Ido Ben Porat

Ido Ben Porat

Dep. Editor of Arutz Sheva

News by Ido Ben Porat

Soldiers punished for heckling Arab reporter

Three soldiers who made faces and noises while an Arabic reporter spoke on camera get 14 days without leave.

Soldiers punished for heckling Arab reporter

Minister slams inquiry against terrorist-killer

Erdan 'saddened' by Justice Ministry's investigation against cop who shot scissor terrorists in Jerusalem, hopes case will be closed soon.

Minister slams inquiry against terrorist-killer

Ya'alon bans 'Breaking the Silence' from IDF

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon orders that members of leftist organization not be allowed to enter IDF camps.

Ya'alon bans 'Breaking the Silence' from IDF

Ha'aretz removes Israeli flag to accomodate Erekat

A top PA official refused to speak at an event sponsored by an Israeli newspaper, as long as an Israeli flag was on-stage.

Ha'aretz removes Israeli flag to accomodate Erekat

'We won't sit to be shot like ducks in a row'

Dozens of people gather to light Hanukkah candles at the site where a couple was shot in Samaria the night before.

'We won't sit to be shot like ducks in a row'

Youth charged with threatening Arab workers

15-year-old from Bnei Brak walked around construction site with a saw, tried to scare Arabs.

Youth charged with threatening Arab workers

Far-right in the lead in French elections

Marine Le Pen's National Front ahead in polls; French Jewish MP unsettled by reactionist vote.

Far-right in the lead in French elections

Peres: Abbas is fighting terrorism

Former President claims PA chairman is a partner for peace, says Netanyahu is failing to promote a diplomatic initiative.

Peres: Abbas is fighting terrorism

Cops, ISA beat Duma suspect, says relative

A suspect in Duma arson-murder was beaten in public and humiliated by ISA agents and police, according to relative.

Cops, ISA beat Duma suspect, says relative

Ya'alon: Israel sends condolences to victims

Defense Minister met Wednesday with senior members of Congress to discuss the current security situation in the Middle East.

Ya'alon: Israel sends condolences to victims

Netanyahu warns Likud against leaking recordings

Prime Minister tells Likud faction meeting that someone caught recording closed talks is on fast track to ending his political career.

Netanyahu warns Likud against leaking recordings

Rabbinate: Mothers will pay child support, too

Council of Chief Rabbinate in revolutionary decision says child support law must conform with modern reality.

Rabbinate: Mothers will pay child support, too

Tragedy

Rescuer at crash finds his own daughter was killed

Master Sgt Yossi Partosh was among the rescuers at the scene of the crash in which his daughter Stav perished.

Rescuer at crash finds his own daughter was killed

Stabbing attack survivor: My tzitzit saved my life

Yair Ben-Ezra recounts morning before stabbing in Ra'anana; attributes wearing new pair of ritual fringes to protecting him from death.

Stabbing attack survivor: My tzitzit saved my life

Free? Pollard under dusk to dawn curfew

Parole board decision prevents Pollard from attending synagogue, or enjoying a Sabbath meal with relatives or friends.

Free? Pollard under dusk to dawn curfew

'Enter Palestinian villages, clean out weapons'

Justice Minister calls for ground operation in Judea and Samaria in order to fight the latest terror wave.

'Enter Palestinian villages, clean out weapons'

Barkat: Jerusalem feels the pain of Paris

Jerusalem showed its solidarity with Paris Sunday night at a special rally held in Safra Square, outside City Hall.

Barkat: Jerusalem feels the pain of Paris

French MP: Close the mosques where radicals gather

France needs to pull itself together and learn the lessons of the murder wrought by ISIS in the heart of Paris, Meyer Habib insists.

French MP: Close the mosques where radicals gather

Jewish Home threatens to walk over budget

After learning 200 million shekels would be cut from education budget, Naftali Bennett warns Jewish Home could vote against state budget.

Jewish Home threatens to walk over budget

Jewish man stabbed in Milan

Haredi Jew stabbed by Muslim near a kosher restaurant in Milan, Italy, sustaining minor to moderate wounds.

Jewish man stabbed in Milan

Shaked 'weighing legal action against EU decision'

MKs from Left and Right blast 'stupid, unhelpful' decision to mark products made in 'Territories'.

