Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Thousands at Western Wall for Hoshana Rabbah prayers

Watch: Prayers and songs as thousands attend early morning prayers at Western Wall on Hoshana Rabbah.

Thousands at Western Wall for Hoshana Rabbah prayers

Exploring the inner meaning of Sukkot

Rabbi David Stav discusses the significance behind the Sukkot festival and dwelling in the Sukkah.

Exploring the inner meaning of Sukkot

Ramle Arab arrested for shopping spree with stolen credit cards

Arab Israeli smashes windshields, steals bags and credit cards from cars parked at the beach - then goes on shopping spreed

Ramle Arab arrested for shopping spree with stolen credit cards

'A Jew cannot be an illegal occupier in Judea'

Rep. Alan Clemmons (R-SC) says a Jew cannot occupy Judea any more than an Arab can occupy Arabia.

'A Jew cannot be an illegal occupier in Judea'

Hotovely to Trump:

'Move embassy to Jerusalem to give peace a chance'

Dep. Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely responds to Trump's comments that he wants to 'give peace a shot' before moving embassy to Jerusalem.

'Move embassy to Jerusalem to give peace a chance'

Paratroop Reconnaissance Unit:

'The enemy's hiding, but we manage to surprise him'

Commander of Paratroopers' elite unit operating in Samaria in recent months: 'The less you hear about us, the better.'

'The enemy's hiding, but we manage to surprise him'

US Embassy's legendary media adviser retires

US Embassy media adviser Yael Feldboy retires, after 27 years of service working with twelve ambassadors.

US Embassy's legendary media adviser retires

'Jewish Home a natural fit for Anglos in Israel'

Chairman of Jewish Home's Anglo Forum speaks with Arutz Sheva on his party's outreach to native English speakers in Israel.

'Jewish Home a natural fit for Anglos in Israel'

'The young people are here'

Arutz Sheva speaks with Rabbi Dr. Daniel Tropper, first Chair of the Jewish Home Election Committee, at Jewish Home's special conference.

'The young people are here'

'How can you be friends with the Jews if you're a neo-Nazi?'

Watch: Rabbi of Frankfurt relates to German election results.

'How can you be friends with the Jews if you're a neo-Nazi?'

Hevron makes final preparations for festivity and prayer events

Jewish community excited and looking forward to thousands expected to flood city during Selichot and Sukkot events.

Hevron makes final preparations for festivity and prayer events

The Chabadnik who held a water war in the middle of Manhattan

Meet Meir Kay, a young Jew from New York who spearheaded a project to cheer and inspire everyone via online videos.

The Chabadnik who held a water war in the middle of Manhattan

‘We don’t know when we’ll return to our home’

Watch: James and Ann Williams, World Bnei Akiva emissaries in Florida, tell Arutz Sheva about leaving their home due to Hurricane Irma.

‘We don’t know when we’ll return to our home’

Erdan: Terror must be dealt a fatal blow

Minister Erdan at counter-terrorism conference: With broad cooperation, we can deal terror a fatal blow and ensure a safer world.

Erdan: Terror must be dealt a fatal blow

'We are going to have a wargame to get into the minds of ISIS'

International Institute for Counter-Terrorism head: 'Most important knowledge of counter-terror artist: Understand rationality of opponent'.

'We are going to have a wargame to get into the minds of ISIS'

'Iran is unquestionably the greatest threat to Israel'

Defense Minister Liberman says most threats to Israel stem from Tehran regime.

'Iran is unquestionably the greatest threat to Israel'

Shaked: Don't hire illegal immigrants - hire Palestinian Arabs

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked calls on restaurant owners to refrain from employing infiltrators, instead hire PA Arabs with work permits.

Shaked: Don't hire illegal immigrants - hire Palestinian Arabs

'Iran is flooding the region with weapons'

'Israel is confronting threats from armed groups, most of whom are aided by Iran,' military intelligence chief warns.

'Iran is flooding the region with weapons'

'Close Temple Mount to Muslims during Sukkot'

'If Jews are banned from Temple Mount during Muslim festival, why aren't Muslims banned during Jewish holiday?'

