Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

The first Olim of 2021 arrive in Israel

Immigration Minister Pnina Tamano-Shata welcomes 300 new immigrants from Ethiopia to Israel as part of 'Operation Tzur Yisrael'.

The first Olim of 2021 arrive in Israel

Former Bahraini ambassador: 2021 will be even more exciting

Former Bahraini Ambassador to the US Houda Nonoo speaks with Arutz Sheva about the next steps in the Israel-Bahrain relationship

Former Bahraini ambassador: 2021 will be even more exciting

Israeli nurse diagnosed with COVID 3 days after getting vaccine

Arutz Sheva speaks with nurse who was diagnosed with COVID-19 after receiving vaccine. 'No connection between diagnosis & vaccination'

Israeli nurse diagnosed with COVID 3 days after getting vaccine

Will Biden Administration end the Abraham Accords?

PM's diplomatic adviser sums up visit to Morocco and says to Arutz Sheva that other countries want to 'jump on bandwagon' of normalization.

Will Biden Administration end the Abraham Accords?

MK Miki Zohar: 'We did our best to prevent this election'

Coalition Chairman on upcoming elections: It's Blue and White's fault.

MK Miki Zohar: 'We did our best to prevent this election'

'Response to this murder must be more Jews in Judea, Samaria'

MK Nir Barkat joins funeral of Israeli woman murdered by terrorists, says attack proves the fight over Jewish rights in the area isn't over.

'Response to this murder must be more Jews in Judea, Samaria'

Esther Horgan laid to rest

Relatives, friends, rabbis, and prominent figures join together for funeral of the Israeli mother of six who was murdered by terrorist.

Esther Horgan laid to rest

Husband of Esther Horgan: More light, more life, more creation

Husband of woman who was murdered in Samaria: She raised a great family, and now they will not have a mother or a grandmother.

Husband of Esther Horgan: More light, more life, more creation

Esther Horgan's murder:

Samaria Council Chairman Yossi Dagan: 'We will not be defeated'

Samaria Council head tells Arutz Sheva of announcement to Esther Horgan's family about the murder, 'I failed, entire State of Israel failed'

Samaria Council Chairman Yossi Dagan: 'We will not be defeated'

Kushner: We made peace through common sense and realism

Advisor to President Trump says administration's fresh approach led to 4 peace deals where 'conventional thinking' failed for decades.

Kushner: We made peace through common sense and realism

Murder in Samaria:

'She was a woman full of life, full of light'

Elazar Roth, head of Tel Menashe's first-response team, describes searches for missing mother of six who was found murdered.

'She was a woman full of life, full of light'

Shaare Zedek director Prof. Ofer Marin: COVID vaccine is safe, period

Prof. Marin has already been vaccinated & calls on general public to follow suit.

Shaare Zedek director Prof. Ofer Marin: COVID vaccine is safe, period

Idan Amedi - Music, Fauda & Hasidut

We met famous Israeli singer Idan Amedi at the rehersals for the Chabad musical event and spoke about his influences and unique style

Idan Amedi - Music, Fauda & Hasidut

Delegation from UAE, Bahrain concludes 'historic' Israel visit

Arutz Sheva speaks with delegation member, who describes some of highlights of the trip - including the Western Wall and a Shabbat dinner.

Delegation from UAE, Bahrain concludes 'historic' Israel visit

Chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff concludes Israel visit

General Mark A. Milley's visit aimed at strengthening partnership and cooperation between US and Israeli militaries.

Chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff concludes Israel visit

European rabbis: Don't delay, get vaccinated

Leaders of Conference of European Rabbis call on communities on the continent: Listen to the doctors and get vaccinated against coronavirus.

European rabbis: Don't delay, get vaccinated

MK Tehila Friedman: Israel should consult with Diaspora Jewry

Blue and White MK speaks about her new legislation which calls for the government to consult with Diaspora Jewry on issues that impact them.

MK Tehila Friedman: Israel should consult with Diaspora Jewry

Hundreds of Jews from the Bnei Menashe arrive in Israel today

"The Aliyah of the lost tribe of Bnei Menashe after 2,700 years of exile is a modern-day Hanukkah miracle."

Hundreds of Jews from the Bnei Menashe arrive in Israel today

Defense Minister Benny Gantz: Health crisis to be followed by social crisis

Gantz speaks at launch of 'Declaration of Our Common Destiny'. “Miracles don’t land on planes. Crisis must be taken on by worthy leadership"

Defense Minister Benny Gantz: Health crisis to be followed by social crisis

Arab billionaire: Family unity before business

Entrepreneur Mohamed Alabbar says normalization with Israel is about more than business. 'Can we meet each other first?'