Shaked 'weighing legal action against EU decision'

Passengers can now board buses from back door too

Rav-Kav transport card holders in the greater Tel Aviv area will be able to board the bus from the back doors, starting Monday.

Passengers can now board buses from back door too

Army radio commander: Regev publicly fighting us

Yaron Dekel opens up about programming struggle for first time. 'Defense Minister Ya'alon gives us his full support.'

Army radio commander: Regev publicly fighting us

'I fought to be a soldier, now I fight for life'

Orel Ozeri recounts horrific car-ramming attack that left her in a coma for two weeks and her dream to become IDF chief of staff.

'I fought to be a soldier, now I fight for life'

Bennett: Appoint Ran Baratz and don't apologize

Education Minister says Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu should appoint Ran Baratz as public diplomacy head if he so wishes.

Bennett: Appoint Ran Baratz and don't apologize

Arab educators dismissed for inciting against IDF

'Whoever thinks he can earn a salary from Israelis while encouraging their murder is dead wrong," Education Minister asserts.

Arab educators dismissed for inciting against IDF

Mother of MIA Shaul also upset by return of bodies

Zehava Shaul, mother of missing Oron Shaul, joins the parents of second missing KIA in condemning handover of terrorist bodies to Arabs.

Mother of MIA Shaul also upset by return of bodies

Yaalon in US: Much of our power is based on US aid

Defense Minister held working meeting with Ashton Carter, as Israel and US 'make up' after Iran fight.

Yaalon in US: Much of our power is based on US aid

Netanyahu plans to divide Jerusalem?

Prime Minister quoted as telling cabinet residents of Arab neighborhoods should be stripped of Israeli permanent resident status.

Netanyahu plans to divide Jerusalem?

Widow: The Same Driver Tried to Kill Us Before

Ruthie Hasno, whose husband Avraham was run over, says the murderer tried to kill them both on Monday.

Widow: The Same Driver Tried to Kill Us Before

Police: Put Top Yisrael Beytenu Figures on Trial

Investigation into mass public corruption scandal concludes with recommendation to try 34 suspects, including former ministers.

Police: Put Top Yisrael Beytenu Figures on Trial

Hundreds at Funeral of Hevron Terror Victim

Avraham Hasno, who was murdered in a terrorist attack near Hevron, laid to rest in the Kiryat Arba cemetery.

Hundreds at Funeral of Hevron Terror Victim

Left Outraged Over Judea-Samaria Products

Leftist MKs react with anger over proposed motion that companies from Judea and Samaria will be prioritized in Knesset tenders.

Left Outraged Over Judea-Samaria Products

Jews Beaten at Joseph's Tomb Sent to House Arrest

The five Hassidic Jews – including three minors – entered Joseph's Tomb Saturday to protest the site's arson.

Jews Beaten at Joseph's Tomb Sent to House Arrest

'Remove Uniformed Terrorists from Joseph's Tomb'

Samaria Regional Council head opposes uncoordinated visits to Joseph's Tomb but says holy site must return to IDF's control.

'Remove Uniformed Terrorists from Joseph's Tomb'

'Executed' Child Terrorist in Stable Condition

Despite being 'executed in cold blood,' according to PA chairman, terrorist Ahmed Mansara actually set to be discharged in coming days.

'Executed' Child Terrorist in Stable Condition

Zaka Clarifies: We Treat Jews Before Terrorists

After outcry over MDA director's claim severely wounded terrorists to be treated before victims, ZAKA says Jewish victims come first.

Zaka Clarifies: We Treat Jews Before Terrorists

Driver Recounts Harrowing Attack on Jerusalem Bus

'I heard shots and fled,' driver tells investigators after recounting how terrorist postponed payment when boarding the bus.

Driver Recounts Harrowing Attack on Jerusalem Bus

Tougher Penalties on Rock Throwers Approved

Knesset approves bills toughening punishment for rock throwers and imposing fines on parents of minors who throw rocks.

Tougher Penalties on Rock Throwers Approved

Rav Abergel Passes Away at Age 58

Rav Yoram Abergel passes away over Shabbat. Funeral to take place at 10:30 pm tonight in Netivot.

Rav Abergel Passes Away at Age 58