Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Columbia prof.: 'Israeli friends will be harmed first'

Prof. Shai Davidai has called on researchers from Israel to actively join the fight that he and his colleagues are conducting against the wave of anti-Israel protests on campuses in the USA.

Columbia prof.: 'Israeli friends will be harmed first'

NYC Mayor to Arutz Sheva:

NYC Mayor to Arutz Sheva: 'These are not protests, this is dangerous radicalization'

Mayor Adams discusses the challenges facing New York amid growing antisemitism on campuses. Special interview.

NYC Mayor to Arutz Sheva: 'These are not protests, this is dangerous radicalization'

Yad Vashem Chairman

Yad Vashem Chairman | From Auschwitz and Berlin to Be'eri and Columbia University

Dani Dayan speaks about the Hamas massacre, the Holocaust, the similarities and differences between the two, and antisemitism today around the world.

Yad Vashem Chairman | From Auschwitz and Berlin to Be'eri and Columbia University

Annual antisemitism report:

Annual antisemitism report: Global antisemitism spikes by dozens of percent points

The report by the ADL and Tel Aviv University notes that while the bulk of the antisemitic incidents followed Oct. 7th, most locations saw a rise in such incidents in the first nine months of the year as well.

Annual antisemitism report: Global antisemitism spikes by dozens of percent points

Akunis praises NYC mayor:

Akunis praises NYC mayor: Courageous leadership in wake of campus violence

Ofir Akunis, Consul General in New York, meets NYC Mayor Eric Adams, thanks him for his support of Israel and Jewish communities.

Akunis praises NYC mayor: Courageous leadership in wake of campus violence

IDF holds surprise exercise in northern Israel

Military exercise aimed to simulate fighting the Hezbollah terror group in various battle scenarios on the Israel-Lebanon border, IDF says.

IDF holds surprise exercise in northern Israel

Antisemitism expert:

Antisemitism expert: Qatari billions used as soft power to influence campus, culture

Dr. Charles Asher Small, the founder and director of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy, tells Arutz Sheva recent rise in antisemitism is a warning of a threat to democracy and Western culture.

Antisemitism expert: Qatari billions used as soft power to influence campus, culture

Netzah Yehuda CEO:

Netzah Yehuda CEO: 'US sanctions an Islamic public relations ploy'

Yossi Levy believes that the saga of American sanctions threats is behind us after the intervention of the president and other factors, and addresses the challenge of recruiting in the Haredi sector.

Netzah Yehuda CEO: 'US sanctions an Islamic public relations ploy'

American student to Arutz Sheva:

American student to Arutz Sheva: 'Our Jewish community doesn't succumb to fear'

Vice President of Engagement of the University of Michigan Hillel Jack Landstein talks to Arutz Sheva about life as a Jewish student amid the anti-Israel protests on university campuses.

American student to Arutz Sheva: 'Our Jewish community doesn't succumb to fear'

Bereaved families meet PM:

Bereaved father after meeting PM: He's Determined & has not changed goals of the war

Father of fallen IDF soldier, spoke to Israel National News - Arutz Sheva about his meeting with PM: ‘I met a determined prime minister who is committed to the goals of the war and is ready to pay a personal price for the sake of the nation.’

Bereaved father after meeting PM: He's Determined & has not changed goals of the war

Stabbing attack in Ramla:

Stabbing attack in Ramla: 18-year-old girl seriously wounded, terrorist neutralized

MDA medics treated the victim and rushed her to hospital care. Police forces are searching for any possible accomplices.

Stabbing attack in Ramla: 18-year-old girl seriously wounded, terrorist neutralized

56-year-old Marcelo receives heart of fallen soldier

Beilinson Hospital: Transplant performed before the Passover Seder ‘thanks to the noble donation of the Zimel family.’

56-year-old Marcelo receives heart of fallen soldier

Alec Baldwin accosted by pro-Palestinian protester

Online video goes viral, showing US actor paying in a New York cafe, while a protester demands that he say 'Free Palestine.'

Alec Baldwin accosted by pro-Palestinian protester

Efrat:

Efrat: 'Supporting brave mothers who decided to continue pregnancy'

Nir Salomon, Executive Director of Efrat, speaks about providing hope, support, and a path forward for mothers.

