Ido Ben Porat

Ido Ben Porat

Dep. Editor of Arutz Sheva

News by Ido Ben Porat

Terrorists open fire at military post near town of Ofra

IDF forces return fire, terrorists escape in vehicle.

Terrorists open fire at military post near town of Ofra

Harel and Elisha laid to rest

Harel and Elisha laid to rest: Harel's mother in tears: You were so beautiful

Two of the victims of terrorist attack near Eli, Elisha Antman and Harel Masoud, laid to rest.

Harel and Elisha laid to rest: Harel's mother in tears: You were so beautiful

At 2 AM:

At 2 AM: Ben-Gvir threatened to go to Lod, police took action and shooting stopped

After locals reported gunfire, National Security Minster threatened to go to Lod. Police arrested several suspects, and quiet was restored.

At 2 AM: Ben-Gvir threatened to go to Lod, police took action and shooting stopped

Netanyahu, El-Sisi, discuss shooting attack on Egypt-Israel border

Egypt's President El-Sisi expresses condolences for deaths of three IDF soldiers, reiterates commitment to full investigation into shooting.

Netanyahu, El-Sisi, discuss shooting attack on Egypt-Israel border

It's a small world:

Minister Sofer runs into mother of wounded soldier in Miami

Last January, IDF lone soldier Matan Bar was wounded at an army base. Yesterday, Minister Sofer happened to meet his mother in Miami.

Minister Sofer runs into mother of wounded soldier in Miami

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Former Mossad agent killed in Italy is Erez Shimoni

Erez Shimoni, 50, is the former Mossad agent who was killed in a boat accident in Italy.

Cleared for publication: Former Mossad agent killed in Italy is Erez Shimoni

Shabak arrests Arab-Israeli who planned terror attack on bus

Arab-Israeli, resident of Umm al-Fahm, joins Hamas military wing, plans massive terror attack on Israeli bus line.

Shabak arrests Arab-Israeli who planned terror attack on bus

Turkish report:

Turkish report: 11 arrested after Mossad spy ring uncovered

Investigation uncovers spy ring which followed 23 people, company with business connections to Iran.

Turkish report: 11 arrested after Mossad spy ring uncovered

Closure?

IDF detains terrorists who shot and wounded two soldiers

The IDF arrested terrorists who shot two soldiers, wounding them in the PA village of Huwara.

IDF detains terrorists who shot and wounded two soldiers

Flight from New York to Israel forced to land in Spain due to unruly passenger

A short time after takeoff, a passenger began to yell, demanded to smoke, and even threatened to crash the plane.

Flight from New York to Israel forced to land in Spain due to unruly passenger

2 Jews murdered in attack on Tunisian synagogue

Hundreds of Jews celebrating Lag Ba'Omer in Djerba synagogue lock themselves in compound after gunshots heard.

2 Jews murdered in attack on Tunisian synagogue

Demolition halted:

Demolition halted: Civil Administration prevented from destroying ancient pool

Natural pool at Ein Rashash declared "health hazard" by inspectors. Minister Smotrich stopped the demolition.

Demolition halted: Civil Administration prevented from destroying ancient pool

Ayelet Shaked: 'We can make changes, the reform won't pass'

'Singapore community is very warm, they love Israel unconditionally,' former Min. Ayelet Shaked says.

Ayelet Shaked: 'We can make changes, the reform won't pass'

Stabbing attack in Samaria: One injured, terrorist neutralized

'How many must die and be injured before the government does its job?' Samaria leader Yossi Dagan demands.

Stabbing attack in Samaria: One injured, terrorist neutralized

MK Danon meets DeSantis:

MK Danon meets Ron DeSantis: A true friend of Israel

DeSantis, the governor of Florida, is in Israel for one day. He is expected to officially announce his 2024 Presidential bid soon.

MK Danon meets Ron DeSantis: A true friend of Israel

Top cantor Moshe Stern dies at 87

Cantor Moshe Stern, considered one of the best Ashkenazic cantors and one of the greatest in his field, passes away.

Top cantor Moshe Stern dies at 87

Iranian Crown Prince prays at the Western Wall

Reza Pahlavi, Iranian Crown Prince, visits Western Wall asking for 'peace, freedom, security, for the people of Israel and Iran."

Iranian Crown Prince prays at the Western Wall

IAF commander:

IAF commander: Reserve pilots who do not report for duty will be expelled

Maj. Gen Tomer Bar told senior officers in a closed meeting that pilots who refuse duty in protest would be expelled from their squadrons.

IAF commander: Reserve pilots who do not report for duty will be expelled

Yehuda Wald:

Yehuda Wald: 'The president is part of the problem, not part of the solution'

Religious Zionism party director admits need for discussion, but wants to 'keep the president out. He's not objective.'

Yehuda Wald: 'The president is part of the problem, not part of the solution'

'Totally idiotic':

Kohelet Forum calls Override Clause 'totally idiotic. It's not going to happen.'

Influential right-wing think-tank claims only the haredi political parties want law passed.

Kohelet Forum calls Override Clause 'totally idiotic. It's not going to happen.'

