Ido Ben Porat

Ido Ben Porat

Dep. Editor of Arutz Sheva

News by Ido Ben Porat

A-G Threatens to Resign Over Death Penalty Law

Yehuda Weinstein reportedly tells associates he will not stay in office if Israel enacts death penalty for terrorists.

A-G Threatens to Resign Over Death Penalty Law

Jerusalem Police Readying for Final Ramadan Friday

Thousands of police officers will spread out throughout eastern Jerusalem as Muslims flock to Temple Mount, expecting trouble.

Jerusalem Police Readying for Final Ramadan Friday

Court Stiffens Sentence of Security Man's Killer

The Arab who ran down Lior Farhi outside Shaarei Tikva and left him to die will serve 11 years on manslaughter and other charges.

Court Stiffens Sentence of Security Man's Killer

Vizhnitz Grand Rabbi Passes Away, Aged 91

Leader of prominent hassidic sect and former Hagana fighter Rabbi Eliezer Hager passes away at his home in Haifa.

Vizhnitz Grand Rabbi Passes Away, Aged 91

Minister Shaked: Likud 'Sold Out' to the Haredim

Justice Minister defends Jewish Home's decision to join coalition despite nixing of conversion reforms

Minister Shaked: Likud 'Sold Out' to the Haredim

'B'Tselem? Our B'Tselem? It Can't Be'

Naftali Bennett slams leftist organizations for contributing to 'war crimes' allegations in UN report.

'B'Tselem? Our B'Tselem? It Can't Be'

Bus Attacked by Rocks and Firebombs in Binyamin

Bus driver lightly injured in rocks and firebomb attack on a bus traveling on Highway 437 in the Binyamin region.

Bus Attacked by Rocks and Firebombs in Binyamin

New Police Minister Vows to Get Tough in E. J'lem

Min. Gilad Erdan's first tour in new role included terror-stricken Ma'ale Hazeitim and Shiloah, as well as Shuafat.

New Police Minister Vows to Get Tough in E. J'lem

Bar Ilan U Nixes Public 'Gay' Event

Religious university refuses pro-homosexuality public on campus event planned for June 22.

Bar Ilan U Nixes Public 'Gay' Event

Minister: Haifa Ammonia Tank Gone in 3 Years

Environment Protection Minister Avi Gabai promises that the dangerous ammonia tank in the city of Haifa will move south.

Minister: Haifa Ammonia Tank Gone in 3 Years

MK Hazan Threatens Channel 2 with Legal Action

Likud MK announces legal action against Channel 2 News and its correspondent following a report regarding his exploits in Bulgaria.

MK Hazan Threatens Channel 2 with Legal Action

Barak Calls for Unilateral Steps

Former PM says the Israeli government should take unilateral steps to establish a Palestinian state if the PA refuses to talk.

Barak Calls for Unilateral Steps

Man Lightly Wounded in Jerusalem Rock Attack

40-year-old man suffers light injuries in Arab rock attack in Jerusalem.

Man Lightly Wounded in Jerusalem Rock Attack

Shaked Wishes to Resign as MK

Jewish Home seeking a clause in coalition agreement allowing Shaked to resign as an MK in order to allow Shuli Muallem into the Knesset.

Shaked Wishes to Resign as MK

Lehi Fighter Azriel Livnat Dies at 92

Azriel Livnat, father of Minister Limor Livnat, was a member of the Lehi underground movement that operated during the British Mandate.

Lehi Fighter Azriel Livnat Dies at 92

Shamir: Yisrael Beytenu Failed Because of Liberman

Agriculture Minister says that Liberman's "new strategy" is to blame for Yisrael Beytenu's winning just six seats.

Shamir: Yisrael Beytenu Failed Because of Liberman

Galon: Bennett as Education Min. is 'Dangerous'

Meretz head warns against appointing Bennett as Education Minister, threatens to "drive him crazy".

Galon: Bennett as Education Min. is 'Dangerous'

Broken promise

Netanyahu Promised Bennett Defense Ministry

Explosive report claims Netanyahu promised coveted position in return for support for early elections - then promptly reneged on his pledge.

Netanyahu Promised Bennett Defense Ministry

Hotovely: Bibi Will Form Nationalist Government

Likud MK dismisses claims that Netanyahu will form a unity government, advises voters not to believe every headline they read.

Hotovely: Bibi Will Form Nationalist Government

Likud MK-Elect Considering Moving to Samaria

MK-elect Nava Boker, who lost her husband in the Carmel fire, visits the Shomron region, calls to "keep every piece of land we have here."

