Ido Ben Porat

Ido Ben Porat

Dep. Editor of Arutz Sheva

News by Ido Ben Porat

Samarian Council holds Washington anti-BDS event

This week, the Samarian Regional Council successfully held a conference with American congressmen in Washington against BDS.

Samarian Council holds Washington anti-BDS event

'You work day and night to protect us'

President Reuven Rivlin visits base of elite police counter-terrorism unit, praises their vigilance and dedication.

'You work day and night to protect us'

Arab residents oppose relocation of Amona

Not only do Arab residents near Amona oppose the community where it is now - today they expressed opposition to its relocation as well.

Arab residents oppose relocation of Amona

'Ben-Dahan is overstepping his authority'

MK Bar-Lev criticized the Deputy Defense Minister's instruction that all housing removals in Judea and Samaria pass his approval.

'Ben-Dahan is overstepping his authority'

Reckless driving at troops caused friend's death

Shuafat resident arrested for driving drunk in vicinity of Border Policemen, causing them to open defensive fire, killing a passenger.

Reckless driving at troops caused friend's death

'We'll help ensure that Bibi heads the next gov't'

'Lapid won't be Prime Minister any time soon.'

'We'll help ensure that Bibi heads the next gov't'

PLOflag removed from Sebastia

The Parks Division of the Civil Administration removed the flagpole at Sebastia on which a PLO flag had been displayed.

PLOflag removed from Sebastia

Hundreds at fallen soldier's father's funeral

Herzl Shaul, father of fallen soldier Oron Shaul, was buried at Poriya cemetery. His son said that he died because he sat Shiva for Oron.

Hundreds at fallen soldier's father's funeral

PLO flag raised over Sebastia National Park

Locals blast security officials for abandonment of national park and archeological site to Arab vandals.

PLO flag raised over Sebastia National Park

'Tel Aviv school won't be transferred to migrants'

After Tel Aviv mayor planned to shut down Tel Aviv high school, use building for migrant children, Bennett intervenes on school's behalf.

'Tel Aviv school won't be transferred to migrants'

Haredi soldiers combine army with Talmud

The newest solders in the Nahal Haredi unit turned their swearing-in ceremony into milestone for religious IDF soldiers.

Haredi soldiers combine army with Talmud

Ethiopian MK: Police Chief's comments harm us

'The Police Chief called me to explain his comments; I told him he should apologize and put an end to the story.'

Ethiopian MK: Police Chief's comments harm us

Alshich's son: My father isn't fazed by the media

Eitan Alshich, son of Police Chief Roni Alshich, claims 'anarchists are exploiting Ethiopian community for political reasons.'

Alshich's son: My father isn't fazed by the media

Taken down by a taser - and awarded 106,000 NIS

A young haredi man sued Israel Police in court, after a cop shot him with a taser - twice.

Taken down by a taser - and awarded 106,000 NIS

Brain samples of Holocaust victims revealed

"Whoever thought this chapter was closed - is completely mistaken."

Brain samples of Holocaust victims revealed

Supreme Court eases punishments for rock-throwers

"A proper balance must be maintained when dealing with the punishment of a minor."

Supreme Court eases punishments for rock-throwers

13 worshippers arrested inside Arab village

Group seeking to pray by tomb of Yehoshua Bin Nun entered Palestinian Authority village without authorization.

13 worshippers arrested inside Arab village

'Investment advisor' received 2.5 Million NIS

The law finally caught up with a Nahariya resident, who deceived people into giving her money under guise of 'investment broker.'

'Investment advisor' received 2.5 Million NIS

Jewish Home demands haredi MK condemn caricature

Activists demand Health Minister Litzman condemn offensive caricature portraying Deputy Defense Minister executing yeshiva students.

Jewish Home demands haredi MK condemn caricature

Minister calls to bar Brussels Airlines

Tourism Minister Yariv Levin sharply criticizes Belgian airline which removed Halva manufactured in Samaria from its airline meals.

