Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

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Israel thwarted cyber attack against defense industries

Defense establishment thwarted cyber attack targeting defense industries. Attackers created fake profiles on Linkedin.

Israel thwarted cyber attack against defense industries

Operation Home: 1st charter flight from Mexico brings 230 olim home

First-of-its-kind charter flight from Mexico carrying 230 olim, Masa Israel Journey volunteers and Israelis returning home lands in Israel.

Operation Home: 1st charter flight from Mexico brings 230 olim home

Israeli volunteers fill in for Evangelical farmers in Samaria

Volunteers from HaBithonistim, a pro-sovereignty group of former Israeli officers, help out at Samaria farm in place of Evangelical farmers.

Israeli volunteers fill in for Evangelical farmers in Samaria

Son of 'Disengagement' Prime Minister Ariel Sharon: No more evacuations

Gilad Sharon, son of former PM Ariel Sharon, says Disengagement allowed Israel to take action in Gaza it could not have done otherwise

Son of 'Disengagement' Prime Minister Ariel Sharon: No more evacuations

Watch: Channel 13 News team attacked in Jerusalem

La Familia activists rioting in Jerusalem attacked journalists and cameramen from Channel 13 News and i24NEWS.

Watch: Channel 13 News team attacked in Jerusalem

Tonight: Tisha B’Av prayers, live from the Western Wall

“Social distancing and crisis obligate us to increase 'ahavat chinam' (baseless love)" says Rabbi of Western Wall & holy sites.

Tonight: Tisha B’Av prayers, live from the Western Wall

Ambassador Friedman: Israel is still defending its right to exist

US Amb. to Israel says that people around the world "find common ground in attacking, vilifying and seeking to destroy the Jewish state."

Ambassador Friedman: Israel is still defending its right to exist

Pompeo: Proud to stand by our brothers and sisters in Israel

US Sec. of State participated in relaunch of the Christian Allies Caucus and said that the countries "have never been closer than today"

Pompeo: Proud to stand by our brothers and sisters in Israel

Does the IDF avoid Katif Center out of pangs of conscience?

Katif Center's Rabbi Yitzhak Levy: 'We want IDF to send soldiers and officers, but there's mental difficulty in dealing with what happened.'

Does the IDF avoid Katif Center out of pangs of conscience?

Moderna: Phase 3 of coronavirus vaccine study begins

Moderna announces that the Phase 3 study of their vaccine candidate against COVID-19 has begun

Moderna: Phase 3 of coronavirus vaccine study begins

Yoav Kisch: Large end-of-year event was 'dangerous'

Dep. Health Minister Yoav Kisch responds to reports of Hebrew Gymnasium's rule-breaking end-of-year event, says high risk of infections.

Yoav Kisch: Large end-of-year event was 'dangerous'

Netanyahu warns against coronavirus 'conspiracy industry'

Prime Minister speaks out harshly against calls for civil rebellion. "We can't fall into gratuitous hatred and into hating our brothers."

Netanyahu warns against coronavirus 'conspiracy industry'

Report: 28 Hezbollah missile launch sites aimed at Israel

Alma Center’s Research Department found 28 missile launching locations in Lebanon, many of them close to civilian infrastructure.

Report: 28 Hezbollah missile launch sites aimed at Israel

Desecration of ancient German Jewish cemetery: Not anti-Semitism - this time

Police, Jewish community of Worms say vandalism of ancient cemetery was work of crazy person who escaped custody, not anti-Semitism.

Desecration of ancient German Jewish cemetery: Not anti-Semitism - this time

Munich's Chief Rabbi attacked by Muslims

Four Muslims shout derogatory remarks at Rabbi Shmuel Aharon Brodman. Police investigating.

Munich's Chief Rabbi attacked by Muslims

What's the difference between the two COVID-19 waves in Israel?

Leading physician says methods of treating virus 'haven't changed significantly since Middle Ages,' expects vaccine by beginning of 2021.

What's the difference between the two COVID-19 waves in Israel?

Haredi health advocacy leader: 'Gov't failed to communicate with rabbinical leaders'

Haredi health advocacy leader says Israel's gov't 'failed to connect with the haredi community.'

Haredi health advocacy leader: 'Gov't failed to communicate with rabbinical leaders'

Jewish school principal who made Aliyah two days ago: 'It was always on my mind'

Rabbi Berman, principal of a modern Orthodox school in Michigan, made Aliyah 2 days ago after '40 years of planning.'

Jewish school principal who made Aliyah two days ago: 'It was always on my mind'

Jerusalem as told by the haredi journalist who saw it all

Rabbi Nachman Seltzer was inspired and fascinated when he heard stories about Jerusalem from Rabbi Yisroel Gellis. So he wrote a book.