Contrary to directive:

Contrary to Ben Gvir's directive: Terrorists permitted showering time of 20 minutes

Israel reportedly promises terrorist prisoners that their conditions won't be worsened in exchange for them calling off a hunger strike.

Contrary to Ben Gvir's directive: Terrorists permitted showering time of 20 minutes

What has this country come to?

What has this country come to? Social activist claims Yoni Netanyahu's grave 'desecrated'

Head of Yad Lebanim hopes 'politicians will stay away from Mount Herzl on Memorial Day.'

What has this country come to? Social activist claims Yoni Netanyahu's grave 'desecrated'

Following INN report:

Following INN report: MK Revivo pulls bill to change Central Elections Committee

According to the bill, the committee head would be appointed by the committee and Knesset Speaker and will not be a Supreme Court judge.

Following INN report: MK Revivo pulls bill to change Central Elections Committee

Bill to change Central Election Committee splits coalition

According to the bill, the committee head will be appointed by the committee and Knesset Speaker and will not be a Supreme Court judge.

Bill to change Central Election Committee splits coalition

Defense Minister to coalition:

Defense Minister: Jews arrested following Huwara incident posed a danger to lives

After 50 coalition MKs demand release of Jews, Gallant justifies use of administrative detention.

Defense Minister: Jews arrested following Huwara incident posed a danger to lives

Reservists rejecting refusal:

Reservists rejecting refusal: 1,600 officers pen letter to IDF Chief of Staff: We're here

'Political entities are exploiting the IDF, sullying the good name of reservists to create chaos.'

Reservists rejecting refusal: 1,600 officers pen letter to IDF Chief of Staff: We're here

Bennett reveals:

'Changes we made to 'open-fire' procedure have saved lives'

'After the fall of soldier Noam Raz, I held a discussion with his friends at the unit. This resulted in the elimination of many terrorists.'

'Changes we made to 'open-fire' procedure have saved lives'

Amiram Ben Uliel:

Amiram Ben Uliel: Supreme Court President rejects request for retrial

Hayut admits "extremely irregular" nature of interrogation but continues to regard confession extracted under duress as admissible.

Amiram Ben Uliel: Supreme Court President rejects request for retrial

'We all carry this stretcher'

'We all carry this stretcher' President Herzog condemns calls to murder Prime Minister

President Herzog met with a group of IDF soldiers who went viral for their commander's emotional speech about unity.

'We all carry this stretcher' President Herzog condemns calls to murder Prime Minister

Ben-Gvir:

Ben-Gvir: 'I am not satisfied with the IDF's response in Gaza'

"We should be taking out Hamas leaders for each rocket fired into Israel."

Ben-Gvir: 'I am not satisfied with the IDF's response in Gaza'

Iran accuses:

Iran accuses: Israel responsible for drone attack on missile factory

Iran's UN envoy: "Iran has the right to respond to the attack at any time and place."

Iran accuses: Israel responsible for drone attack on missile factory

Jerusalem bomber hid in Khan al Ahmar cave

Residents of illegal Bedouin outpost accused of failing to report presence of and even helping terrorist who murdered 2 in November.

Jerusalem bomber hid in Khan al Ahmar cave

UN Ambassador's son celebrates Bar Mitzvah, puts on tefillin for the first time

Ambassador Gilad Erdan: There are few moments as moving as when a father stands next to his son as he puts on tefillin for the first time.

UN Ambassador's son celebrates Bar Mitzvah, puts on tefillin for the first time

Policy change:

Policy change: Home of a terrorist who did not murder to be sealed for first time

The ISA chief was instructed to prepare an opinion regarding sealing off the home of the terrorist who perpetrated the City of David attack.

Policy change: Home of a terrorist who did not murder to be sealed for first time

Bullets sent to Bennetts:

Bullets sent to Bennetts: Ilana Sporta confesses and apologizes for death threats

Suspect unwisely addressed letters in her own handwriting.

Bullets sent to Bennetts: Ilana Sporta confesses and apologizes for death threats

Esther Horgan:

Esther Horgan: 'Stop PA funding terrorists,' her daughter tells European Parliament

Murderer will receive NIS 4m throughout his life for killing Horgan, says shocked EU politician.

Esther Horgan: 'Stop PA funding terrorists,' her daughter tells European Parliament

Sheinberg's move to Katzrin:

Rabbinic Court: Basis for admitting sex offender into community

Without naming Sheinberg, judges published the steps a sex offender must take to be re-admitted into the 'faith community'.

Rabbinic Court: Basis for admitting sex offender into community

Terrorist released from prison

Terrorist released from prison in the early hours of the morning to avoid Arab festivities

Karim Younes, who murdered IDF soldier Avraham Bromberg in 1980, released after completing 40-year sentence.

Terrorist released from prison in the early hours of the morning to avoid Arab festivities

Israeli tourist stabbed at a train station in Rome

24-year-old Israeli woman stabbed three times in the back. The suspect fled the scene and police are looking for him.

Israeli tourist stabbed at a train station in Rome

New poll:

New poll: 60% of Israelis: Israeli democracy is in danger

A Geocartographia survey found that 76% of Israeli Arabs feel that democracy is in danger while only 56% of Jews feel so.

New poll: 60% of Israelis: Israeli democracy is in danger