Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Rabbi Peretz: 'Let's sit for negotiations and close'

Edu Minister speaks about conversation with Ayelet Shaked: 'We'll find way to unify forces while preserving image of religious Zionism.'

Rabbi Peretz: 'Let's sit for negotiations and close'

Rabbi Ben-Dahan:

'Big developments between right-wing parties soon'

Deputy DM Rabbi Ben Dahan says negotiations between United Right, New Right can proceed quickly now that Shaked leads the New Right.

'Big developments between right-wing parties soon'

Poll: Who can succeed Netanyahu as PM?

Right-wing voters strongly back Ayelet Shaked, Naftali Bennett to lead right-wing government after Netanyahu retires from politics.

Poll: Who can succeed Netanyahu as PM?

Watch: Prayers for Fast of Tammuz at Western Wall

Crowds gathered in Kotel plaza since night for prayers and 'selichot' for the Fast of the 17th of Tammuz today.

Watch: Prayers for Fast of Tammuz at Western Wall

Watch: Full special briefing with Minister Yoav Galant

Immigration Minister says Iran responsible for complications in Israel's security situation.

Watch: Full special briefing with Minister Yoav Galant

US politicians connect to Jerusalem's essence

'When you come to City of David and see discoveries being made every day, you see it's not simply a matter of faith, it's a matter of fact.'

US politicians connect to Jerusalem's essence

'2,500 Jewish teens prove - we are one nation'

Participants of the variety of OU NCSY summer programs gather to celebrate and rejoice

'2,500 Jewish teens prove - we are one nation'

Huckabee: Support for Israel is not bipartisan anymore

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee visits City of David, says archaeology proves truth of the Bible, US must stand with Israel.

Huckabee: Support for Israel is not bipartisan anymore

"It's the day-to-day at the heart of the US-Israel relationship"

US Amb. senior advisor says actions like the embassy move represent the culmination of the relations, while the 'heart' is in the daily work

"It's the day-to-day at the heart of the US-Israel relationship"

Why does Israel allow Qatari money into Gaza?

Minister Yoav Galant sheds light on the Netanyahu government's policy of permitting Qatari money transfers into the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip.

Why does Israel allow Qatari money into Gaza?

Watch: Gov. Mike Huckabee jams in Jerusalem

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee welcomed back to Israel with special gathering at businessman Simon Falic's home in Jerusalem.

Watch: Gov. Mike Huckabee jams in Jerusalem

'Netanyahu, extend Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria'

Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan calls on PM to apply sovereignty to all of Judea and Samaria, cancel Disengagement Law.

'Netanyahu, extend Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria'

Netanyahu in Samaria: No community will be uprooted

PM participates in event marking 40 years of Samaria Council. 'I will not allow the uprooting of any community or resident.'

Netanyahu in Samaria: No community will be uprooted

'Iran is performing nuclear blackmail'

Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz says Iranian threats prove nuclear deal left Iran too close to building nuclear weapons.

'Iran is performing nuclear blackmail'

Watch: New 'Donald Trump Square' in Israel

Square inaugurated in central Israeli city of Petah Tikva, in honor of Trump's acknowledgement of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Watch: New 'Donald Trump Square' in Israel

Kushner: Arab states kept refugees stateless

President Trump's son-in-law notes harsh conditions Arab refugees face after decades of failure of Arab states to absorb them.

Kushner: Arab states kept refugees stateless

US Senator Lindsey Graham against "one state solution"

US Senator Chris Van Hollen and US Senator Lindsey Graham speak to the press in Jerusalem, call for aid to PA not to be cut,

US Senator Lindsey Graham against "one state solution"

'Dream of coming to a Gulf country became a reality'

Rabbi Marc Schneier, Special Advisor to King of Bahrain, says economic conference brought Israelis, Arabs together to bolster PA economy.

'Dream of coming to a Gulf country became a reality'

Jewish music stars team up to help moshav destroyed in fire

Concert brings together top Jewish recording artists in charity event benefiting families left homeless after fire destroyed Mevo Modiim.

Jewish music stars team up to help moshav destroyed in fire

Help expand the world of Torah in the city of our forefathers

Yeshivat Shavei Hevronis looking for donors to help expand, build plaza in memory of murdered student near the Cave of the Patriarchs.

Help expand the world of Torah in the city of our forefathers

Olmert: Iran won't have a bomb, trust me

Former Prime Minister not going to run in upcoming elections. "I currently prefer the outsider position. Maybe one day I'll be back."

