Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Aliza Bloch warns: Israel is on the brink of civil war

Dr. Aliza Bloch warns of civil war at the Arutz Sheva-Israel National News conference, rejects calls for Blue and White to withdraw from the election, and urges a broad unity government.

Aliza Bloch warns: Israel is on the brink of civil war

MK Moshe Saada:

Saada calls for PM indictment withdrawn, former law enforcement officials investigated

MK Moshe Saada calls for appointing a new attorney general after the elections to withdraw the indictment against Netanyahu and launch investigations alleging serious misconduct in the investigations.

Saada calls for PM indictment withdrawn, former law enforcement officials investigated

'Are you from Israel?':

'Are you from Israel?': Police officer who saved two girls relives October 7 horror

Three years after Hamas’ massacre, Staff Sgt. Maj. Rami Cohen returns to the Sderot police station, where he rescued two little girls hiding beside their murdered mother before being shot 14 times and left wounded for two hours.

'Are you from Israel?': Police officer who saved two girls relives October 7 horror

Son and two sisters:

Three funerals, one family and shattered lives

the place where their lives were cut short

Three funerals, one family and shattered lives

Three years later

Three years later, a father still waits for the son he lost at Nova

Marking three years since the October 7 massacre, Dror Tzfati makes his first memorial visit to the Nova festival site near Re'im, where his son spent his final hours.

Three years later, a father still waits for the son he lost at Nova

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Bar Kuperstein returns to Nova site and puts on Tefillin

Captivity survivor Bar Kuperstein returned to the Nova festival site from which he was abducted, put on tefillin in memory of those murdered, and called on the public to join him.

Bar Kuperstein returns to Nova site and puts on Tefillin

Rival fans, brothers in captivity:

Rival fans, brothers in captivity: Jerusalem mural honors Ori and Hersh

New Teddy Stadium mural honors Ori Danino and Hersh Goldberg-Polin, rival Jerusalem soccer fans who forged a powerful bond in Hamas captivity.

Rival fans, brothers in captivity: Jerusalem mural honors Ori and Hersh

IDF honors Unit 8200 officer who warned before Oct. 7

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir honors Unit 8200 CWO who warned before October 7 that Hamas was preparing a large-scale surprise attack.

IDF honors Unit 8200 officer who warned before Oct. 7

Arutz Sheva Exclusive

Arutz Sheva Exclusive IDF rabbi relives the horrors he saw after the massacre

Rabbi Udi Schwartz, head of the halakha division in the IDF Rabbinate, tells Arutz Sheva about the unbearable scenes, agonizing identifications, and emotional encounters with families that have stayed with him since October 7.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive IDF rabbi relives the horrors he saw after the massacre

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Body-cam footage: Golani fighters operating near the Litani River area

The Israel Defense Forces (Wednesday) published this morning footage from body cameras of Golani Brigade soldiers, as they complete seven months of operations in southern Lebanon.

Body-cam footage: Golani fighters operating near the Litani River area

Arutz Sheva Exclusive:

Arutz Sheva Exclusive: Benny Gantz's vision for the next government

Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz dismisses the polls, urges voters not to fear the electoral threshold, and says Israel’s future depends on breaking the political blocs.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive: Benny Gantz's vision for the next government

Interview:

Yoseph Haddad's shirt becomes a hasbara tool

Haddad says his QR-code campaign proves the battle for public opinion is far from over. Now, as No. 2 in Amcha Yisrael, he is taking his advocacy fight into politics.

Yoseph Haddad's shirt becomes a hasbara tool

OpenAI halts training after AI model bypasses restrictions

AI agent reportedly bypasses internet restrictions during OpenAI training run, prompting company to suspend some advanced model training.

OpenAI halts training after AI model bypasses restrictions

Preparing the next generation:

Preparing Israel’s next generation: Intel, Education Ministry join forces

Education Ministry and Intel sign cooperation agreement to expand AI and STEM education, mentoring programs and technological opportunities for Israeli students.

Preparing Israel’s next generation: Intel, Education Ministry join forces

'We Need A Miracle':

'We Need A Miracle': Amb. Leiter shares pain and hope from Jerusalem hospital

Israel’s ambassador to the US rushed home after his son Neria was critically wounded in a terror attack, sharing the family's ordeal from the hospital ward.

