Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

En route to Israel: If not now, then when

Watch: Dalia and Sarah, two new immigrants, speak with us from the Nefesh B'Nefesh flight a few hours before landing in Israel

En route to Israel: If not now, then when

Rachel was attacked by Arabs: "We are like sitting ducks"

Three Arabs throw a large rock at Rachel Shnerb's car. In a conversation with INN, she talks about the lack of security in the region.

Rachel was attacked by Arabs: "We are like sitting ducks"

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: IDF neutralized terror tunnel in northern Gaza

IDF identified and neutralized a Hamas terror tunnel with two routes dug from northern Gaza.

Cleared for publication: IDF neutralized terror tunnel in northern Gaza

Strook to Arutz Sheva:

MK Strook: I'm shocked that Elkin would join leftist Eizenkot

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, MK Orit Strook discussed several recent political developments.

MK Strook: I'm shocked that Elkin would join leftist Eizenkot

Orit Struk:

'Crimes by terrorist inmates common knowledge among Arabs'

The Religious Zionism MK says describes her shock at learning about crimes perpetrated against female prison wardens by Arab terrorists.

'Crimes by terrorist inmates common knowledge among Arabs'

Smotrich: Religious Zionist public will decide the elections

MK Smotrich cares about unity and prefers to conduct the negotiations with Otzma Yehudit behind closed doors.

Smotrich: Religious Zionist public will decide the elections

As conflict continues, demand spikes for counter-terror teams

YATAR volunteer counter-terror teams in Judea and Samaria called up to bolster security during Gaza conflict.

As conflict continues, demand spikes for counter-terror teams

Operation "Breaking Dawn":

'Whoever seeks to hurt Israeli citizens – will be hurt'

PM and Defense Minister relate to elimination of Islamic Jihad southern division commander. "Operation will continue as long as necessary"

'Whoever seeks to hurt Israeli citizens – will be hurt'

Arab MK Ahmad Tibi blames Israel for Gazan children's death

Despite documentation of Islamic Jihad rocket landing in Gaza, MK Tibi attacks Israel for death of children in Jabalia.

Arab MK Ahmad Tibi blames Israel for Gazan children's death

US and UK:

US and UK: We fully support Israel's right to defend itself

The United States and the United Kingdom publish official statements supporting Israel in its war against the Islamic Jihad organization

US and UK: We fully support Israel's right to defend itself

Operation "Breaking Dawn":

Operation "Breaking Dawn": IDF kills 15 terrorists including Islamic Jihad senior official

IDF announces attacks against targets in Gaza strip. Emergency situation declared on the home front.

Operation "Breaking Dawn": IDF kills 15 terrorists including Islamic Jihad senior official

Rabbi David Fine: Why I decided to go into politics

Barkai Center Dean Rabbi David Fine enters politics to be a voice for anglo Israelis.

Rabbi David Fine: Why I decided to go into politics

Father of Hadar Goldin:

Father of Hadar Goldin: Prime Ministers are suffering from post-trauma because of Hamas

The family of IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, whose body is being held Hamas, to begin protest march towards the Gaza Strip.

Father of Hadar Goldin: Prime Ministers are suffering from post-trauma because of Hamas

Miri Regev speaks to INN:

Miri Regev to INN: 'Bezalel Smotrich & Itamar Ben-Gvir need to sacrifice their egos'

"Shaked is no right-winger, but the real right-wingers must unite for the sake of our values."

Miri Regev to INN: 'Bezalel Smotrich & Itamar Ben-Gvir need to sacrifice their egos'

Ayelet Shaked speaks to INN:

Ayelet Shaked to INN: 'This government was no less right-wing than Netanyahu's'

Zionist Spirit head explains why the country needs a broad government, with her party in it.

Ayelet Shaked to INN: 'This government was no less right-wing than Netanyahu's'

Jared Kushner:

Jared Kushner: Netanyahu reacted with no enthusiasm to Embassy move plans

Jared Kushner claims that Netanyahu "responded with less-than-expected enthusiasm" and Trump defined him as "the problem".

Jared Kushner: Netanyahu reacted with no enthusiasm to Embassy move plans

Georgian singer Mariam Elieshvili sings for the Jewish People

Elieshvili will be performing in special concert held at first-ever international conference on anti-Semitism.

Georgian singer Mariam Elieshvili sings for the Jewish People

UK trade envoy to Israel:

UK trade envoy to Israel: 'The closer we are together, the stronger we are'

Interview with Lord Ian Austin about trade between countries, his father's legacy as a Holocaust survivor & dealing with anti-Israel agendas

UK trade envoy to Israel: 'The closer we are together, the stronger we are'

Boaz Bismuth:

'We should pray America continues to be the leader of the free world'

Ex-Israel Hayom Editor Boaz Bismuth talks about Biden's Israel visit, the future of the region, and what will happen in the US midterms.

'We should pray America continues to be the leader of the free world'

Moshe Feiglin:

Moshe Feiglin: Democratic terminology being used to import progressive agenda

Likud primary candidate Moshe Feiglin: Our soldiers didn't give their lives for a democratic state, rather for the Jewish state.

