Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Dr. Dan Diker:

Dr. Dan Diker: Israel knows time is short for a strike on Iran

Speaking to Arutz Sheva, Dr. Dan Diker warns that while Trump pursues an "economic diplomacy" strategy with Iran, Israel remains on edge, aware that the window to stop a nuclear-armed Tehran is closing fast.

Dr. Dan Diker: Israel knows time is short for a strike on Iran

Col. Richard Kemp:

Col. Richard Kemp: Hamas is on the back foot, the IDF is making mincemeat of it

Col. Richard Kemp says Hamas is crumbling but full victory demands neutralizing the group, rescuing hostages, and ensuring Gaza never again becomes a terror stronghold. He warns that diplomatic efforts with Iran are futile.

Col. Richard Kemp: Hamas is on the back foot, the IDF is making mincemeat of it

Malcolm Hoenlein:

Malcolm Hoenlein: 'We could work with the Iranian people to overthrow the IRGC'

Malcolm Hoenlein, Vice Chair and CEO Emeritus of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, tells Arutz Sheva that Iran must be stopped - and can be.

Malcolm Hoenlein: 'We could work with the Iranian people to overthrow the IRGC'

Watch: IDF reveals footage from Beirut strike

IDF releases new footage from strike on Hezbollah precision missile storage facility in Beirut.

Watch: IDF reveals footage from Beirut strike

Eve of Memorial Day:

Eve of Memorial Day: Tribute ceremony held on Mt. Herzl

The ceremony was held with the participation of the leaders Israel's security forces and bereaved families. Following the ceremony, flags, candles, and flowers were distributed to each of the graves.

Eve of Memorial Day: Tribute ceremony held on Mt. Herzl

Watch:

For the first time: IDF uses 'Bar' rocket in military operations

IDF troops conduct first operational use of 'Bar' rocket against terror targets in the Gaza Strip.

For the first time: IDF uses 'Bar' rocket in military operations

President Herzog:

Herzog to Arutz Sheva: 'Disturbed by public figures who keep inflaming more hatred'

In an interview that will be aired on Israel's Memorial Day, the President of Israel spoke with Arutz Sheva about the rift in Israeli society and called for unity.

Herzog to Arutz Sheva: 'Disturbed by public figures who keep inflaming more hatred'

Holocaust education worldwide:

Holocaust education worldwide: Building a Strong Jewish Identity - From the Horrors

In another episode of "Jewish-Share", Orli Barnett from the Cape Town Holocaust & Genocide Centre talks with Yad Vashem's Shani Farhi Lourie on differences in Israel and the Diaspora in instilling memory and lessons from the Holocaust.

Holocaust education worldwide: Building a Strong Jewish Identity - From the Horrors

Zikim base:

Zikim investigation: Soldiers' heroism prevented capture of IDF base on 10/7

Investigation of October 7th attack on Zikim base finds early identification of threat, immediate response, and vital decisions block terrorists' invasion.

Zikim investigation: Soldiers' heroism prevented capture of IDF base on 10/7

Religious Zionist Party Chair:

Religious Zionist Party Chair: 'From battle flag to March of the Living'

Yehuda Vald, director general of the Religious Zionist Party, went on the March of the Living with the flag he took to Gaza and Lebanon.

Religious Zionist Party Chair: 'From battle flag to March of the Living'

Danny Danon:

Danon: 'This is the same hate as 80 years ago; then there were swastikas, today keffiyehs'

Israel's Ambassador to UN Danny Danon says that once you go into Auschwitz you walk out a different person: 'we are lucky that there are still survivors who can share what happened here.'

Danon: 'This is the same hate as 80 years ago; then there were swastikas, today keffiyehs'

Mother of freed hostage:

Mother of freed hostage Eliya Cohen: Hope and faith in God sustained him during captivity

Sigi Cohen, mother of Eliya who returned from captivity, discusses in interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News the complex emotions accompanying the family since his return. "Eliya strengthened those who were with him in captivity."

Mother of freed hostage Eliya Cohen: Hope and faith in God sustained him during captivity

Vice Chair. of Betar Worldwide:

Vice Chair. of Betar Worldwide: Two ways to fight antisemitism - fight or flight

Ronn Torossian, Vice Chair. of Betar Worldwide & Chair. of Betar US: We are living in very dark days for the Jewish people. Ultimately, the Jewish people will only be safe here in Israel.

