Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

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'

Florida Governor:

'Israel our closest ally, most successful state in the region'

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis discusses with Arutz Sheva benefits of Israel-Florida ties, fight against anti-Semitism, and US-Israel bond.

'Israel our closest ally, most successful state in the region'

Florida Governor: Mueller inverted burden of proof

Ron DeSantis visits City of David, says Special Prosecutor Mueller was not supposed to exnoerate, but to decide whether to prosecute or not.

Florida Governor: Mueller inverted burden of proof

Prayer for Jerusalem in communities worldwide

This upcoming Shabbat, communities around the world will mark 'Jerusalem Day' by reciting a special prayer written by leading rabbis.

Prayer for Jerusalem in communities worldwide

The Lemmer Brothers: From synagogues to baseball stadiums

Yanki and Shulem Lemmer sing and lead prayers in the US and around the world. This week they're in Israel for a big performance in Tel Aviv.

The Lemmer Brothers: From synagogues to baseball stadiums

IDF and UK wounded vets - head to head, in sports

100 wounded vets join forces in celebration of family and sport at The Veteran Games and Conference.

IDF and UK wounded vets - head to head, in sports

Fighting anti-Semitism - with kishke and gefilte fish

Vast majority of visitors to Jewish Hoffy's Restaurant in Antwerp are non-Jews who taste 'Jewish food' and learn about people and customs.

Fighting anti-Semitism - with kishke and gefilte fish

Arutz Sheva Interview:

'The Strange Death of Europe' - and what it means for Israel

British journalist Douglas Murray, warns that EU's great experiment in mass migration is dangerous precedent for countries everywhere.

'The Strange Death of Europe' - and what it means for Israel

The first haredi in the Belgian parliament

Michael Freilich of Antwerp: I will be the representative of everyone - even those who did not vote for me.

The first haredi in the Belgian parliament

'I left the house with my guitar and came back to ashes'

Musician Yisrael Portnoy tells Arutz Sheva about being evacuated from Mevo Modi'im and learning his home had been reduced to ashes.

'I left the house with my guitar and came back to ashes'

Watch: Mevo Modi'im residents search in the rubble for memories

They escaped with their lives but lost their homes. 'It's an honor to be part of this nation. We've received an outpouring of love.'

Watch: Mevo Modi'im residents search in the rubble for memories

Watch: Rabbi Carlebach's home destroyed - but the books survived

Arutz Sheva joins residents of Mevo Modim as they visit home of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach and discover that many books survived the firestorm.

Watch: Rabbi Carlebach's home destroyed - but the books survived

Watch: Moshav Mevo Modi'im after the fire

Residents of fire-devastated village founded by Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach allowed to enter premises after firefighting efforts completed.

Watch: Moshav Mevo Modi'im after the fire

Fire near Negohot, residents evacuated from their homes

Netanyahu says that he intends to implement the recommendations to improve the firefighting system this year.

 Fire near Negohot, residents evacuated from their homes

Shabbat in destroyed Samaria community

300 visit Homesh yeshiva 14 years after Homesh was destroyed during 2005 Disengagement.

Shabbat in destroyed Samaria community