Ido Ben Porat

Ido Ben Porat

Dep. Editor of Arutz Sheva

News by Ido Ben Porat

Terrorists who hurled firebombs at Jewish town arrested

IDF soldiers arrest Arabs suspected of hurling firebombs, explosives, at Jewish town.

Terrorists who hurled firebombs at Jewish town arrested

MK Matan Kahane:

'Without Bennett, Palestinian state would have arisen here'

Yamina MK: 'I don't move an inch on religion and state without close rabbinical guidance. No one will teach us what religious Zionism is.'

'Without Bennett, Palestinian state would have arisen here'

Appoint coordinator, control Population Authority: Smotrich plan to expel infiltrators

Religious Zionist Party: 'We'll demand concrete steps as condition of entering government before situation becomes irreversible.'

Appoint coordinator, control Population Authority: Smotrich plan to expel infiltrators

Woman who crossed into Syria lands in Israel

Netanyahu: I spoke twice with Putin, I asked for his help and he worked to return the Israeli woman who crossed the border into Syria.

Woman who crossed into Syria lands in Israel

Yuli Edelstein: 'Israel won't have mandatory vaccination'

'Vaccines won't be mandatory, but anyone who forges a vaccine certificate will go to jail,' Health Minister Yuli Edelstein warns.

Yuli Edelstein: 'Israel won't have mandatory vaccination'

Arab hackers breach Tel Aviv University's Facebook page

Arab hackers breach university's Facebook page, post images of PLO flags and anti-Israel slogans.

Arab hackers breach Tel Aviv University's Facebook page

2021 Wolf Prize laureates announced

Rivlin: The Wolf Prize expresses the State of Israel’s acknowledgement that human progress is an achievement not to be taken for granted.

2021 Wolf Prize laureates announced

Education Minister to parents: I apologize, health is important

Education Minister addresses parents after cabinet meeting, apologizes for the fact that schools will remain closed a little while longer.

Education Minister to parents: I apologize, health is important

Christopher Plummer, who played Captain Georg von Trapp, dies at 91

Christopher Plummer, Canadian actor, dies at home at age 91. 'The world has lost a consummate actor,' says Julie Andrews.

Christopher Plummer, who played Captain Georg von Trapp, dies at 91

Lod mayor threatens those declining vaccine

Lod mayor threatens sanctions against unvaccinated residents, children will not be able to attend schools.

Lod mayor threatens those declining vaccine

Smotrich and Hagit Moshe meet, no progress made

Chairwoman of Jewish Home Party meets chairman of Religious Zionist Party to discuss joint run in the elections for the 24th Knesset.

Smotrich and Hagit Moshe meet, no progress made

First dogs Champ and Major move into White House

Champ, who has accompanied Biden family for over decade, enjoys new dog bed by fireplace. Major, adopted in 2018, ran around southern lawn.

First dogs Champ and Major move into White House

Teens aged 16-18 to be vaccinated for coronavirus

Health Ministry Director General adopts recommendation of Vaccination Prioritization Committee regarding vaccines for teens.

Teens aged 16-18 to be vaccinated for coronavirus

Smotrich invites new Jewish Home leader to a meeting

Religious Zionist Party chairman calls on Hagit Moshe to promote a merger of the two parties.

Smotrich invites new Jewish Home leader to a meeting

Netanyahu presents syringe with which he was vaccinated

Prime Minister in new video: This is the syringe with which I received the first vaccine among the millions we brought to Israel.

Netanyahu presents syringe with which he was vaccinated

GSS thwarted 430 terror attacks in 2020

General Security Service prevented 283 shooting attacks, 70 stabbing attacks, 10 ramming attacks, 62 bombings and five kidnappings.

GSS thwarted 430 terror attacks in 2020

Israel's coronavirus death toll surpasses 4,000 mark

4,005 people have died in Israel after contracting the virus. There are 1,177 people in serious condition, 352 in critical condition.

Israel's coronavirus death toll surpasses 4,000 mark

50,337 new jobseekers since tightening of lockdown

In past day, 11,029 new jobseekers have registered with the Employment Service in the past day. 110,263 registered since start of lockdown.

50,337 new jobseekers since tightening of lockdown

Samaria lieutenant shares her feelings about Doctor Day in Samaria

IDF Lt Reut Sapir says that she and her soldiers try to live up to their reputation

Samaria lieutenant shares her feelings about Doctor Day in Samaria

Are COVID guidelines irreconcilable with haredi life?

New survey shows that 77% of haredim support government restrictions, but 60% breach them.

