Ido Ben Porat

Ido Ben Porat

Dep. Editor of Arutz Sheva

News by Ido Ben Porat

Terror Art exposed

A female terrorist who tried to stab an IDF soldier reveals her drawings illustrating her intention to murder a soldier.

Terror Art exposed

Terrorist attack thwarted at security checkpoint near Jerusalem

A female terrorist approached security forces at the Qalandiya checkpoint near Jerusalem armed with a knife. She was neutralized.

Terrorist attack thwarted at security checkpoint near Jerusalem

These lights are a testament to "the Eternal City"

Rabbi Ben-Dahan at candle-lighting in Hurva synagogue: “Regardless of the nations, the Land of Israel belongs to the people of Israel.”

These lights are a testament to "the Eternal City"

Outrage over B'Tselem executive selection for WZO director

“Im Tirtzu” expresses outrage over the plan to appoint former CEO of "B’Tselem USA" and Meretz member to be activities director at the WZO.

Outrage over B'Tselem executive selection for WZO director

'PM waved a white flag in front of Hamas'

Family of missing soldier Hadar Goldin slams government for returning terrorists' bodies without mentioning bodies of soldiers held by Hamas

'PM waved a white flag in front of Hamas'

Five-year old found wandering streets alone

Child walked out of babysitter's residence, discovered by passerby on streets of Beit Shemesh.

Five-year old found wandering streets alone

Supreme Court grants 45-day delay for Amona evacuation

Court agrees to government's request to push off eviction of Amona residents by 45 days, after residents pledge not to resist evacuation.

Supreme Court grants 45-day delay for Amona evacuation

Hamas cell that plotted attacks around country uncovered

Shin Bet and the IDF break up massive Hamas terror cell plotting numerous suicide bombings and shootings against Israeli civilians.

Hamas cell that plotted attacks around country uncovered

'Smuggling cell phones to inmates a security risk? Nonsense'

Haaretz journalist says it is 'nonsense' that the smuggling of cell phones to terrorists in prison poses a national security risk.

'Smuggling cell phones to inmates a security risk? Nonsense'

Report shows link between divorce, poverty rates

Israeli nonprofit turns to Welfare Minister, requests change in divorce Israeli policy.

Report shows link between divorce, poverty rates

Sophisticated car theft ring arrested

Police have arrested a well-organized and sophisticated gang of car thieves suspected of stealing dozens of vehicles in Jerusalem area.

Sophisticated car theft ring arrested

Watch: Foiled attempt to smuggle cell phones to terrorists

After Arab MK questioned over alleged smuggling of cell phones to jailed Hamas terrorists, prison officials foil new smuggling attempt.

Watch: Foiled attempt to smuggle cell phones to terrorists

Border police catch 9000 eggs being smuggled to Jerusalem

Security check reveals cartons of unauthorized eggs in minibus.

Border police catch 9000 eggs being smuggled to Jerusalem

Watch: 11th annual race in memory of fallen soldier

The 11th annual race in memory of Benaya Rhein, who was killed during the Second Lebanon War, took place Friday morning in Samaria.

Watch: 11th annual race in memory of fallen soldier

'A great friend of Israel'

The Israeli right praised the appointment of David Friedman as the US ambassador to Israel, while the leftist J-Street opposes it.

'A great friend of Israel'

Netanyahu: Demolish illegal Arab construction

Prime Minister Netanyahu orders that the law be enforced over illegal Arab construction without double standards.

Netanyahu: Demolish illegal Arab construction

IDF soldier jailed over pro-Amona protest

Soldier sentenced to 10 days in military prison for distributing material calling on comrades to refuse orders in Amona evacuation.

IDF soldier jailed over pro-Amona protest

Illegal Arab outpost still standing after 8 years

Regavim petitions Supreme Court to demolish illegal Arab building on state land which remains intact 8 years after construction.

Illegal Arab outpost still standing after 8 years

Police nab 24 terror and drug suspects in east Jerusalem

Police arrested 24 east Jerusalem Arabs Wednesday on suspicion of incitement, terrorist activity and illegal possession of weapons or drugs.

