Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Idan Amedi:

Idan Amedi: I won’t remain silent when my brothers and sisters are called war criminals

Following the criticism sparked by his comments on the artists' petition, Idan Amedi addresses the issue during the screening of a film documenting his recovery from an injury in Gaza.

Idan Amedi: I won’t remain silent when my brothers and sisters are called war criminals

The Fall of Netzarim, the Last Jewish Town in Gush Katif

Arutz Sheva TV documented the sights and sounds of the destruction of this once flourishing community and the expulsion of the Jews living there.

The Fall of Netzarim, the Last Jewish Town in Gush Katif

IDF dismantles hundreds of terrorist infrastructure sites

Troops from 179th Brigade dismantles hundreds of terrorist infrastructure sites, strikes military structures and locates numerous weapons in past two months of combat in southern Gaza.

IDF dismantles hundreds of terrorist infrastructure sites

Released Hostage:

Released Hostage: 'I chose to fast in the tunnels on Tisha B'Av'

At a Tisha B’Av night event in Tel Aviv, former hostage Agam Berger delivered a powerful speech, recounting her experience in captivity and reflecting on the resilience of the Jewish people throughout history.

Released Hostage: 'I chose to fast in the tunnels on Tisha B'Av'

International DJ Oded Nir Returns to Israel: ‘Jews and Israelis, come Home’

International DJ Oded Nir returns to Israel after 20 years and calls on Diaspora Jews to come home and recognize that we are surrounded by wolves waiting for our downfall.

International DJ Oded Nir Returns to Israel: ‘Jews and Israelis, come Home’

Tila Falic Levi:

Tila Falic Levi: 'We should be grateful that Netanyahu is willing to lead us'

Arutz Sheva speaks with Tila Falic Levi, leading activist for Israel & Jewish diaspora and a close friend of the Netanyahus.

Tila Falic Levi: 'We should be grateful that Netanyahu is willing to lead us'

Rami Davidian: 'Flatten Gaza and build for massacre survivors'

Rami Davidian, who rescued dozens from the Nova Festival massacre, says that if Gush Katif had remained, October 7th would not have happened as the Jewish communities there were our protection.

Rami Davidian: 'Flatten Gaza and build for massacre survivors'

Gaza op headed towards completion? IDF reducing forces in Gaza

IDF's 98th Division concludes operations in northern Gaza, after eliminating terrorists involved in the October 7 massacre and dealing significant blow to Hamas' Shejaiya Battalion.

Gaza op headed towards completion? IDF reducing forces in Gaza

Min. Kisch:

Minister Yoav Kisch to Arutz Sheva: Hamas, the modern Nazis, will not remain in Gaza

Education Minister to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News: We face a long period of rehabilitation in the north. In the south, we are striking Hamas hard. Stagnation in the fighting? We are at a turning point.

Minister Yoav Kisch to Arutz Sheva: Hamas, the modern Nazis, will not remain in Gaza

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva: In the end, we’ll achieve far more than the war’s goals

Finance Minister admits that he is not satisfied with the recent moves in Gaza but estimates that Israel is making progress towards achieving the goals that were set for the war.

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva: In the end, we’ll achieve far more than the war’s goals

Minister Amichai Eliyahu

Minister Amichai Eliyahu: 'The hostages matter, but only victory will bring them back'

Heritage Minister responds in interview with Arutz Sheva to the criticism of his call to redefine the remaining hostages as "prisoners of war."

Minister Amichai Eliyahu: 'The hostages matter, but only victory will bring them back'

Mid-air malfunction

Fuel tank from a fighter jet found on Israeli beach

Fighter jet jettisons fuel tanks off Ashkelon coast due to technical issue; one tank later found on shore, no injuries reported.

Fuel tank from a fighter jet found on Israeli beach

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Golani fighters uncovered a terror tunnel one kilometer long with charges and ammunition

During an operation in Khan Yunis, Golani Brigade fighters and Yamam uncover a Hamas tunnel containing explosives, rifles, and RPG missiles.