Are COVID guidelines irreconcilable with haredi life?

Ze'ev Elkin: 'There's nothing stopping Netanyahu from uprooting settlements'

Ex-Likud minister vows New Hope party will normalize status of settlements, warns that Netanyahu could pursue new disengagement plan.

Ze'ev Elkin: 'There's nothing stopping Netanyahu from uprooting settlements'

Moshe (Kinley) Tur-Paz sworn in as new MK for Yesh Atid

Tur-Paz replaces Einav Kabla (Blue & White) who recently resigned her seat.

Moshe (Kinley) Tur-Paz sworn in as new MK for Yesh Atid

MK Hendel: We will change the system of government and stop the political chaos

Former Communications Minister presents the New Hope party's plan to ensure Israel avoids frequent election campaigns.

MK Hendel: We will change the system of government and stop the political chaos

Police subject Ahuvya Sandak's fiancee to 3-hour interrogation

"They called Ahuvya a nasty, toxic person," fiancee related. Police: "We are conducting our investigation with sensitivity."

Police subject Ahuvya Sandak's fiancee to 3-hour interrogation

Netanyahu speaks to Putin

PM and Russian President discuss the situation in Syria and other regional developments.

Netanyahu speaks to Putin

Tel Aviv Mayor to form new party, run for Knesset

Ron Huldai will announce on Tuesday evening that he is going into national politics.

Tel Aviv Mayor to form new party, run for Knesset

US Amb.: The answer to the murder is to stay here and thrive

Ambassador Friedman pays condolence visit in Tal Menashe to family of Esther Horgan. 'Esther was murdered for being Jewish.'

US Amb.: The answer to the murder is to stay here and thrive

US to label products from parts of Judea and Samaria as 'made in Israel'

Following Trump administration declaration, US Customs cancels distinction between Israeli products made on different sides of Green Line.

US to label products from parts of Judea and Samaria as 'made in Israel'

'They want us to die here, but we will live'

Likud MK Nissim Vaturi walks along the path in which Esther Horgan walked when she was murdered.

'They want us to die here, but we will live'

Naftali Bennett to launch Yamina's election campaign tonight

Bennett expected to announce bid for premiership, attack Netanyahu's "failed leadership."

Naftali Bennett to launch Yamina's election campaign tonight

Gantz put to shame: Members of commission of inquiry into Submarine Affair resign

A-G & security establishment curtailed commission's powers, making it a paper tiger.

Gantz put to shame: Members of commission of inquiry into Submarine Affair resign

Golani commander: Eliminating the enemy is a supreme value

In letter to Golani Brigade, Colonel Barak Hiram expresses distress at having to retire soldier "but that's the way it is in Golani."

Golani commander: Eliminating the enemy is a supreme value

A near tragedy - Shabak agent mistakenly fires at Israeli vehicle

ISA agent thought driver intended to run him over and fired; miraculously, driver uninjured.

A near tragedy - Shabak agent mistakenly fires at Israeli vehicle

Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff lights Hanukkah candles in Israel

General Mark Milley, who is visiting Israel, lights eighth candle of Hanukkah with IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi.

Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff lights Hanukkah candles in Israel

Benny Gantz: 'There's room for Palestinian capital in Jerusalem'

In interview with al-Sharq al-Awsat, DM says: 'May be an exchange of territories with Palestinians.'

Benny Gantz: 'There's room for Palestinian capital in Jerusalem'

Netanyahu appoints 'D' new Mossad Director

D. currently serves as Deputy Mossad Head. Appointment is in Goldberg Committee for Senior Civil Servant Appointments.

Netanyahu appoints 'D' new Mossad Director

Yoaz Hendel's last act as Communications Minister: Reducing Bezeq's tariffs

Bezeq's landline rates haven't been adjusted for 17 years.

Yoaz Hendel's last act as Communications Minister: Reducing Bezeq's tariffs

'The vaccine is safe. Get vaccinated'

Coronavirus czar meets head of Israel Association of Family Physicians ahead of vaccination campaign.

'The vaccine is safe. Get vaccinated'

Defense Minister Benny Gantz presents medals to WW2 veterans

Gantz & Defense Ministry staff lit candles with three veterans and paid tribute to their heroism.

Defense Minister Benny Gantz presents medals to WW2 veterans

Gantz: IDF needs a new approach to recruiting

Speaking at a ceremony at the Kirya HQ, Defense Minister stressed need for diversity within the ranks.

Gantz: IDF needs a new approach to recruiting