Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Mother of hostage mistakenly killed: My son did not die in vain

Iris Haim, mother of hostage killed by IDF fire: "we are at war for our physical existence, but also for our existence as a united people"

Mother of hostage mistakenly killed: My son did not die in vain

YU President to Arutz Sheva:

YU President to Arutz Sheva: 'We will have to fight antisemitism every step of the way'

Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, president of Yeshiva University, tells how his institution is representing Israel throughout the world.

YU President to Arutz Sheva: 'We will have to fight antisemitism every step of the way'

Released hostage: Many of the girls were assaulted

Agam Goldstein-Almog, who was released from Hamas captivity during a prisoner swap, describes her time in captivity. 'You live death.'

Released hostage: Many of the girls were assaulted

To preserve the memory:

To preserve the memory: Tel Aviv exhibit recreates Nova music festival massacre

Nova music festival survivor speaks to Arutz Sheva about the Tel Aviv exhibit recreating the scene of the massacre and how he survived.

To preserve the memory: Tel Aviv exhibit recreates Nova music festival massacre

Mideast expert to Arutz Sheva:

Dr. Mordechai Kedar to Arutz Sheva: 'Post war Gaza must be ruled by local clans'

Dr. Mordechai Kedar says assassination of Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri was necessary, praises suggestion to have local clans rule Gaza.

Dr. Mordechai Kedar to Arutz Sheva: 'Post war Gaza must be ruled by local clans'

Ambassador Erdan:

Ambassador Erdan: 'The UN's silence makes it party to Hamas's crimes in Gaza'

Ambassador Gilad Erdan has worked since the war began to improve Israel's public diplomacy, and calls to reevaluate relations with the UN.

Ambassador Erdan: 'The UN's silence makes it party to Hamas's crimes in Gaza'

Yisrael Beiteinu MK:

Yisrael Beiteinu MK: 'We will need to completely reorganize the IDF'

Former Brig. Gen. Sharon Nir says that the war has shown how the security system must reorganize itself from the ground up.

Yisrael Beiteinu MK: 'We will need to completely reorganize the IDF'

Iranian opposition activist:

Iranian opposition activist: 'People of Iran are waiting for Israel to strike the regime'

Vahid Beheshti tells Arutz Sheva that if Israel strikes the regime, 80 million Iranians will rise up and finish the job.

Iranian opposition activist: 'People of Iran are waiting for Israel to strike the regime'

Simcha Rothman to Arutz Sheva:

MK Simcha Rothman: 'Soldiers returning from Gaza won't tolerate divisive rhetoric'

MK Simcha Rothman says that the Supreme Court was mistaken to have ruled on the Reasonableness Standard during the war.

MK Simcha Rothman: 'Soldiers returning from Gaza won't tolerate divisive rhetoric'

MK Woldiger: Now is not the time for such Supreme Court decisions’

MK Woldiger criticizes the Supreme Court decision, "we will win the war, bring all hostages home, then will be the time to deal with this"

MK Woldiger: Now is not the time for such Supreme Court decisions’

Ayelet Shaked to Arutz Sheva:

Ayelet Shaked to Arutz Sheva: Soldiers in Gaza keep telling me ‘please keep the unity'

Fmr. Justice Minister responds to latest judicial controversy: "We should'nt be dealing with this right now, we need to fight the Hamas"

Ayelet Shaked to Arutz Sheva: Soldiers in Gaza keep telling me ‘please keep the unity'

Dance star Montana Tucker:

Dance star Montana Tucker: Hatred of Jews is trending, I had to come to Israel

Montana Tucker, dancer, singer, and social media star, calls for continual advocacy for Israel in the wake of the Hamas invasion

Dance star Montana Tucker: Hatred of Jews is trending, I had to come to Israel

The Rabbi who met Netanyahu:

The Rabbi who met Netanyahu: 'Stay until Hamas has been completely defeated'

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with IDF soldiers in Gaza today, who urged him to have the war continue until a decisive victory.

