Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Israeli Arab organization bridges the gaps between Jews and Arabs in Israel

Yoseph Haddad, CEO of Together – Vouch For Each Other, is on a mission to connect Israeli Arabs to Israeli society.

Israeli Arab organization bridges the gaps between Jews and Arabs in Israel

American Zionist orgs of all stripes are united in their love of Israel

Herbert Block, Executive Director of AMZ, explains why the American Zionist movement is stronger today than ever before.

American Zionist orgs of all stripes are united in their love of Israel

Nicole Raviv: From huge American stadiums to feeling at home in the land of Israel

Singer Nicole Raviv, who performed at the IAC summit, talks about her journey from singing for the New York Islanders to moving to Tel Aviv.

Nicole Raviv: From huge American stadiums to feeling at home in the land of Israel

Barak Ravid tells INN:

Barak Ravid: Trump replied to Netanyahu's 'annexation' speech 'What's he talking about?'

Barak Ravid, author of “Trump's Peace,” gives insight into the relationship between Netanyahu & Trump and says "Trump still loves Israel".

Barak Ravid: Trump replied to Netanyahu's 'annexation' speech  'What's he talking about?'

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach: Jews need to learn from BLM

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach says that American Jews are in shock over the number of anti-Semitic attacks going on in the United States.

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach: Jews need to learn from BLM

Joe Zevuloni: Biden admin is 'by far the worst ever for Israel'

Israeli businessman and activist Joe Zevuloni talks about the Biden admin as well as Trump's "very concerning" remarks about Netanyahu.

Joe Zevuloni: Biden admin is 'by far the worst ever for Israel'

Ethiopian-born Jewish Agency emissary brings 'core of Israeli diversity' to US Jews

Sigal Kanotopsky, Jewish Agency Regional Director for the Northeast U.S., says her role is to "bring core of Israel to those communities".

Ethiopian-born Jewish Agency emissary brings 'core of Israeli diversity' to US Jews

Yishai Fleisher: Israeli Americans are 'proud of their Israeliness'

Yishai Fleisher, Hebron spokesperson, talks about how Israeli Americans are passing their love of Israel and Israeli culture to their kids.

Yishai Fleisher: Israeli Americans are 'proud of their Israeliness'

Adele's Song: A powerful story of returning to the Jewish people

"Adele's Song" tells the story of a Holocaust survivor who hid her Jewish identity only to return to the family at the end of her life.

Adele's Song: A powerful story of returning to the Jewish people

Birthright CEO: Covid has caused massive deficit of young Jews visiting Israel

Taglit-Birthright Israel CEO Gidi Mark says that since the pandemic started, 150,000 young American Jews have not be able to visit Israel.

Birthright CEO: Covid has caused massive deficit of young Jews visiting Israel

Confirmed COVID-19 case on PM Bennett's flight to Israel

PM Bennett and entire entourage are quarantining, will undergo another PCR test soon.

Confirmed COVID-19 case on PM Bennett's flight to Israel

Rabbi Zvi Gluck: "Some of the entry rules to Israel don't make sense"

Amudim helps Americans enter Israel during the pandemic. "Israeli government is bending over backwards & people are doing whatever they can"

Rabbi Zvi Gluck: "Some of the entry rules to Israel don't make sense"

Female Rabbanit 'making Jewish law and Torah accessible and relevant to everyone'

Israel National News speaks to Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis at the IAC National Summit in Florida.

Female Rabbanit 'making Jewish law and Torah accessible and relevant to everyone'

Joe Biden's support of Israel 'is personal, it's at his core'

Israel National News speaks to Jacob Kornbluh, of The Forward, at the IAC National Summit in Florida.

Joe Biden's support of Israel 'is personal, it's at his core'

JFNA: Bridging the gap between American Jews and American Israelis

Eric Fingerhut, CEO of JFNA says that Israelis living in America "maintain a commitment to Israel and Zionism"

JFNA: Bridging the gap between American Jews and American Israelis

Tightening of economic relations at center of Bennett's UAE visit

Bennett's meeting with Emirati Crown Prince will be the central part of his visit to the UAE.

Tightening of economic relations at center of Bennett's UAE visit

Defense Min. Gantz: 'Iran is close to a nuclear weapon, IDF is preparing'

Top security officials, including Defense Minister Gantz, say that Israel and the US are readying a military option against Iran.

Defense Min. Gantz: 'Iran is close to a nuclear weapon, IDF is preparing'

Watch: IDF commander remembers Surfside victims with Hallelujah

The IDF commander who led the relief mission to Surfside played 'Hallelujah' in memory of those who died in the June condo collapse.

Watch: IDF commander remembers Surfside victims with Hallelujah

Lapid: Israel and Egypt - a connection of strength

Foreign Minister Lapid sums up his visit to Cairo and the meetings he held with President Al-Sisi and Foreign Minister Shoukry.

