Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Leftist protesters light fire at entrance to IDF HQ, 4 arrested in Caesarea

Four alleged rioters were arrested at a protest against Prime Minister Netanyahu in Caesarea. Labor Chairperson Merav Mechaeli harshly attacked the Prime Minister and claimed that he was preventing the return of the hostages from Gaza.

Leftist protesters light fire at entrance to IDF HQ, 4 arrested in Caesarea

Amb. Friedman: Biden is saving Hamas by trying to stop Israel

Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman talks to Arutz Sheva about the state of US-Israel relations, says, Biden making it harder to recover hostages, win war, pressure and criticism of Israel 'only because it's an election year.'

Amb. Friedman: Biden is saving Hamas by trying to stop Israel

Hostage's sister after UN visit: There is a change, Israel must use rape report

Yarden Gonen, whose sister is held by Hamas, reviews the UN Security Council meeting regarding Hamas sexual crimes.

Hostage's sister after UN visit: There is a change, Israel must use rape report

MK Danon: 'Time to go into Rafah, move the population and finish the job with Hamas'

'We will go all the way until Hamas is eradicated. Many terrorists found a safe place in Rafah, we have no other option,' MK Danny Danon tells Arutz Sheva.

MK Danon: 'Time to go into Rafah, move the population and finish the job with Hamas'

The Aliyah Program: Helping olim step by step through the process of buying a home

Meny Greenbaum, founder and owner of the Meny Group, spoke to Arutz Sheva – Israel National News on buying real estate in Israel: 'We believe that this is the only place where Jews should be.'

The Aliyah Program: Helping olim step by step through the process of buying a home

'We need to fill a void' | Helping doctors immigrate to Israel

The co-founders of Nefesh B'Nefesh speak about the Medex conference and the importance of encouraging physicians to immigrate to Israel.

'We need to fill a void' | Helping doctors immigrate to Israel

Arab affairs correspondent: 'Hamas is a culture of death. Can we defeat an ideology?'

Arab affairs correspondent, Tzvi Yechezkeli, speaks to Arutz Sheva: 'Our responsibility as Jews and Israelis is to stand up and say – this massacre was not some flickering moment in history. It could happen again.'

Arab affairs correspondent: 'Hamas is a culture of death. Can we defeat an ideology?'

Min. Golan leads delegation to UN: 'I will make the victims' silenced voices heard'

Min. May Golan to be present during United Nations Security Council meeting on Hamas rapes, sexual violence - after five months of the UN ignoring the matter. 'I will make the victims' silenced voices heard.'

Min. Golan leads delegation to UN: 'I will make the victims' silenced voices heard'

UN Amb. to Arutz Sheva: UN's silence forces us to take action

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan tells Arutz Sheva the UN's continued ignoring of Hamas' atrocities and the plight of the hostages requires Israel to take action that will make the UN come to them to ask what it can do.

UN Amb. to Arutz Sheva: UN's silence forces us to take action

Do some soul-searching, focus on the police

Israel's ambassador to the UN and former Minister of National Security spoke to Arutz Sheva on the Meron disaster report: ‘I'm sure everyone is doing some soul-searching and drawing conclusions.’

Do some soul-searching, focus on the police

Bereaved father: 'Adi's light shines from his last letter'

Adi Leon, killed in Gaza in the APC disaster, left his family an emotional letter to be read 'after my death.' Father Amir talks to Arutz Sheva on the educational project that budded from this letter.

Bereaved father: 'Adi's light shines from his last letter'

Rabbi David Stav: 'Free the yeshiva students from the politicians'

The head of the Tzohar Rabbinical organization proposes a novel approach to the issue of haredim drafting into the IDF.

Rabbi David Stav: 'Free the yeshiva students from the politicians'

Israel Real Estate Expo: 'We're not going to succumb to terror'

Despite planned hostile protests against the show, producer Gideon Katz says that the Israel Real Estate Expo will 'continue full force'.

