Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Ariel Zilber: I never meant to hurt anyone

Rightist singer receives lifetime achievement award, discusses Achinoam Nini's call to boycott him.

Ariel Zilber: I never meant to hurt anyone

Bride-to-be crash victim heals significantly

20-year-old seriously wounded in lethal bus crash stabilizes ahead of additional surgery, as police reveal driver tampered with devices.

Bride-to-be crash victim heals significantly

'The United States isn't supporting its friends'

Philanthropist Martin Oliner says America has created a void in the Middle East and, as a result, other allies for Israel are stepping in.

'The United States isn't supporting its friends'

Jewish leader: Sisi meeting was 'eye opening'

Stephen Greenberg, chairman of the Conference of Presidents, describes Jewish leaders' visits to Turkey and Egypt.

Jewish leader: Sisi meeting was 'eye opening'

How to make people rethink their view on Israel?

Rethink Israel Initiative's Gerald Ostrov explains how to engage the young American population with Israel.

How to make people rethink their view on Israel?

Watch: Ya'alon recalls warning Rabin against Oslo

Ya'alon says Turkey can't house Hamas HQ and be friends with Israel, warns of 'organized Islamic invasion of Europe.'

Watch: Ya'alon recalls warning Rabin against Oslo

Olmert again denies accusations on last day

Olmert denies accusations, but claims his punishment shows power of Israeli democracy.

Olmert again denies accusations on last day

Power visits Yad Vashem, hears plan to fence Jews

US Ambassador to UN visits Holocaust museum with Danon, hears Herzog's plan to build fence between Jews and Arabs dividing Israel.

Power visits Yad Vashem, hears plan to fence Jews

Tourism Minister gets surprise as Binyamin tourist

Yariv Levin gets whisked back to Biblical times during visit to Samaria region, expresses awe at the 'huge potential here.'

Tourism Minister gets surprise as Binyamin tourist

'ZAKA wants to share its knowledge with the world'

Matti Goldstein of ZAKA International speaks of his organization being internationally recognized by the UN.

'ZAKA wants to share its knowledge with the world'

Elkin: Religious Israelis will become majority

At J'lem Conference, Jerusalem Affairs Minister insists that as religious sector grows stronger, Israel must try to prevent 'culture wars.'

Elkin: Religious Israelis will become majority

Barkat: Herzog wants to crush Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mayor responded to the plan of Isaac Herzog at the Jerusalem Conference, 'plan is a slippery slope that will chip away at city.'

Barkat: Herzog wants to crush Jerusalem

Bennett: We came to lead

Bennett says religious Zionism must form the government, says 'we need everyone' including left-wing, haredim.

Bennett: We came to lead

'There's no radical Islam, Islam is just radical'

Rabbi Sherki, born in Algeria and father to terror victim, reveals Islam 'is a radical cultural movement we can only deal with by truth.'

'There's no radical Islam, Islam is just radical'

Katz calls to expel terrorists' families

Minister tells Jerusalem Conference that expulsion 'will save lives,' is reminded by audience: 'you're the government, why don't you do it?'

Katz calls to expel terrorists' families

Herzog calls to divide Israel in 'separation' plan

At Arutz Sheva conference Herzog says right-wing leaders have no solutions, says Israel must adopt his plan or become binational state.

Herzog calls to divide Israel in 'separation' plan

One year later

'My dear Adelle, the pain is too great to bear'

One year since infant terror victim's tragic death, mother and regional head vow to establish town in her memory at site of attack.

'My dear Adelle, the pain is too great to bear'

10-year-old rescued from truck 'in the sky'

10-year-old child rescued from truck hanging on side of a bridge at the Somech Interchange in northern Israel.

10-year-old rescued from truck 'in the sky'

Play area dedicated to Adelle Biton

Bereaved mother inaugurates new play pen in memory of 4-year-old murdered in rock terror attack, days before one-year memorial.

Play area dedicated to Adelle Biton

US Jews find affordable Jewish education in Israel

You shouldn't have to choose between exorbitant school fees and sub-par Jewish education. There is another way.

