Ido Ben Porat

Ido Ben Porat

Dep. Editor of Arutz Sheva

News by Ido Ben Porat

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

From France to Samaria: 'Love at first sight'

Samaria Regional Council holds reception to welcome French olim to community of Bruchin.

From France to Samaria: 'Love at first sight'

Undeterred by the left: Rock guitarist performs in Har Hevron

Israeli rock guitarist Berry Sakharof performs at the Har Hevron Regional Council despite boycott calls.

Undeterred by the left: Rock guitarist performs in Har Hevron

Funded by NIF:

Left looks to block demolition of terrorist's home

Center for Defense of the Individual, which receives funds from NIF, aiding family of Duvdevan fighter Ronen Lubarsky's murderer.

Left looks to block demolition of terrorist's home

Tragedy at Haifa port

Diver sucked into pipe while carrying out underwater work and critically injured. Doctors at Rambam hospital confirm his death.

Tragedy at Haifa port

Historical reenactment of British Mandate period migrant ships

Actors dressed as British Mandate period illegal immigrants debark ships reaching Gordon Beach in Tel Aviv.

Historical reenactment of British Mandate period migrant ships

Broadcaster slights Bennett and receives 'note'

Leftist broadcaster gets 'comment' from Army Radio broadcasting director after reading response from Education Minister in dismissive tone.

Broadcaster slights Bennett and receives 'note'

Security guard fired after spraying pepper gas on Druze man

Security guard at Ben Gurion Airport used pepper gas during a security inspection of a vehicle belonging to a family from Daliyat al-Karmel.

Security guard fired after spraying pepper gas on Druze man

Terror without borders

Terrorist who was eliminated in Gaza after opening fire at IDF fighters was a member of the French organization Doctors Without Borders.

Terror without borders

Next week:

Gaza perimeter comes to Manhattan

Gaza-area residents to participate in NY rally to tell Americans about the arson terror they have experienced for months.

Gaza perimeter comes to Manhattan

Holiday gift - Hamas style

Gaza families receive SMS notifying of Hamas grant ahead of Eid al-Adha holiday - but grant only given to families of terrorists.

Holiday gift - Hamas style

Controversial poem removed from Yad Vashem exhibition

Holocaust museum in J'lem removes from photography exhibition poem interpreted as comparing Germans, as oppressors of Jews, to IDF soldiers.

Controversial poem removed from Yad Vashem exhibition

IDF to investigate soldiers who eliminated rioters

Military Advocate General orders investigation into two incidents in which Gaza Arabs were shot to death along border.

IDF to investigate soldiers who eliminated rioters

Defense Minister:

'There's only one arrangement - the reality on the ground'

'Economic stability in Gaza brings quiet,' says Liberman, adding that return of prisoners is a necessary condition for agreement with Hamas.

'There's only one arrangement - the reality on the ground'

Home of terrorist who murdered Ronen Lubarsky to be demolished

Head of central command will sign demolition order against home of terrorist who dropped marble block on IDF soldier's head.

Home of terrorist who murdered Ronen Lubarsky to be demolished

Police to investigate funeral of slain terrorist

Authorities to investigate last night's funeral of Umm al Fahm man who attempted to stab Israeli Border Police officers.

Police to investigate funeral of slain terrorist

'A terror attack for all intents and purposes'

Head of Samaria Regional Council convinced that ramming near Havat Gilad was a terrorist attack.

'A terror attack for all intents and purposes'

First publication:

Clarification call for IDF lecturer who criticized Liberman

Chief Education Officer summons 'secular yeshiva' founder and IDF lecturer after he wrote of DM, 'man closest to fascist characteristics.'

Clarification call for IDF lecturer who criticized Liberman

Bereaved father: How could Golan compare us to Nazis?

Father of slain soldier relates how officer did not know whether he was allowed to open fire on terrorist who killed his son.

Bereaved father: How could Golan compare us to Nazis?

IDF hierarchy defends Yair Golan

IDF Spokesman issues unusual statement: 'Presentation of Major General Golan as one who didn't act against terrorists is sin to reality.'

IDF hierarchy defends Yair Golan

Warning: Hamas app targeting Israelis

Hamas disseminating spyware in order to take control of Israeli cell phones and spy on them, warns Israeli company.

Warning: Hamas app targeting Israelis

'Whoever can't look at a woman, how can he kill a terrorist?'

IDF officers warns soldiers who turn away from looking at a woman may not have what it takes to serve in combat.

'Whoever can't look at a woman, how can he kill a terrorist?'