The Rabbi who met Netanyahu: 'Stay until Hamas has been completely defeated'

IDF reservist to Arutz Sheva:

IDF reservist to Arutz Sheva: 'The soldiers are strong, we know what we have to do'

SFC (Res.) Eitan from the 5th Brigade speaks about his experiences in the war, October 7th, and his family back in Cincinnati.

IDF reservist to Arutz Sheva: 'The soldiers are strong, we know what we have to do'

Fmr. MK Moshe Feiglin:

Fmr. MK Moshe Feiglin: 'There was no humanitarian path for the babies of Hiroshima'

Moshe Feiglin tells Arutz Sheva what he believes needs to be done with Hamas and Gaza and why he decided to leave the Likud.

Fmr. MK Moshe Feiglin: 'There was no humanitarian path for the babies of Hiroshima'

Mayor of Efrat to Arutz Sheva:

Mayor of Efrat to Arutz Sheva: ''Settler violence' campaign definitely not based on facts'

Mayor Revivi demands that government approves important security budgets for Judea and Samaria communities

Mayor of Efrat to Arutz Sheva: ''Settler violence' campaign definitely not based on facts'

A month after his engagement:

A month after his engagement: Captain Oshri Moshe Butzhak killed in action in Gaza

Butzhak's death was published this evening, along with news of the deaths of four other IDF soldiers who were killed over Shabbat.

A month after his engagement: Captain Oshri Moshe Butzhak killed in action in Gaza

Camera footage captures elimination of terrorist in Gaza

Terrorist nears IDF soldiers - and is identified by Egoz Unit soldiers and eliminated.

Camera footage captures elimination of terrorist in Gaza

IDF captain in Kfar Aza:

IDF captain in Kfar Aza: Our mission is for the world to understand what happened here

Captain (res.) Maya, a member of the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, tells Arutz Sheva how important it is to convey the full truth of Oct. 7.

IDF captain in Kfar Aza: Our mission is for the world to understand what happened here

Likud MK Danny Danon:

Likud MK Danny Danon: 'Resist international pressure and keep fighting'

MK Danny Danon led an international delegation, including Governor Mike Huckabee, on a tour of towns attacked by Hamas.

Likud MK Danny Danon: 'Resist international pressure and keep fighting'

MK Nissim Vaturi: Bring Gideon Sa'ar back to Likud

Likud MK Nissim Vaturi: Unity government should be expanded and include Liberman - but not Lapid.

MK Nissim Vaturi: Bring Gideon Sa'ar back to Likud

Orthodox Union leader:

Orthodox Union leader: 'Defending ourselves is a Jewish ethic'

Rabbi Moshe Hauer of the Orthodox Union tells Arutz Sheva how American Jews are experiencing the current situation.

Orthodox Union leader: 'Defending ourselves is a Jewish ethic'

Jerry Seinfeld arrives for solidarity visit in Israel

The Jewish American comedian arrived to show support for Israel, and soon afterwards was invited to meet the families of the hostages.

Jerry Seinfeld arrives for solidarity visit in Israel

Heroism & bravery:

Heroism & bravery: Rami spoke to the terrorists in Arabic, and saved young Amit

Rami Davidian, a civilian, speaks to Israel National News - Arutz Sheva about how on Oct. 7 he saved many lives in Re’im, while under fire.

Heroism & bravery: Rami spoke to the terrorists in Arabic, and saved young Amit

Border Police Commander:

Border Police Commander: 'I'm not a heroine, I saved as many as I could'

Border Police Commander Shifra Buchris speaks to Israel National News - Arutz 7 about how she tried to save as many as possible on Oct. 7.

Border Police Commander: 'I'm not a heroine, I saved as many as I could'

Father of hostage:

Father of hostage held in Gaza: The Red Cross refuses to take the medicines my son needs

Families of hostages demand that the Red Cross do its job and visit the hostages being held by Hamas.

Father of hostage held in Gaza: The Red Cross refuses to take the medicines my son needs

Daniela Weiss:

Daniela Weiss: 'Now is the time to return to Gaza, Biden must not stop us'

Daniela Weiss, head of the Nachala organization, says that Israel must shut out outside pressures and focus on returning to the Gaza Strip.