Lapid: Israel and Egypt - a connection of strength

International flag football championship comes to Jerusalem

Israel National News speaks to American Football in Israel President Steve Leibowitz about the growing popularity of flag football in Israel

International flag football championship comes to Jerusalem

Likud MK: The opposition is strong and united

"We will overthrow this evil government," says MK Kathrin Shitrit, adding that "Netanyahu isn't going anywhere."

Likud MK: The opposition is strong and united

Telling Israel's story to the world through the experience of soldiers

Israel National News spoke to Eyal Biram, ISRAEL-is CEO, about his mission to have young people spread the truth about Israel to the world.

Telling Israel's story to the world through the experience of soldiers

Israel-Gaza border barrier completed

After 3.5 years of construction, the Israel-Gaza border barrier is now complete

Israel-Gaza border barrier completed

Terror victim to Border Police officers: 'Without you, I don't know if I would be here'

'You were in the right place at the right time, we'll always support you,' brother of victim Avraham Elmaliah tells Border Police officers.

Terror victim to Border Police officers: 'Without you, I don't know if I would be here'

Bennett to the US: Time to use a different toolkit against Iran

PM calls on countries negotiating with Iran to ensure Iran does get away with its violations, moves towards nuclear bomb during negotiations

Bennett to the US: Time to use a different toolkit against Iran

Source reveals: Controversy in Bennett-Blinken conversation

Diplomatic source: Vast majority of conversation between PM Bennett, US Sec. Blinken, focused on Iran; solution is not to allow blackmail.

Source reveals: Controversy in Bennett-Blinken conversation

Special report: Bedouin take over in the Negev

Israel National News - Arutz Sheva traveled to Southern Israel with Regavim to witness what many call 'loss of governance in the Negev.'

Special report: Bedouin take over in the Negev

PM Bennett to world leaders: Booster has very quick effect

PM Naftali Bennett speaks with Austrian Chancellor, Czechia's PM, about the new 'Omicron' COVID-19 variant.

PM Bennett to world leaders: Booster has very quick effect

The secret Hanukkah menorah in a South African Muslim neighborhood

Ma'or, married to a Muslim man before fleeing to Israel with her children, recounts the moment she realized her place was not among Muslims.

The secret Hanukkah menorah in a South African Muslim neighborhood

PM Bennett lights Hanukkah candles at Western Wall

Israeli Premier lights first candle of Hanukkah at the Western Wall.

PM Bennett lights Hanukkah candles at Western Wall

Emirates Airline postpones launch of new route to Tel Aviv

Postponement comes as a result of recent changes in entry protocols issued by the Israeli government.

Emirates Airline postpones launch of new route to Tel Aviv

Bennett: We want to keep Israel open, this is the time to get vaccinated

PM Bennett at Corona Cabinet meeting: The key is caution & minimal risks. We want to maintain our achievement with the Delta strain.

Bennett: We want to keep Israel open, this is the time to get vaccinated

South Africa: We are being punished for our early detection

South Africa has started engaging countries that have imposed travel bans to persuade them to reconsider.

South Africa: We are being punished for our early detection

Western Wall shooting:

Father of terror victim: 'The bullet went through his jaw, pray for his recovery'

Shmuel Imergrin, father of seriously wounded victim of Western Wall shooting attack, requests the public pray for his son's recovery.

Father of terror victim: 'The bullet went through his jaw, pray for his recovery'

Injured IDF officer: 'If I'm asked to fight in Gaza and be injured - I'll go'

Aharon Karov, critically injured in a Gaza war, tells Arutz 7 about his daily struggles & the importance of respecting injured IDF soldiers.

Injured IDF officer: 'If I'm asked to fight in Gaza and be injured - I'll go'

PM Naftali Bennett meets with family of Hisham al-Said, who is being held in Gaza

Prime Minister Bennett told the al-Said family that he is personally committed to returning the soldiers and civilians being held in Gaza

PM Naftali Bennett meets with family of Hisham al-Said, who is being held in Gaza

The bereaved brother: 'Eli spoke about Jewish blood spilled in the Old City'

Israel National News - Arutz Sheva speaks with Katriel Kay, brother of Eli Kay who was murdered in Sunday’s terrorist attack in Jerusalem.

The bereaved brother: 'Eli spoke about Jewish blood spilled in the Old City'

Bereaved father speaks:

Eli Kay's message to the world: ‘Take your energy and use it for good things’

Israel National News - Arutz Sheva spoke with Eli Kay’s father about his son, who was murdered in Sunday’s terrorist attack in Jerusalem.

Eli Kay's message to the world: ‘Take your energy and use it for good things’

Political analysis from leading Israel activist Dr. Shmuel Katz

Leading Israel activist Dr. Shmuel Katz speaks about current political events and says "Israel wants good to prevail"

Political analysis from leading Israel activist Dr. Shmuel Katz

Terror victim's girlfriend:

'Eli was the kindest and sweetest person'

Jen Schiff, who was soon to be engaged to Eli Kay who was killed in Sunday's terror attack, speaks to Israel National News - Arutz Sheva.

'Eli was the kindest and sweetest person'