Israel Real Estate Expo: 'We're not going to succumb to terror'

'Sanctions from Britain? They only make us stronger'

Moshe Sharvit, brother of fallen soldier, Harel, spoke to Arutz Sheva: 'If Britain has recognized my endeavors, it seems that this is a sign that we must take action and increase our work."

'Sanctions from Britain? They only make us stronger'

CEO of Bat Melech: ‘We are sounding the voices of the abused hostages’

Adv. Tzilit Jacobson, CEO of Bat Melech, participated in the 'Women's Day' event at the Knesset dedicated to the hostages: ‘We will continue to raise our voices at every opportunity.’

CEO of Bat Melech: ‘We are sounding the voices of the abused hostages’

IDF soldier surprises parents in Miami

Chabad emissaries who thought that their son was fighting in Gaza were overjoyed when he was invited to join them on stage at a dinner in Florida.

IDF soldier surprises parents in Miami

At the Kerem Shalom Crossing: Police remove protesters - and aid trucks enter Gaza

Dozens of police officers operate at Gaza border crossings, removing protesters who blocked aid trucks from entering Gaza; seven protesters arrested.

At the Kerem Shalom Crossing: Police remove protesters - and aid trucks enter Gaza

The Israel Real Estate Expo: 'Demand for Israeli property is higher than ever'

Real estate attorney Yaacov Epstein says that the war in Gaza initially slowed demand in Israel, but it has since risen by as much as five hundred percent over previous highs.

The Israel Real Estate Expo: 'Demand for Israeli property is higher than ever'

Ben Gvir: 'We are going back to the same misconception'

National Security Min. Itamar Ben Gvir tells Arutz Sheva: 'Prime Minister is nearing the moment when he will have to make a decision, whether he is following Gantz's path or that of Otzma Yehudit.'

Ben Gvir: 'We are going back to the same misconception'

Chair of Republicans in Israel: Obama folks run the White House, promote PA state

Attorney Marc Zell, Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel, speaks to Arutz Sheva: Israel needs to stay the course. Do not listen to the Americans. Do not succumb to international pressure.

Chair of Republicans in Israel: Obama folks run the White House, promote PA state

Yigal Dilmoni to Arutz Sheva: 'You'd better believe it, we are beating Hamas in Gaza'

Former CEO of the Yesha Council, Yigal Dilmoni, spoke to Arutz Sheva on the battle in Gaza and the impending IDF victory.

Yigal Dilmoni to Arutz Sheva: 'You'd better believe it, we are beating Hamas in Gaza'

Executive director of Merkos 302 of Chabad: 'Nothing like the energy behind me'

Rabbi Kotlarsky spoke to Arutz Sheva about the annual conference and the special teen event in Times Square, New York: 'the theme of this year's conference is Count on Me. Every single teen is responsible. He can tip the scale. He can stand up for what's true, for what's good for Judaism, for Israel.'

Executive director of Merkos 302 of Chabad: 'Nothing like the energy behind me'

Ex-Foreign Minister: 'Give up on Saudi normalization if price is a PA state'

Former Foreign Minister and current Energy Minister Eli Cohen tells Arutz Sheva Israel must disagree with US even while being grateful for American support, Palestinian state cannot be created after October 7.

Ex-Foreign Minister: 'Give up on Saudi normalization if price is a PA state'

'We are paying the price for twenty years of neglect'

Martin Oliner, chairman of the Center for Righteousness and Integrity, speaks about the effects of antisemitism in the modern world.

'We are paying the price for twenty years of neglect'

'You are our soldiers on the digital battlefield'

The head of digital operations in the Israeli Foreign Ministry calls for the public to join in telling the stories of the October 7th massacre.

'You are our soldiers on the digital battlefield'

ZOA president: 'Biden is a problem'

Zionist Organization of America president Morton Klein explains in detail how the Biden administration is contrary to Israel's best interests.

ZOA president: 'Biden is a problem'

'We're showing which is the right side of history'

Noah Shufutinsky from StandWithUs Israel tells about the advances being made in representing Israel online.

