Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

1.8 Mil. Minutes and Counting

1.8 Million Minutes and Counting | Special interview with radio host Nachum Segal

Nachum Segal, host of The Nachum Segal Network, visited the Arutz Sheva studio in Jerusalem as he is summarizing more than 40 years of Jewish broadcasting.

1.8 Million Minutes and Counting | Special interview with radio host Nachum Segal

Watch:

Watch: IDF destroys tunnel spanning two kilometers in Jabaliya

IDF's 401st Brigade destroys a two-kilometer underground route in the Jabaliya area.

Watch: IDF destroys tunnel spanning two kilometers in Jabaliya

Reason for loud booms:

Watch: Two tunnels spanning two kilometers each destroyed in Gaza

IDF troops from the Southern Brigade of the Gaza Division dismantle two terror tunnels in southern and central Gaza.

Watch: Two tunnels spanning two kilometers each destroyed in Gaza

Watch: IDF improving readiness on Israel's eastern border

IDF holds brigade-wide exercise in Jordan Valley, as forces practice responding to terror threats, infiltrations, and more.

Watch: IDF improving readiness on Israel's eastern border

TV host fired for being pro-Israel visits Nir Oz

Erin Molan, a pro-Israel host who was fired by Sky News Australia, recently visited Nir Oz - one of the towns targeted by the Hamas invasion, which killed nearly a quarter of its population.

TV host fired for being pro-Israel visits Nir Oz

Hostages' families:

Hostages' families: We demand a deal that will ensure the return of all hostages

Families of hostages oppose partial deal, stress, 'We demand a deal that leaves no one behind!'

Hostages' families: We demand a deal that will ensure the return of all hostages

Hostage's mother:

Mother of hostage: 'National unity is my obligation to my daughter'

Meirav Leshem Gonen, mother of hostage Romi, tells Arutz Sheva about her work trying to bridge the gaps in the approaches to hostage negotiations.

Mother of hostage: 'National unity is my obligation to my daughter'

Wounded Reservist:

Wounded Reservist: 'It is hard to believe I am now a wounded soldier'

Reservist fighter Sagi Mazar shares his story of being injured in southern Lebanon and his road to recovery.

Wounded Reservist: 'It is hard to believe I am now a wounded soldier'

Footage shows pilots taking off for Yemen strike

IDF publishes footage of IAF planes taking off for strike on Houthi targets in Yemen, as well as from the command center during the moments of the strike. Watch.

Footage shows pilots taking off for Yemen strike

Heavy damage:

Warhead from Houthi missile falls in Ramat Gan school, causing heavy damage

Ballistic missile launched from Yemen towards central Israel intercepted, warhead falls in Ramat Gan school, causing damage to the building and nearby vehicles.

Warhead from Houthi missile falls in Ramat Gan school, causing heavy damage

Wounded Soldier Speaks:

Wounded Soldier Speaks: 'I thought I would die, I felt sorry for my friends and family'

Lieutenant Yinon Granot, a tank officer seriously injured in Jabaliya, shares his journey of recovery and determination to be back in action.

Wounded Soldier Speaks: 'I thought I would die, I felt sorry for my friends and family'

Minister Kisch to Arutz Sheva:

Minister Kisch to Arutz Sheva: We will remain in Syria as long as necessary

Minister Yoav Kisch speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News during a visit to Sheba Hospital: The price paid by the wounded and the bereaved families is not in vain.

Minister Kisch to Arutz Sheva: We will remain in Syria as long as necessary

Footage from Lebanon

Footage from Lebanon: IDF destroys underground Hezbollah headquarters

Combat Engineering Brigade troops located a tunnel route a few dozen meters in length leading to a Hezbollah headquarters.

Footage from Lebanon: IDF destroys underground Hezbollah  headquarters

Classified documents leak:

Wife of NCO says he acted for state's good; now being treated like a terrorist

A. served in the IDF for 10 years and is now held in custody for his part in the classified documents leak. 'My young son hasn't seen his father in seven weeks,' cries out his wife.