Police nab 24 terror and drug suspects in east Jerusalem

Deputy mayor: Moving US embassy to Jerusalem embarrasses Israel

Jeruasalem's Ofer Berkovitch says moving US Embassy to Jerusalem embarrasses Israeli government whose offices are in Tel Aviv.

Deputy mayor: Moving US embassy to Jerusalem embarrasses Israel

Incitement investigation opened for Netanyahu noose poster

Attorney General Mandelblitt has approved the government’s request for an investigation of the "noose" picture of the PM.

Incitement investigation opened for Netanyahu noose poster

'Why on earth did Netanyahu offer Trump a Palestinian state?'

Samarian Regional Council chief Yossi Dagan blasts Prime Minister's comments on 60 Minutes requesting Trump's help for two-state solution.

'Why on earth did Netanyahu offer Trump a Palestinian state?'

IDF rules for bearded soldiers changed

Under new rules, military rabbis will advise commanders concerning granting permission to soldiers who grow beards for religious reasons.

IDF rules for bearded soldiers changed

Security forces prevent Hevron terror attack

Israeli security forces manage to prevent terror attack at the Cave of the Patriarchs near Hevron.

Security forces prevent Hevron terror attack

Shooting attacks foiled in Jerusalem

Eight Arabs from eastern Jerusalem arrested while planning series of terror attacks in the capital.

Shooting attacks foiled in Jerusalem

'Thank you for saving our son'

Parents of 6-year old boy discovered outside of Arab village thank his rescuers.

'Thank you for saving our son'

Police block terrorist gathering in Jerusalem

Convention organized by PFLP in capital shut down.

Police block terrorist gathering in Jerusalem

Supreme Court lightens terrorists sentences

The Supreme Court has reduced the sentences imposed 6 months ago on the Arabs who threw Molotov cocktails onto Highway 6

Supreme Court lightens terrorists sentences

Bennett: Regulation Law 'gives security to 500,000 residents'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett(Jewish Home) shocked that journalists recorded army officers, convinced Regulation Package the best move

Bennett: Regulation Law 'gives security to 500,000 residents'

'Anti-settler professor is a stain on the Hebrew University'

Veteran Israeli journalist blasts Hebrew University's refusal to be interviewed by 'settlers'.

'Anti-settler professor is a stain on the Hebrew University'

Amona residents: We will not be evacuated in stages

Amona residents oppose Attorney General's suggestion to move Amona to neighboring hill and allow residents to leave on their own.

Amona residents: We will not be evacuated in stages

Bennett: The Regulation law will pass

Education Minister confident Regulation Law will be passed without modification by Knesset this week, as Amona evacuation deadline looms.

Bennett: The Regulation law will pass

Bennett: I will continue to be a nuisance

Education Minister Naftali Bennett responded to Likud critics saying:'In matters of importance to our country, it is forbidden to concede'.

Bennett: I will continue to be a nuisance

'Why do women need to experience the horrors of war?'

Israeli war hero and former MK Kahalani says women can be Prime Ministers and even serve as IDF Chief of Staff, but combat causes real harm.

'Why do women need to experience the horrors of war?'

President hosts interfaith meeting on Muezzin issue

President Rivlin hosts a meeting between Jewish and Muslim leaders. “We can come to a solution without a new law.”

President hosts interfaith meeting on Muezzin issue

Two Arab teens arrested over Facebook incitement

Two 15-year-old Arabs from eastern Jerusalem arrested for inciting violence and terrorism on Facebook.

Two Arab teens arrested over Facebook incitement

'Jewish land ownership in Jerusalem needs to be respected'

Ateret Cohanim has petitioned for the evacuation of 9 more Arab families illegally residing on Jewish land in eastern Jerusalem.

'Jewish land ownership in Jerusalem needs to be respected'

MK Tibi calls on Arabs to disobey 'muezzin law'

MK Ahmed Tibi of the Arab Joint List calls on Arabs to disobey 'muezzin law' preventing loud amplifying systems in mosques.

MK Tibi calls on Arabs to disobey 'muezzin law'

Police arrest former National Security Council member

Police arrested a former senior member of the National Security Council on suspicion of bribery charges.

Police arrest former National Security Council member

City hall corruption scandal in Sderot

4 senior city officials arrested as part of investigation into allegations of graft in Sderot municipality.

City hall corruption scandal in Sderot