Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Ayelet Shaked:

Ayelet Shaked: 'I would be happy to chat with Jordan Peterson in the sukkah'

In special interview Int. Minister Shaked lamented way she has to spend holiday because of elections and discussed more serious issues

Ayelet Shaked: 'I would be happy to chat with Jordan Peterson in the sukkah'

Israel and Lebanon reach agreement settling maritime dispute

Prime Minister Lapid: 'This is an historic achievement that will strengthen Israel’s security.'

Israel and Lebanon reach agreement settling maritime dispute

Interview:

The Jerusalem Foundation's work to build a better Jerusalem

The foundation's president discusses the organization's different projects across the diverse Jewish capital

The Jerusalem Foundation's work to build a better Jerusalem

MK Kalfon to INN:

MK Yomtob Kalfon to INN: Voting for Gantz? The votes will go to the left

MK Kalfon: Gantz is not a man of the Land of Israel, his concept is the concept of Oslo.

MK Yomtob Kalfon to INN: Voting for Gantz? The votes will go to the left

During Yom Kippur:

During Yom Kippur: Wanted terrorist apprehended in Nablus

IDF and ISA forces conducted counterterrorism activity on Yom Kippur

During Yom Kippur: Wanted terrorist apprehended in Nablus

Elections 2022

Stella Weinstein: Why is Shaked apologizing? There was no other choice

Stella Weinstein, chairman of the 30/40 party doesn't regret her part in coalition, seeks votes from Jewish Home and Israel Beitenu parties

Stella Weinstein: Why is Shaked apologizing? There was no other choice

Yom Kippur Eve:

Hundreds pray outside Shechem, Huwara as terror wave continues

Samaria residents and right-wing activists gather outside terror hotspots for prayer rallies to protest deteriorating security situation.

Hundreds pray outside Shechem, Huwara as terror wave continues

Dr. Shmuel Katz:

Dr. Shmuel Katz: Voting in the elections is a mitzvah

Israel goes to the polls for the 5th time in some three years. Dr. Shmuel Katz talks about the significance of these elections. Watch.

Dr. Shmuel Katz: Voting in the elections is a mitzvah

Atty. Nitsana Darshan-Leitner:

'It is time to forgive Ayelet Shaked and form a right-wing government'

Atty. Nitsana Darshan-Leitner explains why Jewish Home passing the threshold is essential to forming a stable right-wing government.

'It is time to forgive Ayelet Shaked and form a right-wing government'

MK Simcha Rothman:

MK Simcha Rothman: ‘If we want a Jewish state, Lapid is not the answer’

Responding to Lapid's two-state solution UN speech, MK Atty. Simcha Rothman slams right wing MKs who joined gov for misleading voters.

MK Simcha Rothman: ‘If we want a Jewish state, Lapid is not the answer’

Fire breaks out in hospital ward

No injuries after fire breaks out in Schneider Children's Medical Center in central Israel.

Fire breaks out in hospital ward

'He speaks from his heart'

Pompeo awarded by Israel Heritage Foundation: 'He speaks from his heart'

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo presented with Shofar Award at Israel Heritage Foundation Dinner for being "a leading supporter of Israel"

Pompeo awarded by Israel Heritage Foundation: 'He speaks from his heart'

There is a whole world of wine available for Rosh Hashanah

Shmulik Zur of Zur World of Wine visits the Israel National News Studio to talk about wine for Rosh Hashanah.

There is a whole world of wine available for Rosh Hashanah

Israeli Air Force major moved by the support of American Jewry

IAF Major who continued in his father's path in the Air Force says that FIDF NY event was a very meaningful and powerful experience.

Israeli Air Force major moved by the support of American Jewry

Lapid to US Jewish leaders:

Lapid to US Jewish leaders: Israel accepts all streams of Judaism

Participant of meeting with Prime Minister Lapid says that gathering with Jewish leaders was warm and productive.

Lapid to US Jewish leaders: Israel accepts all streams of Judaism

Lapid takes off for New York:

Lapid takes off for New York: I'll make Israel's voice heard at the United Nations

Prime Minister Lapid takes off for New York, where he will speak at the United Nations General Assembly and meet world and Jewish leaders.

Lapid takes off for New York: I'll make Israel's voice heard at the United Nations

Biden eager to return to Iran nuclear deal out of 'vindictiveness'

Former Sec. of State Mike Pompeo tells Israel Heritage Foundation Biden striving to re-enter Obama-era deal to spite Trump for undoing it.

Biden eager to return to Iran nuclear deal out of 'vindictiveness'

New Jersey Assemblywoman:

‘NY Times attack on yeshivas only creating more antisemitism in this country’

New Jersey Assemblywoman Beth Sawyer blasts NY Times for report claiming New York yeshivas are not in line with state education curriculum.

‘NY Times attack on yeshivas only creating more antisemitism in this country’

Assemblyman Simcha Eisenstein:

Simcha Eisenstein: The NY Times was looking for a hit piece on Hasidic education

NY Dem. Assemblyman Simcha Eisenstein responds to years of media attacks on New York yeshivas.

Simcha Eisenstein: The NY Times was looking for a hit piece on Hasidic education

Pompeo to INN:

Pompeo to INN: No evidence that this administration is listening to the Israelis on Iran

Former US Secretary of State: Biden admin appears intent on giving Iran hundreds of billions of dollars. That would be an enormous mistake.