Golani fighters uncovered a terror tunnel one kilometer long with charges and ammunition

Gilad Erdan: The massacre was borne out of the Disengagement

Former Minister Erdan sees a clear connection between the Disengagement 20 years ago and the strengthening of Hamas before October 7 and is certain that no Muslim entity could take Hamas' place.

Gilad Erdan: The massacre was borne out of the Disengagement

Erdan:

Erdan: Only military rule in Gaza can defeat Hamas

At Gush Katif conference, former UN ambassador calls for martial law, rejects Hamas starvation claims, and announces intention to run for Likud leadership.

Erdan: Only military rule in Gaza can defeat Hamas

Smotrich:

Smotrich: 'We must rebuild Gush Katif even bigger'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that the war offers a unique opportunity to reverse the Disengagement.

Smotrich: 'We must rebuild Gush Katif even bigger'

Rabbis as a bridge between Israel and the diaspora

In new 'Jewish-Share' episode, Rabbis Moskovitz and Markovitz reflect on war, community resilience, and the growing bond between Jews in Israel and the Diaspora.

Rabbis as a bridge between Israel and the diaspora

Netanyahu's brother-in-law:

Netanyahu's brother-in-law: 'President Trump has a messianic mission'

Dr. Hagi Ben Artzi likens President Trump to biblical King Cyrus and urges Netanyahu to seize this divinely-ordained chance to reshape Israel’s future.

Netanyahu's brother-in-law: 'President Trump has a messianic mission'

Rudy Rochman to Arutz Sheva:

Rudy Rochman to Arutz Sheva: 'My mission began at the age of seven'

Jewish-Israeli activist Rudy Rochman speaks about fighting antisemitism and says that many Jewish leaders were against confronting the problem in the years before October 7th.

Rudy Rochman to Arutz Sheva: 'My mission began at the age of seven'

20 Years Later:

20 Years Later: Gush Katif Rabbis return to the Gaza region

Gush Katif Rabbis visited Sderot and the surrounding communities to mark 20 years since the Disengagement.

20 Years Later: Gush Katif Rabbis return to the Gaza region

Responding to 'hunger' campaign:

IAF to airdrop thousands of tons of food into Hamas-controlled Gaza

IDF upgrades humanitarian aid to Gaza, renewing airdrops parallel to improving water and electrical infrastructure in Hamas-controlled Gaza.

IAF to airdrop thousands of tons of food into Hamas-controlled Gaza

First time in the war:

First time in the war: IDF launches ground operation in Deir al-Balah

For the first time, regular ground forces, led by the Golani Brigade, have entered southern Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip.

First time in the war: IDF launches ground operation in Deir al-Balah

Laurie Cardoza-Moore:

Laurie Cardoza-Moore: 'Woke right' is normalizing antisemitic rhetoric

Laurie Cardoza-Moore, head of PJTN says antisemitism is infiltrating US education and Hispanic and Latino Christians have a biblical responsibility to stand with the Jewish people and the State of Israel.

Laurie Cardoza-Moore: 'Woke right' is normalizing antisemitic rhetoric

From Chile to IDF

From Chile to IDF: Haredi immigrant finds his path in high-tech unit

Cpl. Y., a Haredi immigrant from Chile, shares his journey from yeshiva studies to serving in an IDF elite unit, says military service and religious commitment can go hand in hand.

From Chile to IDF: Haredi immigrant finds his path in high-tech unit

Moments of pain and hope

Soldier who fought — and earned his doctorate

Captain (Res.) Dr. S., an IDF doctor who balanced medical studies with 320 days of reserve duty, shares how frontline unity and swift medical care in Gaza saved lives once thought beyond hope.

Soldier who fought — and earned his doctorate

The 210th Division Commander's warning about the Syrian border

210th Division Commander Brigadier General Yair Palai spoke with local leaders in Majdal Shams and asked them for their help in preventing entry into Syria.

The 210th Division Commander's warning about the Syrian border

Chief of Staff visits Golan Heights:

Chief of Staff: 'We won't allow southern Syria to become a terror stronghold'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits Syria-Israel border, says IDF 'acting decisively to prevent the entrenchment of hostile elements beyond the border, prevent harm to Druze civilians.'