'We're showing which is the right side of history'

Florida antisemitic attack: 'Attacker cursed Jews as he beat elderly man'

Chaim Rosenstein tells Arutz Sheva about the violent antisemitic incident he witnessed over the weekend in which an elderly Jewish man was assaulted.

Florida antisemitic attack: 'Attacker cursed Jews as he beat elderly man'

Bereaved Father: 'We were given a gift, to be able to say goodbye'

Eitan Morell, father of fallen soldier Maoz Morell, to Arutz Sheva: 'It gives me a small measure of comfort, even though I know it doesn't really make a difference, to know that he fell in battle. He was fighting. That does give me some comfort.'

Bereaved Father: 'We were given a gift, to be able to say goodbye'

Malcolm Hoenlein: Arab states want Israel to destroy Hamas

Vice Chairman Emeritus of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations gives a firsthand account of how other Arab countries see the war in Gaza.

Malcolm Hoenlein: Arab states want Israel to destroy Hamas

Conference of Presidents Vice Chair: 'Qatar spreading anti-Israel hate across America'

Malcolm Hoenlein explains how Qatar funds institutions and acquires businesses to advance its anti-Israel, anti-American agenda.

Conference of Presidents Vice Chair: 'Qatar spreading anti-Israel hate across America'

Middle East expert to Arutz Sheva: 'Only solution for Palestinians is clan government'

Dr. Mordechai Kedar explains his proposed plan for Palestinian governance after the war and his solution to the hostage crisis.

Middle East expert to Arutz Sheva: 'Only solution for Palestinians is clan government'

Expert & author: Day after the war must be discussed now

Dr. Dan Diker, President of JM Center for Public Affairs told Arutz Sheva that Israel, the PA, and Jordanians met in 2006. 'There was goodwill in the room. People who say there are only two alternatives, are not telling the story the way it should be told.'

Expert & author: Day after the war must be discussed now

Evangelical leader: Americans stand with Israel, administration support is wavering

Ralph Reed, Founder and chairman of the Faith & Freedom Coalition speaks to Arutz Sheva after touring Kfar Aza and seeing the devastation there, says Americans still support Israel even if administration's support is wavering.

Evangelical leader: Americans stand with Israel, administration support is wavering

Music festival massacre survivor: If we stopped running to hide, we wouldn't have survived

Natalie Sanandaji, a survivor of the massacre at the Supernova Music Rave on October 7, tells Arutz Sheva that she speaks out to put a face on the story of that terrible day.

Music festival massacre survivor: If we stopped running to hide, we wouldn't have survived

Target of US sanctions to Arutz Sheva: 'I couldn't believe it, Biden is occupied with me?'

Ever since Yinon Levi, a farmer from south of Hebron, found out he was subject to US sanctions, he and his wife Sapir's bank account has been blocked and they can't purchase necessities at the grocery store.

Target of US sanctions to Arutz Sheva: 'I couldn't believe it, Biden is occupied with me?'

MK Danny Danon to Arutz Sheva: We can't win with our hands tied behind our back

MK Danon speaks about the US policy towards Israel: "They want us to win, but don't realize that for us to win, we have to do exactly what the US did when they faced evil".

MK Danny Danon to Arutz Sheva: We can't win with our hands tied behind our back

Pompeo in south: 'This is my most heartbreaking visit to Israel'

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Visits Israel’s Southern Communities with Leading Businessman Philanthropist Yossi Sagol and MK Ambassador Danny Danon, To Witness October 7 Devastation

Pompeo in south: 'This is my most heartbreaking visit to Israel'

Pompeo to Arutz Sheva: 'America must not restrain Israel'

Mike Pompeo tells Arutz Sheva during visit to the south: 'We should make clear that we support the decisions of the Israeli leadership'

Pompeo to Arutz Sheva: 'America must not restrain Israel'

'Make My People Laugh': Special interview with comedian Elon Gold

Comedian Elon Gold wasn't sure he could be funny after October 7th, but realized that it was his mission to give Israel and the Jewish people something to laugh about.

'Make My People Laugh': Special interview with comedian Elon Gold