Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Prof. Yisrael Aumann:

Nobel Prize winner Yisrael Aumann: 'Media campaign is raising the price of our hostages'

Prof. Aumann warns that the hostage deal may have been made too quickly, and says that the campaign must focus on the international opinion

Nobel Prize winner Yisrael Aumann: 'Media campaign is raising the price of our hostages'

Aunt of freed hostage:

Aunt of released hostage: 'It's important for me to say that Avigail has a family'

The aunt of the 4-year-old who was released from captivity thanks everyone for their support and love. Says she needs privacy.

Aunt of released hostage: 'It's important for me to say that Avigail has a family'

New video from Hamas attack:

New video from Hamas attack | Gas station attacked, employees hid for hours in the freezer

Two employees hid in the freezer as Hamas terrorists ransacked the store, searching it with the intention of murdering anyone inside.

New video from Hamas attack | Gas station attacked, employees hid for hours in the freezer

'When it comes to Jewish blood, the Red Cross disappears'

Cousin of Shiri, whose family was abducted and her parents murdered: We will have to hold the Red Cross accountable for their silence.

'When it comes to Jewish blood, the Red Cross disappears'

'I was looking up laws of mourning, then came the videos'

Elai knows that his brother Evyatar will not return in this part of the deal, but also feels relieved over the expected release of children.

'I was looking up laws of mourning, then came the videos'

'We remain optimistic':

Lone soldier's adoptive family is waiting for his return: We remain optimistic

Doron, whose family adopted lone soldier Idan Alexander who was kidnapped to Gaza, maintains optimism that Idan will be home soon.

Lone soldier's adoptive family is waiting for his return: We remain optimistic

Friend of hostage:

Friend hostage held in Gaza: Sad he won't be released, happy that others will return

Aviv, friend of Omer Wenkert who was abducted to Gaza, talks about situation in which some hostages will be released, but not Omer.

Friend hostage held in Gaza: Sad he won't be released, happy that others will return

Minister Akunis:

Minister Akunis: Hostage deal was 'deal with the devil' but had to be done

Science and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis tells Arutz Sheva the hostage deal is not the end of the war but the beginning.

Minister Akunis: Hostage deal was 'deal with the devil' but had to be done

MK Ohad Tal:

MK Ohad Tal: Only way to release our hostages is to pressure Hamas much more

MK Ohad Tal: "We have to pressure Hamas much, much more and that is the only way we will be able to bring our hostages back home."

MK Ohad Tal: Only way to release our hostages is to pressure Hamas much more

'Antisemitism is reaching everywhere'

Professor Marat Resin of York Entrepreneurial Development School talks about the effects of the war on Jews around the world.

'Antisemitism is reaching everywhere'

Wounded IDF soldier:

Wounded IDF soldier: 'Terrorists attacked us, we decided to fight for our lives'

IDF sergeant Yuval, who was wounded on Oct 7th: 'Since the attack, the entire nation is embracing me, we are all united."

Wounded IDF soldier: 'Terrorists attacked us, we decided to fight for our lives'

Viewer discretion advised:

Viewer discretion advised: New video presents horrific evidence of cold blooded killing

Video from security cameras shows Hamas' systematic, intentional killing and targeting of civilians who attended the Nova Music Festival.

Viewer discretion advised: New video presents horrific evidence of cold blooded killing

Evacuee from the south:

Evacuee from the south: The moment we can go back we will, as a community

Residents of Moshav Naveh seek to properly equip their local security force, provide bomb shelters to all when they can go home.

Evacuee from the south: The moment we can go back we will, as a community

Thousands of children from around the world pray online daily for Israel and soldiers

InKredible Kids Podcast host speaks about the initiative that brings thousands of children to pray online daily for Israel and IDF soldiers

Thousands of children from around the world pray online daily for Israel and soldiers

Watch: Torah scroll in the ruins of a Gush Katif synagogue

Armored Corps Battalion 9215 brings Torah scroll to site where Netzarim synagogue once stood.

Watch: Torah scroll in the ruins of a Gush Katif synagogue

Fallen hero's father:

Fallen hero's father to Arutz Sheva: Moshe was my hero, his death can't be in vain'

Yechiel Leiter speaks to Arutz Sheva about his son Moshe Leiter, who fell in battle in Gaza. 'We're learning new things.'

Fallen hero's father to Arutz Sheva: Moshe was my hero, his death can't be in vain'

Israeli satire program:

Israeli satire program: 'BBC' interviews Hamas leader

The popular Israeli program mocked the British broadcaster's anti-Israel bias for a second time.

Israeli satire program: 'BBC' interviews Hamas leader

5 terrorists killed at al-Shifa, weapons found in hospital

The precise and targeted operation against Hamas in the al-Shifa Hospital is still underway.

5 terrorists killed at al-Shifa, weapons found in hospital

Parents of fallen officer:

Parents of fallen officer: Jerusalem was a dream come true for Rose

David and Robin Lubin, parents of fallen Border Police officer Rose Lubin, say that their daughter loved her service and her country.

Parents of fallen officer: Jerusalem was a dream come true for Rose

Pres. Herzog prays at Western Wall for IDF soldiers and captives

President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, prayed this evening at Western Wall Plaza for well-being of IDF soldiers and swift return of captives.