Vice Chair. of Betar Worldwide: Two ways to fight antisemitism - fight or flight

Chair. of Republicans in Israel:

Chair. of Republicans in Israel: 'Ambassador Huckabee brings passion and professionalism'

'A new era in US-Israel alliance, based on shared values, mutual security, and a vision for regional stability'. Atty. Marc Zell and Dr. Paul Brody reflect on Mike Huckabee’s appointment as US Ambassador to Israel.

Chair. of Republicans in Israel: 'Ambassador Huckabee brings passion and professionalism'

IRON Initiative head:

IRON Initiative head: 'Qatar worse than Iran, Israel doesn't understand this yet'

Rabbi Pini Dunner, President of the IRON Initiative, spoke with Arutz Sheva about the efforts to confront antisemitism in the US and how Qatar has used its vast wealth to blind officials in US and Israel to the threat it poses.

IRON Initiative head: 'Qatar worse than Iran, Israel doesn't understand this yet'

Amb. Huckabee:

Ambassador Huckabee: Serving in this country is a calling from G-d

Israeli President Herzog receives credentials from US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. Watch.

Ambassador Huckabee: Serving in this country is a calling from G-d

Netanyahu: We will fight to victory - I will not cave

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues statement on war against Hamas, promising not to bow to terrorists who carried out the worst massacre since the Holocaust.

Netanyahu: We will fight to victory - I will not cave

Jon Polin to Arutz Sheva:

Jon Polin: How do we celebrate a holiday of redemption when we don't have it?

Jon Polin, the father of murdered hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, shares what keeps him fighting for the other hostages as well as his thoughts ahead of the passover holiday

Jon Polin: How do we celebrate a holiday of redemption when we don't have it?

Regional tensions:

The red line Israel drew for Turkey

Representatives of Israel and Turkey meet in Azerbaijan, Israel clarifies that Turkish embedment in Syria will not be tolerated.

The red line Israel drew for Turkey

Beards and nail polish:

Beards and nail polish: IDF adopts new appearance guidelines

IDF's Discipline and Order Branch has updated its appearance and dress directives, allowing all soldiers to grow beards and combat soldiers to wear combat uniforms off base.

Beards and nail polish: IDF adopts new appearance guidelines

IDF prepares for Passover:

IDF prepares for Passover: Over 100 tons of matzah for soldiers

Tens of thousands of Haggadot and kosher for Passover food packages delivered to soldiers serving on all fronts.

IDF prepares for Passover: Over 100 tons of matzah for soldiers

Zvika Klein to Arutz Sheva:

Zvika Klein: 'I wanted to help the authorities; they violated my freedom of press'

Zvika Klein, the editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post, claims that the investigation into 'Qatar-Gate' is plagued with both professional and ethical problems.

Zvika Klein: 'I wanted to help the authorities; they violated my freedom of press'

Professor Chaim Sukenik:

Professor Chaim Sukenik: Torah and Science enhance one another

Special interview with Professor Chaim Sukenik, outgoing President of the Jerusalem College of Technology (JCT) at the annual Torah and Science Conference.

Professor Chaim Sukenik: Torah and Science enhance one another

New IDF appointments:

New IDF appointments: Dozens of officers appointed to new positions

Chief of Staff and Minister of Defense approve appointment of dozens of officers to key positions in intelligence, ground forces, and Home Front Command.

New IDF appointments: Dozens of officers appointed to new positions

Haredi soldiers:

Haredi soldiers: 'They threw stones and diapers at me'

Meir Shemtsov, a haredi who served in the IDF, called for haredi leaders to work against the stigma that drafting holds in haredi communities.

Haredi soldiers: 'They threw stones and diapers at me'

Israel and Diaspora Jews:

Israel and Diaspora Jews: Studying the complexity and nuance to deepen the connection

In this episode of 'Jewish-Share,' Dr. Idana Goldberg, CEO of the Russell Berrie Foundation, and philanthropist and activist Daniel Goldman met virtually to discuss the gaps between Israel and Diaspora Jews and how to bridge those gaps.

