Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Pittsburgh:

'Intensify war against the anti-Semitic beast raising its head'

Israel's Consul General in New York, Ambassador Dani Dayan, arrives in Pittsburgh to be with the mourning local Jewish community.

'Intensify war against the anti-Semitic beast raising its head'

ZAKA at scene of Pittsburgh shooting to treat murder victims

Sources tell Arutz Sheva that scene is reminiscent of brutal Har Nof massacre.

ZAKA at scene of Pittsburgh shooting to treat murder victims

Orthodox organizations: 'Senseless murder of our fellow Jews'

OU, RCA, and Agudath Israel of America express deep sympathy to families of those who lost their lives in the Pittsburgh shooting.

Orthodox organizations: 'Senseless murder of our fellow Jews'

Will Trump promote death penalty for shooter?

Asked about gun control in wake of synagogue shooting President Trump stressed the importance that murderers pay "the ultimate price".

Will Trump promote death penalty for shooter?

'Proud to be a soldier in the IDF'

Watch: Cpt. Or, the first female soldier to command a Patriot Battery, speaks to the participants at the FIDF event in Manhattan.

'Proud to be a soldier in the IDF'

Meet the Rebbe's grandson, an IDF officer

Watch: Arutz Sheva speaks with grandson of Satmar Rebbe who graduated from the IDF's Officer School.

Meet the Rebbe's grandson, an IDF officer

From the battlefield to Manhattan

IDF Soldiers attend annual FIDF event in NYC; 'There's a community who decided to stand side-by-side with IDF; very important contribution.'

From the battlefield to Manhattan

'Thanks to IDF soldiers - Jews can flourish around the world'

Public figures join FIDF in wishing IDF soldiers well: 'Spectacular event shows level of support our soldiers get - highest level ever.'

'Thanks to IDF soldiers - Jews can flourish around the world'

From Israel to Broadway to singing with soldiers

Renowned Israeli singer and former X Factor Israel television personality performs with IDF Musical Ensemble at gala dinner.

From Israel to Broadway to singing with soldiers

Watch: Saluting Ari Fuld in the heart of Manhattan

Hundreds attend memorial for terror victim who helped stop his murderer in stabbing attack last month. 'We choose to live in Israel.'

Watch: Saluting Ari Fuld in the heart of Manhattan

PM Netanyahu celebrates US Navy’s birthday on destroyer

Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife visited USS Ross docked at the Port of Ashdod.

PM Netanyahu celebrates US Navy’s birthday on destroyer

Are Jerusalem mayoral candidates thinking about city's future?

At the Jerusalem 5800 conference, mayoral candidates reveal their visions for the capital in the next 20 years

Are Jerusalem mayoral candidates thinking about city's future?

Imagining Jerusalem in the next generation

4 candidates for mayor of Jerusalem discuss their vision for the capital in the next 20 years.

Imagining Jerusalem in the next generation

'Leadership cut off from people of Israel'

MK Oren Hazan attacks helplessness in face of terror, calls on government to act hard against terrorists including collective punishment.

'Leadership cut off from people of Israel'

Barkan victim's funeral:

'This is a bad dream - I don't want to wake up'

Hajbi, who was killed during Sunday's terror attack in the Barkan industrial zone, is laid to rest in hometowm Moshav Nir Yisrael.

'This is a bad dream - I don't want to wake up'

Barkan shooting attack

Relatives of terrorist arrested, home raided

IDF soldiers arrived at the house of the terrorist in the village of Shweika, mapped the building and carried out interrogations and arrests

Relatives of terrorist arrested, home raided

IDF chief: We will catch terrorist

IDF vows to 'destroy the hand of terror' after 2 civilians murdered in Barkan industrial zone.

IDF chief: We will catch terrorist

Cabinet Minister Steinitz responds to terror attack

Yuval Steinitz blames Abbas 'because these are messages of his education system for kids when they are 1, 2, 3 years old.'

Cabinet Minister Steinitz responds to terror attack

100,000 see IDF's strength

'Our IDF' exhibition concludes after Sukkot. 'The public received a glimpse of the army's strength and tasted the innovation of the IDF.'

100,000 see IDF's strength

Watch: 'Second Hakafot' at Har Hamor yeshiva in Jerusalem

Thousands celebrate at leading Religious Zionist yeshiva, whose post-Simchat Torah festivities have become an annual pilgrimage event.

