Ido Ben Porat

Ido Ben Porat

Dep. Editor of Arutz Sheva

News by Ido Ben Porat

'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

Haredi MK: Gantz is my friend, but we're going with PM Netanyahu

MK Moshe Gafni says he can't support MK Lapid's policy, promises to give his position to any woman who has support of Torah sages.

Haredi MK: Gantz is my friend, but we're going with PM Netanyahu

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Cooperation between children of Samaria and children of New York

Shomron Council head renews twin city alliance with Hempstead municipality, initiates cooperation between Samaria and NY schools.

Cooperation between children of Samaria and children of New York

Israeli woman raped in Netherlands recognized as terror victim

Woman raped by Arab in 2003 recognized by Defense Min. as terror victim, entitling her to rights and assistance from National Insurance.

Israeli woman raped in Netherlands recognized as terror victim

Two Arabs caught after crossing Gaza border

Security forces capture two suspects who crossed Gaza border fence. They were transferred to the Shin Bet.

Two Arabs caught after crossing Gaza border

'Likud without PM Netanyahu is our partner'

Former DM Ya'alon says 'Blue and White' party will invite Likud to join coalition.

'Likud without PM Netanyahu is our partner'

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's daughter won't run for Knesset

Achi Israeli party, headed by Adina Bar Shalom, announces it will not run in the upcoming elections.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's daughter won't run for Knesset

Watch: Arabs force their way through Golden Gate

Hundreds of Arabs force their way through gate closed for 16 years.

Watch: Arabs force their way through Golden Gate

MK Glick to block PM's deal with Jewish Home?

MK Yehuda Glick petitions Likud court over PM's intention to grant 28th slot on Likud list to Jewish Home representative.

MK Glick to block PM's deal with Jewish Home?

Yesh Atid MK joins Labor slate

MK Haim Jelin, who quit Yesh Atid, and MK Yael Cohen Paran, who was with Livni's party, placed in reserved spots on Labor Knesset list.

Yesh Atid MK joins Labor slate

Yisrael Katz to be appointed acting foreign minister

Appointment will be brought for cabinet approval this morning, in accordance with PM's notification to Supreme Court.

Yisrael Katz to be appointed acting foreign minister

The exercise that will strengthen IDF-US Army relations

IDF and US Army complete the joint Juniper Falcon 2019 military exercise.

The exercise that will strengthen IDF-US Army relations

Otzma Yehudit preparing to run independently

Otzma Yehudit to unite with other parties after realizing they have no room on joint Jewish Home-National Union list.

Otzma Yehudit preparing to run independently

Peace Now: Netanyahu at pains to bring in the 'Kahanists'

Radical leftist group slams prime minister's attempts to unite the small right-wing parties. "It's sad."

Peace Now: Netanyahu at pains to bring in the 'Kahanists'

'Abbas wished Benny Gantz success in the elections'

PM Netanyahu responds to Likud primary results, takes aim at rival Gantz. "I am pleased. The trouble is that Abbas is also pleased."

'Abbas wished Benny Gantz success in the elections'

Smotrich at left-wing conference: We are no longer silent

National Union chairman at conference of the Movement for Quality Government in Israel: The left will shout and we will act.

Smotrich at left-wing conference: We are no longer silent

IDF aid delegation returns from Brazil

Team carried out a slew of rescue missions in Brazil following the dam collapse that left dozens dead.

IDF aid delegation returns from Brazil

Indictment: Soldiers beat detained Arabs

5 soldiers from haredi battalion charged with beating Palestinian Arab detainees who were handcuffed and blindfolded, causing severe injury.

Indictment: Soldiers beat detained Arabs