Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

Yona Brief laid to rest:

Yona Brief laid to rest: 'He taught us what it means to be Israeli'

Sergeant First Class Yona Betzalel Brief, 23, who passed away yesterday from wounds sustained 14 months ago while defending Israel on October 7, laid to rest at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery.

Yona Brief laid to rest: 'He taught us what it means to be Israeli'

IDF sums up Northern Arrows:

Hezbollah lost 70% of its UAVs, and its leaders were eliminated

IDF eliminates chain of command of Hezbollah’s Aerial Unit (127), taking out its Operations Officer, who was responsible for launching UAVs and cruise missiles toward Israel.

Hezbollah lost 70% of its UAVs, and its leaders were eliminated

Classified documents leak:

Classified documents leak: Avital met her arrested husband

Avital meets her husband, an NCO in reserve duty, for the first time today, since his arrest for the leak of classified documents. 'He was bright, came in smiling and calmed us down.'

Classified documents leak: Avital met her arrested husband

Widow of Rabbi Avi Goldberg:

Widow of Rabbi Avi Goldberg: He connected hearts, we are continuing in his way

Rachel, widow of Captain Rabbi Avi Goldberg z"l, says that he 'integrated heaven and earth into daily life,' and talks about the spiritual community center that will continue his path.

Widow of Rabbi Avi Goldberg: He connected hearts, we are continuing in his way

Consul General Ofir Akunis:

Consul General Ofir Akunis: Hoping for a change of atmosphere on US campuses

Consul General of Israel in NY, Ofir Akunis, speaks with Arutz Sheva during his visit to Israel. "Many in the US are wrong in their basic attitude to the state of Israel and to the truth"

Consul General Ofir Akunis: Hoping for a change of atmosphere on US campuses

National Camp formulates new strategy in leadup to Trump's term

National Camp unites, for first time since US elections, in special Yesha Council meeting, to formulate strategy for upcoming change of US government.

National Camp formulates new strategy in leadup to Trump's term

In first since 2000:

In first since 2000: IDF ground forces operating near Litani River

Forces from IDF Division 91 operating in the Saluki area and near the Litani River: Dozens of weapons and enemy infrastructure found, destroyed, in Lebanon's mountainous and forested territory.

In first since 2000: IDF ground forces operating near Litani River

Lebanon ceasefire?

Cabinet, not government, to vote on Lebanon ceasefire deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to call Diplomatic-Security Council for a vote on the proposed agreement with Lebanon, bypassing the government.

Cabinet, not government, to vote on Lebanon ceasefire deal

Father of Hostage:

Father of hostage: Stop Netanyahu trial to recover hostages

Gilad Korngold, father of hostage Tal Shoham, urges the entire country to focus on rescuing the hostages, before anything else.

Father of hostage: Stop Netanyahu trial to recover hostages

Israeli official to Arutz Sheva:

Israeli official to Arutz Sheva: 'War is not over, ceasefire will be tested on the ground'

Political source tells Arutz Sheva the ceasefire agreement expected to be reached with Lebanon this week will further isolate Hamas and contains significant enforcement mechanisms against Hezbollah.

Israeli official to Arutz Sheva: 'War is not over, ceasefire will be tested on the ground'

Smotrich on northern deal:

Smotrich on northern deal: 'We must not forget the achievements; we crushed Hezbollah'

Minister Bezalel Smotrich addresses the Yesha Council conference and speaks about the possibility of a ceasefire agreement in the north, 'This is a very complex situation. Entire villages have been completely destroyed.'

Smotrich on northern deal: 'We must not forget the achievements; we crushed Hezbollah'

IDF exposes Hezbollah smuggling routes via Syria

The IDF reveals a series of attacks that thwarted attempts to transfer weapons through Syria to Hezbollah in Lebanon.

IDF exposes Hezbollah smuggling routes via Syria

Under fire:

Under fire: Dramatic evacuation of injured soldier from battlefield

Logistics operations, tank repairs during combat and saving lives on the battlefield: this is how the Technology and Logistics Division functions.

Under fire: Dramatic evacuation of injured soldier from battlefield

Knesset Speaker

Knesset Speaker: Trump and his dream team cabinet fill the people of Israel with hope

Likud MK Amir Ohana addresses Yesha Council conference on the incoming Trump Administration, says Trump's reelection and cabinet picks restore optimism after the most difficult year for the Jews since the Holocaust.

