Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Israeli and PA flags accompany Madonna at Eurovision

Madonna's dancers appear on stage at Eurovision Song Contest with Israeli and Palestinian flags on their shirts.

Israeli and PA flags accompany Madonna at Eurovision

Netherlands wins Eurovision, Israel finishes 23rd

Representatives from 26 countries participated in Eurovision Song Contest, held in Israel for the third time in history of the competition.

Netherlands wins Eurovision, Israel finishes 23rd

Hackers break into Israeli Broadcasting Corporation's site

Pro-Palestinian hackers believed to be behind attack on website of Israeli Broadcasting Corporation during Eurovision semi-final.

Hackers break into Israeli Broadcasting Corporation's site

Watch: Eurovision bloggers feel 'safe' and 'welcome' in Israel

'I think it’s funny when someone calls to boycott Eurovision because of the situation. In Gaza something like this would not be possible.'

Watch: Eurovision bloggers feel 'safe' and 'welcome' in Israel

Israeli man seriously injured at site of Eurovision contest

66-year-old Israeli worker in serious condition following work accident at site slated for Eurovision competition.

Israeli man seriously injured at site of Eurovision contest

From the March of the Living to the Parade of Rebirth

6,000 young people from around the world came to celebrate Israel Independence Day

From the March of the Living to the Parade of Rebirth

They adopt lone soldiers and learn Zionism from them

Arutz Sheva speaks with Shalom Ashkenazi about the special bond his family forms with lone soldiers and what they learn from them.

They adopt lone soldiers and learn Zionism from them

Netanyahus invite bereaved families to Independence Day ceremony

PM, wife invite special group including bereaved Fogel and Salomon families and Moishy Holtzberg, who survived Mumbai Chabad House attack.

Netanyahus invite bereaved families to Independence Day ceremony

'Today we understand the sacrifice necessary for Israel'

Former MK Rabbi Dov Lipman at memorial ceremony for lone soldier Max Steinberg: Today young US Jews see the sacrifices that have been made.

'Today we understand the sacrifice necessary for Israel'

Remembering the lone soldier from California who died for Israel

Stuart Steinberg remembers his son Max, who joined IDF shortly after Birthright trip to Israel. 'Our lives will never be the same.'

Remembering the lone soldier from California who died for Israel

US ambassadors on rocket attacks: Enough is enough!

In a joint statement published by a visiting US delegation, ambassadors express full support for Israel.

US ambassadors on rocket attacks: Enough is enough!

Auschwitz survivor: 'It's vital for our future to know our past'

Watch: Arutz Sheva meets Canadian Holocaust survivor Nate Leipciger at the March of the Living.

Auschwitz survivor: 'It's vital for our future to know our past'

'Young Jews 'refuse to be victims of the past'

Keren Hayesod World Chairman praises refusal to ignore anti-Semitism around the world, says young leaders will 'move away from hatred.'

'Young Jews 'refuse to be victims of the past'

The blind marched at The March of the Living

Arutz Sheva reporter speaks to delegation of blind people who marched in the March of the Living on Holocaust Memorial Day.

The blind marched at The March of the Living

'There is no logic to anti-Semitism'

Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau at March of the Living: We must show the entire world that we exist and that we are eternal.

'There is no logic to anti-Semitism'

120 million views for ​​​​​​​Eva's Stories

Video project bringing Holocaust education into the Instagram era nets millions of views. Arutz Sheva spoke with the co-writer of the series

120 million views for ​​​​​​​Eva's Stories

Rabbi Lau: Anti-Semitism is fought with Jewish education

Former chief rabbi: 'We are a nation with character and heroism, and we have to appreciate what we are and where we are.'

Rabbi Lau: Anti-Semitism is fought with Jewish education

March of the Living 2019 to spotlight Greek Holocaust victims

US ambassador to Israel to head delegation of US ambassadors and White House representatives joining 31st International March of the Living.

March of the Living 2019 to spotlight Greek Holocaust victims

French ambassador summoned for reprimand

French Ambassador Le Gal summoned to Foreign Ministry after colleague calls Israel 'apartheid state.'

