Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Gazans as human shields:

Gazans as human shields|Rafah: IDF locates weapons near a mosque and hospital

IDF forces operating in the Rafah area locate weapons storage facility, observation posts, and dozens of mortars near a hospital and mosque.

Gazans as human shields|Rafah: IDF locates weapons near a mosque and hospital

Middle East expert:

Middle East expert Rabbi Miller: Religion isn't an obstacle, it can promote dialogue

Rabbi Elhanan Miller, Middle East expert and founder of 'People of the Book' speaks about teaching Judaism to the Arab world, representing Israel on-air, and his hope for the future.

Middle East expert Rabbi Miller: Religion isn't an obstacle, it can promote dialogue

Antisemitism in the Netherlands:

Antisemitism in Amsterdam: I'm a Dutch Jew; it's so sad to experience this in my country

President of NIK Central Committee and EJA Vice President Ellen Van Praagh says her parents warned her of antisemitism in her country 'I laughed at them and said, 'That's absolutely not true. That's not going to happen in Holland, never.' Sadly, I was wrong!'

Antisemitism in Amsterdam: I'm a Dutch Jew; it's so sad to experience this in my country

Chief of Staff in Jabaliya:

Chief of Staff in Jabaliya: The IDF does not tire

'With the strength you are displaying here, we are ensuring the safety of our civilians and will bring back the hostages,' IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi tells soldiers in Jabaliya.

Chief of Staff in Jabaliya: The IDF does not tire

Southern Lebanon:

Southern Lebanon: IDF strikes mobile launchpad ready to strike at Galilee

IDF locates mobile missile system containing 24 ready-to-launch rockets, located adjacent to a civilian structure on the outskirts of a southern Lebanon village.

Southern Lebanon: IDF strikes mobile launchpad ready to strike at Galilee

Dr. Yechiel Leiter to be Israel's next Ambassador to the US

Leiter was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, moved to Israel at 18, and has served in the past as Netanyahu's chief of staff in the Ministry of Finance.

Dr. Yechiel Leiter to be Israel's next Ambassador to the US

Amsterdam pogrom:

Amsterdam pogrom: Local authorities failed to act on warnings about attacks on Israelis

Israeli Diaspora Affairs Ministry accuses Dutch authorities of failing to respond appropriately to 3 separate warnings anti-Israel forces were planning to harm Israelis in Amsterdam shortly before the pogrom.

Amsterdam pogrom: Local authorities failed to act on warnings about attacks on Israelis

Watch:

Watch: IDF destroys extensive terror tunnels in Gaza

IDF troops in southern Gaza uncover, destroy two extensive terror tunnels, eliminate terrorists involved in the October 7th massacre.

Watch: IDF destroys extensive terror tunnels in Gaza

Northern Arrows:

Northern Arrows: IDF raids command center, eliminates Hezbollah officer

The 8th brigade is continuing the IDF's operations in southern Lebanon with raids against Hezbollah assets.

Northern Arrows: IDF raids command center, eliminates Hezbollah officer

Trump Spox to Arutz Sheva:

Trump Spokeswoman to Arutz Sheva: People excited to get Trump back into the White House

Elizabeth Pipko, RNC National Spokeswoman, says that many Americans, not just Jewish Americans, have re-assessed their vote, because of the October 7th massacre.

Trump Spokeswoman to Arutz Sheva: People excited to get Trump back into the White House

Watch:

Watch: IDF destroys 70 meter-long tunnel in Lebanon

In shrubbery and underground: IDF destroys terror tunnel spanning 70 meters in Lebanon, confiscates weapons and launch pads.

Watch: IDF destroys 70 meter-long tunnel in Lebanon

Jason Greenblatt:

Jason Greenblatt: 'The difference between Trump and Harris is stark'

Special interview with former White House envoy Jason Greenblatt on the upcoming elections, the difference between the candidates, and on the Abraham Accords and the future of the region.