Knesset Speaker: Trump and his dream team cabinet fill the people of Israel with hope

During Gaza operations:

During Gaza operations: Ready-to-use missiles discovered in healthcare clinic

IDF forces locate two ready-to-use surface-to-air missiles hidden by terrorists win Gaza healthcare clinic located near humanitarian corridor.

During Gaza operations: Ready-to-use missiles discovered in healthcare clinic

Friend of Rabbi Kogan z"l:

Rabbi Kogan's friend to Arutz Sheva: 'Zvi was not afraid, he felt this was his mission'

'As a former IDF soldier, Zvi felt no fear. He had a magnetic joie de vivre and dedication to his mission in Dubai,' says Ari Katz, Rabbi Kogan's friend.

Rabbi Kogan's friend to Arutz Sheva: 'Zvi was not afraid, he felt this was his mission'

Amb. Danon to Arutz Sheva:

Ambassador Danon to Arutz Sheva: 'Boycott the ICC, and anyone who cooperates with it'

Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, tells Arutz Sheva that Israel must take punitive action against the ICC, the Palestinian Authority, and anyone who cooperates with the arrest warrants.

Ambassador Danon to Arutz Sheva: 'Boycott the ICC, and anyone who cooperates with it'

Muslim writer favors Trump and Ben-Gvir's approaches

Amine Ayoub, a Muslim policy writer from Morocco, spoke with Arutz Sheva- Israel National News to speak about his support for Israel.

Muslim writer favors Trump and Ben-Gvir's approaches

In memory of Reb Carlebach

In memory of Reb Carlebach | Rabbi Shlomo Katz: Open your heart, go to the deepest depths

'Today, if we're not going to open our hearts and go to the deepest depths, we're missing the point,' says Rabbi Shlomo Katz on Reb Shlomo Carlebach's music and spirituality.

In memory of Reb Carlebach | Rabbi Shlomo Katz: Open your heart, go to the deepest depths

Nahshon Battalion officer seriously injured in Gaza

Nahshon (90) Battalion officer, Lt. Col. Glickman, was seriously injured in battle in Jabaliya. Only a day earlier, he recorded a eulogy for Captain Yogev Pazy, who fell in battle earlier this week.

Nahshon Battalion officer seriously injured in Gaza

Meet the New Olim - Joey and Pnina Savery from London

Joey and Pnina Savery, who immigrated from London to Carmay Hanadiv in Kiryat Malachi, share their Aliya story and explain that when 'People opened up their arms to us,' they realized that this is the perfect neighborhood for them.

Meet the New Olim - Joey and Pnina Savery from London

Bodycam footage reveals:

Bodycam footage reveals: Weapons stockpiles in Lebanese schoolyard

Rockets and weapons stockpiles located in schoolyard in southern Lebanon are destroyed by the IDF. Watch.

Bodycam footage reveals: Weapons stockpiles in Lebanese schoolyard

Air Force Commander in Gaza:

IAF Commander in Gaza: 'Operating wing-to-shoulder with the brave soldiers on the ground'

Air Force commander speaks to soldiers in Gaza: 'For over a year, all Israeli Air Force units have been operating wing-to-shoulder with the brave soldiers on the ground.'

IAF Commander in Gaza: 'Operating wing-to-shoulder with the brave soldiers on the ground'

Meet the New Olim - James and Judith of Carmay Hanadiv

James and Judith Mandel, who immigrated to Carmay Hanadiv in Kiryat Malachi, share their Aliya story and why the openness and the Israeliness of Carmay Hanadiv made it the perfect neighborhood for them.

Meet the New Olim - James and Judith of Carmay Hanadiv

Report:

Report: Iran has secretly chosen the next Supreme Leader

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of leader Ali Khamenei, will lead the Islamic state after the death of the critically ill father.

Report: Iran has secretly chosen the next Supreme Leader

Huckabee to Arutz Sheva:

Mike Huckabee to Arutz Sheva: There is no 'occupation', it is the 'promised land'

Soon-to-be US Amb. to Israel in special interview: "I oppose the two state solution, that's a position that Trump has held and I expect that he will continue to."

Mike Huckabee to Arutz Sheva: There is no 'occupation', it is the 'promised land'

Next Trump nomination?

Next Trump nomination? Dov Hikind thanks God for Trump victory, 'wonderful' team

Former New York State Assemblyman and founder of Americans Against Anti-Semitism Dov Hikind, whose name has been floated for Trump's Antisemitism Envoy, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the political situation in the US and how to combat rising antisemitism.