US Jews find affordable Jewish education in Israel

Interview

Weinstein 'hijacked' attorney general's office

New Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit has a tough task ahead of him taking back control of a 'hijacked' office, gov't watchdog says.

Weinstein 'hijacked' attorney general's office

Columbia space shuttle remains arrive in Israel

On loan from NASA, remains of space shuttle Columbia arrive on display at Ilan Ramon conference for Israel Space week.

Columbia space shuttle remains arrive in Israel

Interview

'Terror won't stop until we crush their hope'

Dean of yeshiva visits 3 student soldiers wounded in shooting attack by PA police officer, demands government find some deterrence.

'Terror won't stop until we crush their hope'

New chief rabbis appointed for Vilna and Lithuania

Rabbi Kalev Krelin and Rabbi Shimshon Daniel Isaacson appointed by unanimous vote of European Council for Rabbis.

New chief rabbis appointed for Vilna and Lithuania

'BDS often turns out to be pure anti-Semitism'

President of European Union of Jewish Students says the boycott Israel movement has prompted Jewish students to hide their identities.

'BDS often turns out to be pure anti-Semitism'

'Jews should not be living in fear'

European Commission's coordinator on combating anti-Semitism, stresses need to protect Europe's Jews.

'Jews should not be living in fear'

'Holocaust deniers sitting in the EU parliament'

European Parliament President Martin Schulz warns European leaders to confront reemerging 'demons' of anti-Semitism.

'Holocaust deniers sitting in the EU parliament'

Mogherini: Holocaust scarred 'civilized' Europe

EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini warns European anti-Semitism is alive and well on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Mogherini: Holocaust scarred 'civilized' Europe

Israeli superstar, convert rap star wow in collab

Gad Elbaz and hassidic rapper Nissim crown God on New York City streets to raise funds for terror victim's family.

Israeli superstar, convert rap star wow in collab

Blair: Time to get Israel recognized in the region

Addressing European Jewish Congress, former British PM says there is an opportunity to form new alliances between Israel and its neighbors.

Blair: Time to get Israel recognized in the region

Does the refugee crisis threaten European Jewry?

World Jewish Congress Vice President warns migrants largely coming from states where anti-Semitism is rife, says EU must integrate them.

Does the refugee crisis threaten European Jewry?

French Jews treated 'like second-class citizens'

French Jewish leader Roger Cukierman warns of twin danger from Islamists, far-right, says rising anti-Semitism 'unacceptable.'

French Jews treated 'like second-class citizens'

Russia safer for Jews than parts of Western Europe

'Refuge' offer to Jews may not have been serious, but Putin's record on anti-Semitism puts European critics to shame.

Russia safer for Jews than parts of Western Europe

European Jewish Congress reelects President Kantor

Dr. Moshe Kantor reelected as EJC President, as General Assembly votes to form special task force on BDS.

European Jewish Congress reelects President Kantor

'Man wakes and learns he's a serial sex offender'

Ex-MK Yinon Magal asserts 'my life has stopped,' despite police's recommendation to close sexual harassment investigation against him.

'Man wakes and learns he's a serial sex offender'

Watch: Lapid vows to take control and make 'peace'

Yesh Atid head tells journalists he will run for PM in next elections, and 'separate from the Palestinians' by giving them a state.

Watch: Lapid vows to take control and make 'peace'

Rising religious star stuns in pre-album single

Preceding his debut album, Hanan Ben-Ari drops an uplifting song with mizrahi rhythm teaching how 'our lives are strawberries.'

Rising religious star stuns in pre-album single

Historic expansion

Jews enter two new buildings in Hevron

New residents call on government to strengthen Jewish community in ancient city, and protect the Arab who sold the two structures.

Jews enter two new buildings in Hevron

Bride accidentally throws ring in the trash

After expensive ring accidentally thrown in the trash, family combs through garbage, and offers reward to whoever finds the missing ring.

Bride accidentally throws ring in the trash

Bennett: Real threat to Israel is complacency

Education Minister at INSS conference: F35 planes don't help against Hamas digging tunnels. What good are guns when your hands are tied?

Bennett: Real threat to Israel is complacency