Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Thousands attend memorial for Ezra Schwartz

Netanyahu opens special memorial ceremony for slain yeshiva student, who was 'on a mission to love the people of Israel.'

Thousands attend memorial for Ezra Schwartz

Hanukkah lightings to be held at sites of attacks

Israeli public invited to light hanukkah candles in 'every place a Palestinian terrorist tried to extinguish the light of Israel.'

Hanukkah lightings to be held at sites of attacks

Bennett thanks wounded soldiers for 'dedication'

In honor of Appreciation Day for IDF's wounded, Education Minister visits schools and rehabilitation facilities in Tel Aviv.

Bennett thanks wounded soldiers for 'dedication'

Heartbreaking video shows faces of Israeli victims

In powerful, silent video, Israeli journalist Lital Shemesh reveals the faces of 22 lives cut brutally short.

Heartbreaking video shows faces of Israeli victims

Joe Lieberman tells MKs Democrats' support waning

Ex-US senator says while support for Israel remains bipartisan, it has faced some degree of 'attrition' in his former party.

Joe Lieberman tells MKs Democrats' support waning

Arutz Sheva exclusive

'Pollard's restrictions serve no purpose'

In special interview, attorney for Jonathan Pollard describes the challenges ahead.

'Pollard's restrictions serve no purpose'

French Envoy: We are united against radical Islam

At memorial for Paris attacks, envoy tells Arutz Sheva about security cooperation and how France has long been sensitive to Arab terror.

French Envoy: We are united against radical Islam

Hero civilian recounts how he stopped stabbing

'I didn't think twice: I stepped on the gas,' former Samaria Regional Council head Gershon Mesika tells Arutz Sheva.

Hero civilian recounts how he stopped stabbing

Watch: US Ambassador claims labeling isn't boycott

Shapiro says history will remember Netanyahu-Obama ties as positive, EU labeling is info for consumers 'to decide for themselves.'

Watch: US Ambassador claims labeling isn't boycott

Watch: Memorial prayer at Grand Synagogue of Paris

Jewish community of France gathers for prayer in memory of the Paris terror victims.

Watch: Memorial prayer at Grand Synagogue of Paris

Nearly 2 dozen terror suspects netted in major op.

IDF, Border Police continue to crack down on terror, arrest 22 suspects overnight.

Nearly 2 dozen terror suspects netted in major op.

Watch: Women connecting the Jewish nation

Jewish Women's Renaissance Project founder Lori Palatnik discusses group's annual '8-day transformational trip to Israel.'

Watch: Women connecting the Jewish nation

Watch: First shots fired in Paris terror spree

Chilling footage documents chaos as gunfire erupts at Bataclan music hall.

Watch: First shots fired in Paris terror spree

Watch: Rally in Tel Aviv in solidarity with France

Vice PM Shalom, French Ambassador speak at rally at Rabin Square following Paris terror attacks.

Watch: Rally in Tel Aviv in solidarity with France

European Rabbis: Open Orthodoxy 'outside the fold'

Conference of European Rabbis issues strong statement against liberal Orthodox group, says its rabbis 'will not be recognized' in Europe.

European Rabbis: Open Orthodoxy 'outside the fold'

Watch: What is life like for Jews in Athens?

Arutz Sheva interviews Jewish City Council member Alexandros Modiano - and finds out why the anti-Semitism problem is different in Greece.

Watch: What is life like for Jews in Athens?

Watch: Samaria residents block road to Arab town

'We won't keep hearing every day that another Jew has been stabbed,' Yitzhar spokesman tells Arutz Sheva after three attacks in one day.

Watch: Samaria residents block road to Arab town

'My sense of security was destroyed in one moment'

Watch: Six-month pregnant Malka Wasserman recounts terrifying moments of car-ramming attack at Tapuach Junction.

'My sense of security was destroyed in one moment'

Interview

EU: 'No negotiation on settlement labeling'

EU ambassador adamant there's 'nothing to negotiate' on imminent discriminatory labeling, French ambassador admits political statement.

EU: 'No negotiation on settlement labeling'

'A revival of Israel': Joseph's Tomb restored

Two weeks after Arab rioters burned it down, tomb of Biblical figure restored in overnight operation in Samaria fixing the PA's 'barbarity.'

