Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Deaths of Kehati and Erlich

IDF to charge Ex-Golani Chief Yarom over deaths of Kehati and Erlich

The IDF announces plans to prosecute Col. (res.) Yoav Yarom for reckless homicide in the deaths of Sgt. Gur Kehati and Ze’ev Erlich during a Golani operation last November.

IDF to charge Ex-Golani Chief Yarom over deaths of Kehati and Erlich

Avigdor Kahalani:

Avigdor Kahalani: 'I don't care about international pressure, I care about Israel'

Brig. Gen. (res.) Avigdor Kahalani says in response to Western countries that criticize Israel that 'they’ve already lost their countries' and his concern is his children and grandchildren.

Avigdor Kahalani: 'I don't care about international pressure, I care about Israel'

Aerial footage:

Aerial footage: IDF destroys explosives intended for use against soldiers

IDF dismantles weapons storage facility containing explosive devices intended to target IDF troops.

Aerial footage: IDF destroys explosives intended for use against soldiers

'We don't want Gaza'

Many Gazans seeking to emigrate: 'We're fed up'

COGAT reports 550 Gazans left for multiple countries Wednesday as locals voice frustration online, criticizing Hamas leaders for fleeing while they remain trapped.

Many Gazans seeking to emigrate: 'We're fed up'

Dutch Christian Leader:

Dutch Christian Leader: 'Judea and Samaria are the heart of Israel'

Dutch Christian leader Jack Van Der Tang raises the voice of Christians worldwide of unwavering support for Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, declaring the land inseparable from Israel.

Dutch Christian Leader: 'Judea and Samaria are the heart of Israel'

Dr.Shmuel Katz:

Dr. Shmuel Katz: 'Misinformation is a challenge to the entire free world'

Dr. Shmuel Katz warns that new graduates entering the workforce must be alert for bad actors trying to twist facts to their agenda.

Dr. Shmuel Katz: 'Misinformation is a challenge to the entire free world'

Widow of Samaria redeemer:

Widow of Samaria redeemer:: 'All the Arabs came secretly to sell him land'

Yael, the widow of Samaria land redeemer Moshe Zar, described how her husband worked to implement de facto sovereignty.

Widow of Samaria redeemer:: 'All the Arabs came secretly to sell him land'

Minister Amichai Eliyahu:

Minister Amichai Eliyahu: Failing to apply sovereignty would be a generational failure

Minister Amichai Eliyahu at the Sovereignty Conference of Arutz Sheva and the Samaria Council: "We are creating a new reality - with a full sovereignty move."

Minister Amichai Eliyahu: Failing to apply sovereignty would be a generational failure

UJA-Federation commits $7.8M to support Israel’s long-term rebuilding efforts

UJA-Federation of New York announces $7.8M in new grants for Israel, bringing their total support since October 7, 2023, to over $300M. The funds will aid recovery in the North and South and help affected families.

UJA-Federation commits $7.8M to support Israel’s long-term rebuilding efforts

Minister Ze'ev Elkin:

Minister Ze'ev Elkin: 'Partial sovereignty is a big mistake, a move of weakness'

'The time for sovereignty is now; the true Zionist answer, to return bigger and stronger,' says Minister Elkin at Arutz Sheva and Samaria Council Conference.

Minister Ze'ev Elkin: 'Partial sovereignty is a big mistake, a move of weakness'

Minister Strock:

Minister Strock: 'PA was born in sin, we must get rid of it'

'Sovereignty in blocs is a leftist plan,' says Minister Orit Strock at the Arutz Sheva and Samaria Council Conference and calls for Israeli sovereignty in Area A.

Minister Strock: 'PA was born in sin, we must get rid of it'

Yehudah Glick:

Yehudah Glick: 'Jews and Christians will pray for Charlie on the Temple Mount'

Former MK Yehudah Glick, himself the survivor of an assassination attempt, will lead a prayer gathering of Jews and Christians at 'the house of prayer for all nations.'

Yehudah Glick: 'Jews and Christians will pray for Charlie on the Temple Mount'

Hamas hypocrisy

Hamas hypocrisy: COGAT shames Hamas officials who asked to leave Gaza

While the organization works to prevent Gazans from leaving Gaza City, its leaders try to work with Israel to secure an evacuation for themselves.

