Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

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

Jerusalem bus accident:

Jerusalem bus accident: 'Despite the tragedy, we must acknowledge the miracles'

Motti Glustein speaks about the tragic bus accident that took the lives of his sister-in-law and her two daughters.

Jerusalem bus accident: 'Despite the tragedy, we must acknowledge the miracles'

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