Ido Ben Porat

Ido Ben Porat

Dep. Editor of Arutz Sheva

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Gila Gamliel apologizes for COVID violation: 'I'll pay the fine'

Environmental Protection Minister violated closure, prayed on Yom Kippur in synagogue in Tiberias and became COVID infected.

Gila Gamliel apologizes for COVID violation: 'I'll pay the fine'

Mossad chief visits Bahrain

Bahrain's official news agency reports that Mossad chief Yossi Cohen visited the country and met with local intelligence leaders.

Mossad chief visits Bahrain

Israel now has more daily coronavirus-related deaths per capita than the U.S.

Coronavirus is spreading faster and wider than ever before - no one is immune.

Israel now has more daily coronavirus-related deaths per capita than the U.S.

Planning to visit New York? Factor in a fortnight's quarantine

NY Governor Andrew Cuomo has applied a two-week isolation requirement for all visitors to the state, excepting just 31 countries.

Planning to visit New York? Factor in a fortnight's quarantine

Terrorists arrested near Samaria community of Elon Moreh

IDF soldiers arrest four Palestinian Arab terrorists who planned to throw firebombs at Jews.

Terrorists arrested near Samaria community of Elon Moreh

No release from active duty for combat soldiers starting Tuesday

Chief of Staff suspends releases of combat soldiers and soldiers in training courses. "We must act with full force to curb morbidity."

No release from active duty for combat soldiers starting Tuesday

Science and Technology Minister resigns, then changes mind

Science and Technology Minister Izhar Shay announces resignation over lockdown, then backtracks after meeting with Gantz.

Science and Technology Minister resigns, then changes mind

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Netanyahu approves large-scale construction in Judea and Samaria

Prime Minister seeks to convene Supreme Planning Council after Simchat Torah to approve construction of 5,000 housing units.

Netanyahu approves large-scale construction in Judea and Samaria

Government to approve 'hermetic' lockdown from Friday until after Simchat Torah

Citizens will be allowed to leave only for purposes defined "essential." Synagogues will open only on Yom Kippur, to small number.

Government to approve 'hermetic' lockdown from Friday until after Simchat Torah

Gantz takes off for quick trip to US

Defense Ministry will meet with US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and other senior administration officials.

Gantz takes off for quick trip to US

'They do not want Trump in the White House'

Republicans Overseas Israel releases campaign following rocket fire: "Whoever does not vote, gives his vote to the enemies of Israel."

'They do not want Trump in the White House'

Masks will not be mandatory at White House ceremony

Senior US official: The ceremony will take place on an open lawn and we will maintain as much distance as possible.

Masks will not be mandatory at White House ceremony

Netanyahu takes off for Washington

PM and his family making their way to Washington, DC, for signing ceremony of the peace agreements between Israel and the UAE.

Netanyahu takes off for Washington

Mossad chief: Great excitement, this is an exciting trip

Before taking off for Washington, Mossad chief speaks about the contacts on peace with other countries.

Mossad chief: Great excitement, this is an exciting trip

Jerusalem Mayor:

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion: Ineffective nightly patrols, coronavirus not letting up

Mayor of Jlem opposes implementation of nightly closures in the city's western neighborhoods, supports curfew in eastern Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion: Ineffective nightly patrols, coronavirus not letting up

30 diagnosed with coronavirus at military training base

Dozens of soldiers diagnosed with coronavirus at training base, IDF says.

30 diagnosed with coronavirus at military training base

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Historic flight from Israel to Abu Dhabi takes off Monday morning

Senior officials from Israel and the US will take off on an El Al plane to the UAE and promote cooperation on a range of issues.

Historic flight from Israel to Abu Dhabi takes off Monday morning

Red, yellow and green: 'Traffic Light' plan approved

The 'traffic light' plan has been approved by the Coronavirus Cabinet.

Red, yellow and green: 'Traffic Light' plan approved

Netanyahu on Mitzpe Kramim ruling: We will exhaust all processes

Prime Minister regrets Supreme Court's decision to demolish the community. Justice Minister will request another hearing.

Netanyahu on Mitzpe Kramim ruling: We will exhaust all processes

'Removing Bennett's personal security detail - outrageous and irresponsible'

The Movement for the Quality of Government claimed Bennett was stripped of personal security arrangements for political reasons.

'Removing Bennett's personal security detail - outrageous and irresponsible'

Ministries working out plan to allow culture halls to reopen on September 1

'Time to reinvigorate the world of culture,' Min. Hili Tropper says.