'We Need A Miracle': Amb. Leiter shares pain and hope from Jerusalem hospital

"Neria needs a miracle"

"Neria needs a miracle" | Amb. Leiter calls for prayers for son injured in terror attack

Neria Leiter, son of Israeli Ambassador to the US, was critically wounded in the attack on Route 443. Neria continued to serve in the reserves after losing his older brother nearly three years ago.

"Neria needs a miracle" | Amb. Leiter calls for prayers for son injured in terror attack

One year after return

One year after return: Bar Kupershtein leads thanksgiving and Selichot at Hostages Square

One year after returning home, captivity survivors gather at Hostages Square for an evening of thanksgiving and Selichot, alongside families of deceased hostages and bereaved families.

One year after return: Bar Kupershtein leads thanksgiving and Selichot at Hostages Square

New film challenges the narrative surrounding Sara Netanyahu

A documentary in production features testimony from longtime employees who worked alongside Sara Netanyahu, including office chief Tzipi Navon, who claims she was offered money to speak against the Netanyahu family.

New film challenges the narrative surrounding Sara Netanyahu

Israeli AI expert shatters scariest doomsday scenarios

Dr. Uzy Hadad of speaks to Arutz Sheva and warns that the real AI danger may not be machines turning against humanity, but humans becoming so dependent on them.

Israeli AI expert shatters scariest doomsday scenarios

‘Based on blood libels’

Zamir orders legal review of ‘NAZA': ‘Based on blood libels’

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir orders legal review and special team to address ‘NAZA,’ accusing the film of blood libels that could endanger Israeli soldiers.

Zamir orders legal review of ‘NAZA': ‘Based on blood libels’

Helmet footage:

4-month secret operation: How the IDF emptied Hezbollah’s main stronghold in Lebanon

Behind the scenes of one of the war’s most complex operations: Crossing the Litani River, face-to-face combat, prolonged underground fighting, and destruction.

4-month secret operation: How the IDF emptied Hezbollah’s main stronghold in Lebanon

Dr. Shmuel Katz:

Dr. Shmuel Katz: 'Right-wing parties must unite to prevent wasted votes'

Dr. Shmuel Katz urges Israelis abroad to participate in the elections and calls on smaller right-wing parties to unite, warning that votes for parties that fail to cross the electoral threshold could ultimately weaken the right.

Dr. Shmuel Katz: 'Right-wing parties must unite to prevent wasted votes'

‘The fight of my life’:

‘The fight of my life’: Police Spokesman recalls battle for truth after 10/7

Israel Police spokesman Dean Elsdunne speaks to Arutz Sheva about October 7, the battle for Israel’s truth abroad, and why Israelis must keep speaking out.

‘The fight of my life’: Police Spokesman recalls battle for truth after 10/7

Israeli Amb. to Hungary

Israeli Ambassador to Hungary: 'Budapest doesn't want to see Jews living in ghettos.'

Ambassador Maya Kadosh tells Arutz Sheva that Hungary’s zero-tolerance policy toward antisemitism allows Israelis and Jews to feel safe in Budapest, while warning of antisemitic rhetoric from the far right.

Israeli Ambassador to Hungary: 'Budapest doesn't want to see Jews living in ghettos.'

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Watch: Ambassador Huckabee and Knesset Speaker Ohana get the crowd dancing

At an event marking the US 250th anniversary, Ambassador Huckabee and Knesset Speaker Ohana take the stage, play American hits and invite the crowd to dance.

Watch: Ambassador Huckabee and Knesset Speaker Ohana get the crowd dancing

Kidnappings and raids:

Kidnappings and raids: IDF tests Oct. 7-style surprise attack in massive multi-front drill

Unannounced 'Breaking Dawn 2.0' exercise tests IDF response to infiltrations, missile fire, mass casualties and hostage scenarios across multiple fronts.