Hamas hypocrisy: COGAT shames Hamas officials who asked to leave Gaza

Yesha Council: Sovereignty or Palestine

Following the UN decision to advance a Palestinian state, the Yesha Council is demanding that the Prime Minister impose sovereignty: 'The ball is in his court,' they declared.

Yesha Council: Sovereignty or Palestine

Watch: IDF seals homes of Ramot Junction terrorists

IDF soldiers seize, seal, homes of terrorists who carried out a deadly shooting attack in Ramot, murdering six and injuring twelve others.

Watch: IDF seals homes of Ramot Junction terrorists

Watch:

Watch: Idan Amedi energizes tens of thousands of reservists

Idan Amedi performs for 30,000 reservists, their families, wounded IDF soldiers, and bereaved families at Yarkon Park in Tel Aviv.

Watch: Idan Amedi energizes tens of thousands of reservists

Milkless milk? We came to taste

Strauss launches CowFree, a high-tech revolutionary dairy alternative made with BLG protein. Arutz Sheva tasted it.

Milkless milk? We came to taste

Daughter of terror victim:

Daughter of terror victim: 'He really loved Israel, he always made us laugh'

Daughter of Levi Yitzchak Pash who was murdered in the Ramot attack, speaks with Arutz Sheva about how her father symbolizes the true unity that should exist within the people of Israel.

Daughter of terror victim: 'He really loved Israel, he always made us laugh'

COGAT appeals to Gazans: 'Don't fall for Hamas's lies'

Major General Ghasan Alyan published documentation of vacant areas in southern Gaza, and called on civilians not to fall for Hamas' campaign to keep them in combat zones.

COGAT appeals to Gazans: 'Don't fall for Hamas's lies'

IDF commander: 'Despite the pain, we will not stop'

Commander of IDF's 401st Brigade, which recently lost four soldiers in combat, stresses importance of continuing operations, promises to 'accomplish every mission.'

IDF commander: 'Despite the pain, we will not stop'

Watch:

Watch: Ambassador Huckabee rocks the stage at US Embassy’s Independence celebration

At the US Embassy in Jerusalem's celebration marking 249 of American independence, Ambassador Mike Huckabee joined the band on stage and played the guitar.

Watch: Ambassador Huckabee rocks the stage at US Embassy’s Independence celebration

'I felt the bullets next to me'

Shooting attack survivor relives terrifying moments: 'I felt the bullets next to me'

Esther Lugasi, who witnessed the murderous shooting attack at the Ramot Junction, tells Arutz Sheva about how she escaped death and shares the feeling of existential fear and her gratitude for her survival.

Shooting attack survivor relives terrifying moments: 'I felt the bullets next to me'

"A sense of community"

"A sense of community" | New residence opened for lone national service volunteers

Nefesh B’Nefesh opened a modern Lone Bnot Sherut residence in Jerusalem, providing 50 furnished apartments, guidance, community, and support for 95 young women. Arutz Sheva joined the inauguration.

"A sense of community" | New residence opened for lone national service volunteers

IDF:

The facility that will train IDF soldiers for next war

The IDF unveiled a new training complex in the Golan Heights designed to simulate combat in Lebanon. Senior commanders stressed the facility’s role in boosting readiness and praised reservists as 'the best of Israeli society.'

The facility that will train IDF soldiers for next war

US Jewish leaders refuse to meet with Macron

Leaders of US Jewry declined a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, citing his push to recognize a Palestinian state and the rise in antisemitism.

US Jewish leaders refuse to meet with Macron

Consul General of Israel in NY:

Consul General of Israel in NY holds campaign in Times Square on 700th day since 10/7

On the 700th day since 10/7, Consul General in New York Ofir Akunis says: 'Anyone who condemns Israel is supporting Hamas. This was a heinous attack carried out by the successors of the Nazis.'

Consul General of Israel in NY holds campaign in Times Square on 700th day since 10/7

Hamas terrorist who funded the war eliminated

In joint IDF-ISA operation, security forces eliminate Nur al-Din Dabbaghsh, who worked in Hamas’ finance department and transferred tens of millions of dollars to the organization’s military wing.