'Close Temple Mount to Muslims during Sukkot'

'South Tel Aviv is under foreign occupation'

Activist May Golan says Supreme Court responsible for 'occupation' of Tel Aviv by illegal infiltrators.

'South Tel Aviv is under foreign occupation'

Netanyahu vs. the press:

'Fake News is at its peak'

Netanyahu at central Likud event: 'They present Israel as an isolated state, but everyone can see our success.'

'Fake News is at its peak'

'They want to bring down the Prime Minister over cigars'

Thousands of Likud activists meet at airport for annual toast, and to express support for PM and his wife.

'They want to bring down the Prime Minister over cigars'

'Celebrating' 5 years without a home

Migron expellees protest near Likud party 'toast,' demand PM keep promise and establish permanent community for them.

'Celebrating' 5 years without a home

'We can't let Hamas hold Israel hostage using our son's body'

Leah Goldin, mother of slain IDF soldier, tells Arutz Sheva the family is now on their own in fight to recover son's body from Hamas.

'We can't let Hamas hold Israel hostage using our son's body'

Slain soldier's parents:

'Liberman is a coward'

Parents of soldier held by Hamas say Defense Minister is too 'cowardly' to pressure Hamas to return their son's body.

'Liberman is a coward'

'Streets are flooded, houses badly damaged'

Watch: Bnei Akiva emissaries in Houston report widespread flooding following hurricane strike.

'Streets are flooded, houses badly damaged'

Public gets rare look at Border Police, Police Dept. operations

Israeli police to stage a special open house event granting the public a view of police facilities.

Public gets rare look at Border Police, Police Dept. operations

IDF Medical Corps recruited for MDA Life Guardians project

New initiative will recruit thousands of IDF medical personnel to expand MDA's Life Guardians, first responder teams throughout Israel.

IDF Medical Corps recruited for MDA Life Guardians project

Meet the twin IDF lone soldiers

Arutz Sheva speaks with twin brothers Even and Shai Goel, who left their family in the US to join the IDF as 'lone soldiers.'

Meet the twin IDF lone soldiers

WATCH: From goodbye tears to the joy of landing

Arutz Sheva accompanies new immigrants to Israel, from before they take off in New York to the joyous moment they land in Israel.

WATCH: From goodbye tears to the joy of landing

Weapons smuggling plot foiled

Civil Administration, Border Police find parts for dozens of weapons, including military assault rifles in truck heading for Arab village.

Weapons smuggling plot foiled

Watch: 233 people change their lives forever.

Special: Web star Meir Kay's vlog from the recent Nefesh B'Nefesh flight of 233 new immigrants.

Watch: 233 people change their lives forever.

Special: From tears of departure to joy of arrival

Watch: Arutz Sheva accompanied Nefesh B'Nefesh immigrants from the emotional parting at JFK to the burst of joy upon landing in Israel.

Special: From tears of departure to joy of arrival

Watch: Ambassador Friedman's daughter makes Aliyah

Talia Friedman, a nurse and daughter of the US Ambassador to Israel, joined 232 other immigrants in making Aliyah to Israel Tuesday.

Watch: Ambassador Friedman's daughter makes Aliyah

Watch: New olim arrive in Israel

Watch as 233 new immigrants, including 70 lone soldiers, touch down in their new home, Israel.

Watch: New olim arrive in Israel

Israeli Consul General to NY meets immigrants flying to Israel

Dani Dayan says 'Ingathering of exiles' is the most important task of Zionism.

Israeli Consul General to NY meets immigrants flying to Israel

New immigrants on the way: 70 to join IDF

Over 200 new immigrants to fly from NY to Israel, including dozens of lone soldiers.

New immigrants on the way: 70 to join IDF

Hazan: The Right is paying a heavy price

Likud MK participates in rally supporting PM Netanyahu, tells those who 'infiltrated justice system with personal agenda' to 'go home.'

Hazan: The Right is paying a heavy price

'The Left is using the investigation to transfer votes'

Coalition Chairman on Netanyahu investigations: 'There is a struggle over public opinion, to move votes so that the government will fall.'

'The Left is using the investigation to transfer votes'

New song: 'Thank G-d in good times and bad times'

Jewish music singer in London speaks about his new song and about what he does when it's forbidden to perform.

New song: 'Thank G-d in good times and bad times'