Pompeo to INN: No evidence that this administration is listening to the Israelis on Iran

MK Ofir Sofer to INN:

MK Ofir Sofer to INN: Gantz and Eizenkot will advance the agenda of the extreme left

Religious Zionism MK warns: A vote for Gantz will return us to the days of Oslo and the rule of Mansour Abbas.

MK Ofir Sofer to INN: Gantz and Eizenkot will advance the agenda of the extreme left

Jonathan Pollard to remarry

Former spy gets engaged, is set to formally announce wedding plans after slain IDF officer's funeral.

Jonathan Pollard to remarry

Lapid slams Mahmoud Abbas over '50 Holocausts' claim

'This is a new low, a total lack of respect,' Israeli Prime Minister says

Lapid slams Mahmoud Abbas over '50 Holocausts' claim

Watch:

Lapid to German Chancellor: Talk does not stop evil

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid give a joint press conference following a bilateral meeting in Berlin.

Lapid to German Chancellor: Talk does not stop evil

Hadar Muchtar - From TikTok to the Israeli parliament?

The rising star on Israel's political horizon wants to change the country - by lowering the cost of living and keeping Israelis in Israel.

Hadar Muchtar - From TikTok to the Israeli parliament?

Regavim director:

Regavim director: 'This government has drawn a de facto partition map of the country'

Illegal construction linked to terrorism, will lead to Palestinian State if not stopped, says Deutsch.

Regavim director: 'This government has drawn a de facto partition map of the country'

MK Simcha Rothman:

MK Simcha Rothman: PM Lapid is a 'political opportunist' who doesn't want judicial reforms

The Religious Zionist Party's MK Atty. Simcha Rothman on why the justice system needs reform and how his party is attracting Anglo voters.

MK Simcha Rothman: PM Lapid is a 'political opportunist' who doesn't want judicial reforms

Comm. Minister Yoaz Hendel:

Yoaz Hendel: 'Being right wing is about your actions and your outcomes'

Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel explains why his party is the choice for Religious Zionists and how Likud is not really right wing.

Yoaz Hendel: 'Being right wing is about your actions and your outcomes'

'War over Land of Israel is with a cement truck and tractors'

Meir Deutsch, Director General of Ragavim, explains the situation with illegal building in Judea and Samaria and in the Negev.

'War over Land of Israel is with a cement truck and tractors'

Investigation concludes:

Investigation conclusion: High possibility Abu Aqleh was accidentally hit by IDF gunfire

IDF: Impossible to determine source of gunfire, she may have been hit by bullets fired by armed Palestinian gunmen

Investigation conclusion: High possibility Abu Aqleh was accidentally hit by IDF gunfire

Jonathan Pollard retracts endorsement of Ayelet Shaked

Pollard tells INN it has become clear to him Shaked will not commit to establishing only a right-wing govt following his morning endorsement

Jonathan Pollard retracts endorsement of Ayelet Shaked

"What would the Rebbe say?"

Rabbi Joseph Gutnick, the man behind 'Netanyahu is good for the Jews' supports Shaked

The Australian businessman & philanthropist emphasizes: "The Lubavitcher Rebbe was in favor of a narrow strong right-wing government"

Rabbi Joseph Gutnick, the man behind 'Netanyahu is good for the Jews' supports Shaked

Children and the Internet

Internet expert: "We don't do experiments on our children"

Internet expert discusses the challenges in preserving their children's innocence and protecting family values despite the Internet.

Internet expert: "We don't do experiments on our children"

Lynch attempt:

Lynch at Prophet's Tomb: 'Seeing Arabs you know with murder in their eyes is horrifying'

Ephraim Moreno, director of holy site, speaks with Israel National News.

Lynch at Prophet's Tomb: 'Seeing Arabs you know with murder in their eyes is horrifying'

Defense Minister Benny Gantz:

Defense Minister Benny Gantz: We'll continue to take action regardless of any developments

Gantz said to directors of leading think tanks: "Improvements are necessary in nuclear agreement – with an emphasis on the ‘sunset’ clause"

Defense Minister Benny Gantz: We'll continue to take action regardless of any developments

Cruz on Iran nuclear deal:

Cruz on Iran nuclear deal: I intend to fight the implementation of this catastrophic deal

Senator Ted Cruz warns against new Iran deal: Thousands of people will die because of the Iranian terrorism enabled by this deal.

Cruz on Iran nuclear deal: I intend to fight the implementation of this catastrophic deal

A bull in a bank:

Watch: Bull storms bank in central Israel

Bull attempts to gore vehicles in parking lot, then enters Lod bank.

Watch: Bull storms bank in central Israel

Iran drops demand to remove IRGC from US terror list

Iran has withdrawn its demand that the IRGC be removed from terror blacklist. US official: "Deal is closer than it was two weeks ago"

Iran drops demand to remove IRGC from US terror list

Dr. Mordechai Kedar:

Dr. Kedar: Abbas getting old and has less control over his tongue. Says what he thinks

Dr. Kedar: 'Abu Mazen' condemns terrorism with words and finances terrorism with actions. But even his condemnations not so clear now.

Dr. Kedar: Abbas getting old and has less control over his tongue. Says what he thinks

JFNA CEO:

JFNA CEO: Challenging partisan time for US Jewish community

Eric Fingerhut, CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, works to unite Jews around support for Israel and fighting antisemitism.

JFNA CEO: Challenging partisan time for US Jewish community