Efrat: 'Supporting brave mothers who decided to continue pregnancy'

Fmr. Ambassador Oren:

Fmr. Ambassador Oren: 'Sanctions on IDF unit will harm the US as well'

Dr. Michael Oren tells Arutz Sheva that on the one hand has to thank the US for the security partnership, but also must fight against the notion of sanctioning Netzach Yehuda.

Fmr. Ambassador Oren: 'Sanctions on IDF unit will harm the US as well'

Most antisemitic city in Europe

Most antisemitic city in Europe | Israeli journalist recounts shocking trip to Malmö

Elad Simchayoff, who recently returned from a fact-finding trip to Malmö, Sweden, spoke to Arutz Sheva about the antisemitism in the city and the steps being taken to protect the Israeli delegation from it.

Most antisemitic city in Europe | Israeli journalist recounts shocking trip to Malmö

Burnout in the IDF?

Burnout in the IDF: 'Recruit soldiers who have not done reserve duty at all'

The 'Mothers at the Front' organization is protesting against the decision to send draft notices to soldiers who have already been in service for six months, rather than finding the replacements.

Burnout in the IDF: 'Recruit soldiers who have not done reserve duty at all'

Father of fallen hostage:

Father of fallen hostage: My son fought with incredible bravery

Rabbi Doron Perez, whose son was killed in action on October 7th and his body taken to Gaza, speaks about receiving the final news last month and urges the world not to allow soldiers to be forgotten during prisoner exchange negotiations.

Father of fallen hostage: My son fought with incredible bravery

Hostage's uncle:

Hostage's uncle: ‘We can bring the hostages home by stopping all negotiations’

Uncle of Avinatan Or, held hostage by Hamas in Gaza: ‘The negotiations are aimed at restoring Hamas rule in Gaza. The hostages held by local clans will be released only when they understand that we are the sovereign.’

Hostage's uncle: ‘We can bring the hostages home by stopping all negotiations’

Iran expert to Arutz Sheva:

Iran expert to Arutz Sheva: Iran conveyed double message after the attack

Iran expert, Dr. Menahem Merhavy: 'Iran conveyed a double message; on the one hand, a sense of victory to its people, raising the morale of the security forces after the attack, but on the other, a desire to avoid further rounds against Israel.'

Iran expert to Arutz Sheva: Iran conveyed double message after the attack

National Security Expert:

National Security Expert: Biden is a remarkably good president for Israel

Dr. Chuck Freilich, Senior Researcher at INSS, speaks to Arutz Sheva: Biden's election prospects depend on how he handles his relationship with Israel. Israel should align its policies with those of the US.

National Security Expert: Biden is a remarkably good president for Israel

Amb. David Friedman:

Amb. David Friedman: Iran literally attacked the Al Aqsa Mosque

Former US Ambassador to Israel: "This is the time for Israel, the West and the moderate Sunni nations to unite against this evil, terrorist nation".

Amb. David Friedman: Iran literally attacked the Al Aqsa Mosque

Singingand Dancing:

Singing and dancing: Injured soldier Ari Shpitz leaves the ICU

Ari Shpitz, an IDF soldier who has been sedated 41 days due to combat injuries, has regained full consciousness and left the ICU.

Singing and dancing: Injured soldier Ari Shpitz leaves the ICU

Terrifying:

Terrifying: New footage shows Noa Argamani crying as she is being abducted

In a new footage from Oct 7th obtained by The Daily Mail, Noa Argamani is seen crying and screaming while being abducted by a group of terrorists. Hostages Families Forum Headquarters: "We must all cry out her pain and secure the release of her and the other hostages now"

Terrifying: New footage shows Noa Argamani crying as she is being abducted

Defense Minister Gallant:

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant: Our enemies are bringing Israel and the US together

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant met today with U.S. CENTCOM Commander, General Michael Erik Kurilla, at the IAF Hatzor airbase

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant: Our enemies are bringing Israel and the US together

Following protest:

Nukhba terrorist flown out of Jerusalem hospital following protest

Health Ministry transfers Hamas terrorist being treated at Hadassah Mount Scopus Medical Center in Jerusalem to military medical facility following outcry.

Nukhba terrorist flown out of Jerusalem hospital following protest

Bereaved father protests:

Nukhba terrorist hospitalized in Israel, bereaved father protests at hospital

Bereaved father Herzl Hajaj, whose daughter was killed in a 2017 terror attack, protests allowing terrorist from Hamas' Nukhba force to be treated in Israeli hospital.