Arab billionaire: Family unity before business

Watch: Wounded IDF soldier's 'miracle' return to music

Soldier badly wounded in Operation Protective Edge in Gaza returns to doing what he loves most - something he never imagined would happen.

Watch: Wounded IDF soldier's 'miracle' return to music

First time:

Israel represented at largest digital exhibition in Middle East

Arutz Sheva reports from Gitex exhibition in Dubai: 'Milestone in building economic relations with Emirates.'

Israel represented at largest digital exhibition in Middle East

Danny Danon: We'll do whatever it takes to stop Iran from getting nukes'

World Likud Chairman tells Arutz Sheva that Netanyahu & Gantz are to blame for political crisis and speaks about the Iranian threat.

Danny Danon: We'll do whatever it takes to stop Iran from getting nukes'

Legendary synagogue of Maggid of Mezeritch identified

After years of research, ahead of the anniversary of Hasidic leader's passing, documents found in Rivne, Ukraine confirm the discovery.

Legendary synagogue of Maggid of Mezeritch identified

Religious Zionists of America VP: 'We always ask - is it good for Israel?'

RZA head: 'We will be there to make sure all the policies and all the continued positivity will go on that path in the next administration.'

Religious Zionists of America VP: 'We always ask - is it good for Israel?'

'Iran loves the U.N. Human Rights Council'

Hillel Neuer, head of UN Watch, responds to senior UNHRC expert who condemned the elimination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh and defined it "murder"

'Iran loves the U.N. Human Rights Council'

J Street condemns killing of top Iranian nuclear scientist

J Street president defines assassination "an attempt to sabotage the ability of the incoming Biden administration to re-enter the JCPOA"

J Street condemns killing of top Iranian nuclear scientist

France: Synagogues to open this Shabbat

After being shuttered for months, French synagogues to reopen this Saturday for morning prayers - but number of worshipers capped at 30.

France: Synagogues to open this Shabbat

Ice cream truck keeps Efrat school connected with students

Ohr Torah Stone Derech Avot Yeshiva High School rents ice cream truck in a unique effort to stay connected with students during the pandemic

Ice cream truck keeps Efrat school connected with students

IAF commander consoles families of pilots killed in plane crash

IAF Commander Major General Amikam Nurkin to bereaved families: 'You will be the first to know what happened.'

IAF commander consoles families of pilots killed in plane crash

Jerusalem Dep. Mayor: Abraham Accords can help Arab neighborhoods

Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum: We will invite Gulf states to help develop East Jerusalem

Jerusalem Dep. Mayor: Abraham Accords can help Arab neighborhoods

What kept Pollard going during 30 years in prison?

Nitsana Darshan-Leitner speaks with Arutz Sheva about Jonathan Pollard's plans following the end of his parole and why Israel is in his debt

What kept Pollard going during 30 years in prison?

Will Saudis join accords? 'More when than if'

US Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs refrains from disclosing details re Saudis, but says 'more will join accords'.

Will Saudis join accords? 'More when than if'

Pollard's attorney: They expect to make Aliyah and come to Israel

Pollard's attorney tells Arutz Sheva: Jonathan is very thankful for all that was done for him over the years. It helped him survive.

Pollard's attorney: They expect to make Aliyah and come to Israel

Second Israeli in space will "follow in Ilan Ramon's footsteps"

Arutz Sheva speaks with Inbal Kreiss, director of innovation at Israel Aerospace Industries, to find out more about this new mission.

Second Israeli in space will "follow in Ilan Ramon's footsteps"

Years of secret ties with Bahrain now in the open

Following arrival of first-ever Bahraini delegation to Israel, Arutz Sheva speaks with the head of the Middle East Bureau, Eliav Benjamin.

Years of secret ties with Bahrain now in the open

Reviving the tunes & voices in memory of Holocaust victims

Cecelia Margules's tribute to the 1.5 million children killed in the Holocaust won Best Original Song of 2020 at the LA Intl. Film Festival

Reviving the tunes & voices in memory of Holocaust victims

Psagot Winery owner: 'Pompeo corrected long-standing injustice'

Arutz Sheva speaks with owner of the Psagot winery in Samaria about the historic visit of US Sec of State Mike Pompeo

Psagot Winery owner: 'Pompeo corrected long-standing injustice'

Pompeo walked through the ancient City of David

"Visit highlighted more than 3,000 years of Jerusalem's heritage upon which foundations of US and Israel rest", City of David officials said

Pompeo walked through the ancient City of David

'Israel has no vaccine strategy and will see shortages as a result'

Meirav Arlosoroff, senior columnist at The Marker, tells Arutz Sheva Israel made too few deals with companies for vaccines.

'Israel has no vaccine strategy and will see shortages as a result'