Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Bennett: Israelis of Judea and Samaria have rights, too

Jewish Home faction holds its weekly meeting at Givat Asaf, where two IDF soldiers were murdered Thursday.

Bennett: Israelis of Judea and Samaria have rights, too

'Demolishing terrorist's house with a hammer? Is this a joke?'

Bereaved relatives of Barkan attack victims slam decision to partially demolish terrorist's home.

'Demolishing terrorist's house with a hammer? Is this a joke?'

Tel Aviv demonstrators: There is only one 'family'

Dozens protest disintegration of traditional family values, forcing of LGBTQ agenda in Tel Aviv.

Tel Aviv demonstrators: There is only one 'family'

'We'll hunt and catch the cemetery desecrators'

French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner arrives Friday at Jewish cemetery near Strasbourg, 'expressing disgust at terrible act.'

'We'll hunt and catch the cemetery desecrators'

'We want to preserve the quiet life in Strasbourg'

Rabbi of Strasbourg describes feelings in Jewish community following attack. 'There is tension because the terrorist hasn't been caught.'

'We want to preserve the quiet life in Strasbourg'

70 Torah scrolls from the Diaspora donated to IDF bases

Torah scrolls out of use in Diaspora Jewish communities donated to synagogues on IDF bases across Israel.

70 Torah scrolls from the Diaspora donated to IDF bases

'It's our worst nightmare come true'

Mother of young mother wounded in Ofra shooting attack says newborn grandchild 'needs a lot of prayers' after forced into early birth.

'It's our worst nightmare come true'

The commanders who uncover the Hezbollah terror tunnels

IDF officers bring their expertise from dealing with Hamas tunnels from Gaza to the fight against Hezbollah's tunnels in the north.

The commanders who uncover the Hezbollah terror tunnels

Brussels: Vehicle menorah vandalized

Vandals damage menorah placed on vehicle of European Jewish leader. His response: 'We will double the number of public menorahs.'

Brussels: Vehicle menorah vandalized

FIDF sends donuts to IDF soldiers

4,200 traditional Hanukkah donuts sent to IDF soldiers by Friends of the IDF in honor of 8-day festival.

FIDF sends donuts to IDF soldiers

'Airbnb decision is an opportunity to put the law to the test'

Arutz Sheva speaks with Bal Harbour mayor and anti-BDS activist Gabe Groisman about the Airbnb boycott of Jewish homes in Judea and Samaria.

'Airbnb decision is an opportunity to put the law to the test'

Shaked presents award to Rescuers Without Borders

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked presents Award of Excellence to Rescuers Without Borders at Arutz Sheva conference in Beverly Hills.

Shaked presents award to Rescuers Without Borders

Watch: Opening night of IAC National Conference

Watch opening night of the 2018 IAC National Conference from Miami.

Watch: Opening night of IAC National Conference

Special interview:

'Anti-Semitism is on the rise - don't blame Trump'

Arutz Sheva speaks with Rabbi Marvin Hier, founder and president of the Simon Wiesenthal Center.

'Anti-Semitism is on the rise - don't blame Trump'

Watch: Interview with leading European rabbi

Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt, President of Conference of European Rabbis, discusses his visit to Israel, has a message for the Israeli right.

Watch: Interview with leading European rabbi

Gunmen open fire on prison in central Israel

Drive-by shooting early Wednesday morning in front of Hadarim prison in central Israel.

Gunmen open fire on prison in central Israel

'The terrorist lurked and tried to kill me'

Victim of stabbing attack in Har Gilo speaks out, says attack was clearly terrorist in nature.

'The terrorist lurked and tried to kill me'

Gaza-area residents shut down traffic in Tel Aviv protest

Hundreds of residents of southern Israel protest ceasefire agreement with Hamas, block roads in downtown Tel Aviv.

Gaza-area residents shut down traffic in Tel Aviv protest

Watch: IDF troops march at European death camps

Special documentation from the 'Witnesses in Uniform' delegation at the Lopochowa Forest and Birkenau and Majdanek extermination camps.

Watch: IDF troops march at European death camps

Leading Netherlands Rabbi: Pittsburgh can occur in our country

Rabbi Binyamin Jacobs, Chief Rabbi at the Inter-Provincial Chief Rabbinate of the Netherlands, discusses the situation in the Netherlands.

Leading Netherlands Rabbi: Pittsburgh can occur in our country

'There is legitimate criticism of Israel, but there is a line'

Coordinator of European Parliament's Anti-Racism and Diversity Intergroup says extremism from both sides needs to be tackled.

'There is legitimate criticism of Israel, but there is a line'

A story of terror and rescue

Survivor of Halamish massacre recalls how Rescuers Without Borders paramedics were first on the scene after brutal attack.

A story of terror and rescue

'Our obligation is to ensure the silent majority is on our side'

European Jewish Association Chairman discusses the purpose of the organization's annual conference.

'Our obligation is to ensure the silent majority is on our side'

'We tell Europe: Israel is legal sovereign in Jerusalem'

Den. Dir. of J'lem and Heritage Ministry speaks with Arutz Sheva about visit to EP to explain J'lem's legal status as Israeli by intn'l law.

'We tell Europe: Israel is legal sovereign in Jerusalem'

Thousands of Chabad emissaries pray after Pittsburgh massacre

Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries from around the world meet for group photo at 770 in Brooklyn, week after deadly Pittsburgh synagogue attack.

Thousands of Chabad emissaries pray after Pittsburgh massacre

Yisrael Gantz wins Binyamin Regional Council race

Deputy head of Benjamin Regional Council will take over from Avi Roeh after defeating Shilo Adler; Gush Etzion to vote in second round.

Yisrael Gantz wins Binyamin Regional Council race

Huldai wins in Tel Aviv: I'm going back to work

Incumbent Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai wins 45% of the vote in the city. His deputy Asaf Zamir won 35%.

Huldai wins in Tel Aviv: I'm going back to work

From Pittsburgh:

'The main message is We Stand United'

Minister Naftali Bennett speaks to Arutz Sheva from Pittsburgh, emphasizes unity and pledges Israel's support.

'The main message is We Stand United'

‘We will always be a start-up nation’

Chemi Peres, chairman of the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation, discusses the Prime Minister's Conference for Innovation.

‘We will always be a start-up nation’

'Our hearts go out to the Jewish people'

President of Beverly Hills congregation: Institutions should do what they see fit in order to be prepared for any type of attack.

'Our hearts go out to the Jewish people'

European nightmare manifest in America

Chair of European Jewish Association: We tend to envy relative peace in US communities. Now we extend sympathy following murderous attack.

European nightmare manifest in America

United Hatzalah volunteers heading to Pittsburgh

Organization's Psychotrauma and Crisis Response Unit will assist the families of those who were murdered in the attack.

United Hatzalah volunteers heading to Pittsburgh

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'