Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

US Jewish leaders refuse to meet with Macron

Leaders of US Jewry declined a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, citing his push to recognize a Palestinian state and the rise in antisemitism.

US Jewish leaders refuse to meet with Macron

Consul General of Israel in NY:

Consul General of Israel in NY holds campaign in Times Square on 700th day since 10/7

On the 700th day since 10/7, Consul General in New York Ofir Akunis says: 'Anyone who condemns Israel is supporting Hamas. This was a heinous attack carried out by the successors of the Nazis.'

Consul General of Israel in NY holds campaign in Times Square on 700th day since 10/7

Hamas terrorist who funded the war eliminated

In joint IDF-ISA operation, security forces eliminate Nur al-Din Dabbaghsh, who worked in Hamas’ finance department and transferred tens of millions of dollars to the organization’s military wing.

Hamas terrorist who funded the war eliminated

In northern Israel:

IDF's Mountain Brigade marks one year of operations in northern Israel

IDF releases new footage of 810th ‘Mountain Brigade,’ operating in Syria and Lebanon, as the brigade marks one year since its establishment.

IDF's Mountain Brigade marks one year of operations in northern Israel

Nate Buzz vs. Coldplay:

Nate Buzz vs. Coldplay: 'It was such a dehumanizing statement'

The Australian actor related to the video showing Coldplay's Chris Martin relating to two young Israelis as humans, "regardless" of where they came from.

Nate Buzz vs. Coldplay: 'It was such a dehumanizing statement'

IDF:

IDF: This is how senior Hamas officials ate in the tunnels

The IDF has released images from Hamas tunnels in Rafah showing the group's commanders dining on lavish meals while the population went hungry.

IDF: This is how senior Hamas officials ate in the tunnels

'Murderers and criminals':

'Murderers and criminals': Gazan school principal denounces Hamas

Saad al-Maschal, a former school principal from Gaza, accuses Hamas of killing his son and warns that Hamas is plotting against Gazans and their property.

'Murderers and criminals': Gazan school principal denounces Hamas

The ultimate goal:

The ultimate goal: To make all Jews one international community

In new 'Jewish-Share' episode, Rabbi Dr. Tropper and Rabbi Kantor reflect on the need for Israelis to feel a bond with Diaspora Jews.

The ultimate goal: To make all Jews one international community

Special interview

'Obligated to be a voice of reason' | Special interview with Nate Buzz

Nathaniel Buzolic sat down with Arutz Sheva to speak about firsthand experiences from thr ground, his battle against global misinformation, and the calls for Jews to hold on to hope, truth, and love.

'Obligated to be a voice of reason' | Special interview with Nate Buzz

Israeli reporter Tal Shalev joins CNN

CNN has appointed Tal Shalev, formerly of Walla! News, Haaretz, and i24NEWS as a senior reporter at its Jerusalem bureau, stating she will help bolster its overall coverage from the region.

Israeli reporter Tal Shalev joins CNN

'A drone for every commander'

IDF intensively preparing for conquest of Gaza City

Preparations for 'Gideon’s Chariot’s II' continue, IDF Increasing readiness of reservist troops.

IDF intensively preparing for conquest of Gaza City

Minister Zohar to Arutz Sheva:

Minister Zohar to Arutz Sheva: We will defeat Hamas and apply sovereignty across the land

Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News in an interview that a decisive victory over Hamas is near: "Israel will strike with immense force and defeat Hamas."

Minister Zohar to Arutz Sheva: We will defeat Hamas and apply sovereignty across the land

Huckabee:

Huckabee: 'Israel must decide how to bring back hostages, defeat Hamas'

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee visits school in Eshkol Region, supports efforts to bring hostages home. 'A lot of people are putting the pressure on Israel. The pressure needs to be directed at Hamas.'

Huckabee: 'Israel must decide how to bring back hostages, defeat Hamas'

Clear threat:

Chief of Staff: 'We'll reach the Hamas leaders abroad'

IDF Chief of Staff attends security assessment following elimination of Hamas military spox Abu Obaida, stressing IDF 'surprises' enemies, promising to reach every target in order to protect Israel's security.

