Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

'Right-wing government does not have to accept terror'

MK Limor Son Har-Melech responds to uproar, promises to support 'every woman as she believes.'

'Right-wing government does not have to accept terror'

US Ambassador Nides will accompany President Herzog, and then resign

US Amb. to Israel will take part in the official visit of President Herzog and then transfer his authority to current Dep. Chief of Mission.

US Ambassador Nides will accompany President Herzog, and then resign

IDF spokesman to INN:

IDF spokesman to INN: Jenin is a hornet's nest of terrorism, infested with weapons

The IDF's international spokesperson explains the goals behind today's operation in Jenin.

IDF spokesman to INN: Jenin is a hornet's nest of terrorism, infested with weapons

Marseille resident to INN:

Marseille resident to INN: 'We haven't slept, its dangerous outside'

Dan Lilty, a Jewish resident of Marseille, says riots in country are not explicitly antisemitic. 'The rioters only want to steal and riot.'

Marseille resident to INN: 'We haven't slept, its dangerous outside'

Likud MK to INN:

Likud MK to INN: Netanyahu will not go for a plea bargain

MK Nissim Vaturi calls for remarks of former Police Commissioner Roni Alsheikh to be thoroughly investigated.

Likud MK to INN: Netanyahu will not go for a plea bargain

MK Danny Danon to INN:

MK Danny Danon to INN: The distortion in the law enforcement system must be changed

MK Danny Danon responds to unusual statement of former Police Commissioner and calls for a military operation in northern Samaria.

MK Danny Danon to INN: The distortion in the law enforcement system must be changed

Religious musician:

Daniel Zamir: 'LGBT issue won't be solved if we treat it like a war'

Singer denounces harsh language leveled at LGBT people, says tolerance and understanding are key to discussing alternative inclinations.

Daniel Zamir: 'LGBT issue won't be solved if we treat it like a war'

MK Matan Kahana to INN:

MK Matan Kahana to INN: Tarnishing the residents of Judea and Samaria is unacceptable

MK Kahana: The police and the Shin Bet must act against terrorism, and it is also forbidden to take the law into one's own hands.

MK Matan Kahana to INN: Tarnishing the residents of Judea and Samaria is unacceptable

Watch:

Watch: Dramatic footage published of Jenin rescue operation

In 12-hour operation, IDF, Border Police forces rescued after being ambushed and pinned under terrorist fire.

Watch: Dramatic footage published of Jenin rescue operation

Binyamin:

Arab rioters block Binyamin highway for 3 hours without response

Council head Yisrael Gantz demands govt. action after rioters allowed to block Route 465, throw stones at drivers.

Arab rioters block Binyamin highway for 3 hours without response

ILAN founder describes '4,000-year-old family album' in Ben Gurion Airport

Isaac Assa explains significance of massive mural depicting all of Jewish history unveiled at Ben Gurion Airport.

ILAN founder describes '4,000-year-old family album' in Ben Gurion Airport

Labor MK to INN:

Labor MK to INN: One side wants a compromise and one side is waging war

MK Gilad Kariv says he does not rule out the judicial reform - as an idea.

Labor MK to INN: One side wants a compromise and one side is waging war

Eli attack victim's girlfriend:

Eli attack victim's girlfriend: I had a gut feeling he was murdered, he was my anchor

Maayan Kadosh, girlfriend of Elisha Antman, tells Israel National News about his special character and their plans to get married.

Eli attack victim's girlfriend: I had a gut feeling he was murdered, he was my anchor

Likud MK to INN:

Likud MK to INN: There are no opponents of the judicial reform in the coalition

MK Hanoch Milwidsky not concerned that the judicial reform will encounter difficulties.

Likud MK to INN: There are no opponents of the judicial reform in the coalition

Director of AJC in Israel:

Dir. of AJC in Israel: American Jews deserve a bigger say in Israel's internal affairs

Israeli dir. of American Jewish Committee says Iran is Israel's 'number one threat,' points out differences with American administration.

Dir. of AJC in Israel:  American Jews deserve a bigger say in Israel's internal affairs

RAFAEL Unveils:

RAFAEL Unveils: Sky Sonic - the Hypersonic Missile Interceptor

"Sky Sonic" is a groundbreaking defensive response to the growing threat of hypersonic missiles

RAFAEL Unveils: Sky Sonic - the Hypersonic Missile Interceptor

Likud MK:

Likud MK: The opposition is also elected officials - they should be included

MK Shalom Danino thinks that appointing a representative from the opposition to the Judicial Selection Committee is the right move.

Likud MK: The opposition is also elected officials - they should be included

Bereaved husband and father-in-law demands action against PA

Binyamin Horgen, who lost two loved ones to terrorism, went to the Knesset to demand lawmakers take stronger action against the PA.

Bereaved husband and father-in-law demands action against PA

Kenneth Abramowitz:

Kenneth Abramowitz: Every generation overcomes its bad news

Founder of SaveTheWest.com to the Sovereignty Youth: We’re fighting a physical war and a cultural war, which is just as important.

Kenneth Abramowitz: Every generation overcomes its bad news

Sovereignty Convention:

Sovereignty Convention: 'Sovereignty in Jordan Valley is a matter of time'

The Fifth Sovereignty Youth Convention was held in Jerusalem Thursday evening with the participation of Knesset members and public figures

Sovereignty Convention: 'Sovereignty in Jordan Valley is a matter of time'

Youth demand sovereignty:

Youth demand sovereignty: 'They know that Eretz Yisrael belongs to the people of Israel'

Close to a thousand youth gather to demand sovereignty over the Jordan Valley at the Sovereignty Movement's Youth Convention.

