Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Shabbos Kestenbaum:

Shabbos Kestenbaum: Fight won't end with Columbia - Harvard, UCLA & Yale are next

Activist and Harvard graduate Shabbos Kestenbaum addresses the effects the Trump administration has had on antisemitism on US campuses.

Shabbos Kestenbaum: Fight won't end with Columbia - Harvard, UCLA & Yale are next

IDF and ISA:

IDF and ISA: Remains of hostage Manny Goddard found in Gaza

Israeli forces located remains of hostage Manny Menachem Goddard, did not succeed in retrieving body.

IDF and ISA: Remains of hostage Manny Goddard found in Gaza

Connecting Israel & Diaspora:

Connecting Israel & Diaspora: 'Israel should adopt the Diaspora community model'

Watch the fourth episode of a new series - Israelis connect with their brethren around the world and talk about the challenges they each face.

Connecting Israel & Diaspora: 'Israel should adopt the Diaspora community model'

Lizzy Savetsky:

Lizzy Savetsky to Arutz Sheva: 'I am fighting on behalf of Israel and all of our children'

Online Israel advocate Lizzy Savetsky explains her raw approach to promoting Israel - a heartfelt message delivered with no production or effects.

Lizzy Savetsky to Arutz Sheva: 'I am fighting on behalf of Israel and all of our children'

Natasha Hausdorff:

Natasha Hausdorff to Arutz Sheva: Still surprised by outrageous claims against Israel

'People don't hear the truth from international media; after I talk to them they start questioning the narratives they’ve been taught,' Legal Director of UK Lawyers for Israel Natasha Hausdorff says.

Natasha Hausdorff to Arutz Sheva: Still surprised by outrageous claims against Israel

Erin Molan to Arutz Sheva:

Erin Molan to Arutz Sheva: I saw the truth, so I couldn’t stay silent on antisemitism

Australian television presenter Erin Molan speaks with Arutz Sheva about her fight against antisemitism following the October 7 massacre and why it is so important to speak out for Israel and against Hamas.

Erin Molan to Arutz Sheva: I saw the truth, so I couldn’t stay silent on antisemitism

Zvi Sukkot:

Zvi Sukkot: 'Blocking access to the Knesset is a severe blow to democracy'

Former MK Zvi Sukkot spoke with Arutz Sheva and called to take strong action against those who blockade the Knesset.

Zvi Sukkot: 'Blocking access to the Knesset is a severe blow to democracy'

Watch:

Watch: IDF forces detonate explosive device in Tulkarm area

IDF forces detain wanted persons and confiscate weapons in Judea and Samaria, detonate explosive device in Tulkarm area.

Watch: IDF forces detonate explosive device in Tulkarm area

During intense fighting: IDF drafts next generation of combat fighters

IDF drafts next generation of combat fighters, 'significant strengthening of forces with 1,133 new immigrants, 709 lone soldiers, 393 residents of Gaza border.'

During intense fighting: IDF drafts next generation of combat fighters

Captivity survivor: 'I was kidnapped from my bed under gunfire'

Crowds gather in Tel Aviv calling for the release of the 59 hostages still held captive in Gaza.

Captivity survivor: 'I was kidnapped from my bed under gunfire'

Government approves:

Government unanimously approves: Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to leave post on April 10

Government approves dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, determining that the decision will take effect on April 10 or upon the appointment of his successor.

Government unanimously approves: Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to leave post on April 10

Honoring Danielle:

Honoring Danielle: A legacy of compassion, love - and poetry

'Music keeps Danielle's memory alive,' says Moti, father of Danielle Sonnenfeld OBM, of his efforts to honor his daughter’s memory through the Danielle Foundation.

Honoring Danielle: A legacy of compassion, love - and poetry

IDF strikes terror targets in Gaza, 14 eliminated

IDF strikes Hamas military site in northern Gaza, multiple Hamas, Islamic Jihad naval vessels intended for use in terror activities.

IDF strikes terror targets in Gaza, 14 eliminated

MK Bismuth to Arutz Sheva:

MK Bismuth to Arutz Sheva: Nobody wants war, but we must win it

In interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News, MK Boaz Bismuth explains Netanyahu’s decision to dismiss Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, stresses Israel’s need for deterrence through victory in war.

