Ido Ben Porat

Ido Ben Porat

Dep. Editor of Arutz Sheva

News by Ido Ben Porat

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

Tzipi Hotovely:

'Ari Fuld was an heroic advocate; this spirit must continue'

Deputy Foreign Minister meets with Ari Fuld's family, promises to assist organization's activities propagating Ari's life work.

'Ari Fuld was an heroic advocate; this spirit must continue'

‘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