Kidnappings and raids: IDF tests Oct. 7-style surprise attack in massive multi-front drill

Israeli-American petition calls on Ed Sheeran to remove Macklemore from tour

Thousands of Israeli-Americans call on Ed Sheeran to remove Macklemore from his tour following the rapper's anti-Israel messages during a performance at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Israeli-American petition calls on Ed Sheeran to remove Macklemore from tour

‘Humanitarian aid’ truck caught smuggling liquid nicotine into Gaza

Inspectors uncover 100 bottles hidden inside drinks at Kerem Shalom; truck seized and Israeli company’s Gaza aid permit suspended.

‘Humanitarian aid’ truck caught smuggling liquid nicotine into Gaza

Exclusive interview:

Former hostage: 'In Hamas tunnels I surrendered to G-d and found light in the darkness'

Omer Shem Tov, a survivor of Hamas captivity, tells Arutz Sheva about the moment he surrendered himself to G-d deep inside the tunnel, 'I felt warmth and light in the darkness.'

Former hostage: 'In Hamas tunnels I surrendered to G-d and found light in the darkness'

IDF officer injured in accidental shooting at military base

IDF officer moderately injured by accidental gunfire at Combat Engineering School in the Arava; Military Police launch investigation.

IDF officer injured in accidental shooting at military base

'Hamas hasn't changed'

'Hamas hasn't changed': Huckabee on Israel, Trump and the Middle East

In a special Arutz Sheva interview, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee speaks out on Iran, Hamas, Syria, Israel's upcoming elections, and Trump-Netanyahu ties.

'Hamas hasn't changed': Huckabee on Israel, Trump and the Middle East

IDF drills for nightmare scenarios in Judea and Samaria

IDF troops simulate simultaneous attacks, mass-casualty incidents and threats to Israeli communities in major exercises focused on northern Samaria.

IDF drills for nightmare scenarios in Judea and Samaria

Bereaved father

Bereaved father: “Benayahu fell, but he left us a path that won't be stopped"

Boaz Melet tells Arutz Sheva how his son Benayahu, who was shot in a terrorist attack, recovered and continued fighting the terrorists until his final moments.

Bereaved father: “Benayahu fell, but he left us a path that won't be stopped"

Erdan

Erdan: “Likud has completely lost touch with the Religious Zionist community"

Gilad Erdan, in an interview with Arutz Sheva, criticizes the changes in Likud, appeals to the Religious Zionist community, and presents his positions on the draft issue and the next government.

Erdan: “Likud has completely lost touch with the Religious Zionist community"

Israelis don't give up:

Israelis don't give up: Time is running out for survivors in Colombia earthquake

Col. Yossi Pinto, head of Israeli delegation to Colombia, describes the search for missing people one week after the earthquake, 'We have yet to find any survivors, but Israelis don't give up.'

Israelis don't give up: Time is running out for survivors in Colombia earthquake

i24NEWS crew attacked in Northern Ireland while filming report on antisemitism

i24NEWS Channel correspondent Yonatan Raveh and videographer Nadav Abas were assaulted in Belfast. The cameraman sustained a head injury from a thrown glass.

i24NEWS crew attacked in Northern Ireland while filming report on antisemitism

The next Justice Minister?

The next Justice Minister? MK Rothman reveals his demands for the next Israeli government

MK Simcha Rothman tells Arutz Sheva he wants to continue judicial reform, overhaul the attorney general's powers and help shape the next right-wing government.

The next Justice Minister? MK Rothman reveals his demands for the next Israeli government

The race against time in Colombia

'Alliance of Brothers' delegation arrives in Colombia, begins working to locate and rescue people trapped under rubble after the recent earthquake.

The race against time in Colombia

Sderot Yeshiva expanding

Yeshivat Hesder Sderot expanding | Rabbi Fendel: Sderot is a capital of Torah and Zionism

Rabbi David Fendel tells Arutz Sheva how the yeshiva and its students have helped rebuild the city after October 7, serving as its guardians and driving a new wave of Religious Zionist growth.

Yeshivat Hesder Sderot expanding | Rabbi Fendel: Sderot is a capital of Torah and Zionism

COGAT's unusual warning to Gazans

Israel warns Gaza residents to stay away from the Yellow Line, accusing Hamas of deliberately pushing civilians toward the area despite the danger.

COGAT's unusual warning to Gazans