MK Bismuth to Arutz Sheva: Nobody wants war, but we must win it

Pain mixed with joy:

Pain mixed with joy: How a fallen hero's family celebrated Purim

Rachel Goldberg, wife of fallen soldier Avi Goldberg, talks about celebrating Purim despite the difficult pain of the loss and explains the significance behind the family's special costume.

Pain mixed with joy: How a fallen hero's family celebrated Purim

IDF welcomes three new fighter jets

Three new F-35i "Adir" fighter jets landed at Nevatim Air Base and will join the 116th squadron.

IDF welcomes three new fighter jets

Judea and Samaria security op:

Judea and Samaria security operation: Arrests, eliminations, and confiscated weapons

In widescale operation to thwart terror, security forces eliminate three terrorists, arrest over 100 suspects, and seize dozens of weapons.

Judea and Samaria security operation: Arrests, eliminations, and confiscated weapons

Father of Hostage:

Father of Hostage: Return to fighting in Gaza without endangering soldiers

Tzvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan, tells Arutz Sheva about the sign of life he received from his son and calls for resuming the war.

Father of Hostage: Return to fighting in Gaza without endangering soldiers

Watch:

Watch: The IAF's strikes on Assad military sites in southern Syria

IDF publishes footage of the Israeli Air Force strikes in southern Syria this week which took out command posts, and storage sites for weapons and military equipment.

Watch: The IAF's strikes on Assad military sites in southern Syria

'Stop the Hate UK':

'Stop the Hate UK': Freedom of speech? The event glorified Hamas

Itai Galmudy, co-founder of Stop the Hate UK, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the protests against the launch of the book 'Understanding Hamas And Why That Matters'

'Stop the Hate UK': Freedom of speech? The event glorified Hamas

MBC-25 Tech Conference:

MBC-25 Tech Conference: 'Israel understands technology and is a major AI leader'

Karl Jorit Hausdorf, Head of AI Business at Fujitsu, speaks with Arutz Sheva on AI technology development and Israel's role in the revolution.

MBC-25 Tech Conference: 'Israel understands technology and is a major AI leader'

Rabbi Seth Farber:

Rabbi Seth Farber: New Chief Rabbis bring an opportunity for change

Rabbi Seth Farber, chairman of ITIM: "The Rabbis are the good guys. It's the Rabbinate that has become overpoliticized"

Rabbi Seth Farber: New Chief Rabbis bring an opportunity for change

IDF demolishes homes of terrorists responsible for light rail attack

Forces from IDF's Judea Brigade demolish homes of terrorists Ahmed Haymouni and Muhammad Mask, who carried out the terror attack on the Tel Aviv light rail last October.

IDF demolishes homes of terrorists responsible for light rail attack

Baruch Levine to Arutz Sheva:

Baruch Levine to Arutz Sheva: 'Music evokes nostalgia'

'People express their emotions differently; they cry or laugh. I write music. That's the language of my soul,' Baruch Levine says about the 10/7 massacre.

Baruch Levine to Arutz Sheva: 'Music evokes nostalgia'

Omer Shem Tov's father:

Omer Shem Tov's father to Arutz Sheva: Faith kept him and us strong the entire time

Malachi Shem Tov tells Arutz Sheva about his son's resilience in captivity and how Omer worked to maintain his Jewish identity. 'They would recite the Kiddush for five months on a bottle of grape juice that they received.'

Omer Shem Tov's father to Arutz Sheva: Faith kept him and us strong the entire time

Uncle of Hostage:

Uncle of Hostage: 'Maximum pressure on Hamas, we need them all back now'

Micha, uncle of hostage Eitan Mor, urges the government to abandon Steve Witkoff's plan, saying that it prolongs the hostages' suffering.

Uncle of Hostage: 'Maximum pressure on Hamas, we need them all back now'

MK Rothman:

MK Rothman: All Zelenskyy has done is attack Israel, so we won't take his side

MK Simcha Rothman told Arutz Sheva that as long as Ukraine continues to criticize Israel, Israel should not pick a side between it and the US and even between it and Russia.