Nukhba terrorist hospitalized in Israel, bereaved father protests at hospital

MK Rothman:

MK Rothman: 'We cannot stop; We must protect the world from this evil'

MK Simcha Rothman speaks to Arutz Sheva and says that 'Our friends from all around the world need to understand that any pressure on Israel to stop the war is actually pressure to make Israel sign a suicide pact.'

MK Rothman: 'We cannot stop; We must protect the world from this evil'

Likud MK:

Likud MK: 'Netanyahu must keep his promise and destroy Hamas'

MK Nissim Vaturi says that he will demand answers to the hard questions Israelis are asking about the IDF decision to remove a large number of troops from Gaza.

Likud MK: 'Netanyahu must keep his promise and destroy Hamas'

The bereaved mother's plea to the President

Ruhama decided to go straight to the President to ask him to work to unite the nation again. To her surprise, he requested the same thing of her.

The bereaved mother's plea to the President

Former ambassador:

Former ambassador to Arutz Sheva: 'The US doesn't understand what its pressures cause'

Former Israeli ambassador to the USA Zalman Shoval tells Arutz Sheva that the Biden administration doesn't properly consider the implications of pressure on Israel.

Former ambassador to Arutz Sheva: 'The US doesn't understand what its pressures cause'

Iranian opposition activist:

Iranian opposition activist Vahid Beheshti: Only Israel can stop IRGC

Vahid Beheshti, an Iranian anti-regime activist, claims in a conversation with Arutz Sheva that Israel attacking IRGC strongholds will give the Iranian people the strength to overthrow the regime.

Iranian opposition activist Vahid Beheshti: Only Israel can stop IRGC

Body of hostage Elad Katzir rescued from Gaza

The body of the abductee Elad Katzir, who was murdered in captivity by the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization, was rescued overnight from Khan Yunis.

Body of hostage Elad Katzir rescued from Gaza

Dov Hikind to Arutz Sheva:

Dov Hikind to Arutz Sheva: 'It’s time to stand up and be proud Jews. We need leadership'

Former NY State Assemblyman and founder of Americans Against Antisemitism talks to Arutz Sheva about Israel-US relations, antisemitism in the US, upcoming presidential elections, and more.

Dov Hikind to Arutz Sheva: 'It’s time to stand up and be proud Jews. We need leadership'

Rep. Ritchie Torres to Arutz Sheva:

Rep. Ritchie Torres to Arutz Sheva: US stands with Israel

Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY) speaks to Arutz Sheva during visit to Israel, warns pro-Israel Democrats have obligation to prevent far-left anti-Israel forces from taking over party.

Rep. Ritchie Torres to Arutz Sheva: US stands with Israel

Middle East expert: 'Protests for hostages are actually raising the price'

'Israel is sinking into chaos, Arab world is watching us closely,' Mideast expert, Dr. Mordechai Kedar says.

Middle East expert: 'Protests for hostages are actually raising the price'

Matisyahu to Arutz Sheva:

Matisyahu to Arutz Sheva: Oppositional force lights my spark, my Jewish flames

The singer Matisyahu tells how antisemitism in the world has brought Jews to identify even more strongly with Israel.

Matisyahu to Arutz Sheva: Oppositional force lights my spark, my Jewish flames

MK Halevi to Arutz Sheva:

MK Halevi to Arutz Sheva: 'We want go into Rafah to save Washington'

MK Amit Halevi says the US must respect Israel's sovereignty and not force it to refrain from entering Rafah.

MK Halevi to Arutz Sheva: 'We want go into Rafah to save Washington'

Michael Rapaport:

Michael Rapaport: More connected to Judaism and Israel then ever before

Actor Michael Rapaport speaks to Arutz Sheva, expresses his 'extreme disappointment that in New York City, where I'm from, where I was born and raised, it has become acceptable to taunt, harass and openly be anti-Jewish.'

Michael Rapaport: More connected to Judaism and Israel then ever before

Noa Kirel to Arutz Sheva:

Noa Kirel to Arutz Sheva: 'We need to fight on every platform, at every opportunity'

Internationally acclaimed Israeli singer Noa Kirel spoke to Arutz Sheva about her work for Israeli public diplomacy and the importance of fighting for Israel online.

Noa Kirel to Arutz Sheva: 'We need to fight on every platform, at every opportunity'