Ido Ben Porat

Ido Ben Porat

Dep. Editor of Arutz Sheva

News by Ido Ben Porat

Coalition breakthrough:

Coalition breakthrough: Netanyahu commits to amending Law of Return by April

Less than a third of recent immigrants from Eastern Europe are Jewish, many of the non-Jews take their benefits and leave.

Coalition breakthrough: Netanyahu commits to amending Law of Return by April

3rd night of Hanukkah:

3rd night of Hanukkah: Benny Gantz lights candles at the Western Wall Plaza

Also present were Rabbi Grossman of Migdal Ha'emek and hundreds of Holocaust survivors.

3rd night of Hanukkah: Benny Gantz lights candles at the Western Wall Plaza

'A war crime':

'War crime': UN condemns deportation of terrorist who plotted to murder Rabbi Yosef

UN Human Rights Office criticizes Israel for deporting PFLP terrorist Salah Hamouri: A grave breach of the Fourth Geneva Convention.

'War crime': UN condemns deportation of terrorist who plotted to murder Rabbi Yosef

New instructions to soldiers:

New instructions to soldiers: 'Only shoot stone-throwers in the ankles'

IDF soldiers in Judea and Samaria received instructions not to kill stone-throwing terrorists, citing "A dead stone-thrower incites riots".

New instructions to soldiers: 'Only shoot stone-throwers in the ankles'

New York Times op-ed:

New York Times op-ed: Netanyahu’s government a significant threat to Israel's future

New York Times concerned over "annexation of Jewish settlements" that "would undermine the possibility of a two-state solution."

New York Times op-ed: Netanyahu’s government a significant threat to Israel's future

Law of Return:

Law of Return: Religious-Zionist rabbis appeal to Netanyahu to repeal Grandchild Clause

Just 28 percent of recent immigrants to Israel are Jewish. Virtually no non-Jewish immigrants convert.

Law of Return: Religious-Zionist rabbis appeal to Netanyahu to repeal Grandchild Clause

Dudi Amsalem:

Dudi Amsalem: 'I don't regret calling Bennett a crook, that's what he is'

'Bennett deceived his voters, destroyed Israeli democracy,' insists Likud MK.

Dudi Amsalem: 'I don't regret calling Bennett a crook, that's what he is'

Lapid:

Lapid: We need a strong, disciplined army, with a clear chain of command

PM holds security situation assessment in the Judea and Samaria Division: The government gives full backing to our soldiers.

Lapid: We need a strong, disciplined army, with a clear chain of command

IDF prevents 300 leftist activists from entering Hebron

One week after leftist activists provoke altercation with IDF soldiers, military declares Hebron closed military zone.

IDF prevents 300 leftist activists from entering Hebron

Israel transfers bulletproof ambulance to Ukraine

Defense Ministry transfers bulletproof ambulance, the first of four, to serve Ukrainian first responders.

Israel transfers bulletproof ambulance to Ukraine

'Prison is tough on them'

'Prison is tough on them': Judge releases terrorists who tried to lynch a Jewish family

Supreme Court Justice Yitzhak Amit certified release of terrorists who attacked a Jewish family in Jerusalem last October to house arrest.

'Prison is tough on them': Judge releases terrorists who tried to lynch a Jewish family

Ayelet Shaked:

Ayelet Shaked: Until he was indicted, Netanyahu opposed any reform to the judicial system

Outgoing Interior Minister: Netanyahu always preferred a government with the left.

Ayelet Shaked: Until he was indicted, Netanyahu opposed any reform to the judicial system

Candidate for PM of Canada:

Candidate for Prime Minister of Canada pledges: I will move the embassy to Jerusalem

Leader of Conservative Party of Canada says that if he wins elections, he will move the Canadian embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

Candidate for Prime Minister of Canada pledges: I will move the embassy to Jerusalem

Military police trickery:

Military police trickery: Troops came to file complaint, MPs waited to investigate them

Soldiers who went to file complaints against their attackers were met by military investigators who were investigating them.

Military police trickery: Troops came to file complaint, MPs waited to investigate them

Extremist Arab rapper invited to perform at Tel Aviv University

"I can't be anti-Semitic by myself, let's try together," said Tamer Nafar at recent event.

Extremist Arab rapper invited to perform at Tel Aviv University

In preparation for Netanyahu:

In preparation for Netanyahu: Israel's 'Air Force One' returns to the skies

State airplane "Kanaf Tzion," grounded by PM Lapid, set to resume service within weeks.

In preparation for Netanyahu: Israel's  'Air Force One' returns to the skies

Israel getting more expensive

Israel is getting more expensive: Electricity prices to go up by 8.2% in January

Electricity Authority to raise electricity prices, continuing a trend of price increases in Israel.

Israel is getting more expensive: Electricity prices to go up by 8.2% in January

'I have nothing to hide'

Ramat Gan Mayor questioned by Tax Authority: It's me and I have nothing to hide

Carmel Shama Hacohen interrogated by the Israel Tax Authority: The investigation concerns business I stepped away from 13 years ago.

Ramat Gan Mayor questioned by Tax Authority: It's me and I have nothing to hide

Jewish woman injured in rock attack, dozens demonstrate

Dozens of residents of Binyamin region protest after woman injured in rock attack west of Ramallah.

Jewish woman injured in rock attack, dozens demonstrate

Religious leaders livid:

IDF cancels training for men only course

Religious Zionism rabbis are seething after a separate course for men in the armored brigade was cancelled by the army.