French ambassador summoned for reprimand

Holocaust day 2019: The war within the war

Central theme this year will be: "The War Within The War: The Struggle Of The Jews To Survive During The Holocaust"

Holocaust day 2019: The war within the war

'Anti-Semitism on rise in the west, not in the Middle East

Rabbi Marc Schneier juxtaposes Poway shooting, anti-Semitism in the West, with greater cooperation with Muslim world.

'Anti-Semitism on rise in the west, not in the Middle East

Fmr. Shin Bet officer: Stop synagogue shootings via social media

Former Shin Bet Cyber Division Commander Arik Brabbing says lone wolf terrorists like Poway shooter begin their plots on social media.

Fmr. Shin Bet officer: Stop synagogue shootings via social media

How terrorists smuggle phones into prison

Prison service reveals phenomenon among security prisoners: Arabs seek arrest in order to smuggle forbidden items to imprisoned terrorists.

How terrorists smuggle phones into prison

Rabbi Rafi Peretz:

'I spoke with Bennett and Shaked, I regret the results'

Jewish Home chairman calls leaders of New Right, expresses his regret over the results they achieved in the elections.

'I spoke with Bennett and Shaked, I regret the results'

FIDF breaks records

More than half-billion shekels raised to benefit IDF soldiers by American Friends of the IDF (FIDF) in 2018.

FIDF breaks records

Jewish leaders invited to WH for meeting on 'pertinent issues'

White House invites Jewish leaders to discussion with 'key officials.' 'Many left-affiliated organizations were not invited.'

Jewish leaders invited to WH for meeting on 'pertinent issues'

Beresheet: Tech glitch triggered chain of events

SpaceIL presents prelimanry information regarding the crash landing on the moon

Beresheet: Tech glitch triggered chain of events

Netanyahu: A night of tremendous victory

PM promises to form a nationalist government quickly. "I am working day and night for you and for our country."

Netanyahu: A night of tremendous victory

'I’m surprised by the happiness in Blue and White'

Senior Likud member Nir Barkat welcomes elections results: The public would like to see Netanyahu continue to lead Israel.

'I’m surprised by the happiness in Blue and White'

Minister Levin: Unity saved the right

Tourism Minister welcomes election results, says victory was achieved only thanks to creation of right-wing coalition by Netanyahu.

Minister Levin: Unity saved the right

'We look out for soldiers, the soldiers will look out for us'

New Right chairman hopes his party will enter the 21st Knesset: We are certain in the justice of our path.

'We look out for soldiers, the soldiers will look out for us'

Gabbay slams 'lie shared by Likud, Blue and White'

Labor party chairman votes in Tel Aviv. 'Size of the party does not matter. Don't let them crush the Labor party.'

Gabbay slams 'lie shared by Likud, Blue and White'

Bennett: 'Only Shaked and I will guard the land'

Bennett doesn't understand why PM siphons from his party, 'perhaps because he doesn't want to deal with Supreme Court and defeat Hamas.'

Bennett: 'Only Shaked and I will guard the land'

Smotrich: 'I don't believe Netanyahu's election promises'

Chairman Smotrich last pep-talk to religious Zionism to go vote with head held high about past achievements and future goals.

Smotrich: 'I don't believe Netanyahu's election promises'

First successful maneuver around the moon

Engineering team of SpaceIL and IAI successfully performs the first maneuver around the moon.

First successful maneuver around the moon

How do you fly a spaceship on Shabbat?

Meet the kosher supervisors aiding the Beresheet spacecraft's religious team members adhere to Jewish law while charting a path to the moon.

How do you fly a spaceship on Shabbat?

'This is a major milestone, we’re optimistic'

Watch: Yonatan Winetraub, co-founder of SpaceIL, discusses Beresheet's critical maneuver into orbit around the moon.

'This is a major milestone, we’re optimistic'

Rabbi Peretz: We will bring Hamas' captives home, too

United Right chairman says return of soldier missing in Lebanon for 37 years shows Israel does not give up on its sons.

Rabbi Peretz: We will bring Hamas' captives home, too

Smotrich: Mixed-gender service harms IDF's capabilities

National Union leader says IDF's job is to win, not to serve a feminist agenda.

Smotrich: Mixed-gender service harms IDF's capabilities

Feiglin: Marijuana legalization - or no coalition deal

Zehut chief says media aiding campaign against his party, spreading 'fake news' to scare off voters. 'They want to preserve the status quo.'

Feiglin: Marijuana legalization - or no coalition deal