Ido Ben Porat

Ido Ben Porat

Dep. Editor of Arutz Sheva

News by Ido Ben Porat

Fire breaks out in Eshkol-region communtiy

Incendiary balloon causes fire in community near Gaza. Eshkol council head: 'Containment policy brings balloon terror to our doors.'

Fire breaks out in Eshkol-region communtiy

'Destroy terrorists' homes - even if they killed no one'

IDF 'examining' security agency's request to destroy terrorists' homes - even if the victims are injured instead of murdered.

'Destroy terrorists' homes - even if they killed no one'

Rape of 7 year old:

Will the indictment be canceled?

Officials say if new evidence pointing to suspect's involvement in rape of 7 year old is not found, police are likely to retract indictment.

Will the indictment be canceled?

Suspect in rape of 7 year old 'burst into tears' in court

Lawyer says suspect burst into tears and asked police, 'Why do you want further investigations? What have you been doing all this time?'

Suspect in rape of 7 year old 'burst into tears' in court

Following balloon terror:

Israel imposes naval blockade on Gaza

IDF increases pressure on Gaza in wake of explosive, incendiary balloons launched into Israel this week.

Israel imposes naval blockade on Gaza

Founder of Germany's World Bnei Akiva passes away

WBA General Director: Eliyos Paz was 'smart, sharp, stubborn, and a first-class doer.'

Founder of Germany's World Bnei Akiva passes away

Nechama Rivlin's last meeting

Watch Nechama Rivlin host Chana Eisizenkot and Yael Kochavi in her living room on the day of the IDF Chief of Staff installation ceremony.

Nechama Rivlin's last meeting

Terrorist who hurled hammer at Jewish driver arrested

Arab from village in Gush Etzion threw hammer at passing vehicle, injuring driver. Terrorists who threw explosives at Migdal Oz arrested.

Terrorist who hurled hammer at Jewish driver arrested

'Smotrich and I will enter government together'

Jewish Home chair regrets announcement made by his chief of staff against National Union chair. 'Bezalel and I go shoulder to shoulder.'

'Smotrich and I will enter government together'

'Why attack Netanyahu?'

Sources close to Jewish Home chair back Netanyahu's decision to appoint Amir Ohana justice minister, call on Smotrich to stop attacking PM.

'Why attack Netanyahu?'

Supreme Court throws out pro-family group's appeal

Hazon, a pro-family group, points out that 'freedom of expression' applies only to those supporting 'dad and dad.'

Supreme Court throws out pro-family group's appeal

Naftali Bennett: New Right will be running for 22nd Knesset

Ex-Education Minister Naftali Bennett announces he will run as part of the New Right 'a little wiser, more seriously and more modestly.'

Naftali Bennett: New Right will be running for 22nd Knesset

El Al launches direct flights to Tokyo

Direct Tokyo-Tel Aviv flights to take between 11 and 12.5 hours.

El Al launches direct flights to Tokyo

Commander of evacuations calls to annul Samaria Disengagement

IDF General who commanded forces in 2005 Disengagement says Israel should cancel law disengaging from northern Samaria.

Commander of evacuations calls to annul Samaria Disengagement

The 'New Likudniks' support Gideon Sa'ar and Michal Shir

'The liberal forces in the Likud are raising their heads,' New Likud members say.

The 'New Likudniks' support Gideon Sa'ar and Michal Shir

Judea and Samaria boycotted at Eurovision

'Kan deliberately excluded pictures of Judea and Samaria, which comprise about a quarter of the territory of the State of Israel.'

Judea and Samaria boycotted at Eurovision

Local Arab denies Jews responsible for deadly Duma arson

Arab resident of Duma tells private investigator that Jews weren't responsible for deadly 2015 arson that killed three Palestinian Arabs.

Local Arab denies Jews responsible for deadly Duma arson

'Naftali Bennett will definitely return to politics'

Retired Col. Matan Kahana, former candidate of the New Right, says that outgoing Education Minister Naftali Bennett is a true leader.

'Naftali Bennett will definitely return to politics'

100 terrorists released in Shalit deal returned to terror

They were tried and sent back to prison to serve out original sentences, as were over 50 more for violating terms of release.

100 terrorists released in Shalit deal returned to terror

Thousands of worshipers visit Joshua's Tomb

Thousands participate in year's largest army-protected entrance to tomb of Joshua Bin Nun in Samaria at night.

