Ido Ben Porat

Ido Ben Porat

Dep. Editor of Arutz Sheva

News by Ido Ben Porat

‘You defend the state from its enemies’

President Rivlin visits IDF Judea and Samaria Division. “On behalf of the people of Israel, I thank you and your families.”

‘You defend the state from its enemies’

Elkin: A fascinating journey, I have no regrets

Likud Minister responds after his loss in the elections for mayor of Jerusalem.

Elkin: A fascinating journey, I have no regrets

8 members of Samaria family killed in Dead Sea car accident

Parents, 6 children from community of Psagot killed in fatal head-on collision near Dead Sea. 'Inconceivable. A whole family is gone.'

8 members of Samaria family killed in Dead Sea car accident

Judea bypass road to be expanded to four lanes

Transportation minister decides to convert road between Gush Etzion junction and Arab town to 'Al-Arub' to two-direction, two lane road.

Judea bypass road to be expanded to four lanes

Revealed: The Belzer rebbe's passport

Polish passport with picture and signature of the fourth rebbe of Belz from period of War of Independence up for auction.

Revealed: The Belzer rebbe's passport

'Terrorist tried to stab me with pruning shears'

Cpl. M., soldier who neutralized terrorist in Hevron attack, talks about difficulties and confrontation. Watch

'Terrorist tried to stab me with pruning shears'

Former MK Matti Drobles passes away at 78

Matityahu "Matti" Drobles, one of the founders of the Beitar settlement movement, dies at 87.

Former MK Matti Drobles passes away at 78

'Israel must stand its ground'

Justice Minister Shaked explains why she and Minister Bennett voted against the postponement of the evacuation of Khan Al-Ahmar.

'Israel must stand its ground'

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IDF exhibit claims 'hard incitement' by right-wing against Rabin

Exhibition at air force headquarters seeks to demonstrate the 'hard incitement' preceding the assassination of Prime Minister Rabin.

IDF exhibit claims 'hard incitement' by right-wing against Rabin

Defense Minister:

'We have exhausted all options - time to hit Hamas hard'

Liberman holds security assessment in Gaza region, hinting at disagreements within cabinet. 'I hope cabinet will make the right decision.'

'We have exhausted all options - time to hit Hamas hard'

'I envy settlers in Judea and Samaria'

IDF opens new operations center in Judea, following $40,000 donation from International Fellowship of Christians and Jews.

'I envy settlers in Judea and Samaria'

'What are we supposed to tell the children?'

Mother of man murdered in shooting attack in Barkan: 'I will bury my son at 35. Young children will never see their father again.'

'What are we supposed to tell the children?'

'S-300 transfer a mistake that will only bring more difficulty'

Russian Chief Rabbi Berel Lazer opposes Putin's decision sending S-300 to Syria but says he is sure Israel has a way to deal with it.

'S-300 transfer a mistake that will only bring more difficulty'

Minister on Merkel: 'Blatant, serious, dangerous intervention'

Economy Minister responds strongly to German Chancellor cancellation threats: 'We've long ceased being tool to salve European conscience.'

Minister on Merkel: 'Blatant, serious, dangerous intervention'

Eli Cohen's widow 'seeking mercy'

Widow of Israeli spy executed by hanging asks Syrian President: 'Please release his bones.'

Eli Cohen's widow 'seeking mercy'

Sisters give birth four hours apart

Two sisters give birth at Jerusalem's Hadassah hospital - four hours apart: 'It was very exciting.'

Sisters give birth four hours apart

Israeli WhatsApp accounts hacked

National Cyber Directorate warns WhatsApp users of security breach, suggests enabling two-step verification.

Israeli WhatsApp accounts hacked

Soccer player suspected in hit-and-run placed under house arrest

Court releases Yitzhak Aspeh, suspected of running over and killing youth Ari Nesher in Tel Aviv, to 9 days of house arrest.

Soccer player suspected in hit-and-run placed under house arrest

IDF soldier lightly injured near Bethlehem

During operation, dozens of Arabs attack soldiers and throw rocks at them. Soldiers respond with live fire and crowd dispersal measures.

IDF soldier lightly injured near Bethlehem

Shaked responds to Trump

"As long as the Jewish Home is in the government there will not be a Palestinian state," says Justice Minister.

