Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Watch: Late Ariel Mayor commemorated

The Ron Nachman Legacy Center, named after the founding mayor of Ariel, officially opens.

Watch: Late Ariel Mayor commemorated

Watch: Students 'defend the IDF' at Tel Aviv U.

After being banned by university, nationalist student groups overcome. Together with MKs protest Breaking the Silence's 'lie industry.'

Watch: Students 'defend the IDF' at Tel Aviv U.

Israeli expats intermarry more than diaspora Jews

Generations of Israel report states that Israeli expats living abroad are less connected to Jewish culture and more likely to intermarry.

Israeli expats intermarry more than diaspora Jews

Watch: Holy sparks in Brazillian bossa nova

Follow fascinating journey of a Jerusalem native to Europe, back home and back to Judaism, and on to Brazil to spread recognition of God.

Watch: Holy sparks in Brazillian bossa nova

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Israel bans Swedish officials from visiting

Hotovely takes Foreign Ministry cadets on Samaria tour, says after Swedish FM's outburst that 'Israel has closed doors on official visits.'

Israel bans Swedish officials from visiting

29th HASC concert sees big names in Jewish Music

29th concert sees Israeli production team and musicians from Israel and all across North America join together to help Camp HASC.

29th HASC concert sees big names in Jewish Music

Police catch Herzliya terror suspect

Suspect is eastern Jerusalem Arab man who told family he was going to attack Herzliya.

Police catch Herzliya terror suspect

Police arrest singer from 'wedding of hate' video

Wedding singer, a child and an adult were charged with various infractions for their participation in the controversial wedding.

Police arrest singer from 'wedding of hate' video

Religious Jew in Israel releases hit X-mas song

Lazer Lloyd sits down with Arutz Sheva to speak about his unique blues/rock style, and his surprising Christmas hit.

Religious Jew in Israel releases hit X-mas song

'Terror in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem is the same'

Tel Aviv residents pay their respects at the site of Friday's lethal shooting, store owner recalls her near brush with death.

'Terror in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem is the same'

Tel Aviv-Jaffa preparing special security measures

Command and control center to constantly update police patrols on suspicious activity seen on cameras throughout city.

Tel Aviv-Jaffa preparing special security measures

Watch: Duma suspect finally released

Prison services refused to follow court order to free man after month of alleged torture and no charges, but court forces them to comply.

Watch: Duma suspect finally released

Expert: Watch out for the ISIS sympathizers

Professor Eyal Zisser says ISIS may be too busy to attack Israel, but all it takes is a few local sympathizers.

Expert: Watch out for the ISIS sympathizers

'I emptied the clip into him, he kept on charging'

Security guard Katya Sohet tells a story of heroism after she and another guard killed a terrorist at Ariel.

'I emptied the clip into him, he kept on charging'

Defense Minister briefs Yesha leaders on Duma

Kedumim Council Head says alleged murderers of Arab family are anarchists, not part of religious Zionism.

Defense Minister briefs Yesha leaders on Duma

Public protest 'reenacts' ISA torture methods

"Jews do not torture Jews" organization stages protest in Tel Aviv square giving public a 'taste' of what happens to Jewish suspects.

Public protest 'reenacts' ISA torture methods

Watch: First response to Jerusalem stabbing

Border Police officers shown moving quickly to both neutralize the terrorist and treat victims.

Watch: First response to Jerusalem stabbing

ISA 'sexually harassed' Duma suspect

Attorney Itamar Ben-Gvir demands immediate end to investigation after suspect confesses under duress, calls for investigation into ISA.

ISA 'sexually harassed' Duma suspect

Terrorist confesses, mother demands death penalty

Devorah Gonen urges public to join call to apply death penalty against terrorist who murdered her son, Danny.

Terrorist confesses, mother demands death penalty

Can't remember to drink? Try smart bottle-caps

Watch: Arutz Sheva meets with co-founder of Water.IO - a combined water bottle-smartphone app which alerts users when they need to drink.

