blast damaged homes in her community and shook residents.

IDF spokesman: We will not allow new equations

After over 20 launches from Iran and two waves of Israeli attacks against IRGC, IDF Spokesman Effie Defrin warns Israel is 'determined to remove every threat.'

JPPI Dir. Gen.:

JPPI Director General: 'Israel must invest more in Diaspora Jewry'

Dr. Shuki Friedman, Dir. Gen. of the Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI), urges Israel to invest more in Jewish education and identity-building abroad, saying the state has a responsibility to strengthen Jewish communities throughout the Diaspora.

IDF preparing for extended fighting

Following Iranian violation of ceasefire, IDF says defense system prepared for fighting with Iran to last days or even longer.

IDF Spokesperson:

IDF Spokesperson: We’re prepared for the possibility of further missile fire

Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin issues a statement following the missile barrages from Iran toward Israel, clarifying that the IDF is fully prepared to strike.

IDF:

IDF: Commander of Hezbollah engineering unit eliminated

IDF activity in southern Lebanon led to the elimination of Abd Harb, a senior commander in the Hezbollah terrorist organization, who was responsible for assembling and operating explosive devices.

Southern Lebanon:

Southern Lebanon: Four soldiers wounded in explosive drone attack

Four reservists wounded when explosive drone strikes during operational activity in southern Lebanon. Soldiers evacuated for medical treatment.

Changes from war lessons

Changes from war lessons: “Intelligence Directorate failed in its most important mission"

The head of the Operations Division in the Military Intelligence Directorate said that the Intelligence Directorate failed to provide warning ahead of the October 7 attack.

NBN MedEx in NJ:

NBN MedEx in NJ: 'Bringing all specialties to Israel is only a matter of time'

At the Nefesh B’Nefesh MedEx conference in New Jersey, physician assistant Raizel Raskas shared her inspiring journey toward making aliyah and discussed how healthcare professionals can help strengthen Israel’s medical system.

Footage from Lebanon:

Footage from Lebanon: Givati Brigade Commander recounts route to Beaufort Ridge Summit

Givati Brigade soldiers crossed the Litani River, eliminated terrorists, and uncovered hundreds of weapons. The brigade commander described the fighting and its significance in protecting northern Israeli communities.

Boots for Israel:

Boots for Israel: One pair at a time, the Jewish nation stands with its soldiers

Yakir Wachstock, founder of Boots for Israel, describes how a request for 80 pairs of boots grew into a movement that has provided over 100,000 pairs to IDF reservists, connecting Jews abroad directly to the soldiers defending Israel.

Watch:

Watch: Terrorists eliminated while launching drone

IDF forces spot Hezbollah terrorists preparing to launch drone, eliminate them in airstrike, thwarting planned attack.

Nefesh B’Nefesh at Israel parade: ‘One nation, strong and together’

Arutz Sheva joins Nefesh B’Nefesh float in Manhattan, co-founderes call on Jews to 'come home' to Israel, stressing unity among the Jewish nation.

US Congresswoman Lauren Gillen joins Celebrate Israel Parade in New York City

US Congresswoman Lauren Gillen calls for unity, support for Jewish Americans, and stronger US-Israel ties while urging opposition to hate and politicization of the event.

OU Israel Director

OU Israel Director: 'The Jewish People must continue walking with pride'

Ahead of the Israel Day Parade in New York, Rabbi Avi Berman spoke at the Arutz Sheva conference about Jewish pride, aliyah, and the challenges facing new immigrants to Israel.

Watch

Watch: The first tank to cross the Litani River on way to Beaufort

New footage released by the IDF reveals the first tank crossing the Litani River in southern Lebanon as part of the operation that led to the capture of the Beaufort Ridge.

Minister Amihai Eliyahu in NY:

Minister Amihai Eliyahu in NY: 'Deep state is trying to harm anyone who is not like it'

Minister Amichai Eliyahu addressed the controversy surrounding the appointment of Esti Schreiber as Director-General of the Israel Antiquities Authority during the Arutz Sheva Conference in New York.

“Iran is here"

“Iran is here": Home Front Command reveals major shift in Israel’s defense strategy

The concept that “Iran is here" has transformed Israel’s civilian sphere into a primary target.

