Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

MK Rabbi Eliyahu to INN:

MK Rabbi Eliyahu to INN: 'We will go back to controlling the Temple Mount'

Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu demands to take strong action against activists who hinder the IDF and strives to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem

MK Rabbi Eliyahu to INN: 'We will go back to controlling the Temple Mount'

Kosher at the World Cup:

Kosher at the World Cup: Qatar authorities encouraged the Jewish initiative

Head of Alliance of Rabbis in the Islamic States says Jewish rights are honored in the Arab world - unlike of places in Western Europe.

Kosher at the World Cup: Qatar authorities encouraged the Jewish initiative

Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem:

Deputy Mayor of J’lem: ‘Netanyahu promises everything to right wing but does nothing’

Deputy J'lem Mayor Aryeh King talks about stopping future terror attacks and why he doesn't trust Netanyahu to keep a right wing agenda.

Deputy Mayor of J’lem: ‘Netanyahu promises everything to right wing but does nothing’

Terror victim Aryeh Schupak is laid to rest

Hundreds present as 15-year-old Aryeh Schupak, yeshiva student and Canadian citizen killed in Jerusalem bombing, is laid to rest.

Terror victim Aryeh Schupak is laid to rest

Settlement Movement Dir.:

Settlement Movement Director: “I understand why the US Administration is worried"

Nahala Settlement Movement Director Daniella Weiss explains why the election signals the dawn of a new era for Judea and Samaria.

Settlement Movement Director: “I understand why the US Administration is worried"

Israeli delegation in Doha:

Israeli delegation in Doha: 'Qatar is doing everything for the World Cup to go peacefully'

INN spoke with the spokesperson for the delegation helping Israeli visitors in the Arab country

Israeli delegation in Doha: 'Qatar is doing everything for the World Cup to go peacefully'

Ofek Yisraeli: 2023 will beat the record for Aliya to Israel

Michael Shainsky, of Ofek Yisraeli, an organization that promotes Aliyah, delves into the challenges of returning Jews to their homeland.

Ofek Yisraeli: 2023 will beat the record for Aliya to Israel

Avigdor Eskin: There was no incitement against Rabin

The renowned political activist says he hopes Itamar Ben-Gvir will prove himself as the 'new and improved' version of Rabbi Meir Kahane.

Avigdor Eskin: There was no incitement against Rabin

Amb. Nides to Arutz Sheva

US Ambassador to Arutz Sheva: 'We'll agree & disagree, we'll see who the ministers are'

US Ambassador Thomas Nides calls relationship with Israel 'an unbreakable bond' but says WH taking a wait and see approach to new gov.

US Ambassador to Arutz Sheva: 'We'll agree & disagree, we'll see who the ministers are'

Yesh Atid MK:

Yesh Atid MK: The Override Clause is an assassination of the Supreme Court

MK Vladimir Beliak says his party will lead a fighting opposition, and is certain the opposition can be brought together.

Yesh Atid MK: The Override Clause is an assassination of the Supreme Court

Shas MK:

Shas MK: Deri is suitable for every position - even Prime Minister

MK Yaakov Margi calls for a heavy hand against terrorism: The Palestinian population must understand they will suffer from every attack.

Shas MK: Deri is suitable for every position - even Prime Minister

Danny Danon:

Danny Danon: No one, including our friends from the US, will investigate our soldiers

Danny Danon on US reservations about Ben Gvir as minister: We respect US democracy, and we ask our friends to respect our democracy.

Danny Danon: No one, including our friends from the US, will investigate our soldiers

Former Labor MK to INN:

Former Labor MK to INN: I have high regard for Smotrich, but I despise his positions

Eitan Cabel says today's Labor Party no longer has a connection with the party that founded the State of Israel.

Former Labor MK to INN: I have high regard for Smotrich, but I despise his positions

European Jewish leader to INN:

European Jewish leader to INN: There’s always a way to combat antisemitism

EJA chairman Rabbi Menachem Margolin believes EU parliamentarians will act against antisemitism following Auschwitz visit.

European Jewish leader to INN: There’s always a way to combat antisemitism

Baruch Marzel:

Baruch Marzel:9/11 happened because Rabbi Kahane's murder wasn't investigated

Right-wing activist Baruch Marzel speaks about Rabbi Kahane's memorial, claims MK Itamar Ben Gvir is no longer a follower of Rabbi Kahane.

Baruch Marzel:9/11 happened because Rabbi Kahane's murder wasn't investigated

Returning to the Temple Mount:

'We cannot accept that a Jew who prays on the Temple Mount gets arrested'

Tom Nisani of 'Beyadenu – Returning to the Temple Mount' explains his organization's list of 10 demands for the new government.

'We cannot accept that a Jew who prays on the Temple Mount gets arrested'

Boaz Bismuth:

Boaz Bismuth: 'How come in 2022 Palestinians still don't the respect life of a Jew?'

Likud's Boaz Bismuth talks about the Israeli and US political situations and the outrage of Palestinian Arabs attacking Jews at holy sites.

Boaz Bismuth: 'How come in 2022 Palestinians still don't the respect life of a Jew?'

Terrorists open fire as 8 right-wing MKs visit Joseph's Tomb

Eight MKs from Netanyahu bloc visit Joseph's Tomb in Shechem. Terrorists opens fire on forces securing visit - one is eliminated.

Terrorists open fire as 8 right-wing MKs visit Joseph's Tomb

Sovereignty Movement:

Sovereignty Movement: 'Netanyahu must implement everything national camp dreams of'

The Sovereignty Movement tells Israel National News about the message of implementing sovereignty it has for the new government.