Jerusalem as told by the haredi journalist who saw it all

Honoring corona victims, fighting anti-Semitic conspiracy theories

European Jewish corona victims honored in virtual service addressing anti-Semitic conspiracy theories claiming Jews started virus.

Honoring corona victims, fighting anti-Semitic conspiracy theories

Rabbi Avi Berman: "Strategic Diaspora plan must focus on youth"

“Israel must place an emphasis on youth", says Exec. Dir. of OU Israel, "many of whom have stopped identifying with Israel & Judaism”

Rabbi Avi Berman: "Strategic Diaspora plan must focus on youth"

'Instead of sovereignty, we get delays'

Samaria council head: Netanyahu was supposed to attend cornerstone-laying ceremony in Har Bracha today to announce sovereignty.

'Instead of sovereignty, we get delays'

Jerusalem Municipality demolishes Gan Hamelech illegal building

First demolition of illegal building in area after more than decade when dozens of illegal buildings in Gan Hamelech left standing.

Jerusalem Municipality demolishes Gan Hamelech illegal building

'The fighters strove for contact and ended the incident'

Border Police summarize ramming attack at checkpoint near Abu Dis where Border Policewoman was lightly injured and attacker eliminated.

'The fighters strove for contact and ended the incident'

SHALVA asks you to help individuals with special needs

With SHALVA not able to travel around the world & meet wealthy donors, it's asking you to help special needs individuals get help they need.

SHALVA asks you to help individuals with special needs

Y.Shofario - Returning to Judaism, and then to groove and hip hop

How a nice Jewish young man from Baltimore rediscovered his Jewish roots and moved to Israel - but didn't give up his love for music.

Y.Shofario - Returning to Judaism, and then to groove and hip hop

PR expert: How should Jewish organizations relate to the BLM movement?

Stan Steinreich, President and CEO of Steinreich Communications Group, discusses the Jewish community's response to the protests in the US.

PR expert: How should Jewish organizations relate to the BLM movement?

BLM activist: Looting and rioting is part of what we need to be doing

BLM activist and digital media co. owner says protests 'bringing people together,' accuses 'corporate America' of racism.

BLM activist: Looting and rioting is part of what we need to be doing

Former NY Assemblyman Dov Hikind holds 'Jewish George Floyd protest'

Former Dem Party assemblyman, Dov Hikind talked to Arutz Sheva about a civil rights rally he helped organize in NYC.

Former NY Assemblyman Dov Hikind holds 'Jewish George Floyd protest'

'The entire Deal of the Century should be refused'

Daniella Weiss, leader of the Nachala movement: There is no way to separate between sovereignty and a Palestinian state.

'The entire Deal of the Century should be refused'

Torah class in the United Arab Emirates

Jewish communities of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, hold largest-ever Torah conference in Arab world.

Torah class in the United Arab Emirates

Rami Levy donates NIS 1 million in tefillin to European Jews

Israeli supermarket magnate Rami Levy gives hundreds of tefillin sets to European Jews who cannot afford to purchase their own.

Rami Levy donates NIS 1 million in tefillin to European Jews

'Shocking':

Jewish store owner speaks about riot and looting incidents in LA

L.A. Police to Jewish pharmacy owner: 'Your store is your problem, not ours.'

Jewish store owner speaks about riot and looting incidents in LA

'They won't be able to convict the Border Patrol commander'

Adv. for Border Police commander who shot and killed suspected terrorist is convinced his client will not be convicted criminal charges.

'They won't be able to convict the Border Patrol commander'

What are Israelis' favorite Disney songs?

Surprise: 'A Whole New World' from 'Aladdin' wins Galgalatz and Walla Disney songs hit parade.

What are Israelis' favorite Disney songs?

Flying from NY to Israel during coronavirus

Photographer Shahar Azran decided to fly from NY to Israel. How was the process? How is isolation maintained? What are feelings in NY?

Flying from NY to Israel during coronavirus

Was Israel's 2000 withdrawal from Lebanon the right move - or a historic blunder?

Prof. Eyal Zisser tells Arutz Sheva that Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon saved soldiers' lives - but also empowered Hezbollah

Was Israel's 2000 withdrawal from Lebanon the right move - or a historic blunder?

Israel Portnoy: My town was burned to the ground, but my music will continue

We met musician Israel Portnoy outside of Mevo Modi'im which burned to the ground last year. Today, he sings in its memory. Watch.

Israel Portnoy: My town was burned to the ground, but my music will continue

Caroline Glick: The biggest show trial in history

"Operation to frame Flynn began around same time as Israel's pro-Obama bureaucratic state began framing Netanyahu."

Caroline Glick: The biggest show trial in history

Professor Isaac Ben-Israel: 'Israel is under attack every day'

Israel experiences thousands of cyberattack attempts every day, but there was only one success in 20 years, TAU's Prof. Ben-Israel says.

Professor Isaac Ben-Israel: 'Israel is under attack every day'