IDF cancels training for men only course

Retired supreme court judge:

Retired supreme court judge: 'A well-known individual tried to hit me in a synagogue'

Retired Supreme Court Judge Elyakim Rubinstein discusses racism, the new government, and designated minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Retired supreme court judge: 'A well-known individual tried to hit me in a synagogue'

Famous Israeli singer:

Famous Israeli singer Yehoram Gaon: 'I'm happy with the results of the elections'

'Netanyahu is a very very smart man, and he won't let Itamar Ben-Gvir shake up the country,' singer Yehoram Gaon says.

Famous Israeli singer Yehoram Gaon:  'I'm happy with the results of the elections'

President to bereaved family: Your father was an amazing person

'Rules of engagement killed our father,' bereaved family of terror victim Tamir Avichai tells Israel's Pres. Herzog.

President to bereaved family: Your father was an amazing person

Coalition talk compromise:

Coalition talk compromise: Interior and Religious Affairs to Deri; Finance to Smotrich

Shas is expected to give up its hold on Finance Ministry, but in return, Religious Zionism will have to give up Religious Affairs Ministry.

Coalition talk compromise: Interior and Religious Affairs to Deri; Finance to Smotrich

Tamir Avichai, father of six, identified as terror attack victim

'Tamir was a person who was always smiling, full of good & desire to help others, a man of kindness,' Samaria leader says of terror victim.

Tamir Avichai, father of six, identified as terror attack victim

Haredi newspaper: 'Smotrich has no more than 7 MKs behind him'

Yated Ne'eman slams Religious Zionism chief MK Bezalel Smotrich for demanding Defense Ministry with 'no more than 7 MKs behind him.'

Haredi newspaper: 'Smotrich has no more than 7 MKs behind him'

Coalition talks:

Smotrich meets with rabbis to get support for coalition demands

The Religious Zionism chair is seeking to receive the Defense, Education, and Religious Affairs portfolios.

Smotrich meets with rabbis to get support for coalition demands

Women of the Wall to Netanyahu

Women of the Wall to Netanyahu: 'Don't appoint Ben Gvir as Public Security minister'

The feminist non-Orthodox organization claims that the appointment of the Otzma Yehudit chairman will create an open season for liberal Jews

Women of the Wall to Netanyahu: 'Don't appoint Ben Gvir as Public Security minister'

Bedouin who sexually assaulted 10-year-old sentenced to 5 years in prison

Be'er Sheva court sentences Arab who sexually assaulted 10-year-old girl to 5 years in prison. 'The judges let the criminals off lightly.'

Bedouin who sexually assaulted 10-year-old sentenced to 5 years in prison

Otzma Yehudit to request separate meeting with Pres. Herzog

MK Itamar Ben-Gvir to meet with Pres. Herzog separately from running mate MK Bezalel Smotrich to discuss recommended candidate for PM.

Otzma Yehudit to request separate meeting with Pres. Herzog

Smotrich lays out his demands:

Smotrich lays out demands: Finance or Defense and expanded override clause

The Religious Zionism chair met with Benjamin Netanyahu and laid out his demands in the first round of coalition negotiations.

Smotrich lays out demands: Finance or Defense and expanded override clause

Baruch Marzel:

Baruch Marzel: 'I haven't spoken to Ben Gvir in nearly two months'

The activist spoke about the rift between him and the Otzma Yehudit chair, says latter would make a good internal security minister.

Baruch Marzel: 'I haven't spoken to Ben Gvir in nearly two months'

Ahuvya Sandak's killing:

Ahuvya Sandak's killing: Teens who were traveling with slain teen to be indicted

The Jerusalem district prosecutor will indict teens who were injured after police rammed into their car during chase, killing their friend.

Ahuvya Sandak's killing: Teens who were traveling with slain teen to be indicted

IDF soldiers eliminate rock-throwing terrorist in Binyamin, second terrorist injured

Several vehicles sustain damage as a result of rock-throwing on Highway 60.

IDF soldiers eliminate rock-throwing terrorist in Binyamin, second terrorist injured

Condition of teen shooting victim continues to improve

Tamar Aharon, who was shot in the head in Kiryat Arba, is now communicating with her family and medical staff.

Condition of teen shooting victim continues to improve

Likud claims:

Likud claims: Elections Committee preventing us from supervising vote count

Likud says Director General of the Central Elections Committee prevented it from supervising counting of so-called "double envelopes".

Likud claims: Elections Committee preventing us from supervising vote count

Netanyahu takes victory stroll in Jerusalem park

MK Benjamin Netanyahu is spotted in Jerusalem's Sacher Park, wearing exercise clothes and surrounded by security guards.

Netanyahu takes victory stroll in Jerusalem park

Shaked left out of the Knesset: I congratulate Netanyahu, we were a home for 80,000 voters

Shaked does not regret her decision to run till the end: We were a home for 80,000 people who would not have voted otherwise.

Shaked left out of the Knesset: I congratulate Netanyahu, we were a home for 80,000 voters

Ben-Gvir to INN:

Ben-Gvir to INN: 'Cooperation with Smotrich will continue into the next Knesset'

Religious Zionism will split into two after the elections - but the cooperation between the parties will continue, MK Ben-Gvir promises.

Ben-Gvir to INN: 'Cooperation with Smotrich will continue into the next Knesset'

Arab MK: Terrorists eliminated in Shechem are our martyrs

MK Aida Touma-Sliman causes uproar after issuing statement of condolences for terrorists eliminated during IDF operation.

Arab MK: Terrorists eliminated in Shechem are our martyrs