Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Israel needs to prepare for "the final round" against Hamas

Gregg Roman, Director of the Middle East Forum, speaks to Arutz Sheva about a national conversation of how to deal with Hamas going forward.

Israel needs to prepare for "the final round" against Hamas

Yisrael Beytenu MK: This is not a left-wing government, this is a unity government

MK Evgeny Sova tells Arutz Sheva about the agreements reached between his party and Yesh Atid ahead of the formation of a government.

Yisrael Beytenu MK: This is not a left-wing government, this is a unity government

Regavim:

Regavim: Current crisis the result of years of lawlessness in Arab sector

Naomi Kahn of Regavim speaks to Arutz Sheva about government failure to universally enforce the law and what must change going forward.

Regavim: Current crisis the result of years of lawlessness in Arab sector

FM Ashkenazi: World must work together to weaken Hamas

FM Ashkenazi to British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab: We will work in cooperation with international community to weaken Hamas's power

FM Ashkenazi: World must work together to weaken Hamas

Rivlin to Blinken: Real war criminals are hiding in Gaza, behind civilian populations

President Rivlin says to Blinken that he is "deeply concerned about rising antisemitism around the world, including in the United States".

Rivlin to Blinken: Real war criminals are hiding in Gaza, behind civilian populations

'We must act to nip anti-Semitism in the bud'

'The Democratic party has to deal with its internal issues on anti-Semitism,' says top Orthodox Union official following surge in attacks.

'We must act to nip anti-Semitism in the bud'

Advice and insights from the world's oldest journalist - Arutz Sheva's Walter Bingham

We speak with Arutz Sheva's 97-year radio host about the Guinness record and his advice for today based on his life experiences.

Advice and insights from the world's oldest journalist - Arutz Sheva's Walter Bingham

Senior State Dept. Official: Hamas capabilities were not destroyed

State Department says that it is “committed to all efforts for an everlasting peace.”

Senior State Dept. Official: Hamas capabilities were not destroyed

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Jew brutally beaten in NYC riots: 'I'm thankful to be alive'

Last Thursday, a mob attacked Yosef Borgen in the heart of NY, in broad daylight. "I'm going to keep going to pro-Israel rallies," he says.

Jew brutally beaten in NYC riots: 'I'm thankful to be alive'

Lod: Arab attempted ramming attack

Arabs attempt ramming attacks on Jews, in two neighborhoods in Lod.

Lod: Arab attempted ramming attack

Why haven't we seen a million Jews in the streets of NYC?

Dov Hikind questions why American Jews have not come together in larger numbers for Israel and against rising anti-Semitism.

Why haven't we seen a million Jews in the streets of NYC?

Danon:

Danny Danon: "People understand we are fighting a vicious organization"

Former Israeli Ambassador to the UN speaks about the road ahead in dealing with Hamas.

Danny Danon: "People understand we are fighting a vicious organization"

Attorney Nati Rom of Honenu:

'Police have lost control in mixed cities, people have fled'

"Volunteers came from across the country to help & had their weapons confiscated."

'Police have lost control in mixed cities, people have fled'

IDF Spokesman:

'We're taking out Hamas' weapons stashes - from bedrooms in Gaza'

Sometimes there is collateral damage, but "any other country would just bomb the entire block."

'We're taking out Hamas' weapons stashes - from bedrooms in Gaza'

'If we give up on Lod, we'll lose Jerusalem too'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu accuses PM of deliberate policy of withholding police support for Lod's Jewish inhabitants.

'If we give up on Lod, we'll lose Jerusalem too'

Author David Rubin confronts the radical left in his latest book

Rubin traces the ascendancy of the far left from the Sixties to the Biden administration and offers lessons on how America can be saved.

Author David Rubin confronts the radical left in his latest book

"Open ending" situation needed to take on Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza

Brig Gen res Amir Avivi rules out agreement, saying that it will take longer than the current fighting to take down Hamas's capabilities.

"Open ending" situation needed to take on Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza

Mike Evans: Israel values life, its enemies value death

Founder of Friends of Zion visited Israel's south and came to the Arutz Sheva studio to discuss Israel's media and PR global war

Mike Evans: Israel values life, its enemies value death

30 Jewish families evacuated from Lod return home

"Police must confiscate all the illegal weapons if the calm is to last," say residents.