Ministries working out plan to allow culture halls to reopen on September 1

Israel and US test 'Arrow 2' missile interception system

Defense Ministry and Missile Defense Agency conduct a joint test of the Arrow 2 missile interception system.

Israel and US test 'Arrow 2' missile interception system

'Hezbollah has a lot of French blood on its hands'

French MP Meyer Habib: The French government must immediately recognize Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.

'Hezbollah has a lot of French blood on its hands'

Here's what coronavirus-era travel insurance will look like

Government approves PassportCard policy covering coronavirus-related incidents and charging differential rates.

Here's what coronavirus-era travel insurance will look like

Company offers: If you miss airplane food, you can buy your own

Israeli airline food producer aims to bring employees back to work - by selling food to the public.

Company offers: If you miss airplane food, you can buy your own

Over 1,800 new coronavirus cases, and 213 in serious condition

Nearly 60 coronavirus patients on ventilators as number of seriously ill patients and new cases continue to rise.

Over 1,800 new coronavirus cases, and 213 in serious condition

Minister Katz stops aid to anti-Israel bodies

Finance Minister orders halt to provision of funding to organizations assisting illegal infiltrators.

Minister Katz stops aid to anti-Israel bodies

Defense Minister Gantz: 'Advance accessibility renovations at the Cave of the Patriarchs'

Defense Min. Benny Gantz orders advancement of plans to make Cave of the Patriarchs accessible to handicapped and disabled individuals.

Defense Minister Gantz: 'Advance accessibility renovations at the Cave of the Patriarchs'

Surge in COVID-19 cases:

Lockdowns on additional areas in Israel

Neighborhoods in Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Lod, Kiryat Malachi, and Ramla declared "restricted areas" as of Friday at 1:00 p.m.

Lockdowns on additional areas in Israel

Naftali Bennett: 'Coronavirus patients in Beitar Illit are begging to be evacuated'

MK Naftali Bennett visits Beitar Illit, works out plan to help residents. 'They're handling COVID-19 amazingly and carefully but need help.'

Naftali Bennett: 'Coronavirus patients in Beitar Illit are begging to be evacuated'

Body of missing teen pulled from well in Samaria

Three teens fall into well near the Har Hemed neighborhood of Kedumim. Two rescued, body of third located later.

Body of missing teen pulled from well in Samaria

Trump's envoy invited to visit Samaria

Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, invites Trump envoy Avi Berkowitz to visit the area during his visit to Israel.

Trump's envoy invited to visit Samaria

Yossi Dagan to Trump's envoy to the Middle East: 'Your historic calling is to help Israel'

Samaria Council Head Yossi Dagan invites Trump's emissary to visit in Samaria, 'Your historic calling is to help the People of Israel'.

Yossi Dagan to Trump's envoy to the Middle East: 'Your historic calling is to help Israel'

'Mr. Greenblatt, a Palestinian state is a disaster for Israel'

Head of the Binyamin Regional Council responds to former Trump adviser who said a Palestinian state would not threaten the State of Israel.

'Mr. Greenblatt, a Palestinian state is a disaster for Israel'

White House talks on Israeli sovereignty reach end with no resolution

US source says White House talks on Israeli sovereignty in Judea, Samaria, ended with US Pres. Trump unsure of whether to support the move.

White House talks on Israeli sovereignty reach end with no resolution

Yesha Council head to Trump:

'As a true friend of Israel, support sovereignty'

David Elhayani in a message to Trump: Sovereignty without a Palestinian state or a construction freeze is the right move.

'As a true friend of Israel, support sovereignty'

Golani Commander:

'We didn't sleep until the terrorist was captured'

Family of murdered soldier Amit Ben Yigal observe the village of Ya'bad where Amit was killed during operational activity.

'We didn't sleep until the terrorist was captured'

Month to Sovereignty:

Netanyahu freezes construction in isolated Judea, Samaria towns

Prime Minister blocks new construction projects in towns in Judea and Samaria slated to become isolated enclaves after sovereignty plan.

Netanyahu freezes construction in isolated Judea, Samaria towns

Gantz: I didn't ask for luxury cars, that's a blatant lie

Defense Minister says he sought to reduce his security costs. "What interests me is only doing good for the State of Israel."

Gantz: I didn't ask for luxury cars, that's a blatant lie

Award ceremony for young man who thwarted Huwara terror

Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan issues certificate of appreciation to young man who thwarted terrorist attack last week.

Award ceremony for young man who thwarted Huwara terror