Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Hebron is awaiting the masses for upcoming Shabbat celebration

Arutz Sheva speaks to Yishai Fleisher, international spokesman for Hebron, about the upcoming Shabbat Hebron.

Hebron is awaiting the masses for upcoming Shabbat celebration

Israel Real Estate Show in New York has range of properties to offer American buyers

Gidon Katz, the producer of the Israel Real Estate Show, taking place November 14 in New York, speaks to Arutz Sheva about buying in Israel.

Israel Real Estate Show in New York has range of properties to offer American buyers

Israel moving forward towards child vaccination against coronavirus

Government staff for managing pandemics schedules meeting to discuss vaccinating children against COVID-19.

Israel moving forward towards child vaccination against coronavirus

Arutz Sheva speaks with air force pilots from around the globe

'Unique' Blue Flag event brings together Israeli and world air forces. We spoke to some of the pilots.

Arutz Sheva speaks with air force pilots from around the globe

Protesters fight for united Jerusalem: US PA consulate plan will 'split Jerusalem in half'

Arutz Sheva speaks with attendees at “There is only One Jerusalem" rally against reopening of PA consulate in Jerusalem.

Protesters fight for united Jerusalem: US PA consulate plan will 'split Jerusalem in half'

Former US Special Envoy Greenblatt: "Settlements aren't the reason there's no peace"

Trump's envoy to the region responds to Blinken's remarks to Defense Minister Gantz. "Biden Admin should not fall into same old traps!"

Former US Special Envoy Greenblatt: "Settlements aren't the reason there's no peace"

New York delegation visits Judea and Samaria to bring home 'the true story'

'People don't understand what actually goes on in Judea, Samaria,' delegate from Syrian Jewish community in New York tells Arutz Sheva.

New York delegation visits Judea and Samaria to bring home 'the true story'

Jerusalem protesters to Biden admin: ‘This is not Afghanistan, don’t touch our Jerusalem'

Arutz Sheva speaks to The Sovereignty Movement’s Yehudit Katsover and Nadia Matar about the US re-opening a consulate for the PA.

Jerusalem protesters to Biden admin: ‘This is not Afghanistan, don’t touch our Jerusalem'

UK rabbi: MP David Amess was a 'champion for the people'

Arutz Sheva speaks with UK Rabbi Geoffrey Hyman of the Southend & Westcliff Hebrew Congregation about murdered MP Sir David Amess.

UK rabbi: MP David Amess was a 'champion for the people'

Senior FM official: 'I personally updated the Americans in advance'

"The Americans got a heads-up, but they were expecting a more in-depth briefing" says Dep. Dir. Gen. of Strategic Interests Dept.

Senior FM official: 'I personally updated the Americans in advance'

US: Diplomatic efforts may fail, Iran refusing to negotiate

U.S. Iran Envoy says that the White House is growing increasingly concerned about Iran's failure to return to talks and nuclear progress.

US: Diplomatic efforts may fail, Iran refusing to negotiate

Defense official: The six organizations operate as an organized terror network

Senior defense official clarified that "Officials in the US administration were updated ahead of time."

Defense official: The six organizations operate as an organized terror network

Putin thanks Bennett for "good" and "in-depth" meeting

President of Russia speaks to Israeli Prime Minister after Shabbat and invites Bennett and his wife to visit the city of St. Petersburg

Putin thanks Bennett for "good" and "in-depth" meeting

PM Bennett will stay in Russia for Shabbat after "warm and possitive" summit with Putin

Prime Minister Bennett has elected to spend Shabbat in Russia after a lengthy but "warm and positive" meeting with Russian President Putin

PM Bennett will stay in Russia for Shabbat after "warm and possitive" summit with Putin

Putin-Bennett Meeting:

'Russia and Israel have special relationship'

Israeli premier arrives in Russia amid negotiations aimed at restoring Iran nuclear deal. Bennett, Putin to focus on Syria and Iran.

'Russia and Israel have special relationship'

Putin-Bennett summit: Minister Elkin will translate and promote cooperation

Monistet Elkin to Arutz Sheva: Israel's security is important to Putin also because of the many Russians who immigrated to Israel.

Putin-Bennett summit: Minister Elkin will translate and promote cooperation

Diaspora youth rock with Israeli band in first event since covid

Thousands of Masa participants joined what seems to be the first international Jewish gathering since the pandemic.

Diaspora youth rock with Israeli band in first event since covid

Putin-Bennett meeting to focus on Syria

PM Bennett to depart tomorrow for first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi.

Putin-Bennett meeting to focus on Syria

The Shabbat Project is rebounding with worldwide celebrations

Arutz Sheva speaks to Shabbat Project founder Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein about the Shabbat Project's Shabbat experience on October 22-23.

The Shabbat Project is rebounding with worldwide celebrations

PM Bennett congratulates Indian PM for 1 billion Covid vaccine milestone

India celebrates one billion vaccine doses. PM Bennett wrote: "These life-saving vaccines are helping us all defeat the global pandemic".