Chief of Staff: 'We'll reach the Hamas leaders abroad'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir:

CoS sends sharp message to haredi sector, 'we cannot accept that not everyone enlists'

During a tour to Gaza, Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir praised reservists’ contributions and emphasized Israel’s multi-front efforts, calls on all sectors of society to share the burden for the nation’s security.

CoS sends sharp message to haredi sector, 'we cannot accept that not everyone enlists'

IDF:

Minister Katz, IDF Chief of Staff agree on the IDF appointment procedure

During their meeting, the two concluded the IDF's appointment procedure, which will continue to include prior consultation out of a commitment to full cooperation and strengthening the military's capabilities.

Minister Katz, IDF Chief of Staff agree on the IDF appointment procedure

Bereaved daughter and sister:

Bereaved daughter and sister: Take a moment, to breathe, remember, bring them back to life

Bereaved daughter and sister, Orit Mark Ettinger, speaks about the pain, pride, inspiration of Rabbi Kook, and choice to continue living, at the special exhibition in memory of the fallen in honor of the Gimmel Elul event.

Bereaved daughter and sister: Take a moment, to breathe, remember, bring them back to life

Podcast with Rabbi Avi Berman:

Podcast with Rabbi Avi Berman: 'The TikTok generation has become a generation of lions'

In a special Arutz Sheva Podcast Rabbi Avi Berman, Executive Director of OU Israel speaks about the strong spirit of Jewish teens around the world to bear the torch of Jewish continuity with pride.

Podcast with Rabbi Avi Berman: 'The TikTok generation has become a generation of lions'

IDF reveals truth of Daily Mirror's antisemitic libel

Daily Mirror publishes photo of three-year-old allegedly starved by Israel; IDF publishes documents proving child suffers from rare genetic illness which cause his condition.

IDF reveals truth of Daily Mirror's antisemitic libel

Chief of Staff to Navy:

Chief of Staff to Navy: Military pressure created the conditions for releasing hostages

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits Navy, praising its role in war and urging continued readiness for expanded operations, especially in Gaza City.

Chief of Staff to Navy: Military pressure created the conditions for releasing hostages

Is the Green Prince considering converting to Judaism?

During a special interview with Israel National News, Mosab Hassan Yousef was asked about the possibility of converting to Judaism following his ties with the Jewish people and abandoning Hamas' terrorism.

Is the Green Prince considering converting to Judaism?

Mosab Hassan Yousef to Arutz Sheva:

Mosab Hassan Yousef to Arutz Sheva: Hamas' goal is to divide Israel, collapse government

Former Hamas insider Mosab Hassan Yousef, known as the 'Green Prince,' warns that partial hostage deals will only prolong Hamas rule, compares Hamas to 'the new Nazis,' and urges world Jewry to unite around Israel.

Mosab Hassan Yousef to Arutz Sheva: Hamas' goal is to divide Israel, collapse government

Distorted reports:

COGAT's harsh criticism of UN that issued political and distorted reports

COGAT shows crowded Gaza markets with abundant food supplies, calling UN famine reports “false” and urging aid groups to focus on helping residents rather than echoing Hamas propaganda.

COGAT's harsh criticism of UN that issued political and distorted reports

A decade later: El Al to renew Eilat-Tel Aviv flight route

El Al to offer two daily flights to Eilat, with subsidized fares for Eilat residents.

A decade later: El Al to renew Eilat-Tel Aviv flight route

Four IDF soldiers wounded by old Syrian munition in Hermon

Four IDF soldiers were lightly wounded when an old Syrian grenade exploded during a weapons search in the Hermon region; the army says the incident is under investigation.

Four IDF soldiers wounded by old Syrian munition in Hermon

Conquest of Gaza City:

IDF to mobilize 60,000 reservists for Gaza City operation

The action plan presented to the Defense Minister includes mobilizing 60,000 new reservists, in addition to the 20,000 already in service.

IDF to mobilize 60,000 reservists for Gaza City operation

'Neve Habashan'

Families cross into Syria in bid to establish new community, 'Neve Habashan'

Families from Samaria attempt to establish a new community, Neve Habashan, in the Syrian Golan Heights. A cornerstone was laid and a memorial established in honor of fallen soldier Yehudah Dror Yahalom.