Next Trump nomination? Dov Hikind thanks God for Trump victory, 'wonderful' team

'Until you return'

'Until you return' | Family of fallen soldier sings next to his grave

The family of Sraya Albom, who fell in battle in Lebanon, laid him to rest. 'Always be happy - that's how he was.'

'Until you return' | Family of fallen soldier sings next to his grave

Taking aim at new targets:

Radwan Force weapons and rocket launchers exposed in southern Lebanon

Soldiers from the IDF's 188th Brigade tackle new targets in southern Lebanon, locate Radwan Force weapons storehouse.

Radwan Force weapons and rocket launchers exposed in southern Lebanon

Four Hezbollah commanders eliminated in Lebanon

IDF eliminates Hezbollah field commanders of Khiam, Tebnit, and Ghajar, and the anti-tank missile commander of the Hajir area.

Four Hezbollah commanders eliminated in Lebanon

IDF CoS in southern Lebanon:

Chief of Staff in southern Lebanon: We're operating very strongly

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi speaks to reserve commanders and soldiers operating in southern Lebanon: We struck heavily against Hezbollah targets in Beirut, the Dahieh, and other locations.

Chief of Staff in southern Lebanon: We're operating very strongly

Mike Huckabee in Kfar Aza:

Mike Huckabee in Kfar Aza: 'We don't need to tell Israel how to prosecute this war'

Former Arkansas Governor spoke to Arutz Sheva a year ago during his visit to the southern Israeli Kibbutz. 'What happened to the Jewish people here was evil.'

Mike Huckabee in Kfar Aza: 'We don't need to tell Israel how to prosecute this war'

Watch:

Watch: Rocket launcher aimed at Gaza envelope identified and destroyed

Kfir Brigade fighters in Jabaliya eliminate dozens of terrorists in face-to-face battle, including attacks from the air, destroying dozens of terrorist infrastructures.

Watch: Rocket launcher aimed at Gaza envelope identified and destroyed

Harley Lippman:

Harley Lippman: 'Trump will have Israel's back against Iran'

Harley Lippman, political analyst and foreign policy expert, tells what Israel can expect from the incoming President.

Harley Lippman: 'Trump will have Israel's back against Iran'

Crown Heights:

Crown Heights: 'He grabbed my son and I punched him'

Parents of child targeted for kidnapping recount the shocking attempt on their child over Shabbat.

Crown Heights: 'He grabbed my son and I punched him'

Char Bar owner after vandalism:

Char Bar owner after vandalism: 'The cowards came in the middle of the night'

Michael Chelst, owner of Char Bar, spoke to Arutz Sheva on the antisemitic attack against his restaurant, 'I’m not a fearful person, I wear my religion proud - but it’s concerning'

Char Bar owner after vandalism: 'The cowards came in the middle of the night'

Gazans as human shields:

Gazans as human shields|Rafah: IDF locates weapons near a mosque and hospital

IDF forces operating in the Rafah area locate weapons storage facility, observation posts, and dozens of mortars near a hospital and mosque.

Gazans as human shields|Rafah: IDF locates weapons near a mosque and hospital

Middle East expert:

Middle East expert Rabbi Miller: Religion isn't an obstacle, it can promote dialogue

Rabbi Elhanan Miller, Middle East expert and founder of 'People of the Book' speaks about teaching Judaism to the Arab world, representing Israel on-air, and his hope for the future.

Middle East expert Rabbi Miller: Religion isn't an obstacle, it can promote dialogue

Antisemitism in the Netherlands:

Antisemitism in Amsterdam: I'm a Dutch Jew; it's so sad to experience this in my country

President of NIK Central Committee and EJA Vice President Ellen Van Praagh says her parents warned her of antisemitism in her country 'I laughed at them and said, 'That's absolutely not true. That's not going to happen in Holland, never.' Sadly, I was wrong!'

Antisemitism in Amsterdam: I'm a Dutch Jew; it's so sad to experience this in my country

Chief of Staff in Jabaliya:

Chief of Staff in Jabaliya: The IDF does not tire

'With the strength you are displaying here, we are ensuring the safety of our civilians and will bring back the hostages,' IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi tells soldiers in Jabaliya.

Chief of Staff in Jabaliya: The IDF does not tire