Yoni Kempinski

Yoni Kempinski

Editor of Israel National News

News by Yoni Kempinski

IDF's Division 98 joins ground offensive in Gaza City

Division 98 joins IDF ground operations in Gaza City, targeting terror sites and infrastructure alongside Division 162 with heavy aerial support.

IDF's Division 98 joins ground offensive in Gaza City

'We must seek what unites us'

'We must seek what unites us': Rabbi Perez on hostages and national unity

In emotional interview, father of fallen soldier Daniel Perez urges Israelis to unite beyond politics and pursue a responsible deal for the hostages.

'We must seek what unites us': Rabbi Perez on hostages and national unity

Fallen soldier's parents:

Sgt. Natan's parents: We do not regret moving to Israel, despite the heavy price

Parents of fallen IDF soldier Natan Rosenfeld recall his boundless energy, deep friendships, and love for life, expressing pride in his service and unwavering commitment to Israel.

Sgt. Natan's parents: We do not regret moving to Israel, despite the heavy price

‘More than real estate’:

‘More than real estate’: How foreign buyers are finding their place in Israel

Eliyahu Kleinman of the Sparta Group outlines the growing interest and unique challenges facing overseas buyers investing in Israeli property.

‘More than real estate’: How foreign buyers are finding their place in Israel

'An Awesome Responsibility':

'An Awesome Responsibility': Itzik Cohen takes command of IDF Operations Department

Defense Minister Israel Katz and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir promoted Cohen in a ceremony at the Kiriya base today ahead of his new position.

'An Awesome Responsibility': Itzik Cohen takes command of IDF Operations Department

Prepping for Rising Lion:

IDF releases footage of Air Force chief briefing commanders ahead of Operation Rising Lion

IDF releases footage of Air Force chief briefing commanders ahead of Operation Rising Lion, 'What will bring about our victory? It’s only one thing—superiority, superiority, and once again, superiority.'

IDF releases footage of Air Force chief briefing commanders ahead of Operation Rising Lion

IDF spokesman: Iran's nuclear program significantly set back

IDF spokesman Effie Defrin recaps Operation Rising Lion, says Iran no longer has ability to create a nuclear bomb 'at this time,' and stressing war against Israel's enemies 'not yet complete.' 'Today's actions are for tomorrow's future.' Watch.

IDF spokesman: Iran's nuclear program significantly set back

In northern Gaza:

IDF dismantles terror tunnel from deadly 2014 attack in northern Gaza

Netzach Yehuda troops complete destruction of Beit Hanoun tunnel used in 2014 attack that killed four IDF soldiers. 'We are continuing the legacy of defenders of the Land of Israel.'

IDF dismantles terror tunnel from deadly 2014 attack in northern Gaza

Israel reveals:

Israel reveals the dramatic information that led to Operation Rising Lion

The IDF publishes a summary of Operation Rising Lion, which dealt a decisive blow to Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, eliminated senior defense officials, and secured air dominance over Tehran.

Israel reveals the dramatic information that led to Operation Rising Lion

Hostage’s father to Arutz Sheva:

Hostage’s father to Arutz Sheva: Halting aid will end war sooner, bring hostages home

Tzvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan, rejects calls to end the war: "It abandons the hostages and disrespects the fallen."

Hostage’s father to Arutz Sheva: Halting aid will end war sooner, bring hostages home

Special footage:

Special footage from Operation Rising Lion: IAF F-15I jets en route to Tehran strikes

The Israel Air Force releases footage from Operation Rising Lion, showing Israeli F-15I jets on their way to strikes in Tehran, over 1,500 km from Israel.

Special footage from Operation Rising Lion: IAF F-15I jets en route to Tehran strikes

MK Foghel to Arutz Sheva:

MK Tzvika Foghel to Arutz Sheva: Take off the gloves in Gaza and eliminate Hamas

Chairman of the Knesset National Security Committee, MK Tzvika Foghel, tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that Israel must now focus military efforts on eliminating Hamas in Gaza and returning the hostages.

MK Tzvika Foghel to Arutz Sheva: Take off the gloves in Gaza and eliminate Hamas

Elkin to Arutz Sheva:

Minister Elkin to Arutz Sheva: After completing Iran mission, Air Force returns to Gaza

Minister Ze'ev Elkin tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that the successful military operation in Iran will significantly impact Hamas in Gaza and its willingness to reach a hostage deal.

