Ido Ben Porat

Ido Ben Porat

Dep. Editor of Arutz Sheva

News by Ido Ben Porat

Israeli killed in accident near Hevron: Yishai Rivlin of Efrat

Rivlin, 33, was killed in a car accident in the Hevron Hills while on IDF reserve duty. He leaves behind a wife and three children.

Israeli killed in accident near Hevron: Yishai Rivlin of Efrat

Women power: Chabad emissaries gather in New York

More than 3,000 women arrived in New York to participate in the conference of Chabad-Lubavitch women emissaries.

Women power: Chabad emissaries gather in New York

Arrested minor reveals trick played by police

Youth arrested by Shin Bet relates trick played by investigators, which began when one of them joined a Whatsapp group to coordinate rides.

Arrested minor reveals trick played by police

Israeli who faked his abduction sentenced to 9 months in jail

Jerusalem District Court sentences Niv Asraf who staged his abduction, diverting security forces in Hevron area, to nine months prison.

Israeli who faked his abduction sentenced to 9 months in jail

The State of Judea and Samaria?

Official IDF site for recruits asks mother's country of birth; among possibilities are: State of Judea and Samaria and State of Israel.

The State of Judea and Samaria?

Prisons Service mixup sends terrorist to wrong courthouse

Terrorist brought to Be'er Sheva District Court instead of Jerusalem Court; as a result it was decided to cancel hearing at appeals stage.

Prisons Service mixup sends terrorist to wrong courthouse

Akunis: A Palestinian state would be a 'catastrophe'

Science and Technology Minister visits Samaria: If you want to see tunnels leading to Kfar Saba and Ra'anana - support a Palestinian state.

Akunis: A Palestinian state would be a 'catastrophe'

Judicial scandal:

'A stormy day for me as justice minister and as a woman'

'The judges in Israel are doing their work faithfully, and hopefully the investigation will be completed soon,' justice minister says.

'A stormy day for me as justice minister and as a woman'

'They do not allow a person to defend himself'

Prime Minister Netanyahu's son criticizes difficulties being imposed by legal system in raising funds for his father's legal defense.

'They do not allow a person to defend himself'

Rabbi Medan to Netanyahu: 'Guard the guards'

Hesder yeshiva head supports Shin Bet Jewish Section activity but concerned all delinquent activity by hilltop youth is defined as terror.

Rabbi Medan to Netanyahu: 'Guard the guards'

'It's the least we can do'

An interview with a unique man: Max Blankfeld, who sponsors a project exposing UNRWA, and heads the Texas FIDF, among many other things.

'It's the least we can do'

'The PM is blaming the evacuation on the military secretary'

Residents of Amona criticize Netanyahu for summoning his military secretary over violent Amona eviction.

'The PM is blaming the evacuation on the military secretary'

Liberman: Netanyahu doesn't belong to the right

Former defense minister tours illegal Bedouin outpost which PM promised to evacuate. 'It is now January 1st, nobody is evacuating it.'

Liberman: Netanyahu doesn't belong to the right

'I was thinking: This is probably a terrorist attack'

Soldier who fired at terrorist in Samaria recalls: "I recognized a vehicle that was speeding toward us, I told the civilians to move."

'I was thinking: This is probably a terrorist attack'

Watch: IDF blows up terror tunnel

IDF releases footage of neutralization of fifth Hezbollah terror tunnel discovered on Lebanese border.

Watch: IDF blows up terror tunnel

'He grabbed his neck and stabbed again and again'

Indictment filed against terrorist who stabbed haredi man south of Jerusalem. Terrorist's family turned him over to IDF forces.

'He grabbed his neck and stabbed again and again'

First publication:

IDF will not participate in extreme Left conference

Following publication on Arutz Sheva, PM instructs IDF not to take part in conference of Association for Civil Rights in Israel.

IDF will not participate in extreme Left conference

'Stop trading in bodies'

Efrat Council head critical of other Judea and Samaria heads for demand to build following terror attacks. 'Building must be routine.'

'Stop trading in bodies'

Hamas: Salah Barghouti carried out Ofra attack

Hamas confirms on that Salah Barghouti, who was killed by Israeli security forces carried out the attack at the Ofra junction on Sunday.

Hamas: Salah Barghouti carried out Ofra attack

Sara Netanyahu in Guatemala: Save lives

Prime Minister's wife launches campaign to save Guatemalan children along with Guatemalan President and his wife.

