Yoni Kempinski

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

Watch:

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.

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.

"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

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

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 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 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.

'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.

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 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'.

British Amb. to Israel:

British Amb. to Israel: UK appreciates Bennett's efforts

Ambassador Neil Wigan: Israel has best relationship with both Russia and Ukraine of any democracy.

Mike Pence at the Western Wall: 'Israel must be strong, that's what we pray for'

During visit to Israel, former VP decried Biden administration's willingness to negotiate with Russia over Iran nuclear deal.

Pres. Herzog to visit Turkey tomorrow

President Isaac Herzog and his wife will visit Turkey at invitation of President Erdogan in first visit by an Israeli leader in 15 years.

Is Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett a true mediator?

Dr. Shmuel Barnai of Hebrew University explains that Bennett's meeting with Putin was a humanitarian act to help the Ukrainian people.

'She only wanted to do good'

Older sister of Samaria teen struck down on a crosswalk by a motorcyclist eulogizes her sister.

President Herzog to meet President Erdoğan in Turkey

At the invitation of President Erdoğan, President Isaac Herzog will make a state visit to the Republic of Turkey

Prime Minister Bennett: World leaders must act quickly to prevent disaster in Ukraine

"I'm talking about untold loss of life, millions of refugees," Bennett stresses. "Act, before it's too late."

Fleeing the war in Ukraine: 'Thank G-d we made it out'

Israeli journalist finally on his way home after crossing the Romanian border. 'Missiles still flying there, grocery shelves empty.'

Former Trump Envoy:

Former Trump Envoy Jason Greenblatt: Ukraine crisis teaches Israel not to rely on allies

Jason Greenblatt, former Trump admin Middle East envoy, condemns European nations for not stepping up militarily to come to Ukraine's help.

Malcolm Hoenlein:

Malcolm Hoenlein: Defeat Iranian regime by standing with Iranian people

Malcolm Hoenlein, Vice Chair of the Conference of Presidents: 'Western governments need to stand up for the Iranian people'

"Proud of our history"

'Azerbaijan proud of historic relations with the Jewish people'

Azerbaijani politician Sevil Mikailova, on an official visit to Israel, experiences the warmth of the relationship between both countries.

Lapid:

'We'll do whatever necessary to prevent Iran from getting nukes'

Israel won't be bound to new nuclear deal, Foreign Minister Lapid says, vowing to do 'whatever necessary' to stop Iran's nuclear aspirations

Ukrainian Jews storing food and sleeping bags in case of Russian invasion

Igor Shatkhin, the Chief Rabbi of Odessa's assistant, explains how the Odessa community is working to ensure the safety of Jews in Ukraine.

Jewish American leader:

Former Obama staff feels that attitude must be different "this time"

William Daroff, CEO of Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Orgs, gives his take on relations between Israel and Washington.

When Jon Voight was moved to tears

"Two thousand years ago, the Prophet Jeremiah said that this area would produce wine," said award-winning actor while visiting Samaria.

Top doctor:

Top doctor: Coronavirus shortened lives, caused enormous suffering

Dr. Meir Preis, top doctor at Carmel Medical Center, responds to claim that many people die with COVID-19, not of COVID-19. 'It's very sad.'

Historic:

Bennett takes off to Bahrain for meeting with King Al Khalifa

PM departs for 2-day visit to Bahrain, where he will meet the king and crown prince, in first such visit by an Israeli prime minister.

Historic Visit:

Bennett heads to Bahrain for meeting with King Al Khalifa

Israeli prime minister accepts king's invitation to visit Bahrain, will meet with members of royal family.

WZO chairman's letter to Erdogan: Let's work together

Yaakov Hagoel says at Jerusalem Conference that he wrote to Turkish president asking to work together to fight antisemitism.

110 World Bnei Akiva members arrive for a year in Israel

The new arrivals, who come from Australia and South Africa, will join two different programs that will continue over the course of the year.

Special interview:

Why was the Jerusalem Conference established?

Special interview with Yaakov (Ketzaleh) Katz, founder of Israel National News at the 19th Jerusalem Conference.