Thousands of worshipers visit Joshua's Tomb

Watch: Undercover forces capture Hamas terrorist

Terrorist who planned terror attack around election day arrested by Border Police at his workplace in A'Zaim village, east of J'lem.

Watch: Undercover forces capture Hamas terrorist

30 arrested as army demolishes settlement outpost

Security officials are demolishing structures in neighborhood near community of Kochav Hashachar. Roughly 30 protesters arrested by police.

30 arrested as army demolishes settlement outpost

'Never again is right now'

Thousands attend Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony in Manhattan.

'Never again is right now'

Festive memorial service at Mitzpeh Yosef opposite Shechem

Prayer held in memory of Ben Yosef Livnat, murdered at Joseph's Tomb on Seventh Night of Passover eight years ago.

Festive memorial service at Mitzpeh Yosef opposite Shechem

Mixed-gender service? We won't be able to perform reserve duty

A fourth battalion will now also incorporate mixed-gender service, leaving only one battalion out of five single-gender.

Mixed-gender service? We won't be able to perform reserve duty

Tragedy during tryouts for Paratroopers Brigade

18-year-old who was critically injured in bus accident in the Negev dies of his injuries.

Tragedy during tryouts for Paratroopers Brigade

Bennett: We won't give up a single vote

'We need about 5% from soldiers, compared to 3% we had nationally. It's possible, but borderline,' says New Right chairman.

Bennett: We won't give up a single vote

Will leftist group succeed in boosting Bedouin election turnout?

Likud files petition to block left-wing group's plans to bus Bedouin Arabs in southern Israel to voting stations to boost turnout.

Will leftist group succeed in boosting Bedouin election turnout?

'Anyone who tries to murder Jews is a dead man walking'

Father who shot would-be terrorist 'saved lives,' time to move from acceptance to attack, United Right leader says.

'Anyone who tries to murder Jews is a dead man walking'

Israeli college students vote: Blue and White, Zehut and Meretz

The Blue and White list led by Benny Gantz and Yair Lapid wins the most votes among Israeli students, with 47 seats.

Israeli college students vote: Blue and White, Zehut and Meretz

From the IDF Rabbinate band to the Eurovision stage

Mark performs at weddings and is also the leading role in the musical 'Rewrite The World.'

From the IDF Rabbinate band to the Eurovision stage

'Likud implements a Peace Now policy'

Knesset candidate Yoaz Hendel: There will be no freeze in the settlement blocs, there will be normal life outside the blocs.

'Likud implements a Peace Now policy'

Arab village punished for celebrating terror attack

Residents of Jewish towns prevent Burqin's Arabs from working in their towns after decision to name street after Ariel terrorist.

Arab village punished for celebrating terror attack

Watch: Settler leader gives Bible course in US Congress

Samaria Regional Council chief Yossi Dagan leads Bible study group with wives of Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

Watch: Settler leader gives Bible course in US Congress

IDF won't place shelters at Judea, Samaria, junctions

Yesha Council demands shelters placed at Judea, Samaria, junctions be removed, IDF acquiesces.

IDF won't place shelters at Judea, Samaria, junctions

Bereaved daughter tells Netanyahu: 'Just talk'

PM comforts Ettinger family; one of Rabbi's daughters tells him: 'It's impossible that terrorist carries out such act and comes out alive.'

Bereaved daughter tells Netanyahu: 'Just talk'

Netanyahu Warns:

'Gantz and Lapid will expel thousands of Jews from their homes'

Netanyahu blasts Blue and White party during visit to ancient Shilo, pushes back on allegations he received millions in kickbacks.

'Gantz and Lapid will expel thousands of Jews from their homes'

Will AG okay deal restoring Otzma Yehudit's 'safe' Knesset seat?

Right-wing party looking to replace Knesset candidate disqualified by court. But will AG approve last-minute changes to Knesset list?

Will AG okay deal restoring Otzma Yehudit's 'safe' Knesset seat?

Judea and Samaria leaders to meet with Netanyahu: 'Blackmail'

Sources in Judea and Samaria say PM does not deliver on security for residents ahead of meeting tomorrow.

Judea and Samaria leaders to meet with Netanyahu: 'Blackmail'

Event honors Poles who risked their lives for Jews

Warsaw event celebrates connection between Christians and Jews, awards Poles who risked their lives to save Jewish people from the Nazis.

Event honors Poles who risked their lives for Jews