Hamas terrorist who funded the war eliminated

In northern Israel:

IDF's Mountain Brigade marks one year of operations in northern Israel

IDF releases new footage of 810th ‘Mountain Brigade,’ operating in Syria and Lebanon, as the brigade marks one year since its establishment.

IDF's Mountain Brigade marks one year of operations in northern Israel

Nate Buzz vs. Coldplay:

Nate Buzz vs. Coldplay: 'It was such a dehumanizing statement'

The Australian actor related to the video showing Coldplay's Chris Martin relating to two young Israelis as humans, "regardless" of where they came from.

Nate Buzz vs. Coldplay: 'It was such a dehumanizing statement'

IDF:

IDF: This is how senior Hamas officials ate in the tunnels

The IDF has released images from Hamas tunnels in Rafah showing the group's commanders dining on lavish meals while the population went hungry.

IDF: This is how senior Hamas officials ate in the tunnels

'Murderers and criminals':

'Murderers and criminals': Gazan school principal denounces Hamas

Saad al-Maschal, a former school principal from Gaza, accuses Hamas of killing his son and warns that Hamas is plotting against Gazans and their property.

'Murderers and criminals': Gazan school principal denounces Hamas

The ultimate goal:

The ultimate goal: To make all Jews one international community

In new 'Jewish-Share' episode, Rabbi Dr. Tropper and Rabbi Kantor reflect on the need for Israelis to feel a bond with Diaspora Jews.

The ultimate goal: To make all Jews one international community

Special interview

'Obligated to be a voice of reason' | Special interview with Nate Buzz

Nathaniel Buzolic sat down with Arutz Sheva to speak about firsthand experiences from thr ground, his battle against global misinformation, and the calls for Jews to hold on to hope, truth, and love.

'Obligated to be a voice of reason' | Special interview with Nate Buzz

Israeli reporter Tal Shalev joins CNN

CNN has appointed Tal Shalev, formerly of Walla! News, Haaretz, and i24NEWS as a senior reporter at its Jerusalem bureau, stating she will help bolster its overall coverage from the region.

Israeli reporter Tal Shalev joins CNN

'A drone for every commander'

IDF intensively preparing for conquest of Gaza City

Preparations for 'Gideon’s Chariot’s II' continue, IDF Increasing readiness of reservist troops.

IDF intensively preparing for conquest of Gaza City

Minister Zohar to Arutz Sheva:

Minister Zohar to Arutz Sheva: We will defeat Hamas and apply sovereignty across the land

Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News in an interview that a decisive victory over Hamas is near: "Israel will strike with immense force and defeat Hamas."

Minister Zohar to Arutz Sheva: We will defeat Hamas and apply sovereignty across the land

Huckabee:

Huckabee: 'Israel must decide how to bring back hostages, defeat Hamas'

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee visits school in Eshkol Region, supports efforts to bring hostages home. 'A lot of people are putting the pressure on Israel. The pressure needs to be directed at Hamas.'

Huckabee: 'Israel must decide how to bring back hostages, defeat Hamas'

Clear threat:

Chief of Staff: 'We'll reach the Hamas leaders abroad'

IDF Chief of Staff attends security assessment following elimination of Hamas military spox Abu Obaida, stressing IDF 'surprises' enemies, promising to reach every target in order to protect Israel's security.

Chief of Staff: 'We'll reach the Hamas leaders abroad'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir:

CoS sends sharp message to haredi sector, 'we cannot accept that not everyone enlists'

During a tour to Gaza, Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir praised reservists’ contributions and emphasized Israel’s multi-front efforts, calls on all sectors of society to share the burden for the nation’s security.

CoS sends sharp message to haredi sector, 'we cannot accept that not everyone enlists'

IDF:

Minister Katz, IDF Chief of Staff agree on the IDF appointment procedure

During their meeting, the two concluded the IDF's appointment procedure, which will continue to include prior consultation out of a commitment to full cooperation and strengthening the military's capabilities.

Minister Katz, IDF Chief of Staff agree on the IDF appointment procedure