Shaked responds to Trump

Terrorists who placed bomb near Jewish town in Samaria arrested

Undercover Border Police arrest two terrorists from nearby Arab village who placed bomb at birdwatching site near Adei Ad on Rosh Hashanah.

Terrorists who placed bomb near Jewish town in Samaria arrested

Leading Religious Zionist rabbi hospitalized in intensive care

Rabbi Elisha Vishlitzky hospitalized in intensive care unit at Shaare Zedek. Public asked to pray for his health.

Leading Religious Zionist rabbi hospitalized in intensive care

Family visits scene of murder: 'We're continuing forward'

Family of murdered terror victim Ari Fuld visits gravesite, scene of attack, asks Israelis to walk proud and straight.

Family visits scene of murder: 'We're continuing forward'

78 years later, this bloodstained 'atara' tells its story

Bloodstained prayer shawl decoration found in Lodz Ghetto belonged to Jew murdered after Yom Kippur prayers in 1940.

78 years later, this bloodstained 'atara' tells its story

Could Ari Fuld's murder have been prevented?

Victim of Yavne supermarket terror attack says a house demolition could have deterred terrorist who murdered Ari Fuld.

Could Ari Fuld's murder have been prevented?

First time: Court relies on Nationality Law

J'lem district court judge obligates Hamas to pay 5.4 million shekels to man injured in 1998 attack - citing clause in Nationality Law.

First time: Court relies on Nationality Law

Rivlin to widow of Ari Fuld: We all cried with you

President pays condolence visit to Fuld family. 'Every time such a despicable murder happens, we understand that the struggle is not over.'

Rivlin to widow of Ari Fuld: We all cried with you

Russia: Israel gave warning a minute before attacking

Russian defense ministry says 'irresponsible' Israeli actions during strike in Syria responsible for downing of Russian spy plane.

Russia: Israel gave warning a minute before attacking

Leading cantor and conductor passes away

Dr. Mordechai Sobol passes away at 67 after suffering a stroke while in the US.

Leading cantor and conductor passes away

IDF chief exhorts yeshiva students: opt for combat

Lt.-Gen. Eizenkot visits Har Etzion Yeshiva, says spirit of IDF is rooted in Jewish tradition.

IDF chief exhorts yeshiva students: opt for combat

Mossad seeks significant budget increase

Intel organization asks finance ministry for extra billions which will significantly broaden the scope of its activity.

Mossad seeks significant budget increase

Accident near Havat Gilad not terror attack

Indictment filed against Arab who ran over Chava Rozen near Havat Gilad last month.

Accident near Havat Gilad not terror attack

Rapper appears in Gush Etzion and apologizes for past

'I said very unpleasant, hostile, disrespectful things toward settlers; we're brothers, we all live here in the same little country.'

Rapper appears in Gush Etzion and apologizes for past

Explosion near Jewish town in Samaria

Explosive device detonated near Israeli town in Samaria, security forces confiscate terror funds.

Explosion near Jewish town in Samaria

US Secretary of State wishes Jews a 'Shana Tova'

'I wish the American Jewish community and our Jewish friends around the world a Happy and Sweet New Year,' Secretary Pompeo tweets.

US Secretary of State wishes Jews a 'Shana Tova'

First time: Construction for Jews in Beit Hanina

Jerusalem Planning and Building Committee approves 150 housing units, half earmarked for Jews, in predominantly Arab neighborhood of J'lem.

First time: Construction for Jews in Beit Hanina

Supreme Court:

Demolish Arab outpost east of Jerusalem

After delaying demolition of illegal Arab outpost, Israeli high court rejects residents' claims, orders gov't to evict squatters.

Demolish Arab outpost east of Jerusalem

Israel Aircraft Industries CEO appointment approved

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman 'confident Nimrod Sheffer will lead IAI professionally and creatively to challenges of tomorrow.'

Israel Aircraft Industries CEO appointment approved

Exposé:

46% of female combat officers failed fitness exam

Percentage of female officers who failed required physical fitness exam much higher than that of their male counterparts, which was 10%.

46% of female combat officers failed fitness exam

Netanyahu prevented uprooting of hundreds of thousands of Jews

PM refused Kerry and Obama's proposal to withdraw from Judea and Samaria and have US soldiers stationed there, Kerry reveals in new book.

Netanyahu prevented uprooting of hundreds of thousands of Jews