Ido Ben Porat

Ido Ben Porat

Dep. Editor of Arutz Sheva

News by Ido Ben Porat

Regev 'Disappointed' by Rivlin

MK Miri Regev calls out President Reuven Rivlin for cancelling a performance by singer Amir Benayoun over his new song on Arab extremists.

Regev 'Disappointed' by Rivlin

MK Ben-Eliezer to Quit Politics

Labor MK and former presidential candidate plans to retire from politics after 30 years in the Knesset.

MK Ben-Eliezer to Quit Politics

Driving at Night? Have a Coffee for a Shekel

Deputy Transportation Minister Tzipi Hotovely unveils new initiative aimed at reducing the number of traffic accidents at night.

Driving at Night? Have a Coffee for a Shekel

'Haniyeh, I Demand that You Give Me Back My Son'

Zehava Shaul, mother of Oron Shaul who was declared dead by the IDF, has a message for Hamas's leader.

'Haniyeh, I Demand that You Give Me Back My Son'

Recalling Dalia Lemkos' Final Moments

Ori Shechter gave Dalia Lemkos a ride to Alon Shvut. Moments after she got out of his car, she was murdered.

Recalling Dalia Lemkos' Final Moments

Deri and Yishai Meet, Decide to Work Together

For the first time in a year, long-time rivals Aryeh Deri and Eli Yishai, held a one-on-one meeting in Bnei Brak.

Deri and Yishai Meet, Decide to Work Together

Osem to Build Large Ice Cream Factory in Arad

The largest ice cream factory in the Middle East will be built in the city of Arad, which has been suffering from a rise in unemployment.

Osem to Build Large Ice Cream Factory in Arad

Outrage in Jewish Home as 'Surrogacy Bill' Passes

Knesset approves first reading of "surrogacy bill", allowing surrogacy for same-sex couples. Jewish Home members condemn.

Outrage in Jewish Home as 'Surrogacy Bill' Passes

Livni Vows to 'Bury' High Court Veto Bill

Justice Minister promises she will ensure that bill allowing MKs to override Court's striking down of laws will not be promoted.

Livni Vows to 'Bury' High Court Veto Bill

Killed Navigator's Father Meets Fellow Hiker

Hanan Ariel, father of Tamar who was killed in Nepal, meets a hiker who was caught in the avalanche with his daughter.

Killed Navigator's Father Meets Fellow Hiker

Ya'alon: It's Not About '67 Borders'

Defense Minister: As long as Palestinian children are educated to kill Jews, there will not be peace.

Ya'alon: It's Not About '67 Borders'

Jerusalem Councilman: Terrorists Are Roaming Free

Jerusalem Councilman and former mayoral candidate Moshe Lion calls for the restoration of law and order following terrorist attack.

Jerusalem Councilman: Terrorists Are Roaming Free

Bennett: Something New Has Begun in Jerusalem

Members of the Jewish Home party welcome the results of the election of Jerusalem's new Chief Rabbis.

Bennett: Something New Has Begun in Jerusalem

Terrorists Attack Jerusalem Home with Firebombs

Terror wave in and around the capital continues, as Arabs throw firebombs towards a home in the Shiloach neighborhood.

Terrorists Attack Jerusalem Home with Firebombs

New Haifa Neighborhood Named After Peres

Former President Shimon Peres inaugurates new neighborhood in Haifa, Neot Peres, named after himself.

New Haifa Neighborhood Named After Peres

Ya'alon: We'll Build in Jerusalem

Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon clarifies that Israel will continue to build in Jerusalem despite international criticism over the move.

Ya'alon: We'll Build in Jerusalem

Outrage in Southern Tel Aviv Over Infiltrators

Residents of southern Tel Aviv set up a “mourning tent” in reaction to the High Court’s decision to strike down the Infiltrators Law.

Outrage in Southern Tel Aviv Over Infiltrators

Syrian Opposition: Assad Murders, Israel Helps

Dr. Kamal Al-Labwani, exiled leader of the Syrian opposition, visits Ziv Hospital in Tzfat, where many wounded Syrians are treated.

Syrian Opposition: Assad Murders, Israel Helps

Seven Indictments Filed Against Arab Rioters

Four adults and three minors charged with rioting and assaulting police officers as unrest in Jerusalem continues.

Seven Indictments Filed Against Arab Rioters

New Nationality for Christians: Aramaean

Many of Israel's 160,0000 Christians, hitherto registered as Arabs, eligible to re-register as Aramaeans; their leaders are ecstatic.