Watch: 'Second Hakafot' at Har Hamor yeshiva in Jerusalem

Watch: 'Second Hakafot' at Tel Aviv club

Hundreds dance with Torah scrolls until the early hours of the morning at 'Barby' in Tel Aviv.

Watch: 'Second Hakafot' at Tel Aviv club

Watch: Second hakafot at Western Wall

At Western Wall, second hakafot begin at holiday's end. Dozens of other events take place throughout country.

Watch: Second hakafot at Western Wall

Second hakafot around country

Throughout country, second hakafot held this evening with start of second Yom Tov in Diaspora.

Second hakafot around country

Watch: Thousands at Western Wall for 'Hashana Rabah'

Kotel plaza packed for early-morning prayers, featuring special 'taking of the willow' ritual, on the final day of the Sukkot holiday.

Watch: Thousands at Western Wall for 'Hashana Rabah'

Special interview preview:

US Ambassador: Forced population transfer not a path to peace

US Amb. Friedman says US Pres. Trump will support 'whatever the parties can agree to,' says population transfer 'not a pathway to peace.'

US Ambassador: Forced population transfer not a path to peace

Under heavy security: Over 35,000 visit Hevron

Judea Brigade commander explains IDF security arrangements to protect tens of thousands of worshipers in the city of the patriarchs.

Under heavy security: Over 35,000 visit Hevron

Sukkot at Aish HaTorah near the Western Wall

Yeshivat Aish HaTorah holds Sukkot breakfast on roof overlooking Priestly Blessing at Western Wall.

Sukkot at Aish HaTorah near the Western Wall

Watch: Jerusalem mayor after Priestly Blessing at Western Wall

Jerusalem mayor wishes Israelis a happy Sukkot holiday, praises holiday unity.

Watch: Jerusalem mayor after Priestly Blessing at Western Wall

Watch: Christians pray for return of slain IDF soldiers

Churches and Christian organizations around world join international initiative ahead of UN General Assembly opening session.

Watch: Christians pray for return of slain IDF soldiers

Leading cantor Mordechai Sobol laid to rest

Hundreds attend funeral of the conductor and cantor, who passed away at 67. 'Yuval' choir accompanies eulogies with emotional prayers.

Leading cantor Mordechai Sobol laid to rest

'May everyone have a touch of Ari Fuld's love for Israel'

Arutz Sheva speaks with Ari Abramowitz of The Land of Israel Network on the impact of Ari Fuld, murdered in Gush Etzion terror attack.

'May everyone have a touch of Ari Fuld's love for Israel'

Hotovely: I will learn and continue Fuld's legacy

Deputy Foreign Minister discusses Ari Fuld: He is an inspiration.

Hotovely: I will learn and continue Fuld's legacy

'My brother was a hero, a super-hero'

Hillel Fuld, brother of Ari Fuld who was murdered in a stabbing attack, discusses the impact his brother had on people around the world.

'My brother was a hero, a super-hero'

Jewish music artists pay tribute to Israeli music

'Project Relax' Jewish music compilations puts out album devoted to Israeli music, with authentic Israeli style.

Jewish music artists pay tribute to Israeli music

Public Security Minister:

'Serious differences of opinion with police chief'

After decision finalized to replace police chief, Public Security Minister says he has no regrets with previous chief.

'Serious differences of opinion with police chief'

Netanyahu: We will lead Israel for many more years

Netanyahu toasts the Jewish New Year with Likud activists, criticizes media for failing to cover report which found Israelis are happy.

Netanyahu: We will lead Israel for many more years

Ambassador David Friedman toasts Jewish New Year

'Pressure on Iran will continue to mount, and I'm confident this enemy, great challenge of our generation, will enter dustbin of history.'

Ambassador David Friedman toasts Jewish New Year

'If you don't mow the lawn - the lawn mows you!'

Bennett critical of PM, DM's security policy. 'Withdraw from confrontation - get momentary quiet and strengthening of the enemy in return.'

'If you don't mow the lawn - the lawn mows you!'

Arab MKs fly to EU to fight Israeli legislation

Arab MKs take off to EU as part of struggle against Nationality Law. 'Important that world know about lack of equality and democracy.'

Arab MKs fly to EU to fight Israeli legislation

Greenblatt:

Deal of the century will be realistic, fair, implementable

Jordan says union with PA 'not on the table', as US envoy declines to comment on reports Trump admin. proposed Mideast confederation.

Deal of the century will be realistic, fair, implementable