Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Pain mixed with joy:

Pain mixed with joy: How a fallen hero's family celebrated Purim

Rachel Goldberg, wife of fallen soldier Avi Goldberg, talks about celebrating Purim despite the difficult pain of the loss and explains the significance behind the family's special costume.

Pain mixed with joy: How a fallen hero's family celebrated Purim

IDF welcomes three new fighter jets

Three new F-35i "Adir" fighter jets landed at Nevatim Air Base and will join the 116th squadron.

IDF welcomes three new fighter jets

Judea and Samaria security op:

Judea and Samaria security operation: Arrests, eliminations, and confiscated weapons

In widescale operation to thwart terror, security forces eliminate three terrorists, arrest over 100 suspects, and seize dozens of weapons.

Judea and Samaria security operation: Arrests, eliminations, and confiscated weapons

Father of Hostage:

Father of Hostage: Return to fighting in Gaza without endangering soldiers

Tzvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan, tells Arutz Sheva about the sign of life he received from his son and calls for resuming the war.

Father of Hostage: Return to fighting in Gaza without endangering soldiers

Watch:

Watch: The IAF's strikes on Assad military sites in southern Syria

IDF publishes footage of the Israeli Air Force strikes in southern Syria this week which took out command posts, and storage sites for weapons and military equipment.

Watch: The IAF's strikes on Assad military sites in southern Syria

'Stop the Hate UK':

'Stop the Hate UK': Freedom of speech? The event glorified Hamas

Itai Galmudy, co-founder of Stop the Hate UK, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the protests against the launch of the book 'Understanding Hamas And Why That Matters'

'Stop the Hate UK': Freedom of speech? The event glorified Hamas

Rabbi Seth Farber:

Rabbi Seth Farber: New Chief Rabbis bring an opportunity for change

Rabbi Seth Farber, chairman of ITIM: "The Rabbis are the good guys. It's the Rabbinate that has become overpoliticized"

Rabbi Seth Farber: New Chief Rabbis bring an opportunity for change

IDF demolishes homes of terrorists responsible for light rail attack

Forces from IDF's Judea Brigade demolish homes of terrorists Ahmed Haymouni and Muhammad Mask, who carried out the terror attack on the Tel Aviv light rail last October.

IDF demolishes homes of terrorists responsible for light rail attack

Baruch Levine to Arutz Sheva:

Baruch Levine to Arutz Sheva: 'Music evokes nostalgia'

'People express their emotions differently; they cry or laugh. I write music. That's the language of my soul,' Baruch Levine says about the 10/7 massacre.

Baruch Levine to Arutz Sheva: 'Music evokes nostalgia'

Omer Shem Tov's father:

Omer Shem Tov's father to Arutz Sheva: Faith kept him and us strong the entire time

Malachi Shem Tov tells Arutz Sheva about his son's resilience in captivity and how Omer worked to maintain his Jewish identity. 'They would recite the Kiddush for five months on a bottle of grape juice that they received.'

Omer Shem Tov's father to Arutz Sheva: Faith kept him and us strong the entire time

Uncle of Hostage:

Uncle of Hostage: 'Maximum pressure on Hamas, we need them all back now'

Micha, uncle of hostage Eitan Mor, urges the government to abandon Steve Witkoff's plan, saying that it prolongs the hostages' suffering.

Uncle of Hostage: 'Maximum pressure on Hamas, we need them all back now'

MK Rothman:

MK Rothman: All Zelenskyy has done is attack Israel, so we won't take his side

MK Simcha Rothman told Arutz Sheva that as long as Ukraine continues to criticize Israel, Israel should not pick a side between it and the US and even between it and Russia.

MK Rothman: All Zelenskyy has done is attack Israel, so we won't take his side

Connecting Israel & Diaspora: From the Netherlands to Israel

Watch the third episode of a new series - Israelis connect with their brethren around the world and talk about the challenges they each face, 'finding it amusing that each side believes that the challenges facing the other are more stressful.'

Connecting Israel & Diaspora: From the Netherlands to Israel

'I am here thanks to you'

Sasha Trufanov speaks for the first time since his release

'I will never be able to pay you back for what you have done to me, it moves me to know that it was important to so many people that I return home.'