Minister Elkin to Arutz Sheva: After completing Iran mission, Air Force returns to Gaza

IDF reveals:

IDF reveals: The Iranian mechanism for transferring funds to Hezbollah

IDF eliminates Haytham Bakri, head of the "Al-Sadiq" Currency Exchange, who funneled Iranian Quds Force funds to Hezbollah, dealing major blow to the terror group's financial network.

IDF reveals: The Iranian mechanism for transferring funds to Hezbollah

Rescuers:

Rescuers: 'Floor six took the brunt of the blast and simply disappeared'

Rescue forces who arrived at the scene of the deadly strike in Be'er Sheva described unprecedented devastation at what they called the most difficult site they had been dispatched to.

Rescuers: 'Floor six took the brunt of the blast and simply disappeared'

Watch:

Watch: Home Front Command and ZAKA search Be'er Sheva impact site

Soldiers from the IDF Home Front Command and members of the ZAKA organization continue to search the devastation where a missile struck an apartment building.

Watch: Home Front Command and ZAKA search Be'er Sheva impact site

Overnight:

Overnight: IDF strikes six airports in Iran

IDF continues efforts to establish air superiority over Iranian skies, striking six Iranian military airfields across western, eastern, and central Iran.

Overnight: IDF strikes six airports in Iran

IDF Spokesperson:

'Iran now paying price for years of regional terror'

Brig. Gen. Efi Defrin confirms US struck nuclear sites in Iran and announces recovery of three bodies of Israeli hostages from Gaza, 'Regime’s ability to threaten Israel is being dismantled piece by piece.'

'Iran now paying price for years of regional terror'

PM Netanyahu responds:

PM Netanyahu responds: First comes strength, then comes peace

PM Netanyahu issues first response to US attack in Iran. Watch.

PM Netanyahu responds: First comes strength, then comes peace

Historic attack

Historic attack: U.S. strikes three Iranian nuclear sites

"A full payload of bombs was dropped on the primary site, Fordow", Trump announced, "All planes are safely on their way home".

Historic attack: U.S. strikes three Iranian nuclear sites

Watch:

Watch: IAF strikes Iranian nuclear reactor in Arak

The IDF released footage of the airstrike on the inactive nuclear reactor near Arak in Iran.

Watch: IAF strikes Iranian nuclear reactor in Arak

In southern Lebanon:

IDF eliminates Hezbollah commander Mohammad Ahmad Khreiss in southern Lebanon

IDF targetes, eliminates Mohammad Ahmad Khreiss, commander of Hezbollah's anti-tank unit in the Chebaa outpost and responsible for fatal anti-tank missile strike on Mount Dov.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah commander Mohammad Ahmad Khreiss in southern Lebanon

OneFamily Founder:

One Family Founder: No one should be alone, especially following October 7th

OneFamily founder Marc Belzberg tells Arutz Sheva about the organization's growing initiatives to support more than 1000 families who have lost loved ones since the October 7th massacre.

One Family Founder: No one should be alone, especially following October 7th

Operation Rising Lion

Operation Rising Lion: 1000 Iranian explosive drones launched - no targets hit

Of the 400 ballistic missiles the Iranian regime launched at Israel, only 20 hit build-up areas. Of the 1000 UAVs, only 200 crossed into Israeli airspace, and none hit their targets.

Operation Rising Lion: 1000 Iranian explosive drones launched - no targets hit

IDF strikes over 40 Iranian military targets, destroys 'Emad' missile launcher

Israeli Air Force attacks over 40 military targets in western Iran, releases footage of the destruction of an 'Emad' missile launcher aimed at Israel.

IDF strikes over 40 Iranian military targets, destroys 'Emad' missile launcher

Near Jerusalem:

Near Jerusalem: Soldiers neutralize terrorist attempting stabbing and weapon theft

Terrorist attempts to stab soldiers and steal a weapon during IDF operation in the village of al-Walaja, but is shot by IDF forces.