Wife of NCO says he acted for state's good; now being treated like a terrorist

Bereaved father initiates ‘Shabbat for the Hostages’

'We must do everything we can to bring the hostages back home. We must remember that praying is important, but actions are what's needed,' says bereaved father, Zvi Zussman to Arutz Sheva.

Bereaved father initiates ‘Shabbat for the Hostages’

Operations in Jabaliya:

Operations in Jabaliya: IDF locates and destroys tunnel where terrorists were hiding

The Givati Brigade located an underground tunnel shaft where a terrorist cell had barricaded itself inside and the terrorists were eliminated.

Operations in Jabaliya: IDF locates and destroys tunnel where terrorists were hiding

Connecting Israel & Diaspora

Connecting Israel & Diaspora: From Beit Shemeh to Philadelphia

Watch the first episode of a new series - Israelis connect with their brethren around the world.

Connecting Israel & Diaspora: From Beit Shemeh to Philadelphia

Dr. Shmuel Katz:

Dr. Shmuel Katz: 'Education is essential, many are silenced by fear

'Peace begins with education and collaboration. Many who desire peace are silenced by fear. Israel must remain strong and open to partnerships with those seeking stability,' says Dr. Shmuel Katz, leading advocate for Israel in the US.

Dr. Shmuel Katz: 'Education is essential, many are silenced by fear

World's most advanced spy plane arrives at Nevatim airbase

The Oron is manned by air patrolmen and intelligence officers who, using advanced information extraction systems, can send information in real time to all IDF intelligence bodies.

World's most advanced spy plane arrives at Nevatim airbase

Wave of bombings against Hamas in Gaza

The IDF conducted operations in Beit Hanoun, killing several threats with air and ground strikes, and arresting additional suspects.

Wave of bombings against Hamas in Gaza

Footage from Lebanon:

Footage from Lebanon: IDF soldiers locate and destroy rocket launchers, missiles

IDF's 769th Brigade continues operational activities to neutralize threats in southern Lebanon, locating concealed Kornet missile launchers and other weapons.

Footage from Lebanon: IDF soldiers locate and destroy rocket launchers, missiles

Protest supporting PM:

Protest supporting PM: 'A sad day for the Israeli judicial system'

Israel National News speaks with several prominent voices at the protest against Prime Minister Netanyahu being compelled to testify while managing the ongoing war.

Protest supporting PM: 'A sad day for the Israeli judicial system'

Tel Aviv District Court:

Tel Aviv District Court: Netanyahu takes the witness stand in corruption cases against him

Netanyahu's testimony will be held in Tel Aviv on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Tel Aviv District Court: Netanyahu takes the witness stand in corruption cases against him

IDF operates in home of terrorist who committed ramming attack

Security forces operated in the home of the terrorist who carried out the ramming attack at the al-Fawar Junction on Saturday and questioned individuals suspected of aiding the terrorist. 10 terrorists were arrested across Judea and Samaria.

IDF operates in home of terrorist who committed ramming attack

Prof. Eyal Zisser:

Prof. Zisser: IDF should not deploy more forces in Syria

Prof. Eyal Zisser says that the collapse of Assad regime is "a major blow and setback for Iran and Hezbollah" and agrees that it happened thanks to Israel’s military operations in Lebanon

Prof. Zisser: IDF should not deploy more forces in Syria

Watch:

Watch: Ishay Ribo sings at the shiva of Omer Neutra

The family of hostage Omer Neutra is sitting shiva after receiving the official confirmation that he was murdered on October 7 and his body is being held in Gaza. Singer Yishai Ribo came to offer condolences and sing.

Watch: Ishay Ribo sings at the shiva of Omer Neutra

Tikva Forum: There is no blood that is worth more or less

Tikva Forum for hostages' families urges government not to agree to a partial deal. 'Proposed deal leaves behind those who appear in the video clips - how can we decide who is worthy of life and who should remain behind in hell?'

Tikva Forum: There is no blood that is worth more or less

Moving closer to the US?

