Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Watch: Hundreds of Women Bake Challah in Jerusalem

As part of the Shabbos Project, bringing together Jews worldwide to keep Shabbat, Jerusalem hosted the 'Great Big Jerusalem Challah Bake'.

Watch: Hundreds of Women Bake Challah in Jerusalem

Motorcycles and a Song for One Brave Child

New "ambucycle" dedicated to seven-year-old Raphael Assoulin, who is battling cancer for the second time in his young life.

Motorcycles and a Song for One Brave Child

Arutz Sheva interview

'Despite Our Differences, We All Stand Together'

WJC leader Ronald S. Lauder speaks to Arutz Sheva about global Jewry - and why working with governments fends off anti-Semitism.

'Despite Our Differences, We All Stand Together'

Dramatic footage

Head-Cam Captures Battle With Teens' Murderers

Elite counter-terrorism unit which killed Hamas terrorists behind brutal kidnap-murder of Israeli teens releases footage from operation.

Head-Cam Captures Battle With Teens' Murderers

Protests Erupt at Site Where Worker Was Murdered

Family, demonstrators 'have no doubt' the murder of 27 year-old Natanel Arami was premeditated - and that police are covering it up.

Protests Erupt at Site Where Worker Was Murdered

Edelstein: Siddur Shows Continuity of the Jews

Knesset Speaker reflects on seeing the world's oldest known siddur.

Edelstein: Siddur Shows Continuity of the Jews

Bnei Menashe Olim Visit Israeli Holy Sites

Dozens of olim from the Bnei Menashe tribe in northern India tour Israel's holy places for the first time in their lives.

Bnei Menashe Olim Visit Israeli Holy Sites

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Is Hezbollah preparing an attack? Intelligence soldiers refuse to serve. Treating wounded Syrian boy.

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Watch: The Hassidic Music Superstar and the M16

Hassidic music star Avraham Fried stopped by the town of Beit El, where he will perform next week ahead of the High Holy Days.

Watch: The Hassidic Music Superstar and the M16

Steinitz 'Not Aware' of Egyptian Gaza-Sinai Plan

Strategic Affairs Minister says no diplomatic initiative is possible anyway until Mahmoud Abbas adheres to previous commitments.

Steinitz 'Not Aware' of Egyptian Gaza-Sinai Plan

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Minister and Police Commander visit scene of violence. Israel needs unified Hasbara. Severe fire in synagogue.

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Stray fire in the north. Lapid wants a regional conference. PM meets Norway's FM. Attitude to terror. New arena in the capital.

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Arabs riot in Jerusalem. Cult members arrested. New submarine making Aliyah. Remembering Gush Katif. New Rabbis ordained.

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PM Netanyahu relates to beheading. UK will not pay ransom. US concerned by Gush Etzion land.

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Ariel Residents Warn of Danger from PA Workers

Residents of Ariel protest over the danger presented by Arab workers who used the public buses for Jews living in Samaria.

Ariel Residents Warn of Danger from PA Workers

Cameron: Ransoms Should Not be Paid to Terrorists

British Prime Minister "absolutely convinced" that terrorists who kidnap civilians should not be paid ransom.

Cameron: Ransoms Should Not be Paid to Terrorists

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Tunnel threat in the north. Murdered reporter was Jewish and Israeli. Annexation or registration? Rabbis meet the Prime Minister.

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Leading US Congressmen: Hamas, ISIS are the Same

Top House Foreign Affairs Committee members voice strong support for Israel, which is 'on the front line' against radical Islam.

Leading US Congressmen: Hamas, ISIS are the Same

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Leaders go south to open school year. Friends of the fallen begin to learn. U.S. congressmen in Israel. The principal who was in Gaza.

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Government will support the south. School year begins. Lapid: demilitarize Gaza next. Licking honey of holy letters.

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NY Republican Candidate Visits the Old City

NY Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman visits the Jewish communities of eastern Jerusalem, concludes tour at the Kotel.

NY Republican Candidate Visits the Old City

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3 Hamas commanders eliminated. Netanyahu to U.S: Let's join forces. Uri Ariel: Time for a ground attack.

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Cease fire is over. Is the Hamas chief dead? Lapid: we will attack all terrorists. Unity vs. Knock-Out Game.

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24 more hours of cease-fire. Netanyahu says Israel's ready to attack. Father of intermarried girl. Terrorists' home demolished.

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Celebrating French Immigration and Absorption

The World Zionist Organization holds a special aliyah fair for French tourists wishing to move to Israel.

Celebrating French Immigration and Absorption

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IDF preparing for fire. South protests in Tel Aviv. Counter intermarriage protest. Celebrating French aliyah. 9 years since expulsion.

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Cease fire or back to fighting? Prime Minister & Ambassador VS. UN Committee. Saluting Col. Winter and the Givati soldiers.

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Cabinet ministers call for retaliation. Sderot wants security. Terrorist eliminated in clash with forces. Avraham Fried in Jerusalem.

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Iron Dome crews: we are still prepared. Will Hamas break the cease fire? UN vs. Israel. 500 Hayovel volunteers to arrive soon.

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New ceasefire deal. Terror attacks in Jerusalem. Terror alert in Tel Aviv. Tisha B'av - a time for unity.

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From MIA to fallen officer. Israel ceases, Hamas breaks. Remembering the three, by building the land.

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Hundreds Sing and Pray Near Home of MIA Officer

Hundreds of friends and neighbors gathered near the home of missing IDF Officer Hadar Goldin to express their support and demand his return.

Hundreds Sing and Pray Near Home of MIA Officer

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U.S.-U.N. ceasefire deal. Washington has more questions. More Tanach learning. Singers meet wounded soldiers.

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Three soldiers killed. Terror tunnel in a mosque. Rivlin's letter to Obama. Summer camp for kids from the south.

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Rocket attacks continue. Bennett wants victory. Yad Sarah helps the wounded. Tzohar's annual conference.

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Fatal mortar shell attack. Netanyahu speaks to the public. Kerry accepts need to destroy terror tunnels. Tanach study continues.

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The terror tunnel threat. President Obama wants a cease fire. Car terror attack thwarted. Visiting the Homefront Command.

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Homefront Command: Guidelines Save Lives

Video: Officer presents the complex missions of the Homefront Command which deals with the thousands of citizens who are under rocket fire.

Homefront Command: Guidelines Save Lives

Defense Minister Takes a Break for Spiritual Boost

Amid the operation in Gaza, Defense Minister took time to write the first letter in a new Torah scroll dedicated to IDF soldiers.

Defense Minister Takes a Break for Spiritual Boost

Mother of Wounded Soldier: I'm Happy He's Alive

Arutz Sheva speaks with Iris, mother of an IDF soldier who was wounded in battle. 'He wanted to go back, but he has journey to recovery.'

Mother of Wounded Soldier: I'm Happy He's Alive