Moshe Feiglin: Democratic terminology being used to import progressive agenda

Former Envoy Jason Greenblatt:

Former Envoy Jason Greenblatt: Biden's view on Jerusalem is 'inconsistent with US law'

Former White House Envoy Jason Greenblatt gives his account of Biden's Israel visit and the current status of the Abraham Accords.

Former Envoy Jason Greenblatt: Biden's view on Jerusalem is 'inconsistent with US law'

Tel Aviv International Salon:

Tel Aviv International Salon: "Hear what's going on, form your own opinions"

Tel Aviv Salon director Jonathan Javor talks about CPAC and Tel Aviv Salon's International Conservative Conference in Tel Aviv.

Tel Aviv International Salon: "Hear what's going on, form your own opinions"

MK Atty. Simcha Rothman:

MK Atty. Simcha Rothman: ‘For many years the left was global and the right was local’

The conservative battle to ‘defend the people from international progressive liberal tyranny’ is going global, says MK Atty. Simcha Rothman.

MK Atty. Simcha Rothman: ‘For many years the left was global and the right was local’

Former US Amb. to the UAE:

Former US Amb. to the UAE: Peace no longer goes through the "Palestinian issue"

Former US Amb. to the UAE John Rakolta Jr. explains that progress in Abraham Accords countries will convince other Arab countries to join.

Former US Amb. to the UAE: Peace no longer goes through the "Palestinian issue"

CPAC Chair:

CPAC Chair: It could be G-d’s time for conservatives in US and Israel to partner

CPAC Chairman Matt Schlapp talks about the success of the first CPAC International Conservative Conference in Israel.

CPAC Chair: It could be G-d’s time for conservatives in US and Israel to partner

Settlement leader:

Settlement leader Yossi Dagan: 'We haven't seen such violence since the Expulsion'

Dagan, MK Simcha Rotman, Nachala head arrive at site of new community in Samaria. "The Lapid government is responsible for the violence."

Settlement leader Yossi Dagan: 'We haven't seen such violence since the Expulsion'

Live: CPAC Israel conference from Tel Aviv

The first CPAC Israel is live from Tel Aviv, featuring Ben Shapiro, Ric Grenell, Matt Schlapp, Mercedes Schlapp, Matt Whitaker, and more.

Live: CPAC Israel conference from Tel Aviv

Historic visit:

Historic visit: IDF Chief of Staff meets top Moroccan security officials

IDF COS met with the Minister Delegate to the Head of Government, in charge of National Defense Administration of the Kingdom of Morocco

Historic visit: IDF Chief of Staff meets top Moroccan security officials

'Kurt Rothschild was the 'General' of the Nation of Israel'

Watch: Friends and colleagues remember Kurt Rothschild, president of World Mizrachi, who passed away at the age of 101.

'Kurt Rothschild was the 'General' of the Nation of Israel'

Historic visit: IDF Chief of Staff lands in Morocco

The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Aviv Kohavi, landed this evening (Monday) for his first official visit to the Kingdom of Morocco.

Historic visit: IDF Chief of Staff lands in Morocco

"The nation is mourning"

Watch: Funeral of Kurt Rothschild

Funeral of philanthropist Kurt Rothschild begins in Jerusalem.

Watch: Funeral of Kurt Rothschild

Bus tumbles off highway, leaving dozens injured

Bus with around 30 adults veers off Highway 1 as it travels between Jerusalem and Modi'in.

Bus tumbles off highway, leaving dozens injured

Regavim:

Regavim: Gestures to Biden establish a de facto Palestinian state

Organizations says that good will gestures honoring Biden upon his visit allow DM Gantz to singlehandedly establish PA state.

Regavim: Gestures to Biden establish a de facto Palestinian state

Opening of the 21st Maccabiah

Excitement and emotions at the opening of the Maccabiah

Watch: We joined the participants of the 21st Maccabiah as they gathered in Jerusalem for the opening ceremony.

Excitement and emotions at the opening of the Maccabiah

Senior Israeli Official:

'Biden's Jerusalem Declaration is like a love letter'

Joint declaration signed by President Biden and Prime Minister Lapid is important sign of US commitment to Israel, says diplomatic source.

'Biden's Jerusalem Declaration is like a love letter'

Biden in Jerusalem:

'We made a mistake walking away from US influence in the Middle East'

"No change in policy implied" by American-only visit to eastern Jerusalem, says Biden.

'We made a mistake walking away from US influence in the Middle East'

Biden visit:

PM Lapid addresses press in Jerusalem

Interim Prime Minister stresses need for Israel to be safe, strong, and free, in a Middle East to which it extends its hand in peace.

PM Lapid addresses press in Jerusalem

Live:

President Biden & PM Lapid address press in Jerusalem

Following private meeting, two leaders issue statements to public.

President Biden & PM Lapid address press in Jerusalem

Israeli PM Lapid promises 'no surprises' for US administration on his watch

Lapid commits to prior updates for any settlement activity. Palestinian consulate not discussed.

Israeli PM Lapid promises 'no surprises' for US administration on his watch

Watch:

Watch: Pres. Biden, PM Lapid at first leaders' summit of I2U2

Leaders of the United States, Israel, India, and UAE meet virtually to launch new initiative

Watch: Pres. Biden, PM Lapid at first leaders' summit of I2U2