Near Jerusalem: Soldiers neutralize terrorist attempting stabbing and weapon theft

IDF confirms: Iran downed Israeli UAV over Isfahan

Iran successfully downs Israeli UAV over Isfahan, marking first such event in the conflict.

IDF confirms: Iran downed Israeli UAV over Isfahan

IDF’s Givati Brigade eliminates Hamas terrorist cell in Jabaliya

IDF's Givati Brigade successfully eliminates Hamas terror cell in Jabaliya area, targeting military infrastructure and weapons hidden in civilian buildings.

IDF’s Givati Brigade eliminates Hamas terrorist cell in Jabaliya

Minister Chikli to Arutz Sheva:

Minister Chikli to Arutz Sheva: I trust Trump on Iran strike decisions

In an interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News, Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli outlines Israel's war goals against Iran's genocidal aims: destroying ballistic missile capabilities and crippling its nuclear program, aiming for a decade setback.

Minister Chikli to Arutz Sheva: I trust Trump on Iran strike decisions

Air Force Commander:

Air Force Commander: A historic mission that could change the course of the campaign.

Air Force Commander, Major General Tomer Bar, discloses that the Air Force has destroyed more than 70 Iranian air defense missile batteries.

Air Force Commander: A historic mission that could change the course of the campaign.

IDF promises:

IDF promises: The next stage will be surprising

The IDF intensifies Operation Rising Lion with strategic strikes across Iran, targeting military headquarters, terror leaders, and nuclear facilities. Senior officials promise more decisive actions ahead.

IDF promises: The next stage will be surprising

Massive wave of Israeli airstrikes in central Iran

Dozens of Israeli aircraft strike targets deep in Iran's interior as Israel continues to maintain aerial superiority in much of the country.

Massive wave of Israeli airstrikes in central Iran

Israel Police Spokesman:

Israel Police International Spokesman: Iranian regime deliberately targeting civilians

Israel Police International Spokesman Dean Elsdunne demonstrates the difference between Israel's strikes on military targets and Iran's attacks on civilians.

Israel Police International Spokesman: Iranian regime deliberately targeting civilians

Home Front Command:

Home Front Command: 24 killed by 350 missiles, most were outside protected areas

Home Front Command reports 24 civilian deaths and around 350 missiles launched at Israel since war began, most casualties occurred outside protected areas.

Home Front Command: 24 killed by 350 missiles, most were outside protected areas

Near Tehran:

IDF eliminates four senior Iranian intelligence officials near Tehran

In a precision strike near Tehran, IAF kills top Iranian intelligence figures, including the heads of IRGC and Quds Force intelligence, dealing 'significant blow' to Iran’s terror planning and regional influence.

IDF eliminates four senior Iranian intelligence officials near Tehran

Navy intercepts 8 Iranian drones in first operational use of 'Barak Magen' defense system

Israeli Navy successfully intercepts eight UAVs launched from Iran using the newly deployed 'Barak Magen' system aboard Sa’ar 6-class missile ships, marking its first operational use.

Navy intercepts 8 Iranian drones in first operational use of 'Barak Magen' defense system

New Rules:

New Rules: IDF updates guidelines for Iranian missile attack protection

The Home Front Command has published an updated guideline for civilian behavior during a missile attack.

New Rules: IDF updates guidelines for Iranian missile attack protection

IDF establishes new eastern division amid strategic reorganization

IDF establishes Gilad Division (96), part of historic reorganization under Central Command. Overnight, 25 wanted suspects were arrested. Maj. Gen. Bluth: 'We must not be complacent in the face of the enemy.'

IDF establishes new eastern division amid strategic reorganization

Bat Yam Mayor:

Bat Yam Mayor: 'Six dead, many trapped, over 100 families homeless'

'We've taken a very hard hit, but our spirit is strong, and we will prevail,' says Bat Yam Mayor Tzvika Brot, on the harrowing moments of the missile impact in his city.

Bat Yam Mayor: 'Six dead, many trapped, over 100 families homeless'

IAF official:

IAF official: Israel's strike on Iran 'complex, decisive — but far from over'

Senior Israeli Air Force official details operation targeting Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure, calling it a carefully timed, multi-front mission involving over 100 aircraft.

IAF official: Israel's strike on Iran 'complex, decisive — but far from over'




















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