New Nationality for Christians: Aramaean

Shaked: Bennett is 'Prime Minister Material'

MK Ayelet Shaked backs Jewish Home's new constitution, optimistic regarding a union with Tekuma.

Shaked: Bennett is 'Prime Minister Material'

Terrorist Prisoners to Start Hunger Strike

Palestinian Arab terrorists announced they are starting a hunger strike in response to the suicide of an Arab terrorist jailed in Israel.

Terrorist Prisoners to Start Hunger Strike

Baby Lightly Hurt in Samaria Rock Attack

Two-year-old girl lightly hurt in an Arab rock-throwing attack near Huwara in Samaria, the latest in a string of such attacks.

Baby Lightly Hurt in Samaria Rock Attack

Bennett: No Need to Criticize Ya'alon

Economy Minister says that Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon should not be criticized for cancelling a visit to Kibbutz Nahal Oz.

Bennett: No Need to Criticize Ya'alon

Former MK: Only Erasing Hamas Will Bring Quiet

Dr. Michael Ben-Ari launches scathing attack on Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon.

Former MK: Only Erasing Hamas Will Bring Quiet

IDF Preparing for Resumption of Rocket Fire

IDF preparing for a resumption of rocket fire from Gaza before the end of the current five-day ceasefire.

IDF Preparing for Resumption of Rocket Fire

Feiglin: Zoabi Isn't the Problem

MK Feiglin objects to the police investigation against MK Zoabi, reminds that the Supreme Court allowed her to run for the Knesset.

Feiglin: Zoabi Isn't the Problem

Ya'alon Vows to Recover Body of Oron Shaul

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon visits the home of First Sgt. Oron Shaul, promises Israel will do everything it can to retrieve his body.

Ya'alon Vows to Recover Body of Oron Shaul

Peace Now Head Criticizes Bennett Over Gaza

Yariv Oppenheimer criticizes Minister Naftali Bennett for saying that Hamas must be left defeated and disarmed.

Peace Now Head Criticizes Bennett Over Gaza

Names of Four Killed Soldiers Released

Four soldiers who were killed by a mortar shell near the Gaza border served in the 7th Armored Brigade of the IDF.

Names of Four Killed Soldiers Released

250 Gather in Tel Aviv for Pro-Israel Protest

"We love Israel, we trust the IDF," say protesters who gathered in Tel Aviv for demonstration in support of Gaza operation.

250 Gather in Tel Aviv for Pro-Israel Protest

Israel ‘Planning Next Steps,’ Bennett Says

Bennett warns that alternative to ground operation was ‘an Israeli 9/11.’

Israel ‘Planning Next Steps,’ Bennett Says

Southern Roads Reopen, No Infiltration Detected

IDF suspected a second infiltration from Gaza but is now certain this did not happen. Some 40 rockets fired at Israel Thursday afternoon.

Southern Roads Reopen, No Infiltration Detected

Lapid: Hamas is Responsible for Children's Deaths

Israel is doing everything in its power to prevent the deaths of innocent civilians in airstrikes, says Finance Minister.

Lapid: Hamas is Responsible for Children's Deaths

Hamas 'Takes Over' Channel 10

Hamas takes over satellite for few minutes, shows viewers pictures of Gaza wounded.

Hamas 'Takes Over' Channel 10

Mortar from Syria Fired Towards Golan Heights

Mortar from Syria explodes near Druze village in the Golan Height. IDF returns fire.

Mortar from Syria Fired Towards Golan Heights

Amidror: Only Retaking Gaza Can Fully Stop Rockets

Former Israeli National Security Adviser estimates that the only to completely stop the rocket fire from Gaza is to retake the region.

Amidror: Only Retaking Gaza Can Fully Stop Rockets

Terrorists' Home Will Be Razed

At Prime Minister's orders, the home of the murderer of Baruch Mizrahi will be torn down. Leftists aghast.

Terrorists' Home Will Be Razed

Meretz Head: IDF Operation Only to Punish the PA

MK Zehava Galon: Operation Brother’s Keeper has strayed away from its purpose and now is used solely to punish the PA.

Meretz Head: IDF Operation Only to Punish the PA

Ya'alon Blasts PA's 'Campaign of Incitement'

Defense Minister says Israel is willing to talk peace, but stresses it will not compromise on its security.

Ya'alon Blasts PA's 'Campaign of Incitement'