Israel and Diaspora Jews: Studying the complexity and nuance to deepen the connection

Minister Zohar to Arutz Sheva:

Minister Zohar to Arutz Sheva: 'We are one nation and we have one destination'

Culture and Sport Minister Miki Zohar discusses war efforts, unity, and global Jewish support. 'We must strengthen bonds between Israel and Jewish communities worldwide; together we can achieve great things.'

Minister Zohar to Arutz Sheva: 'We are one nation and we have one destination'

Shabbos Kestenbaum:

Shabbos Kestenbaum: Fight won't end with Columbia - Harvard, UCLA & Yale are next

Activist and Harvard graduate Shabbos Kestenbaum addresses the effects the Trump administration has had on antisemitism on US campuses.

Shabbos Kestenbaum: Fight won't end with Columbia - Harvard, UCLA & Yale are next

IDF and ISA:

IDF and ISA: Remains of hostage Manny Goddard found in Gaza

Israeli forces located remains of hostage Manny Menachem Goddard, did not succeed in retrieving body.

IDF and ISA: Remains of hostage Manny Goddard found in Gaza

Connecting Israel & Diaspora:

Connecting Israel & Diaspora: 'Israel should adopt the Diaspora community model'

Watch the fourth episode of a new series - Israelis connect with their brethren around the world and talk about the challenges they each face.

Connecting Israel & Diaspora: 'Israel should adopt the Diaspora community model'

Lizzy Savetsky:

Lizzy Savetsky to Arutz Sheva: 'I am fighting on behalf of Israel and all of our children'

Online Israel advocate Lizzy Savetsky explains her raw approach to promoting Israel - a heartfelt message delivered with no production or effects.

Lizzy Savetsky to Arutz Sheva: 'I am fighting on behalf of Israel and all of our children'

Natasha Hausdorff:

Natasha Hausdorff to Arutz Sheva: Still surprised by outrageous claims against Israel

'People don't hear the truth from international media; after I talk to them they start questioning the narratives they’ve been taught,' Legal Director of UK Lawyers for Israel Natasha Hausdorff says.

Natasha Hausdorff to Arutz Sheva: Still surprised by outrageous claims against Israel

Erin Molan to Arutz Sheva:

Erin Molan to Arutz Sheva: I saw the truth, so I couldn’t stay silent on antisemitism

Australian television presenter Erin Molan speaks with Arutz Sheva about her fight against antisemitism following the October 7 massacre and why it is so important to speak out for Israel and against Hamas.

Erin Molan to Arutz Sheva: I saw the truth, so I couldn’t stay silent on antisemitism

Zvi Sukkot:

Zvi Sukkot: 'Blocking access to the Knesset is a severe blow to democracy'

Former MK Zvi Sukkot spoke with Arutz Sheva and called to take strong action against those who blockade the Knesset.

Zvi Sukkot: 'Blocking access to the Knesset is a severe blow to democracy'

Watch:

Watch: IDF forces detonate explosive device in Tulkarm area

IDF forces detain wanted persons and confiscate weapons in Judea and Samaria, detonate explosive device in Tulkarm area.

Watch: IDF forces detonate explosive device in Tulkarm area

During intense fighting: IDF drafts next generation of combat fighters

IDF drafts next generation of combat fighters, 'significant strengthening of forces with 1,133 new immigrants, 709 lone soldiers, 393 residents of Gaza border.'

During intense fighting: IDF drafts next generation of combat fighters

Captivity survivor: 'I was kidnapped from my bed under gunfire'

Crowds gather in Tel Aviv calling for the release of the 59 hostages still held captive in Gaza.

Captivity survivor: 'I was kidnapped from my bed under gunfire'

Government approves:

Government unanimously approves: Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to leave post on April 10

Government approves dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, determining that the decision will take effect on April 10 or upon the appointment of his successor.

Government unanimously approves: Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to leave post on April 10

Honoring Danielle:

Honoring Danielle: A legacy of compassion, love - and poetry

'Music keeps Danielle's memory alive,' says Moti, father of Danielle Sonnenfeld OBM, of his efforts to honor his daughter’s memory through the Danielle Foundation.

Honoring Danielle: A legacy of compassion, love - and poetry

IDF strikes terror targets in Gaza, 14 eliminated

IDF strikes Hamas military site in northern Gaza, multiple Hamas, Islamic Jihad naval vessels intended for use in terror activities.

IDF strikes terror targets in Gaza, 14 eliminated