PM Bennett congratulates Indian PM for 1 billion Covid vaccine milestone

Space exploration: Israel and UAE join forces

Israel Space Agency, UAE Space Agency sign memorandum of understanding to enhance space collaboration

Space exploration: Israel and UAE join forces

Israel launches unique open space pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

Elazar Cohen, Israel Commissioner to Expo 2020 Dubai, speaks to Arutz Sheva about Israel's unique open space pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Israel launches unique open space pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

Keep Jerusalem calls for renewal of the site of King Saul's palace

Arutz Sheva speaks to Chaim Silberstein, President of Im Eshkachech - Keep Jerusalem, about the abandoned site of King Saul's palace.

Keep Jerusalem calls for renewal of the site of King Saul's palace

'This is why Netanyahu didn't attend Rabin memorial'

Likud chairman MK Miki Zohar responds to criticism of Netanyahu by grandson of Yitzhak Rabin.

'This is why Netanyahu didn't attend Rabin memorial'

Dutch Jewish community struggling to maintain a Jewish structure

Ellen Van Praag, Chair of Ressort Mediene communities, speaks to Arutz Sheva about challenges Dutch Jewish community faces.

Dutch Jewish community struggling to maintain a Jewish structure

Anti-Semitism is 'very much alive and kicking' in Europe

Israel Hayom journalist Eldad Beck speaks to Arutz Sheva about the state of anti-Semitism in the EU in 2021.

Anti-Semitism is 'very much alive and kicking' in Europe

European Jewish Association releases 10-point plan to eradicate anti-Semitism

Rabbi Menachem Margolin, chair of the EJA, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the "Ten Commandments to eradicate anti-Semitism."

European Jewish Association releases 10-point plan to eradicate anti-Semitism

Survey paints troubling picture of anti-Semitism in Europe

Arutz Sheva speaks to Rabbi Shlomo Koves about his organization's new survey that maps anti-Semitic trends in Europe.

Survey paints troubling picture of anti-Semitism in Europe

Abraham Accords have 'changed the face of the world'

Arutz Sheva speaks with Attorney Mark Zell about the future of the Abraham Accords.

Abraham Accords have 'changed the face of the world'

Amb. Friedman:

'A strong America is the key to continuation of Abraham Accords'

Special interview with former Ambassador David Friedman at inauguration of the Friedman Center in Jerusalem.

'A strong America is the key to continuation of Abraham Accords'

Joe Lieberman: I thank Shabbat for my political career

Former US Senator Joe Lieberman speaks to Arutz Sheva about the meaning of Shabbat at the Shabbat Unplugged first Israeli Conference.

Joe Lieberman: I thank Shabbat for my political career

Minister Yoaz Hendel: 'Shabbat doesn't belong to haredim more than to secular Israelis'

'Shabbat needs to be a source of agreements, not of division,' Communications Min. Hendel says.

Minister Yoaz Hendel: 'Shabbat doesn't belong to haredim more than to secular Israelis'

'We must not let Hamas run our lives'

Grandmother of boy who was killed in a rocket attack comes to Jerusalem to protest during Merkel visit, demand return of soldiers.

'We must not let Hamas run our lives'

Gratitude to Pompeo while fighting for full Jewish rights in the land

Leaders of Judea and Samaria thanks former Secretary of State for his support, express hope that construction in the region will resume.

Gratitude to Pompeo while fighting for full Jewish rights in the land

YESHA Council CEO Yigal Dilmoni to Pompeo: You brought G-d's voice into American policy

CEO of YESHA Council welcomes former Secretary of State to Judea and Samaria: In the land of the Bible there will be only one Jewish state.

YESHA Council CEO Yigal Dilmoni to Pompeo: You brought G-d's voice into American policy

Does Netanyahu miss the Trump administration?

Former PM after Pompeo visit in Judea and Samaria: "Supporting the heartland of the State of Israel is vital for regional stability"

Does Netanyahu miss the Trump administration?

Netanyahu salutes Pompeo during visit in Judea and Samaria

Israeli Opposition Leader Benjamin Netanyahu slams Palestinian 'narrative', lauds Trump administration for affirming Jewish right to Israel.

Netanyahu salutes Pompeo during visit in Judea and Samaria

Pompeo: Judea and Samaria is the rightful homeland of the Jewish people

Former Secretary of State visits Samaria winery, decries criticism of Israel's presence in Judea and Samaria. 'Israel isn't an occupier.'

Pompeo: Judea and Samaria is the rightful homeland of the Jewish people

'Arabs have destroyed 80% of archeological sites in Judea and Samaria'

Arabs in Judea and Samaria have undertaken systematic destruction of 3,000 years of Jewish history in Judea and Samaria, NGO reports.

'Arabs have destroyed 80% of archeological sites in Judea and Samaria'

80% of archaeological sites in Judea and Samaria, have been harmed by Arabs

Israeli organization exposes systematic destruction of 3,000 years of Jewish history in Judea, Samaria. 'We demand national emergency plan.'

80% of archaeological sites in Judea and Samaria, have been harmed by Arabs