Families cross into Syria in bid to establish new community, 'Neve Habashan'

Regardless of developments

Report: Israeli tanks advancing on Gaza City's Sabra neighborhood

Saudi outlet al-Hadath reported Monday that Israeli strikes in Gaza continue, with IDF tanks advancing toward Gaza City’s Sabara neighborhood under heavy aerial cover.

Report: Israeli tanks advancing on Gaza City's Sabra neighborhood

Rothman to Arutz Sheva:

Rothman: Australia ‘didn’t ban me, it banned Israel and the Jews’

MK Simcha Rothman tells Arutz Sheva his Australian visa was canceled due to Muslim community threats, accusing Canberra of appeasing terror and 'banning Israel, not just me.'

Rothman: Australia ‘didn’t ban me, it banned Israel and the Jews’

Hostage’s father:

Hostage’s father: Protests Aim to topple gov’t, not free hostages

Avishai David, father of hostage Evyatar David, accused nationwide protests of exploiting hostages’ suffering for political purposes, saying their real aim is to oust the government.

Hostage’s father: Protests Aim to topple gov’t, not free hostages

PM: Protests hardening Hamas' stance and distancing chance of returning the hostages

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Cabinet meeting: 'Calls to end the war without victory delay the release of the hostages and guarantee an endless war.'

PM: Protests hardening Hamas' stance and distancing chance of returning the hostages

Division 99 working to eliminate terrorist infrastructure on the outskirts of Gaza City

Nahal and Brigade 7 are operating in Zeitoun on the outskirts of Gaza to uncover explosives and destroy terrorist infrastructure, 'to remove any threat to the citizens of the State of Israel.'

Division 99 working to eliminate terrorist infrastructure on the outskirts of Gaza City

Grandson of hostages:

Grandson of hostages: 'Hamas must go, hostages must return'

Daniel Lifshitz, grandchild of hostages, calls for global pressure to free all Hamas hostages, 'Every family of a hostage is also a hostage until their loved one returns, we must leave no one behind.'

Grandson of hostages: 'Hamas must go, hostages must return'

Watch:

Watch: IDF demolishes dozens of tunnels in Jabaliya

Over the past three months, the 401st Brigade, under the command of the 162nd Division, operated in the villages of Jabaliya and Daraj Tuffah in the northern Gaza Strip, as part of Operation Gideon’s Chariots.

Watch: IDF demolishes dozens of tunnels in Jabaliya

Exposed:

Exposed: How Hamas built a narrative of starvation

An in-depth review by Israeli security forces reveals significant gaps in Hamas's reporting on malnutrition in Gaza.

Exposed: How Hamas built a narrative of starvation

Watch:

Nine terrorists, including an arms dealer, arrested in Judea and Samaria

During the night, IDF forces operated to thwart terrorism throughout Judea and Samaria, arresting senior wanted individuals and locating and confiscating weapons.

Nine terrorists, including an arms dealer, arrested in Judea and Samaria

Los Angeles:

Swastikas spray-painted on Jewish community center in Los Angeles

Swastikas, ‘SS,’ ‘Burn’, ‘F- Jews BDS’ painted at IAC community center and area. IAC: Such vile attacks will not deter us.

Swastikas spray-painted on Jewish community center in Los Angeles

London:

UK Jews stand together to counter PM's Palestinian statehood plan

Max Royston, leader of Stop the Hate UK, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the organization's pro-Israel rally in London, advocating for justice for hostages amid rising protests.

UK Jews stand together to counter PM's Palestinian statehood plan

Watch:

Watch: IDF destroys rocket launcher used to fire towards Nir Am

IDF forces dismantled rocket launcher, uncover multiple rockets; in Khan Yunis troops dismantle terror infrastructure, eliminate terror cell.

Watch: IDF destroys rocket launcher used to fire towards Nir Am

IDF forces continue intense fighting against Gaza terror groups

IDF intensifies operations in Gaza, focusing on dismantling tunnels and terror infrastructure in Khan Yunis, Jabaliya, and Tuffah and weakening Hamas and other terror groups.

IDF forces continue intense fighting against Gaza terror groups