Pres. Herzog prays at Western Wall for IDF soldiers and captives

Netanyahu:

'I suggest that Hezbollah not try the State of Israel; it will be the mistake of its life'

We are committed to restoring security to the citizens of Israel in both the south and the north. This is what we will do."

'I suggest that Hezbollah not try the State of Israel; it will be the mistake of its life'

IDF:

IDF and 162nd Div. dismantling Hamas' centers and capabilities built over the years"

IDF: "IDF and 162nd Division are dismantling Hamas' centers and capabilities it had built over the years".

IDF and 162nd Div. dismantling Hamas' centers and capabilities built over the years"

FM to Red Cross President:

FM Eli Cohen to Red Cross President: You must demand a sign of life from the hostages

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen meets with President of the Red Cross, demands that the Red Cross demand a visit to the hostages held by Hamas.

FM Eli Cohen to Red Cross President: You must demand a sign of life from the hostages

'One million citizens were abandoned'

Itai Hoffman, chairman of the civilian security coordinators' union, demands more support for civilian security personnel.

'One million citizens were abandoned'

Tragedy struck again, but Orit is still spreading hope

Orit Mark Ettinger has mourned four deaths in her family but is determined to continue inspiring everyone she can.

Tragedy struck again, but Orit is still spreading hope

From Montana to Samaria:

From Montana to Samaria - The cowboys who came to help

Cowboy John Plocher came with his friends to support Israel in wake of the war against Hamas.

From Montana to Samaria - The cowboys who came to help

Col. Richard Kemp:

Col. Richard Kemp: If anyone can rescue the hostages, it's the IDF

Former Commander of the British armed forces in Afghanistan visits Arutz Sheva's Jerusalem studio to discuss the war against Hamas.

Col. Richard Kemp: If anyone can rescue the hostages, it's the IDF

Shaked to Arutz Sheva:

Shaked to Arutz Sheva: It's our job to remind the world why we fight, it's for humanity

Former Justice Minister visits southern communities devasted by Hamas, pledges to help rebuild quickly.

Shaked to Arutz Sheva: It's our job to remind the world why we fight, it's for humanity

IDF and ISA kill senior Hamas weapons developer; IDF troops continue to operate in Gaza

IDF troops are continuing to operate inside the Gaza Strip to kill terrorists and direct aircraft to strike terror infrastructure.

IDF and ISA kill senior Hamas weapons developer; IDF troops continue to operate in Gaza

Massacre survivor recounts:

Be’eri resident revisits the horrors: 'How I made the terrorists think I was one of them'

Gonny Goddard decided to put a shirt over his face and pretend to be a terrorist so he could reach his parents.

Be’eri resident revisits the horrors: 'How I made the terrorists think I was one of them'

Senior diplomatic source:

Senior diplomatic source: 'Settler violence' is a distortion of reality

The source rejects claims of widespread anti-Arab violence in Judea and Samaria, 'vast majority of residents are law-abiding.'

Senior diplomatic source: 'Settler violence' is a distortion of reality

'Safer here than in London':

'Safer here than in London' | 'Lone reservist' reunites with mother

British IDF reservist tells Arutz Sheva: 'I am overwhelmed by the support we feel from everyone in Israel and outside of Israel.'

'Safer here than in London' | 'Lone reservist' reunites with mother

Senior diplomatic source:

Senior diplomatic source: 'Israel will have supreme security authority over Gaza'

The source clarified that even if there would be a ceasefire in return for the hostages It would be temporary.

Senior diplomatic source: 'Israel will have supreme security authority over Gaza'

Hamas fired towards humanitarian route in Gaza

Hamas terrorists attacked IDF troops who operated to open the Salah Al-Din humanitarian route for the evacuation of residents southwards

Hamas fired towards humanitarian route in Gaza

'Stop talking about losses - let's crush them'

Gen. Itzhak Brik, who warned of Israel's lack of combat readiness before the war, discusses what Israel must do now.

'Stop talking about losses - let's crush them'

WZO Initiative:

WZO Initiative: Connecting home owners from abroad with displaced families

Roi Abecassis, on a new WZO initiative to help displaced families from the south and north.

WZO Initiative: Connecting home owners from abroad with displaced families

Hadassah Chen:

Hadassah Chen: Though far away, still acting to present Israel's case

Hadassah Chen and her family were in Italy for Sukkot when terror struck. She is now part of the efforts to spread Israel's truth.

Hadassah Chen: Though far away, still acting to present Israel's case

European Jewish Congress Pres.

EJC President: Israel was our safe haven - that needs to be rebuilt, with unity

The president of the European Jewish Congress visits Israel, urges government to reject calls for a humanitarian ceasefire.

EJC President: Israel was our safe haven - that needs to be rebuilt, with unity

Austrian MP visiting Israel:

Austrian MP visiting Israel: 'We support Israel. Refugees completely changed our society'

Dr. Reinhold Lopatka, VP of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly, explains the world's mistakes in viewing the war against Hamas.

Austrian MP visiting Israel: 'We support Israel. Refugees completely changed our society'

Ambassador Hotovely:

Ambassador Hotovely: UK stands with Israel, there is Jihad in the streets of London

Amb. Hotovely: "This is a war of civilization vs barbarism. Hamas had the same ideology Al Qaeda had when it attacked the Americans in 9/11"

Ambassador Hotovely: UK stands with Israel, there is Jihad in the streets of London