Jason Greenblatt: 'The difference between Trump and Harris is stark'

Over a year after the massacre:

A year after the massacre, last Be'eri residents leave the hotels they were evacuated to

Dozens of residents of Kibbutz Be'eri relocate to new temporary housing near Kibbutz Hatzerim after 13 months in Dead Sea hotels as they prepare to return to their homes

A year after the massacre, last Be'eri residents leave the hotels they were evacuated to

Released hostage:

Maya Regev: Failure to reach a deal seals the fate of the hostages

Maya Regev, kidnapped on October 7 together with her brother and boyfriend, and released last year in a prisoner swap deal, speaks at central rally.

Maya Regev: Failure to reach a deal seals the fate of the hostages

Expert explains:

Expert explains: How Iran recruits agents in Israel

Researcher Beni Sabti explains how Israelis are convinced to supply intelligence to an enemy power.

Expert explains: How Iran recruits agents in Israel

Alexandroni Brigade in Lebanon:

Alexandroni Brigade in Lebanon: 'People fell, but we raised our heads again'

IDF's 3rd Brigade concludes operations in Lebanon: 'Our best people fell here, but we raised our heads up and continued to fight and stand firm in the mission.'

Alexandroni Brigade in Lebanon: 'People fell, but we raised our heads again'

IDF destroys rocket launcher used to fire at Haifa Bay area

IDF hits over 200 terror targets in Lebanon and Gaza, destroying Hamas military buildings.

IDF destroys rocket launcher used to fire at Haifa Bay area

5 days to US elections:

5 days to US elections: Ambassador Friedman attacks Kamala Harris from Samaria

Head of the Samaria Council, Yossi Dagan, hosted former ambassador David Friedman, who chose to launch his new book in Hebrew 'One Jewish State' specifically in Samaria.

5 days to US elections: Ambassador Friedman attacks Kamala Harris from Samaria

IAF strikes Radwan Force weapons and command centers in Syria

IAF strikes Hezbollah Munitions Unit, Radwan Force, weapons storage facilities and command centers in unusual Syria attack.

IAF strikes Radwan Force weapons and command centers in Syria

Drone attempts to smuggle weapons from Egypt - and is shot down

Drone crossing into Israel from Egypt is intercepted, IDF forces discover it carried four rifles and a pistol.

Drone attempts to smuggle weapons from Egypt - and is shot down

Footage from Lebanon:

Footage from Lebanon: IDF forces eliminate terrorists, destroy rocket launchers

IDF forces locate weapons inside homes, in a vehicle, in southern Lebanon village.

Footage from Lebanon: IDF forces eliminate terrorists, destroy rocket launchers

Hamas terrorist who planned attack eliminated in Tulkarm

Shin Bet and Yamam eliminate a senior terrorist in the Hamas infrastructure in Tulkarm who was planning to carry out attacks in the immediate time frame.

Hamas terrorist who planned attack eliminated in Tulkarm

Dr. Michael Ben Ari:

'I'm not coming to court as a defendant, but as a prosecutor'

Dr. Michael Ben Ari, at the opening of his trial: 'The concept of October 7th started in the State Attorney's office.'

'I'm not coming to court as a defendant, but as a prosecutor'

Hostage's grandmother:

Hostage's grandmother: 'Israel must initiate deal to release all hostages'

Varda Ben Baruch, grandmother of Idan, held hostage in Gaza: 'After the elimination of terrorist leaders, it is time for Israel to initiate a deal for the release of all the hostages.'

Hostage's grandmother: 'Israel must initiate deal to release all hostages'

Bereaved brother:

Bereaved brother: Avi believed in being a rabbi and a fighter, it was one identity

Eliezer, brother of Rabbi Avi Goldberg, who fell in Lebanon, says: 'He was a fighter-Rabbi, a Rabbi-fighter. Avi believed that you can learn Torah, and do it in the army.'

Bereaved brother: Avi believed in being a rabbi and a fighter, it was one identity

Watch:

Watch: Chief of Staff tours Hezbollah's bunker

The Chief of Staff toured a Hezbollah bunker not far from the border with Israel and revealed that from there terrorists were supposed to go out for a raid on Israel: "We caught it in time."