MK Rothman: All Zelenskyy has done is attack Israel, so we won't take his side

Connecting Israel & Diaspora: From the Netherlands to Israel

Watch the third episode of a new series - Israelis connect with their brethren around the world and talk about the challenges they each face, 'finding it amusing that each side believes that the challenges facing the other are more stressful.'

Connecting Israel & Diaspora: From the Netherlands to Israel

'I am here thanks to you'

Sasha Trufanov speaks for the first time since his release

'I will never be able to pay you back for what you have done to me, it moves me to know that it was important to so many people that I return home.'

Sasha Trufanov speaks for the first time since his release

MK Rothman to Arutz Sheva:

MK Rothman to Arutz Sheva: 'Trump's plan the only way to bring hostages home'

MK Simcha Rothman rejects alternative plans for the Gaza Strip such as that proposed by MK Yair Lapid, and calls on Israel to adopt Trump's plan, both for the day after and to 'open the gates of hell' on Hamas.

MK Rothman to Arutz Sheva: 'Trump's plan the only way to bring hostages home'

Watch:

Watch: The IDF's nighttime raid in Syria

During one of the recent raids, paratroopers located rifles, ammunition, and other military equipment left behind by the fleeing Syrian regime.

Watch: The IDF's nighttime raid in Syria

IDF forces on high alert in snowy border areas

IDF forces stationed on Israel's northern border operate under extreme weather conditions, defending Israel against threats from Syria and Lebanon - in the snow.

IDF forces on high alert in snowy border areas

Released hostage's father:

Released hostage's father: Despite horrors of captivity, Sagui’s resilience shines through

'Pain and sorrow are there, but they cannot overshadow the beauty of this moment; seeing him with his three little girls,' says father of released hostage, Sagui Dekel Chen.

Released hostage's father: Despite horrors of captivity, Sagui’s resilience shines through

Israel Magen Fund:

From Firefighting ATVs to Emergency Gear: Rapid Response by Israel Magen Fund

The Israel Magen Fund quickly supplied critical equipment to soldiers after the October 7th attack, ensuring they had essential gear like fire-fighting tools, helmets, and supplies.

From Firefighting ATVs to Emergency Gear: Rapid Response by Israel Magen Fund

Sister of Hostage:

Sister of Hostage: 'We don't want revenge, we want Shiri'

Ofri Bibas, sister of Yarden Bibas, gave a video statement apologizing to Kfir and Ariel for not mourning them until Shiri Bibas returns.

Sister of Hostage: 'We don't want revenge, we want Shiri'

MK Kroizer to Arutz Sheva:

MK Kroizer to Arutz Sheva: Migration - the only way to solve the terror problem in Gaza

MK Yitzhak Kroizer blasts MK Ofer Cassif, explains how to bring back the hostages, and talks about the bill that will stop the activities of the Palestinian Authority in Israel.

MK Kroizer to Arutz Sheva: Migration - the only way to solve the terror problem in Gaza

Ancient tale of heritage:

Ancient tale of heritage: Have you visited Jewish Gaza?

Journalist Israel Shapira, author of a book on Gaza tells about the city's Jewish heritage and plans to visit there.

Ancient tale of heritage: Have you visited Jewish Gaza?

Revival after tragedy:

Revival after tragedy: Planting hope in Southern Israel

Rabbi Avi Berman and Keren Harush of OU Israel, joined the special Arutz Sheva broadcast with the Israel Government Tourist Corporation and the Ministry of Heritage at the Burnt Vehicles Compound in Southern Israel.

Revival after tragedy: Planting hope in Southern Israel

Israel Police:

Israel Police: 'We were the bulletproof vest, with handguns against AK-47s'

Dean Elsdunne, the international spokesman for the Israel Police, appeared on the special Arutz Sheva broadcast at the Burnt Vehicles Compound in southern Israel to discuss the police's role in defending against the Hamas invasion.

Israel Police: 'We were the bulletproof vest, with handguns against AK-47s'

President Trump:

President Trump: 'Israel must choose what to do, we will support any decision'

Donald Trump wrote that Israel would have American backing for any steps taken in response to Hamas not freeing all the hostages on Saturday.

President Trump: 'Israel must choose what to do, we will support any decision'




















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