Sara Netanyahu in Guatemala: Save lives

Shira Ish-Ran's condition continues to improve

Young mother wounded in attack sedated, respirated; 'Sometimes wakes up, communicates in signs.' Baby's condition still critical.

Shira Ish-Ran's condition continues to improve

Netanyahu:

'As long as I am prime minister, no Jew will be uprooted'

PM and Transportation Minister inaugurate 'Adam Interchange,' aimed at easing heavy traffic north of Jerusalem.

'As long as I am prime minister, no Jew will be uprooted'

Haifa mayor demands deputy explain 'Zionism-ISIS' comparison

Amid pressure, Mayor Kalisch demands Hadash council member clarify his statements comparing terror groups to Zionism.

Haifa mayor demands deputy explain 'Zionism-ISIS' comparison

Housing Minister slams AG for freezing Judea and Samaria grants

Minister Galant writes to AG Mandelblit: 'If we want to continue the vital settlement enterprise, we must allow continued granting of aid.'

Housing Minister slams AG for freezing Judea and Samaria grants

A-G normalizes Binyamin region community of Haresha

The Ministry of Justice has prepared an opinion which paves way for access road to Haresha to be constructed.

A-G normalizes Binyamin region community of Haresha

Online information center to be established on Polish cemeteries

All cemeteries to be mapped and placed in computerized database. Stone markers will be placed at corners of about 1,400 cemeteries.

Online information center to be established on Polish cemeteries

Zilber shows up, Bennett leaves

Jewish Home chairman keeps his word, walking out of cabinet meeting to protest presence of deputy attorney general.

Zilber shows up, Bennett leaves

'I felt that I was being hit on the head'

Tamir Gross, who was moderately injured after being hit with a hammer by a Jordanian worker in Eilat, recalls what happened.

'I felt that I was being hit on the head'

Watch: Elite 'Oketz' unit trains for war

Soldiers practice raids, combat in built-up, open and underground areas, thwarting infiltrations, locating bombs, and seizing weapons.

Watch: Elite 'Oketz' unit trains for war

Former US President George Bush dead at 94

41st president of the US dies at age 94.

Former US President George Bush dead at 94

Appointment of Moshe Edri as police chief rejected

Members of Committee for Appointment of Senior Officials reject appointment of Moshe Edri as Police Commissioner.

Appointment of Moshe Edri as police chief rejected

Lehi fighter Ezra Yachin promoted in rank: 'I enlisted for life'

IDF Chief Rabbi promotes most veteran reservist: Lehi fighter Ezra Yachin, 90, who lectures to hundreds of soldiers every year.

Lehi fighter Ezra Yachin promoted in rank: 'I enlisted for life'

MK Smotrich: Close the Civil Administration now

Jewish Home MK says residents of Judea and Samaria, who serve in the army and pay taxes, should receive services from government ministries.

MK Smotrich: Close the Civil Administration now

32,000 military boots

IDF launches November recruitment period

Thousands of new recruits to arrive in recruitment centers in the next two weeks, join the IDF and serve in field units.

IDF launches November recruitment period

Former IDF deputy chief: Bennett is weakening the army and state

Maj. Gen. Yair Golan, currently on retirement vacation, slams Bennett's words on IDF legalization. 'The legal issue never hindered the IDF.'

Former IDF deputy chief: Bennett is weakening the army and state

IDF official: Hamas crossed a red line

Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories warns Gazans: Look at the pictures from 2014.

IDF official: Hamas crossed a red line

2 Israelis lightly wounded in Binyamin shooting attack

Terrorists open fire on bus near Focus checkpoint in Beit El area. Driver and another passenger wounded. IDF searching area.

2 Israelis lightly wounded in Binyamin shooting attack

IDF forces operating in Barkan terrorist's hometown

Arab sources report that Israeli security forces surrounded building in hometown of Barkan terrorist. However, he was not inside.

IDF forces operating in Barkan terrorist's hometown

Body of Pilot Yakir Nave located after 56 years

After decades of searching, remains of the body of Air Force pilot Yakir Mordechai Nave Lieper Z"L are found

Body of Pilot Yakir Nave located after 56 years

Approved: Law enables distancing suspected pedophiles

Law giving courts the authority to mandate the distancing of suspected pedophiles from work environments with children given final approval

Approved: Law enables distancing suspected pedophiles