Likud MK-Elect Considering Moving to Samaria

Deri Opposes Increase in Number of Ministers

Report says Shas chairman has sent Netanyahu a message that he is against changing the law that limits the number of cabinet ministers.

Deri Opposes Increase in Number of Ministers

Regev: Increase the Number of Ministers

Likud MK rejects Lapid's criticism of the plans to change the law which reduces the number of ministers in the cabinet to 18.

Regev: Increase the Number of Ministers

Haredi Parties to Present Netanyahu with Demands

Shas and United Torah Judaism expected to request ministries they held in the past and demand that Lapid's "decrees" be cancelled.

Haredi Parties to Present Netanyahu with Demands

Soldier Arrested for Incitement to Violence

IDF soldier arrested Monday for incitement: 'If a leftist comes to power...I will become the next Yigal Amir,' he wrote on Facebook.

Soldier Arrested for Incitement to Violence

Forum of Notable Rabbis Advocates for Jewish Home

A forum of Rabbis set up by Jewish Home MK Nissan Slomiansky will try to engage traditional public Sunday with national-religious party.

Forum of Notable Rabbis Advocates for Jewish Home

Galant: Ya'alon Had Photo Taken Near Tunnels

Kulanu party candidate blasts Defense Minister over his handling of Hamas's terror tunnels.

Galant: Ya'alon Had Photo Taken Near Tunnels

Deri: We Support Netanyahu for Prime Minister

Shas chairman indicates he will recommend Netanyahu as Prime Minister after the elections on March 17.

Deri: We Support Netanyahu for Prime Minister

Marzel: We Will Send Tibi and Zoabi to Syria

Two new Otzma Yehudit campaign clips show party sending Tibi and Zoabi to Syria, and 'following in footsteps' of David Ben-Gurion.

Marzel: We Will Send Tibi and Zoabi to Syria

Lapid: No to Coalition that Will Change Draft Law

Yesh Atid chairman says he will not be part of a government that will remove the criminal sanctions against haredi draft dodgers.

Lapid: No to Coalition that Will Change Draft Law

Bennett to Herzog: You're Hurting Us All

Jewish Home chairman calls on Opposition leader to "stop undermining the foreign policy of the Government of Israel".

Bennett to Herzog: You're Hurting Us All

Yesh Atid MK: We'll Prefer Herzog Over Netanyahu

MK Shai Piron says his party believes "it's time to replace Netanyahu" and would prefer to recommend Herzog as Prime Minister.

Yesh Atid MK: We'll Prefer Herzog Over Netanyahu

Glick: Pray for Victims of Deadly Crash in Negev

Temple Mount activist calls on the public to pray for the Bedouin who were injured in deadly crash in the Negev.

Glick: Pray for Victims of Deadly Crash in Negev

Deri Hints at Return to Shas

In a television interview, Aryeh Deri hints he is returning to lead Shas, but doesn't say it outright.

Deri Hints at Return to Shas

Lapid: a Liar, Hypocrite, or Simply Irresponsible?

Meretz Chairwoman Zehava Gal-On goes on the warpath against Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid, accusing him of lying and irresponsibility.

Lapid: a Liar, Hypocrite, or Simply Irresponsible?

Shaked: France is Still Living in Denial

MK Ayelet Shaked expresses hope that more French Jews will make aliyah, in the wake of the growing anti-Semitism in the country.

Shaked: France is Still Living in Denial

Feiglin's Close Associate to Run for Likud

Shai Malka, director-general of Manhigut Yehudit, announces he will compete for a spot on Likud's list for the Knesset.

Feiglin's Close Associate to Run for Likud

Eli Yishai's New Party Won't Allow Women MKs

Pact with National Union looking increasingly unlikely as Yachad party's spiritual head stresses hareidi stance against women MKs.

Eli Yishai's New Party Won't Allow Women MKs

Lapid Accuses Netanyahu and Shas of 'Ugly Deal'

Former Finance Minister claims Netanyahu gave funding for Shas schools in return for Shas supporting funds for Judea and Samaria.

Lapid Accuses Netanyahu and Shas of 'Ugly Deal'

MK Ben-Eliezer Hospitalized with Fever

Labor MK admitted to hospital after feeling unwell. He is in stable condition and fully conscious.

MK Ben-Eliezer Hospitalized with Fever

Ya'alon Halts IDF Move to Negev

Defense Minister orders that the IDF’s move to the Negev be stopped, cites differences with Treasury over defense budget.

Ya'alon Halts IDF Move to Negev