Chief of Staff: 'We won't allow southern Syria to become a terror stronghold'

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Watch: IDF strikes terror targets in Lebanon

The IDF has begun strikes on terror targets belonging to the "Radwan Force" in the area of Beqaa

Watch: IDF strikes terror targets in Lebanon

Gaza:

Gaza: Major tunnel, approximately 3.5 kilometers long, destroyed

IDF troops dismantled an underground terror tunnel approximately 3.5 kilometers long in the Khan Yunis area

Gaza: Major tunnel, approximately 3.5 kilometers long, destroyed

IDF’s Multidimensional Unit strikes in Jabaliya, eliminating over 100 Hamas terrorists

Over 100 terrorists eliminated through unique combat methods as Multidimensional Unit operates in Jabaliya area.

IDF’s Multidimensional Unit strikes in Jabaliya, eliminating over 100 Hamas terrorists

Key terrorists in Islamic Jihad's Shejaiya sector eliminated

Fadl Abu al-Ata, commander of Islamic Jihad's Shejaiya sector, and key explosives expert Hamed Kamel Abd al-Aziz Iyad, eliminated in Gaza.

Key terrorists in Islamic Jihad's Shejaiya sector eliminated

Watch: Golani Brigade reveals and destroys extensive Gaza tunnel

IDF forces dismantle underground terror tunnel, neutralize 130 terror sites, and eliminate dozens of terrorists in Khan Yunis.

Watch: Golani Brigade reveals and destroys extensive Gaza tunnel

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Watch: Ongoing raids against Hezbollah reestablishing itself in Lebanon

IDF forces destroyed Hezbollah terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon, along with raids to seize weapons caches in the zone specified by the ceasefire agreement.

Watch: Ongoing raids against Hezbollah reestablishing itself in Lebanon

Firestorm in Gaza: Over 100 terror targets struck

IDF troops destroy 100 terror targets throughout Gaza, including cache of explosives and mines hidden in civilian building.

Firestorm in Gaza: Over 100 terror targets struck

Keith Siegel:

Captivity survivor Keith Siegel: 'My Jewish identity increased during captivity'

Captivity survivor Keith Siegel says to Arutz Sheva: 'I drew strength from the memory of the Holocaust, the survival of the Jewish people; how we endured, built our country and keep it thriving'

Captivity survivor Keith Siegel: 'My Jewish identity increased during captivity'

IDF investigation:

IDF investigation: Explosives and ambush fire led to fall of soldiers in Beit Hanoun

Preliminary IDF investigation reveals: Netzach Yehuda soldiers encounter a minefield shortly after entering the area. Terrorists fire at them from an ambush after the mines were detonated.

IDF investigation: Explosives and ambush fire led to fall of soldiers in Beit Hanoun

Chief of Staff in Khan Yunis:

Chief of Staff in Khan Yunis: 'Gideon's Chariots has brought the greatest success in Gaza'

Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir conducted a field visit and operational assessment on Monday in central Khan Yunis, at the heart of the ongoing Operation Gideon’s Chariots.

Chief of Staff in Khan Yunis: 'Gideon's Chariots has brought the greatest success in Gaza'

IDF:

IDF's 810th Brigade demolishes outposts on Mount Hermon summit

IDF Spokesperson releases footage from the Mountain Brigade’s operation in the Syrian sector, where outposts of the old Syrian regime that threatened IDF positions were destroyed.

IDF's 810th Brigade demolishes outposts on Mount Hermon summit

'A never-ending mission'

'A never-ending mission' | Erin Molan experienced the war - from Israel

Australian television journalist and presenter Erin Molan spoke to Arutz Sheva after being unexpectedly ‘stuck’ in Israel during the recent war against Iran.

'A never-ending mission' | Erin Molan experienced the war - from Israel

Chief of Staff on Operation Rising Lion: 'We will defeat those who seek to annihilate us'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir sends a letter to soldiers following conclusion of Operation Rising Lion, emphasizing: 'The citizens of Israel stood firm and united against an existential threat.'

Chief of Staff on Operation Rising Lion: 'We will defeat those who seek to annihilate us'