Watch

Watch: Israel’s new next-gen strategic aircraft lands at Nevatim Airbase

The IDF has released special footage of the landing of the new KC-46 "Gideon" tanker and transport aircraft at Nevatim Air Base.

This Friday:

This Friday: Join the Arutz Sheva Leadership Forum in New York

Arutz Sheva will be hosting a special event in Queens on Friday, May 29. The event will bring together Israeli officials, journalists, and community leaders in a show of support for the Jewish state.

IDF reveals: Spike in haredi enlistment

IDF publishes new data showing record number of haredi recruits, combat soldiers.

Bnei Brak:

Bnei Brak: Herzog affixes mezuzah to new visitors center honoring rabbi

President Isaac Herzog, Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu, attend mezuzah-affixing ceremony for new visitors center honoring haredi leader 'Chazon Ish.'

First time since 1964:

First time since 1964: New York mayor will not participate in Israel Day Parade

Annual Salute to Israel Parade on Fifth Avenue will take place without New York City’s mayor; organizers expect record attendance and a strong presence of Israeli official representatives.

“Trump won’t sign without it"

“Trump won’t sign without it": Israel says US demands full Iranian nuclear dismantlement

Speaking with Netanyahu, President Trump made it clear that he would not sign a final agreement without dismantling the Iranian nuclear program.

4 rooms, 100 meters:

4 rooms, 100 meters: Footage from the tunnel destroyed in Har Dov

Combat soldiers from the Mountain Brigade and the Yahalom unit located and destroyed a terror tunnel containing four living quarters used by Hezbollah terrorists in the region.

IDF releases footage from wounded combat photographer

One of the women in the IDF Spokesperson's Operational Documentation Platoon was seriously wounded yesterday in a battle in Lebanon. The IDF released the materials she filmed while under fire.

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach:

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach: 'Jews must stop being sheep, fight the Jew-haters'

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach tells Arutz Sheva American Jews must stand up for themselves in the face of rising antisemitism, dismisses hasbara, and rejects 'closing down global Judaism.'

IDF reveals: Here's how Hezbollah monitors IDF soldiers

Hezbollah using Lebanese civilians to advance terror attacks against IDF soldiers, statement warns.

Special interview

Special interview | 'If we don't invest in the future of Torah, we won't have one'

Rabbi Yitzchak Neria explains how his foundation is working to make Religious Zionist scholars the leaders of the next generation of Jewish life in Israel.

Min. Cohen to Arutz Sheva:

Minister Cohen to Arutz Sheva: If Iran rejects US dictates, a strike will happen

Cabinet member Minister Eli Cohen speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News about the campaign against Iran and Hezbollah, as well as sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

After Eurovision: Noam Bettan’s message of unity

Upon returning to Israel from Eurovision, where he clinched second place, Noam Bettan urges: "I’m asking us to make an effort and just be good to one another."

Simon Falic to Arutz Sheva:

Simon Falic to Arutz Sheva: 'Jerusalem Day is my favorite day, these are biblical times'

Businessman Simon Falic, who flew to Israel for 24 hours to mark Jerusalem Day, praises US recognition of Jerusalem, says support for Israel remains strong.

MK Rothman to Arutz Sheva:

MK Rothman to Arutz Sheva: Nukhba trials will be held in Jerusalem, the capital of justice

During the Flag March in Jerusalem, Knesset Constitution Committee chairman MK Simcha Rothman explains how the city represents a coming full circle for him.

Smotrich unveils development plan for Jerusalem at Flag March

Smotrich spoke with Arutz Sheva during the Flag March and described a new government decision aimed at strengthening the city in infrastructure, tourism and innovation.

Footage from the tank:

Footage from the tank: Hezbollah terrorist eliminated with precise fire

Hezbollah terrorist using surveillance equipment against IDF troops is struck and eliminated, IDF footage reveals.

Report:

Report: IDF operations inside the tunnels in central Gaza

Forces from the Kfir Brigade and the Yahalom destroyed two underground tunnel routes with a combined length of two kilometers in the central Gaza camps area.

Meet the brave olim who will defend Israel as "lone" soldiers

Arutz Sheva speaks with new olim from 3 different continents at the “Olim Al Madim" conference in Jerusalem as they prepare to join the IDF and to start their lives in Israel.