Syrian President Assad to distance himself from Iran-Russia axis, move closer to US

Diplomatic source says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has reached the conclusion that Russia and the Islamic Republic are no longer able to ensure his continued rule.

Syrian President Assad to distance himself from Iran-Russia axis, move closer to US

Footage from the fighting:

Footage from the fighting: Truck connected to rocket launcher found in Lebanon

During IDF activity along the western border in southern Lebanon, troops locate, destroy, rocket launcher aimed at Israel.

Footage from the fighting: Truck connected to rocket launcher found in Lebanon

Brother of hostage:

Brother of hostage: I will not celebrate my Bar Mitzvah until my brother returns

Ziv Braslavski, brother of Rom who is being held hostage in Gaza, speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News about his relationship with his brother and about the deep void he feels in his heart.

Brother of hostage: I will not celebrate my Bar Mitzvah until my brother returns

Special interview

Special interview | Mark Levin: 'Trump would like peace, but he will protect Israel'

Broadcaster and author Mark Levin speaks with Arutz Sheva about Donald Trump's plans for the Middle East once he takes office and the dangerous rise in antisemitsim in the US and the world.

Special interview | Mark Levin: 'Trump would like peace, but he will protect Israel'

Over a year after 10/7:

Over a year after 10/7: IDF to provide weapons to all female observers

The decision follows criticism that female observers were left defenseless when their bases were invaded on October 7.

Over a year after 10/7: IDF to provide weapons to all female observers

Fighting in Lebanon:

Fighting in Lebanon: Tunnel with firing positions aimed at Israel destroyed

Forces from the 188th Brigade locate and destroy a Hezbollah tunnel spanning dozens of meters, with firing positions at its exit.

Fighting in Lebanon: Tunnel with firing positions aimed at Israel destroyed

Otzma Yehudit MK:

Otzma Yehudit MK: AG should stand trial

MK Limor Son Har-Melech expressed shock at arrests of security officials linked to actions against Jewish nationalist crime.

Otzma Yehudit MK: AG should stand trial

Footage from Jabaliya:

Footage from Jabaliya: Explosives factory and weapons found in Jabaliya home

Forces from the IDF's 401st Brigade operating in the heart of Jabaliya in northern Gaza locate an explosives components factory, weapons, in a residential apartment.

Footage from Jabaliya: Explosives factory and weapons found in Jabaliya home

Montana Tucker:

Montana Tucker: 'The children of October 7th are incredible and strong'

Montana Tucker tells Arutz Sheva that hearing about the massacre directly from children will change people's minds, help everyone understand what happened and says: 'Every visit to Israel inspires and motivates me to speak out'.

Montana Tucker: 'The children of October 7th are incredible and strong'

A year after 10/7:

After year in temporary burial, Yehudit and Shmulik Weiss were buried in Kibbutz Beeri

Shmulik was murdered on Oct. 7 in his home and Yehudit was taken hostage to Gaza; her body was located six weeks later near the Al-Shifa Hospital.

After year in temporary burial, Yehudit and Shmulik Weiss were buried in Kibbutz Beeri

Yona's parents:

Yona's parents: 'He was a fighter & a survivor, we had many miracles'

Parents of Yona Brief, who died of wounds sustained over a year ago on October 7th: 'With all his severe pain, he taught us to value every little thing we do, and not take anything for granted.'

Yona's parents: 'He was a fighter & a survivor, we had many miracles'

Footage from Gaza:

Footage from Gaza: Hamas terrorists rig building with explosives, to harm IDF soldiers

Searches by the IDF's Kfir Brigade reveal explosives hidden in building alongside video camera showing terrorists rigging the structure.

Footage from Gaza: Hamas terrorists rig building with explosives, to harm IDF soldiers

Edan's mother:

Edan's mother: 'The video was heartbreaking, but it was a good sign of life'

Yael Alexander, whose son Edan was the subject of a recent Hamas video proving he is still alive, spoke with Arutz Sheva about the ordeal facing her and her family.

Edan's mother: 'The video was heartbreaking, but it was a good sign of life'