Minister calls to bar Brussels Airlines

Forged documents factory revealed

A factory for forged entrance permits to Israel was revealed yesterday in the Samarian village of Akrabeh.

Forged documents factory revealed

20-year-old stabbed in Jerusalem

Man suffers light to moderate wounds in a stabbing on Shivtey Yisrael Street. Police believe incident is criminal.

20-year-old stabbed in Jerusalem

Liberman: The rules of the game have changed

Analysis: The airstrikes in Gaza mark a change in the retaliation policy of the defense establishment.

Liberman: The rules of the game have changed

House of Rabbi Mark's murderer to be destroyed

The Supreme Court rejected the calls of leftist organization 'Hamoked' and allowed destruction of terrorist's home.

House of Rabbi Mark's murderer to be destroyed

52 combat soldiers commanded to shave

"I was in shock. Why are they forcing me to choose between two values which I believe in?!" Commander freezes order pending investigation.

52 combat soldiers commanded to shave

'A black spot on the history of Israel'

The Zionist activist group 'Im Tirtzu' demands sanctioning MK Yousef Jabareen for visiting arch-terrorist Marwan Barghouti at his jail cell.

'A black spot on the history of Israel'

'Terrorists get benefits while we mourn our sons'

Family of fallen soldier demands government do more to pressure Hamas to return son's body, stop giving benefits to imprisoned terrorists.

'Terrorists get benefits while we mourn our sons'

Court believes witness - but acquits defendant

Jerusalem Magistrates Court clears youth of charge of assaulting IDF officer, citing reasonable doubt of mistaken identification by witness.

Court believes witness - but acquits defendant

'They're just trying to divide the Army'

The IDF came out against a new group that helps soldiers suffering from religious discrimination in the Army.

'They're just trying to divide the Army'

Millions will go to Jewish outreach worldwide

'For the first time, Israel understands that it is the State of all Jews the world over.'

Millions will go to Jewish outreach worldwide

'We can't allow my son's murderer to keep smiling'

Devora Gonen, who's son Danny was murdered in a terror attack, laments state of terrorist prosecution and punishment in Israel.

'We can't allow my son's murderer to keep smiling'

Who is stealing IDF vehicles?

Document obtained by Arutz Sheva reveals sharp increase in number of vehicles stolen from IDF.

Who is stealing IDF vehicles?

Fined 10,000 shekel for turning away a blind woman

Jerusalem courts have ruled in favor of Ora Darsha, who was left standing in the rain when a taxi refused to let her ride with her dog.

Fined 10,000 shekel for turning away a blind woman

Justice MInister names David Rosen as auditor

Legal Forum for the Land of Israel: "The position of the Audit Commissioner needs...knowledge of how to act responsibly and without fear"

Justice MInister names David Rosen as auditor

Jewish Home MK: No subsidy, no budget

MK Moti Yogev is championing tuition breaks for Religious Zionist schools. "The Jewish Home faction will pass this test."

Jewish Home MK: No subsidy, no budget

Proposal to ban undercover recordings

Netanyahu pushes privacy law which would bar secret recordings, requiring both sides to be aware of taping.

Proposal to ban undercover recordings

US demands no demolition for illegal Arab outpost

Israeli NGO rips foreign criticism of recent demolitions of illegal Arab, calls on Defense Minister to ignore 'idle threats'.

US demands no demolition for illegal Arab outpost

New limitations for IDF Torah dedications

Arutz Sheva acquired new directives sent to IDF bases for conduct of visits by donors. Torah dedication ceremonies limited to 8 guests.

New limitations for IDF Torah dedications

What to do with Salmonella cornflakes?

After much careful deliberation, a creative use has been found for the mountain of Salmonella infected cornflakes sitting in a factory.

What to do with Salmonella cornflakes?

Potential water shortage in Dead Sea area

Water well failure can cause 40% water supply shortage, causing great damage to agriculture and economy in Dead Sea, Jericho areas.

Potential water shortage in Dead Sea area