Youth demand sovereignty: 'They know that Eretz Yisrael belongs to the people of Israel'

Malcolm Hoenlein:

Malcolm Hoenlein: 'Israel’s inner debates shouldn't be brought to the US'

The Vice Chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations talks about present and future hopes for Israel.

Malcolm Hoenlein: 'Israel’s inner debates shouldn't be brought to the US'

'We lost a beloved man'

'We lost a beloved man': Hermesh terror victim laid to rest

Hundreds attended the funeral of Meir Tamari, who was murdered in a shooting attack near Hermesh in Samaria.

'We lost a beloved man': Hermesh terror victim laid to rest

Likud MK: 'Judicial reform isn't dead, soon we'll see it happen'

MK Amit Halevi opposes proposal to limit protests, believes judicial reform will still happen.

Likud MK: 'Judicial reform isn't dead, soon we'll see it happen'

Murder of Moshe Tamam

Parole hearing for terrorist who tortured and murdered soldier Moshe Tamam

Protesters gather outside central Israel prison as hearing convenes to consider releasing terrorist who tortured, murdered soldier.

Parole hearing for terrorist who tortured and murdered soldier Moshe Tamam

Head of Homesh Yeshiva to INN:

Head of Homesh Yeshiva to INN: The permanent location of the yeshiva is just the beginning

The head of the Homesh Yeshiva, Shmuel Wendy, promises: We started with Homesh and will to many more great things.

Head of Homesh Yeshiva to INN: The permanent location of the yeshiva is just the beginning

Woman who survived attack:

Woman who survived shooting attack: A few more centimeters and it would have hit me

Devora drove with her daughters in Samaria when terrorists shot at the family car. "The bullet hit between the hood and the windshield."

Woman who survived shooting attack: A few more centimeters and it would have hit me

President of Euro. Rabbis:

President of Conf. of European Rabbis: We have to look at reality, not everything is bad

Rabbi Goldschmidt, President of the Conference of European Rabbis, speaks about relocating to Germany and updates on EU Jewish communities.

President of Conf. of European Rabbis: We have to look at reality, not everything is bad

Gilad Katz:

Gilad Katz: The rules have changed, Israel now proactive against Palestinian Arab terror

Gilad Katz, former Consul General of Israel, explains why Operation Shield and Arrow could be a game changer in fight against terror.

Gilad Katz: The rules have changed, Israel now proactive against Palestinian Arab terror

Lincoln Club of Orange County:

Lincoln Club: US has same issues as Israel with media bias, judicial system

Lincoln Club of Orange County visits Israel National News to discuss American and Israeli politics and business ties.

Lincoln Club: US has same issues as Israel with media bias, judicial system

Interview: Yossi Barda

Singer Yossi Barda: This is a very difficult day, everyone is in mourning

Yossi Barda appeared at the El Ghriba Synagogue shortly before the attack and knew the victims. "It's hard to digest this bad thing."

Singer Yossi Barda: This is a very difficult day, everyone is in mourning

Likud MK Boaz Bismuth:

Likud MK Boaz Bismuth: Israel chose the timing, terrorists don't need an excuse to kill us

Bismuth defends government's elimination of terrorists in Gaza, explains that EU, Arab states are realizing they are in the same situation.

Likud MK Boaz Bismuth: Israel chose the timing, terrorists don't need an excuse to kill us

The rabbi who knows the secret formula of Coca Cola

Rabbi Yerachmiel Morrison, Rabbinic Coordinator of OU Kashrut Department, speaks to INN about maintaining company's kashrut and secrecy.

The rabbi who knows the secret formula of Coca Cola

Challenges facing Europe's rabbis: preserving Jewish identity among the youth

An integral part of the discussion at the Conference of European Rabbis concerns dealing with the daily rise in anti-Semitism.

Challenges facing Europe's rabbis: preserving Jewish identity among the youth

Happy and Kosher birthday:

Happy and Kosher birthday: Celebrating 100 years of OU kosher certification

OU Kosher CEO Rabbi Menachem Genack and COO Rabbi Moshe Elefant speak about OU's longstanding success and the future of the organization.

Happy and Kosher birthday: Celebrating 100 years of OU kosher certification

Jewish Florida state rep:

Jewish Florida state rep: DeSantis led the way, making sure antisemitism bill passed

Florida reps. Randy Fine and Mike Caruso praise DeSantis for signing legislation that will target antisemites behind anti-Jewish incidents.

Jewish Florida state rep: DeSantis led the way, making sure antisemitism bill passed

MK Simcha Rothman:

MK Simcha Rothman: The legislation of the reform should not have been suspended

MK Rothman says the opposition is not interested in a compromise on the judicial reform.

MK Simcha Rothman: The legislation of the reform should not have been suspended

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu to INN:

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: Mass demonstration ended fears judicial reform may be scuttled

After massive pro-reform rally draws hundreds of thousands, senior Religious Zionist rabbi says judicial overhaul cannot be blocked.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: Mass demonstration ended fears judicial reform may be scuttled

Former Amb. Friedman: America needs Israel

Trump's ambassador to Israel credits the former administration for 'letting Israel do what it thinks is best', says America needs Israel.

Former Amb. Friedman: America needs Israel

Bereaved husband:

Bereaved husband: 'Best reaction to terror is to invest the same energy in love'

Bereaved husband Benjamin Horgen speaks about the significance of Memorial day to him and of the memory of his murdered wife Esther.

Bereaved husband: 'Best reaction to terror is to invest the same energy in love'