Can't remember to drink? Try smart bottle-caps

Watch: Magic Wand 'unparalleled' in the world

Experts behind the successful final test of 'agile, lethal' defense system tout its 'next-gen' technology 'that doesn't exist elsewhere.'

Watch: Magic Wand 'unparalleled' in the world

A non-dairy and non-soy baby formula

Watch: Arutz Sheva meets with CEO of INDI, an Israeli company developing world's first alternative vegetable-based baby formula.

A non-dairy and non-soy baby formula

'The IDF is the most moral army in the world'

Arutz Sheva speaks with IDF reservist on the front lines of the war against Breaking the Silence.

'The IDF is the most moral army in the world'

Im Tirtzu pleased with campaign

Im Tirtzu CEO says the group has gotten a tremendous response about its campaign exposing leftist NGOs which receive foreign funding.

Im Tirtzu pleased with campaign

Friends of Duma suspects rally outside court

Protesters call out to suspects held without trial over deadly arson in Duma; two arrested in brief clash with police.

Friends of Duma suspects rally outside court

'Breaking the Silence has crossed into sabotage'

Yair Lapid and 600 IDF reservists join forces in fight against extremist anti-Israel NGO 'Breaking the Silence'.

'Breaking the Silence has crossed into sabotage'

Watch: Left vs. right in Tel Aviv

Leftists protested in Tel Aviv for "freedom of speech" - but only for the left. Shomron residents had a response.

Watch: Left vs. right in Tel Aviv

Hero officer cleared; 'soldiers afraid to fire'

Lt. Aviv Morag killed a terrorist in Judea two years ago, and was recently cleared of charges. He was honored by the Dep. Defense Minister.

Hero officer cleared; 'soldiers afraid to fire'

Yinon Magal: I made a mistake, I have sinned

In emotional speech on weekly Torah portion, former MK admits wrongdoing and vows to be better husband in the future.

Yinon Magal: I made a mistake, I have sinned

Avraham Fried on the magic of Chabad music

'These composers were giants, brilliant composers who knew the key to reach the soul,' music legend Fried tells Arutz Sheva.

Avraham Fried on the magic of Chabad music

Arutz Sheva hands donations to Litman couple

During recent Sheva brachot celebrations, Arutz Sheva Editor-in-Chief surprises couple with an incredible gift from our readers.

Arutz Sheva hands donations to Litman couple

Watch: Hanukkah candles at Joseph's Tomb

Over 2,000 people gather overnight Sunday/Monday to bring the light of Hanukkah to the holy site.

Watch: Hanukkah candles at Joseph's Tomb

Hanukkah where Jewish presence in Samaria began

Samaria leaders gather to mark 40 years since Jews returned to the region, vow to reach one million people by 2035.

Hanukkah where Jewish presence in Samaria began

The positive side of brain drain

Israelis working abroad have become so ubiquitous that hi-tech companies can communicate in Hebrew.

The positive side of brain drain

Watch: French Aliyah continues and increases

Dozens of French Jewish olim landed in Israel and lit Hanukkah candles as Israelis for the first time. Arutz Sheva was there.

Watch: French Aliyah continues and increases

Watch: Hanukkah candles lit in Bahrain's capital

Bahrain King gives visiting rabbi royal treatment, vows to fight terror and allow Jews to continue practicing Judaism 'without fear.'

Watch: Hanukkah candles lit in Bahrain's capital

Special candle-lighting held at Joshua's Tomb

Annual Hanukkah tradition honors the Jewish people's 'first IDF Chief of Staff.'

Special candle-lighting held at Joshua's Tomb

Interview

Resolution victory shows Israel can win at the UN

UN envoy Danny Danon hails victory despite massive Arab opposition, outlines his fight against UNRWA incitement.

Resolution victory shows Israel can win at the UN

Erdan admits there's no evidence in Duma case

Internal Security Minister says police don't have evidence to try Jewish suspects, as lawyers complain investigation breaches law.

Erdan admits there's no evidence in Duma case

Duma arson

'The state breached the suspects' basic rights'

Attorneys of Jewish youths arrested on vague suspicions of involvement in deadly arson detail how they can't even meet their clients.

'The state breached the suspects' basic rights'