Sovereignty Movement: 'Netanyahu must implement everything national camp dreams of'

Chief Rabbi of South Africa:

Chief Rabbi of South Africa: An international Shabbat to counter the political division

Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein, founder of The Shabbat Project speaks about the special worldwide project. Watch.

Chief Rabbi of South Africa: An international Shabbat to counter the political division

Ruth Lieberman:

Ruth Lieberman: Jewish voters favoring family values shifting to GOP in midterm elections

Strategic Consultant Ruth Lieberman gives an explanation of the midterm elections and a prediction for the 2024 US presidential election.

Ruth Lieberman: Jewish voters favoring family values shifting to GOP in midterm elections

Ken Abramowitz:

Ken Abramowitz: We're in a 3rd World War, and it's color-coded

Founder of 'Save the West' came to the Israel National News studio in Jerusalem to talk about the war we are unware of. Watch.

Ken Abramowitz: We're in a 3rd World War, and it's color-coded

Lapid:

Lapid: We will wait patiently until the last vote is counted

PM Lapid: We will wait patiently, even if we don't have patience, until the final figures arrive. Yesh Atid has recorded a rare achievement.

Lapid: We will wait patiently until the last vote is counted

Ayelet Shaked:

Ayelet Shaked: 'If you put concerns aside, we'll definitely pass'

Interior Min. Shaked votes in Tel Aviv, tells voters, 'Only way to form right-wing government is if we pass electoral threshold.'

Ayelet Shaked: 'If you put concerns aside, we'll definitely pass'

Ayala Ben Gvir to INN:

Ayala Ben Gvir on terror attack: I put the children in our bedroom and calmed them down

Wife of Otzma Yehudit chairman: Itamar has really become more moderate, and in my opinion it is done correctly.

Ayala Ben Gvir on terror attack: I put the children in our bedroom and calmed them down

Amichai Chikli to INN:

Amichai Chikli to INN: 'Ayelet Shaked is irresponsible'

The Likud candidate tells INN that his goal is to work on the areas in which he criticized his current party in the past

Amichai Chikli to INN: 'Ayelet Shaked is irresponsible'

Smotrich to INN:

Smotrich to INN: 'Ben-Gvir's rise in popularity one of the better things to happen'

The Religious Zionism chair speaks with INN about his party's chances, his running mate, opposition head Benjamin Netanyahu, and more.

Smotrich to INN: 'Ben-Gvir's rise in popularity one of the better things to happen'

MK Yitzhak Pindrus:

MK Yitzhak Pindrus: 'We can't live with 2 million children who don't know Shema Yisrael'

United Torah Judaism MK Yitzhak Pindrus explains why his party would never enter a left wing government.

MK Yitzhak Pindrus: 'We can't live with 2 million children who don't know Shema Yisrael'

Shaked to INN:

Shaked to INN: 'The National Unity party is left-wing'

Five days before the elections, the Jewish Home list chair sits down with INN and discusses her chances as well as her rivals'.

Shaked to INN: 'The National Unity party is left-wing'

Wounded-in-action IDF Veterans tour the US to fight antisemitism

Belev Echad & Chabad on Campus bring IDF veterans who were wounded in action to travel across US college campuses

Wounded-in-action IDF Veterans tour the US to fight antisemitism

'Be proud of Jewish identity'

Jewish child pop star sums up TikTok 'explosion' - 'Be proud of Jewish identity'

David Herskowitz of the newly-famous Miami Boys' Choir says he had no idea the 2007 music video was going to bring the group so much fame.

Jewish child pop star sums up TikTok 'explosion' - 'Be proud of Jewish identity'

Likud candidate:

Likud candidate: 'Immigrants should get more involved in politics'

Dan Illouz urges all right wing Israelis to vote to make sure that a left wing government does not come back into power.

Likud candidate: 'Immigrants should get more involved in politics'

New documentary series follows woman who infiltrated anti-Israel organizations

Tzvi Yehezkeli explains that the series uncovers the connection between human rights orgs. and terrorists

New documentary series follows woman who infiltrated anti-Israel organizations

Homesh

Nir Barkat: We aim to cancel the Disengagement Law, work together with the Americans

MK Barkat lashes out: This government does not understand what needs to be done. American policy paralyzes Lapid and Gantz.

Nir Barkat: We aim to cancel the Disengagement Law, work together with the Americans

Homesh

Minister Ayelet Shaked: We need to regulate the Yeshiva in Homesh

Shaked, a guest at the INN studio on the way to Homesh, said: "I worked with Benny Gantz to keep the yeshiva from being evacuated."

Minister Ayelet Shaked: We need to regulate the Yeshiva in Homesh

General: Cannot protect the coastal plain without controlling Homesh

Maj. Gen. (ret.) Gershon HaCohen was a guest at INN studio on the way to Homesh: "This place is part of the struggle for Area C."

General: Cannot protect the coastal plain without controlling Homesh

Australia cancels recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong: “We will not support an approach that undermines a two-state solution"

Australia cancels recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel

Presidents Herzog and Biden to meet in Washington

At President Joe Biden's invitation, President Isaac Herzog will travel to the United States for an official visit

Presidents Herzog and Biden to meet in Washington

Report:

Report: Australia 'quietly' drops recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel

Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade deleted sentences from its website which defined West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel

Report: Australia 'quietly' drops recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel

Watch live:

Watch live: Tens of thousands at the Western Wall for Hoshana Rabba prayers

Since early morning, the Western Wall plaza has filled with tens of thousands of worshipers, gathered to join the Hoshana Rabba prayers.

Watch live: Tens of thousands at the Western Wall for Hoshana Rabba prayers