Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Likud MK:

Likud MK: 'I'm not saying all the Arabs are terrorists, but all the terrorists are Arab'

'We're losing our positioning as a strong country that can face its enemies,' MK Yoav Kisch tells Israel National News - Arutz Sheva.

Likud MK: 'I'm not saying all the Arabs are terrorists, but all the terrorists are Arab'

Six rioters arrested

Another night of riots at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem, six arrested

Dozens of rioters confront police officers at Damascus Gate, throw bottles and rocks at the officers.

Another night of riots at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem, six arrested

Celebrating the connection to Jewish Diaspora

“We're giving focus on what it means to be part of a global Jewish community, what it means to be an Israeli citizen of that community."

Celebrating the connection to Jewish Diaspora

March of the Living returns - with just eight Holocaust survivors

Holocaust survivor Eve Kugler asks, 'How much worse will it be when survivors are no more than a distant memory?'

March of the Living returns - with just eight Holocaust survivors

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Watch: 1,000 youths from France hold minute of silence in memory of terror victims

Jewish youths from France who are on a visit to Israel observe moment of silence in memory of the victims of recent terrorist attacks.

Watch: 1,000 youths from France hold minute of silence in memory of terror victims

Israelis come from across country to funeral of Amir Khoury

Haredi, religious Jews pay respects to Christian Arab policeman who gave his life to stop Bnei Brak terrorist attack

Israelis come from across country to funeral of Amir Khoury

Teacher praises Bnei Brak terrorist, Education Minister orders her fired

Education Minister Yifat Shasha-Biton orders dismissal of Arab teacher who allegedly praised Bnei Brak terrorist on Facebook.

Teacher praises Bnei Brak terrorist, Education Minister orders her fired

Bnei Brak Terror Attack:

Israel captures suspects linked to deadly shooting attack

IDF, Israeli security forces and Israel Border Police apprehended 5 individuals suspected of aiding deadly terror attack.

Israel captures suspects linked to deadly shooting attack

Police officer murdered in attack prevented a heavier disaster - and paid with his life

One of the five people murdered in shooting attack in Bnei Brak identified as Sergeant Amir Khoury, 32, from Nof Hagalil.

Police officer murdered in attack prevented a heavier disaster - and paid with his life

Jewish leaders:

Jewish leaders: 'If only President Biden was listening to Mike Pompeo'

Jewish leaders attending the Israel Heritage Foundation “Crown of Israel” event honoring Mike Pompeo praise Pompeo's support for Israel.

Jewish leaders: 'If only President Biden was listening to Mike Pompeo'

Mike Pompeo:

Mike Pompeo: Former Mossad chief calls me after every explosion in Iran

'CIA and Mossad can work magic together.' Mike Pompeo discusses Mossad-CIA relationship after being honored with the 'Crown of Israel' award

Mike Pompeo: Former Mossad chief calls me after every explosion in Iran

Nefesh B’Nefesh's MedEx:

Nefesh B’Nefesh's MedEx: When Zionism meets medicine

Rabbi Fass of Nefesh B'Nefesh speaks with Israel National News at NBN's MedEx gathering for healthcare workers considering moving to Israel.

Nefesh B’Nefesh's MedEx: When Zionism meets medicine

Pompeo:

Pompeo: Biden admin position on Israel 'inconsistent with reality'

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks to Israel National News after being honored with the Crown of Israel award.

Pompeo: Biden admin position on Israel 'inconsistent with reality'

'Crown of Israel'

Watch: Pompeo awarded for supporting Israel

Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo receives 'Crown of Israel' award from the Israel Heritage Foundation (IHF). Watch the full event.

Watch: Pompeo awarded for supporting Israel

Dr. Shmuel Katz:

Dr. Shmuel Katz: What should be Israel’s position on the Russia-Ukraine War?

Dr. Shmuel Katz explains Israel and the Jewish world’s interests in the raging Russia-Ukrainian war.

Dr. Shmuel Katz: What should be Israel’s position on the Russia-Ukraine War?

Rabbi Rafi Ostroff:

Rabbi Rafi Ostroff: Sights like the Holocaust, but there is no comparison

Rabbi Rafi Ostroff of the World Organization of Orthodox Synagogues and Communities recounts his experience helping Ukrainian refugees.

Rabbi Rafi Ostroff: Sights like the Holocaust, but there is no comparison

'Abraham Accords Games'

'Abraham Accords Games' to feature soccer legends from Israel and around the world

High-level officials to travel to UAE for 'Abraham Accords Games' featuring soccer legends from Israel and around the world.

'Abraham Accords Games' to feature soccer legends from Israel and around the world

5,000th immigrant from Ukraine

A young doctor and mother is the 5,000th immigrant from Ukraine

Katia Kirplok, 29, arrived in Israel with her infant son. Her husband, brother, and mother remain back in Ukraine.

A young doctor and mother is the 5,000th immigrant from Ukraine

US Congressman:

US Rep: Iran nuke deal will allow Iran pathway to nuclear weapons

US Congressman Doug Lamborn talks about bipartisan support for Israel, Ukraine, and the Biden admin's worrying nuclear talks with Iran.

US Rep: Iran nuke deal will allow Iran pathway to nuclear weapons

Finnish MP:

Finnish MP: Israel should be one of the countries mediating the Ukraine war

Finnish MP Peter Östman praises Israel Allies Foundation conference for giving him new ideas about how to support Israel internationally.