Olmert: Iran won't have a bomb, trust me

Hotovely: 'We won't miss the historic hour'

'There's a real danger of the loss of right-wing rule in Israel. Everything can go down the drain because of internal struggles.'

Hotovely: 'We won't miss the historic hour'

Smotrich: 'I'll give up my place on the list for sake of unity'

'I'm leaving behind almost everything to invest all my time and energy to make this unity happen - with everyone, everyone, everyone.'

 Smotrich: 'I'll give up my place on the list for sake of unity'

Israeli consul in NY:

'My main mission - the Jewish world'

Dani Dayan talks about his goals as an Israeli emissary in the largest Diaspora Jewish community. 'We have millions of brothers overseas.'

'My main mission - the Jewish world'

300 Palestinian farmers join Tel Aviv agro convention

Hundreds of Arab farmers from Judea and Samaria take part in 'Agro Mashov' agricultural convention in Tel Aviv.

300 Palestinian farmers join Tel Aviv agro convention

Watch: Cherna Moskowitz joins women's firearm course in Beit El

Philanthropist supportive of Judea and Samaria, nationalist projects joins participants in shooting, martial arts courses that she founded.

Watch: Cherna Moskowitz joins women's firearm course in Beit El

Understanding the Israeli political arena

Dr. Limor Samimian-Darash: 'We must have courage to guard our principles and keep our rights.'

Understanding the Israeli political arena

Sovereignty in the entire land of Israel - can it really happen?

'More and more people waking up to the fact that there will be genuine peace and justice when Israel will be sovereign from sea to Jordan.'

Sovereignty in the entire land of Israel - can it really happen?

Ex-IDF general: 'Security isn't everything'

'The Clinton program and Obama/John Kerry program was disaster for Israel; Israel couldn't exist if we withdrew to '67 border.'

Ex-IDF general: 'Security isn't everything'

The value of 'Yishuvim' in the Land of Israel

World Zionist Organization Rural Growth chief: 'The Development Division's goal is to strengthen settlement all over the country.'

The value of 'Yishuvim' in the Land of Israel

Republicans in Israel head optimistic about Trump and Israel

Getting Israel's act together: 'No reason for September elections; we should have been on our way to getting things done with 21st Knesset.'

Republicans in Israel head optimistic about Trump and Israel

New MK Uzi Dayan is back on campaign trail

Likud Knesset Member: 'Let's be more united.'

New MK Uzi Dayan is back on campaign trail

Arutz Sheva speaks to fallen IDF soldier's twin brother

'Seize opportunity of any talks for end to humanitarian crisis in Gaza to assure we're on the agenda and there's a solution for both sides.'

Arutz Sheva speaks to fallen IDF soldier's twin brother

May Golan - from Tel Aviv activist to Israeli parliamentarian

'I started ten years ago as a social activist from South Tel Aviv; amazing to actually represent ideals, values of people who love Israel.'

May Golan - from Tel Aviv activist to Israeli parliamentarian

Scott Walker: Trump simply 'did the right thing' in Israel moves

Ex-Wisconsin governor does not think Trump's pro-Israel moves were intended as an overture to demands from Israel in peace plan.

Scott Walker: Trump simply 'did the right thing' in Israel moves

Iran is 'six months away from an atomic bomb'

Former IAEA official says Israel, Gulf states, 'need to be worried' about Iran's emerging nuclear abilities.

Iran is 'six months away from an atomic bomb'

The prize founded to counter the Gaza Disengagement

'After Gaza Disengagement, our kind of Zionism needed a shot in the arm.' The story behind the creation of the Moskowitz Prize for Zionism.

The prize founded to counter the Gaza Disengagement

Meet the recipients of the 2019 Moskowitz Prize

Arutz Sheva attended the award ceremony in Jerusalem and spoke with the winners of this year's prize.

Meet the recipients of the 2019 Moskowitz Prize

Tens of thousands mark Day of Liberation and Rescue

Throughout world were rallies of prayer and thanksgiving to commemorate surrender of Nazis and rescue of remnant Jews of Europe.

Tens of thousands mark Day of Liberation and Rescue

Watch: Thousands march in Jerusalem Day 'Rikudgalim'

Tens of thousands take part in Rikudgalim 'flag dance' marking 52nd anniversary of unification of Israeli capital city.

Watch: Thousands march in Jerusalem Day 'Rikudgalim'