'A revival of Israel': Joseph's Tomb restored

It's Jewish, Zionist and electronic - meet JEW2!

New music group JEW2 takes popular Israeli folk song and makes it modern. The message: The people of Israel live.

It's Jewish, Zionist and electronic - meet JEW2!

Pedestrians flee terrorist in Rishon Letzion

Security camera footage shows stabbing unfold in busy city street.

Pedestrians flee terrorist in Rishon Letzion

Interview

'Why isn't Hamas paying for holding my son?'

Bereaved mother admits release of bodies of her son and Oron Shaul 'will cost' - but says 'we should define the cost, not Hamas.'

'Why isn't Hamas paying for holding my son?'

Bennett reveals secret of the startup nation

Government Minister and former hi-tech innovator Naftali Bennett reveals the unique Israeli formula for success.

Bennett reveals secret of the startup nation

Italian Jews in Samaria: Boycott targets all Jews

Jewish representatives visit family of murdered couple and Knesset, in trip to learn more about the 'hypocrites' who boycott Israel.

Italian Jews in Samaria: Boycott targets all Jews

Rabin memorial - national unity or leftist rally?

Thousands flooded Tel Aviv Saturday night in memoriam for Yitzhak Rabin. Arutz Sheva attempts to determine what the rally means.

Rabin memorial - national unity or leftist rally?

Israelis have a 'spirit unequaled anywhere else'

Long Island mayor tells Arutz Sheva about his support visit to terror victims - and how he ended up being the one receiving support.

Israelis have a 'spirit unequaled anywhere else'

World Mizrachi chief tackles future of Diaspora

Some seven million Jews still reside outside of Israel, Rabbi Doron Perez details - and national-religious emissaries can fix that.

World Mizrachi chief tackles future of Diaspora

'We're an army of people protecting our nation'

Chief of terror victims' association explains the urgency of terrorists' home demolitions in special Arutz Sheva interview.

'We're an army of people protecting our nation'

Pregnant woman wounded in rock attack

Terror wave continues: Pregnant 26-year-old wounded in rock attack near Karmei Tzur.

Pregnant woman wounded in rock attack

How Jewish Jazz is a 'hint' of coming redemption

Famed musician Daniel Zamir speaks to Arutz Sheva about how music can unite mankind, and the spiritual journey in each concert.

How Jewish Jazz is a 'hint' of coming redemption

Making aliyah under fire: Now is the time

Third sister makes aliyah and tells Arutz Sheva why Jews must come home now, expresses hopes that fourth and final sister will join soon.

Making aliyah under fire: Now is the time

Jewish unity through Shabbat: Just one day to go

In just two years the Shabbos Project has succeeded beyond its founder's wildest dreams.

Jewish unity through Shabbat: Just one day to go

Watch

'They had many chances to enter buses,' kill Jews

Beit Shemesh resident calls it a 'big miracle' that two Arab terrorists only injured one person in attack on Thursday morning.

'They had many chances to enter buses,' kill Jews

PM: We Guard Islamic Sites Better than Arabs

Prime Minister says construction in Judea and Samaria is down – to disprove Arab claims.

PM: We Guard Islamic Sites Better than Arabs

Watch: Students Sing at Scene of Attack

Hundreds sing 'Am Yisrael Chai' in Be'er Sheva's central bus station, less than 24 hours after shooting attack.

Watch: Students Sing at Scene of Attack

'An horrific sight'

'The PA Acts Just Like ISIS'

Official delegation led by Sephardic Chief Rabbi assesses damage to Joseph's Tomb, finds 'the PA was involved.'

'The PA Acts Just Like ISIS'

5 Congressmen Visit Israel Despite Tensions

Bipartisan group of five United States congressmen tour Israel, despite the daily terrorist attacks and deteriorating security situation.

5 Congressmen Visit Israel Despite Tensions

Watch: Eerie 'Graveyard' of Burnt Buses

Arutz Sheva tours bus 'cemetery' after massive fire Saturday destroys 32 buses. Was it terror?

Watch: Eerie 'Graveyard' of Burnt Buses

Watch: PA Police Drive Back Jews at Joseph's Tomb

Group of Jews driven back from holy site by PA security forces, shortly before five were reportedly beaten.

Watch: PA Police Drive Back Jews at Joseph's Tomb