Finnish MP: Israel should be one of the countries mediating the Ukraine war

Is the world against us? " The story isn't getting out"

Israel Allies Foundation Chairman's Conference took place in Jerusalem with supporters of Israel from parliaments throughout the world

Is the world against us? " The story isn't getting out"

Transportation Min. praises bus driver who eliminated Be'er Sheva terrorist

'With determination and courage, you neutralized a terrorist,' Transportation Min. Michaeli tells bus driver Arthur Haimov.

Transportation Min. praises bus driver who eliminated Be'er Sheva terrorist

Yad Vashem chair:

Yad Vashem chair: ‘Comparing Ukraine to the Holocaust is deplorable’

Yad Vashem Chair Dani Dayan condemns Zelenskyy’s comparison between Ukraine and the Holocaust as a 'Holocaust distortion we cannot condone.'

Yad Vashem chair: ‘Comparing Ukraine to the Holocaust is deplorable’

Holocaust historian:

Holocaust historian: Zelenskyy distorting Ukraine's role in the Holocaust

Holocaust historian Dr. David Silberklang slams Ukrainian President's comparison of Ukraine war to the Holocaust.

Holocaust historian: Zelenskyy distorting Ukraine's role in the Holocaust

From Paris to Bnei Brak:

From Paris to Bnei Brak: Herzog pays condolence visit to Kanievsky family

President Herzog returns from France and immediately pays condolence visit to family of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky in Bnei Brak.

From Paris to Bnei Brak: Herzog pays condolence visit to Kanievsky family

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion describes dramatic encounter with Rabbi Kanievsky ztz"l

"When he ordered schools to close during the COVID epidemic, they all closed. The impact of his decisions was immense."

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion describes dramatic encounter with Rabbi Kanievsky ztz"l

Just 44% of Arabs approve of inclusion of Arab party in current government

Only 1 in 3 Arabs feel that things have improved for them over the past year; 2 in 3 Arabs doubt that things will get better.

Just 44% of Arabs approve of inclusion of Arab party in current government

Palestinian Media Watch:

Palestinian Media Watch: Israel allowing PA tax payments to go to terrorists

Attorney Maurice Hirsch of Palestinian Media Watch explains that Israel is allowing the PA to continue to pay terrorist salaries.

Palestinian Media Watch: Israel allowing PA tax payments to go to terrorists

Israel's oldest charity helping Ukrainian refugees with basic needs

Colel Chabad expanding food card program to help Ukrainian refugees arriving in Israel with not only food but also clothing and housing.

Israel's oldest charity helping Ukrainian refugees with basic needs

Putin discusses ceasefire talks with Israeli PM

PM Bennett walked out of government meeting to speak with Putin. Israeli official says the two discussed progress towards ceasefire.

Putin discusses ceasefire talks with Israeli PM

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Istanbul's Jews receive Israeli Pres. Herzog with enthusiasm

"We've been waiting for this to happen for a long time," notes one local Jew after Herzog visited Istanbul's Neve Shalom synagogue.

Istanbul's Jews receive Israeli Pres. Herzog with enthusiasm

Today:

Record 600 new immigrants from Ukraine to arrive today

4 flights containing hundreds of new immigrants from Ukraine to arrive over the course of the day.

Record 600 new immigrants from Ukraine to arrive today

"Close cooperation"

IDF Chief of Staff returns from Bahrain

The IDF Chief of the General Staff Returns to Israel Following a Historic Visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain

IDF Chief of Staff returns from Bahrain

FM Yair Lapid meets King of Jordan in Amman

Ahead of the month of Ramadan and in light of reports of growing tension in Jerusalem - Lapid met today in Amman with the King of Jordan

FM Yair Lapid meets King of Jordan in Amman

Moving:

Pres. Herzog greeted with singing, applause at historic Istanbul synagogue

This is how the president was received at the Neve Shalom synagogue in Istanbul, which has experienced two murderous terrorist attacks.

Pres. Herzog greeted with singing, applause at historic Istanbul synagogue

Pres: Herzog in Turkey:

Herzog: I think of the 10-year-old who sees hopeful picture of me and Erdogan

President Isaac Herzog sums up his visit to Turkey at invitation of President Erdogan: 'We don't forget the past but look to the future.'

Herzog: I think of the 10-year-old who sees hopeful picture of me and Erdogan

Herzog leaves for Turkey in first state visit since 2008

Israel's president and First Lady depart for Turkey, in first state visit by senior Israeli official in 14 years.

Herzog leaves for Turkey in first state visit since 2008

'Our main fear is death'

'We are not big enough to win this war without help,' laments Ukraine resident Anna Russkevych in interview with Israel National News.

'Our main fear is death'

Mike Pence vs. Donald Trump? 'I think Pence is going to run'

'Mike Pence has a lot of wisdom, is a supporter of Israel,' says Dr. Mike Evans, who recently presented award to former US VP Pence.

Mike Pence vs. Donald Trump? 'I think Pence is going to run'

Mike Pence blames 'Biden's unilateral concessions to Russia'

Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks in Jerusalem and says that 'the American people have an enduring bond with Israel'.

Mike Pence blames 'Biden's unilateral concessions to Russia'