30 Jewish families evacuated from Lod return home

Biden to Netanyahu: I support a ceasefire in Gaza

Speaking with Netanyahu, President Biden expressed his support for a ceasefire

Biden to Netanyahu: I support a ceasefire in Gaza

Gantz to Hamas: Stop terrorizing our people and yours

Defense Minister Gantz to the International Community: Anyone who values life and liberty must stand up for Israel’s right to defend itself

Gantz to Hamas: Stop terrorizing our people and yours

Biden speaks with Netanyahu, supports Israel’s right to defend itself

US President called Israeli Prime Minister and 'condemned indiscriminate attacks against towns and cities across Israel.'

Biden speaks with Netanyahu, supports Israel’s right to defend itself

Benny Gantz to Facebook and TikTok executives: You must take action

Justice Minister Benny Gantz speaks with Facebook and TikTok Executives: 'Extremists are spreading disinformation and incitement.'

Benny Gantz to Facebook and TikTok executives: You must take action

Watch: Synagogue torched by Arabs in Lod

Muslim Arab rioters throw rocks and firebombs, torch synagogues, and shoot during 'disturbances of order.' Police arrest 43 suspects.

Watch: Synagogue torched by Arabs in Lod

Volunteers gather to protect residents of Lod from rioters

Arutz Sheva speaks to Regavim Director Meir Deutsch about the dire situation in Lod and how volunteers are protecting local residents.

Volunteers gather to protect residents of Lod from rioters

Petah Tikva opens command center at scene of rocket attack

Petah Tikva opens command center near buildings damaged by Gaza rocket, providing comprehensive aid to residents.

Petah Tikva opens command center at scene of rocket attack

Gantz to Austin: It's our right to protect our people

Defense Minister Gantz to US Secretary of Defense: "It's our right and duty to protect our sovereignty and our people"

Gantz to Austin: It's our right to protect our people

Bonei Zion: The seven outstanding immigrants

Nefesh B’Nefesh presented outstanding Anglo Olim with the annual Bonei Zion Prize.

Bonei Zion: The seven outstanding immigrants

Public Security Minister:

'Arresting Jews who fired in self-defense is awful, free them now'

Amir Ohana demands release of three Jewish civilians who opened fire on Arab rioters who attacked Lod neighborhood.

'Arresting Jews who fired in self-defense is awful, free them now'

Western donors have no idea of level of hate in UNRWA textbooks

UNWRA camps also training child soldiers as young as nine – "a war crime in itself."

Western donors have no idea of level of hate in UNRWA textbooks

Upset takes hold as government cancels Jerusalem Flag Dance

Judy Simon describes the scene at the event as the sirens sound and the government "folds" and decides to cancel the proceedings.

Upset takes hold as government cancels Jerusalem Flag Dance

Torah values saw Yeshiva U through 'year of enormous challenges'

YU has felt the pain of loss from the pandemic and the recent Meron disaster.

Torah values saw Yeshiva U through 'year of enormous challenges'

Association aims to support and rebuild Jewish life in the Gulf

In the Abraham Accords era, Muslims in Bahrain are "joining together" with the local Jewish community, says group's president.

Association aims to support and rebuild Jewish life in the Gulf

Watch Rabbi David Stav to Arutz Sheva: 'Every coalition is based on compromises'

Rabbi David Stav, Tzohar chairman, speaks with Arutz Sheva about the election stalemate and the job of rabbis.

Watch Rabbi David Stav to Arutz Sheva: 'Every coalition is based on compromises'

Murder of Ephraim Gordon: 'It was anti-Semitism, not a robbery'

Sister of Israeli man shot dead in Baltimore says killers shouted anti-Semitic epithets at victim, took no money or belongings.

Murder of Ephraim Gordon: 'It was anti-Semitism, not a robbery'

Meron tragedy is a shared trauma for Jews worldwide

Rabbi Avi Berman, Executive Director of OU Israel, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the need to listen to those affected by the tragic event.

Meron tragedy is a shared trauma for Jews worldwide

Meron Disaster: Grief can't be replaced by money, compensation can help

In the wake of the Meron disaster, Posner explains why compensation can assist victims with rebuilding their lives.

Meron Disaster: Grief can't be replaced by money, compensation can help

'Apartheid report is questioning Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state'

Olga Deutsch, VP of NGO Monitor, speaks with Arutz Sheva about new 'apartheid' report,' says damage of ICC court case 'would be huge.'

'Apartheid report is questioning Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state'

'Does Bennett want to give power to Mansour Abbas?'

MK Orit Strook of the Religious Zionist Party calls on Bennett to take responsibility and ensure a right-wing government is formed.

'Does Bennett want to give power to Mansour Abbas?'

French students protest Sarah Halimi verdict

Jewish students from France protest decision of French court not to try man who tortured and murdered Jewish woman.

French students protest Sarah Halimi verdict