Sasha Trufanov speaks for the first time since his release

MK Rothman to Arutz Sheva:

MK Rothman to Arutz Sheva: 'Trump's plan the only way to bring hostages home'

MK Simcha Rothman rejects alternative plans for the Gaza Strip such as that proposed by MK Yair Lapid, and calls on Israel to adopt Trump's plan, both for the day after and to 'open the gates of hell' on Hamas.

MK Rothman to Arutz Sheva: 'Trump's plan the only way to bring hostages home'

Watch:

Watch: The IDF's nighttime raid in Syria

During one of the recent raids, paratroopers located rifles, ammunition, and other military equipment left behind by the fleeing Syrian regime.

Watch: The IDF's nighttime raid in Syria

IDF forces on high alert in snowy border areas

IDF forces stationed on Israel's northern border operate under extreme weather conditions, defending Israel against threats from Syria and Lebanon - in the snow.

IDF forces on high alert in snowy border areas

Released hostage's father:

Released hostage's father: Despite horrors of captivity, Sagui’s resilience shines through

'Pain and sorrow are there, but they cannot overshadow the beauty of this moment; seeing him with his three little girls,' says father of released hostage, Sagui Dekel Chen.

Released hostage's father: Despite horrors of captivity, Sagui’s resilience shines through

Israel Magen Fund:

From Firefighting ATVs to Emergency Gear: Rapid Response by Israel Magen Fund

The Israel Magen Fund quickly supplied critical equipment to soldiers after the October 7th attack, ensuring they had essential gear like fire-fighting tools, helmets, and supplies.

From Firefighting ATVs to Emergency Gear: Rapid Response by Israel Magen Fund

Sister of Hostage:

Sister of Hostage: 'We don't want revenge, we want Shiri'

Ofri Bibas, sister of Yarden Bibas, gave a video statement apologizing to Kfir and Ariel for not mourning them until Shiri Bibas returns.

Sister of Hostage: 'We don't want revenge, we want Shiri'

MK Kroizer to Arutz Sheva:

MK Kroizer to Arutz Sheva: Migration - the only way to solve the terror problem in Gaza

MK Yitzhak Kroizer blasts MK Ofer Cassif, explains how to bring back the hostages, and talks about the bill that will stop the activities of the Palestinian Authority in Israel.

MK Kroizer to Arutz Sheva: Migration - the only way to solve the terror problem in Gaza

Ancient tale of heritage:

Ancient tale of heritage: Have you visited Jewish Gaza?

Journalist Israel Shapira, author of a book on Gaza tells about the city's Jewish heritage and plans to visit there.

Ancient tale of heritage: Have you visited Jewish Gaza?

Revival after tragedy:

Revival after tragedy: Planting hope in Southern Israel

Rabbi Avi Berman and Keren Harush of OU Israel, joined the special Arutz Sheva broadcast with the Israel Government Tourist Corporation and the Ministry of Heritage at the Burnt Vehicles Compound in Southern Israel.

Revival after tragedy: Planting hope in Southern Israel

Israel Police:

Israel Police: 'We were the bulletproof vest, with handguns against AK-47s'

Dean Elsdunne, the international spokesman for the Israel Police, appeared on the special Arutz Sheva broadcast at the Burnt Vehicles Compound in southern Israel to discuss the police's role in defending against the Hamas invasion.

Israel Police: 'We were the bulletproof vest, with handguns against AK-47s'

President Trump:

President Trump: 'Israel must choose what to do, we will support any decision'

Donald Trump wrote that Israel would have American backing for any steps taken in response to Hamas not freeing all the hostages on Saturday.

President Trump: 'Israel must choose what to do, we will support any decision'

Home Front Command Spokesman:

Home Front Command Spokesman: 'The world must come and see the evil we face as a nation'

IDF Home Front Command spokesman Adam Ittah joined the special Arutz Sheva broadcast at the Burnt Vehicles Compound in Southern Israel to discuss the messages it contains for Israel and the world.

Home Front Command Spokesman: 'The world must come and see the evil we face as a nation'

Conference of Presidents CEO:

Conference of Presidents CEO William Daroff: Trump's Gaza plan is a challenge to the world

William Daroff, CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations, joined Arutz Sheva to speak about the conference's fiftieth annual mission to Israel and the historic events the mission will address.