Watch: Chief of Staff tours Hezbollah's bunker

Aner Shapira's father:

Aner Shapira's father: 'Think about the hundreds of heroes whose stories are unknown'

Moshe, whose son Aner was killed while protecting others near the site of the Supernova Music Festival, tells Arutz Sheva that there were many heroes, and 'and we need to come together and think about them, even those whose stories were not told.'

Aner Shapira's father: 'Think about the hundreds of heroes whose stories are unknown'

Amb. David Friedman:

Amb. David Friedman: Israel needs a strong America, Harris poses a danger to Israel

Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman weighs in on how the US elections could influence Israel and discusses his new book on a proposed solution for the Middle East's most intractable problems.

Amb. David Friedman: Israel needs a strong America, Harris poses a danger to Israel

Watch:

Watch: IAF planes take off for attack on Iran

IDF reveals footage of F-15 and F-16 fighter planes taking off for Iran on Friday night.

Watch: IAF planes take off for attack on Iran

Watch:

Watch: Hosha'ana Rabbah prayer at the Supernova festival massacre site

Hundreds prayed the concluding prayers of Sukkot together with families of hostages and bereaved families at the site of the Supernova festival.

Watch: Hosha'ana Rabbah prayer at the Supernova festival massacre site

Rachel Goldberg-Polin:

Rachel Goldberg-Polin: An unbelievable journey with Hersh, we miss and love him

Special Sukkot interview with Rachel Goldberg-Polin, mother of Hersh who was murdered in captivity. 'There's a time to mourn, to weep, and there's a time for joy - we need to be sensitive.'

Rachel Goldberg-Polin: An unbelievable journey with Hersh, we miss and love him

Drone footage:

Drone footage: Armed 'Radwan' terrorists who fired at IDF troops eliminated

IDF reservists open fire, eliminate, two terrorists armed with an RPG and a rifle.

Drone footage: Armed 'Radwan' terrorists who fired at IDF troops eliminated

Daniela Weiss:

Daniela Weiss: 'The Arabs have lost their right to Gaza'

Daniella Weiss, leader of the Nachala movement, says that the time has come to make Gaza entirely Jewish.

Daniela Weiss: 'The Arabs have lost their right to Gaza'

Watch:

Watch: Drones destroy Hezbollah launchers and headquarters

Using precise munitions and special combat tactics: Footage of the Commando Brigade in Lebanon.

Watch: Drones destroy Hezbollah launchers and headquarters

Israel warns:

Israel warns: 'The Dahieh will be destroyed completely'

Israel reportedly sent a message to Hezbollah warning that it would destroy Hezbollah's southern Beirut stronghold if the organization attempts to target senior Israeli figures.

Israel warns: 'The Dahieh will be destroyed completely'

One day before he fell:

One day before he fell: The last footage filmed by fallen Cpt. Ariel Giat's headcam

IDF publishes final video from the headcam of fallen squad commander Captain Itay Ariel Giat.

One day before he fell: The last footage filmed by fallen Cpt. Ariel Giat's headcam

Watch:

Watch: Footage shows Yahya Sinwar on the night before the massacre

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari reveals footage showing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar preparing for a lengthy stay in Gaza's tunnels, on the night before the October 7 massacre.

Watch: Footage shows Yahya Sinwar on the night before the massacre

IDF's 188th Brigade destroys underground Hezbollah command center

In southern Lebanon, soldiers from the IDF's 188th Brigade destroy central underground command center, additional terror tunnel, belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

IDF's 188th Brigade destroys underground Hezbollah command center

Wounded and alone

Wounded and alone: Drone footage of Sinwar's final moments

IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari published drone footage showing mass murderer Yahya Sinwar moments before his elimination.

Wounded and alone: Drone footage of Sinwar's final moments

Jenin

In broad daylight: Two terrorists eliminated in military operation in Jenin

IDF, ISA, and Border Police eliminate two terrorists, confiscate weapons, and arrest three suspects in daylight military operation; 20 suspects arrested by Central Command.

In broad daylight: Two terrorists eliminated in military operation in Jenin