Daniela Weiss: 'Now is the time to return to Gaza, Biden must not stop us'

Father of fallen soldier:

Father of fallen soldier: Turn off the television that divides us

Itzik Bonzel spoke with Arutz Sheva about his son, Amit, who fell in battle in Gaza and voiced his request for his opposition to the media.

Father of fallen soldier: Turn off the television that divides us

Fiancee of fallen soldier:

Fiancee of fallen soldier Kfir Franco: 'We planned eternity together - it was cut short'

Naama Dopelt, fiancee of fallen soldier Kfir Franco, speaks with INN about her beloved: 'To remember him, love the Land.'

Fiancee of fallen soldier Kfir Franco: 'We planned eternity together - it was cut short'

Nearly a decade later:

Nearly a decade later: Golani Brigade returns to Shuja'iyya

The Golani Brigade is again fighting in the Gaza neighborhood in which it lost several soldiers and officers in 2014.

Nearly a decade later: Golani Brigade returns to Shuja'iyya

Former IDF spokeswoman:

Former IDF spokeswoman: Israel must tell the truth about what happened to the hostages

The director of AJC Israel tells Israel National News what Israel must do to win its media war against Hamas.

Former IDF spokeswoman: Israel must tell the truth about what happened to the hostages

Opposition MK:

MK Forer to INN: 'Legislate removal of terrorists' families - enough acceptance'

MK Oded Forer calls on gov't to pass law to remove terrorists' families from Israel, prevent terrorists from returning home after release.

MK Forer to INN: 'Legislate removal of terrorists' families - enough acceptance'

Bereaved father warns:

Bereaved father warns: 'We must fight for unity'

Dr. Yechiel Leiter, father of Major Moshe Leiter OBM, says that unity is already deteriorating and sends a message to Jewish Diaspora.

Bereaved father warns: 'We must fight for unity'

Hostages: 'Special team analyzes every video, hears every story'

Health Ministry: "daunting task of analyzing videos and hearing testimonies of returned hostages, to determine condition of the hostages.

Hostages: 'Special team analyzes every video, hears every story'

60 days of uncertainty

60 days of uncertainty | A mother's cry to the world

Rachel Goldberg says to Arutz Sheva: "World leaders are very sympathetic, but it is now time for action".

60 days of uncertainty | A mother's cry to the world

MK Saada:

MK Saada: 'Israel surrendered to terrorism in the hostage deal'

MK Saada thinks that the hostage deal took a heavy toll on Israel and calls for Israeli control over security in Gaza after the war.

MK Saada: 'Israel surrendered to terrorism in the hostage deal'

Dr. Shmuel Katz:

Dr. Shmuel Katz: Arab countries invested billions which have shaped academic discourse

Dr. Shmuel Katz, a leader in Israel Advocacy in the United States, relates to the rise in anti-Semitism on US campuses.

Dr. Shmuel Katz: Arab countries invested billions which have shaped academic discourse

From Chicago to Gaza:

From Chicago to Gaza: Major Shraga heard the news and got on a plane

IDF Major Shraga takes a few moments before entering Gaza to tell Arutz Sheva about what drives him and his men as they fight Hamas.

From Chicago to Gaza: Major Shraga heard the news and got on a plane

Likud MK to Arutz Sheva:

Likud MK to Arutz Sheva: Nothing can stop us from finishing the job with Hamas

MK Dan Illouz rejects the world's demands for a long-term ceasefire: Hamas needs to be completely eradicated.

Likud MK to Arutz Sheva: Nothing can stop us from finishing the job with Hamas

Israel Heritage Foundation:

Israel Heritage Foundation leader: Everyone should come to Israel to help

Israel Heritage Foundation Executive Director Rabbi David Katz speaks to Arutz Sheva about being in Israel to help during the war.

Israel Heritage Foundation leader: Everyone should come to Israel to help