Conference of Presidents CEO William Daroff: Trump's Gaza plan is a challenge to the world

United Hatzalah VP:

United Hatzalah VP: October 7th forced Jews to see our shared destiny

Dovi Maisel, the Vice President of Operations of United Hatzalah joined the special Arutz Sheva broadcast at the Burnt Vehicles Compound in Southern Israel to speak about the heroism and miracles of October 7th.

United Hatzalah VP: October 7th forced Jews to see our shared destiny

Sderot Yeshiva Dean:

Sderot Yeshiva Dean: 'We will not teach about the horrors, but about the heroism'

Rabbi David Fendel, dean of the Sderot Yeshiva, joins the special Arutz Sheva broadcast from at the Burnt Vehicles Compound in Southern Israel to discuss his vision of what to remember about the October 7th massacre.

Sderot Yeshiva Dean: 'We will not teach about the horrors,  but about the heroism'

After October 7th:

After October 7th: Sheriffs learn from Jews how to treat the fallen

US National Sheriffs' Association signs agreement with ZAKA, to learn Jewish Law pertaining to dignity to the deceased, after sheriffs visit Israel following October 7th massacre.

After October 7th: Sheriffs learn from Jews how to treat the fallen

Agam Berger's father:

Agam Berger's father: 'The girls prayed and tried to keep Shabbat in captivity'

Shlomi Berger, the father of Agam Berger, who was released from Hamas captivity two weeks ago, speaks with Arutz Sheva about the readjustment to normal life and freedom.

Agam Berger's father: 'The girls prayed and tried to keep Shabbat in captivity'

Watch:

Watch: Egoz Unit soldiers discover and destroy a rigged vehicle in Jenin

Over 90 terrorists arrested, 12 weapons confiscated this week in Judea and Samaria; Egoz Unit soldiers destroy rigged vehicle in Jenin operation.

Watch: Egoz Unit soldiers discover and destroy a rigged vehicle in Jenin

Footage: IDF forces eliminate three terrorists in Samaria

Maglan Unit soldiers eliminate three terrorists in close-quarters combat in Nur Shams; over 210 wanted suspects eliminated thus far as part of Operation Wall of Iron.

Footage: IDF forces eliminate three terrorists in Samaria

Former Hostage:

Former Hostage: 'It was a nightmare, I will not forget IDF's sacrifices'

Former hostage Karina Ariev gave a recorded address to a rally in Hostages Square: 'I do not forget for a moment the sacrifice of the IDF soldiers. Do not forget this unity, it is what saved us.'

Former Hostage: 'It was a nightmare, I will not forget IDF's sacrifices'

'They will pay the price'

Netanyahu: We have again seen the monsters of Hamas, they will pay the price

We will do everything to return all of our hostages, but Hamas will not be there. We will eliminate Hamas, and we will return our hostages,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises.

Netanyahu: We have again seen the monsters of Hamas, they will pay the price

Message from the troops:

Message from the troops: 'Shabbat Shalom from frozen Syria!'

Soldiers from Battalion 8551 operating on Mount Hermon at the Syrian border sent a video from the snow-covered mountain.

Message from the troops: 'Shabbat Shalom from frozen Syria!'

'We need both parties to support Israel'

Reps. Brad Sherman (D-CA) and Joe Wilson (R-SC) speak to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News ahead of Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump. Rep. Wilson: We know that Netanyahu and Trump will work together to achieve all of the hostages being released. And it will be done very quickly.

'We need both parties to support Israel'

Netanyahu in Washington:

Netanyahu in Washington: Hostage deal, the 'day after', and the Abraham Accords

Prime Minister Netanyahu is on his way to Washington as the first foreign leader invited to the White House in President Trump's second term, hoping to negotiate several strategic achievements for Israel.

Netanyahu in Washington: Hostage deal, the 'day after', and the Abraham Accords

Netanyahu before leaving to US:

Netanyahu before leaving to US: 'Working with President Trump we could redraw the map'

Netanyahu spoke to the press before boarding his flight to the US ahead of his meeting with the US President.

Netanyahu before leaving to US: 'Working with President Trump we could redraw the map'

Ahead of the second stage:

Ahead of the second stage: Netanyahu's dramatic decision

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer to head negotiations team for second stage of prisoner swap deal with Hamas, report says. PM's Office: 'Decisions on negotiations to be made only after PM returns from US.'

Ahead of the second stage: Netanyahu's dramatic decision