Ido Ben Porat

Ido Ben Porat

Dep. Editor of Arutz Sheva

News by Ido Ben Porat

IDF Chief of Staff refuses to meet with Chief Rabbi of Israel

Sources tell Arutz Sheva IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot is boycotting Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, cancelling planned meeting with him.

IDF Chief of Staff refuses to meet with Chief Rabbi of Israel

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One in four Jews in Europe hides his Jewishness

Survey conducted by World Zionist Organization finds that 51% of European Jews feel unsafe to be seen with Jewish symbols.

One in four Jews in Europe hides his Jewishness

A landing the passengers will never forget

Plane attempts to land during storm, nearly flips over before pilot successfully touches down.

A landing the passengers will never forget

Defense Minister: Terrorist is living on borrowed time

Defense Minister Liberman visits police officers injured during operation to arrest terrorists who killed Rabbi Raziel Shevach.

Defense Minister: Terrorist is living on borrowed time

'We thank you in the name of all the people of Israel'

Family of Rabbi Raziel Shevach visit officers wounded during operation to capture terrorists.

'We thank you in the name of all the people of Israel'

Shootout in Jenin

Terrorists who murdered Rabbi Shevach captured

Security forces locate hideout of three terrorists in Jenin. One of them eliminated, two others arrested. Two Israeli officers wounded.

Terrorists who murdered Rabbi Shevach captured

Defense Minister punishes Deputy for revealing secret task force

At Jewish Home faction meeting, Deputy Defense Min reveals existence of secret team tasked with normalizing Judea and Samaria communities.

Defense Minister punishes Deputy for revealing secret task force

Civil Administration cracks down on illegal Arab activity

Civil Administration enforces against illegal work projects taking place across Judea and Samaria.

Civil Administration cracks down on illegal Arab activity

'Price tag' sprayed on vehicle in Arab town

Unknown vandals puncture tires, spray 'Smile, it's all good' on cars.

'Price tag' sprayed on vehicle in Arab town

Miracle at Joseph's Tomb

1,000 Jews visit Joseph's Tomb in Shechem, where IDF forces find mobile-operated explosive device.

Miracle at Joseph's Tomb

Former Supreme Court justice passes away at 91

Dr. Eliyahu Winograd also served as President of the Tel Aviv District Court and led committee examining failures of Second Lebanon War.

Former Supreme Court justice passes away at 91

Synagogue attacked in Tunisia

Muslims throw firebombs at Jewish school, syangogue, during protests against Tunisian government.

Synagogue attacked in Tunisia

Jew murdered in terror attack near Havat Gilad in Samaria

Rabbi Raziel Shevach dies of wounds after shooting attack near Samaria community. Security forces set up roadblocks around Shechem.

Jew murdered in terror attack near Havat Gilad in Samaria

IDF foils roadside ambush

IDF foils planned rock and firebomb attack, confiscates weapons, terror money, arrests 17 wanted terror suspects.

IDF foils roadside ambush

Israeli killed in Romania

23-year-old Israeli killed in a car accident in Romania. His family was notified.

Israeli killed in Romania

'Blacklist' of BDS groups released

Full list of organizations to be prevented entry into Israel published. Interior Minister: 'These people slander the Land.'

'Blacklist' of BDS groups released

Significant decrease in number of terror attacks

New IDF data: 99 terrorist attacks took place in 2017 compared with 269 attacks in 2016. IDF seized 10 million shekels of terror money.

Significant decrease in number of terror attacks

'We will fight with all our strength'

Nearly a thousand Israelis gather in Gush Etzion neighborhood slated for demolition, for a Shabbat of mutual support and encouragement.

'We will fight with all our strength'

Former Shin Bet head opposes death penalty for terrorists

'Even today, we can sentence a terrorist to death. Endless discussions will lead to kidnappings,' asserts ex security chief Yoram Cohen.

Former Shin Bet head opposes death penalty for terrorists

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IDF study: Fewer female soldiers interested in combat positions

Survey shows drop in number of female recruits interested in combat positions. Only 55% of male candidates willing to serve in combat roles.

IDF study: Fewer female soldiers interested in combat positions

Israeli found dead in India

Search and rescue teams find Matan Orgad, 35, lifeless in northern India.

Israeli found dead in India

'Ayelet Shaked is the most dangerous minister'

Haaretz newspaper publishes article attacking Justice Minister Shaked, calling her 'dangerous' and a 'walking provocation.'

'Ayelet Shaked is the most dangerous minister'

Dozens of terrorists and rioters arrested

Security forces arrest, interrogate, 26 terrorists and 12 violent rioters.

Dozens of terrorists and rioters arrested

A bat mitzvah without Mommy: 'Ilana is with us'

Daughter of Sarona Market terror attack victim celebrates bat mitzvah with friends, family, and public figures - but without her mother.

A bat mitzvah without Mommy: 'Ilana is with us'

'Reform movement exposing its own hypocrisy'

Reform Movement slammed for criticizing 'Hebrew Labor' website while refusing to conduct interfaith marriages in Israel.

'Reform movement exposing its own hypocrisy'

'Palestinian statehood means the end of the Zionist enterprise'

Former Education Minister addresses 2017 Jabotinsky conference warns of dangers of establishing PA state.

'Palestinian statehood means the end of the Zionist enterprise'

'Terrorist's house standing-another blow to the Salomon family'

Father of Michal Salomon, whose husband was murdered in Neve Tzuf massacre, reacts to State's position against full home demolition.

'Terrorist's house standing-another blow to the Salomon family'

Watch: Arab man steals woman's purse on J'lem street

Footage shows Arab man creeping up behind woman, snatching her purse, and fleeing. Suspect arrested and belongings returned.

Watch: Arab man steals woman's purse on J'lem street

School's out: Teachers declare strike

Teachers union calls for strike Wednesday at kindergartens, elementary schools, and middle schools across Israel.

School's out: Teachers declare strike

'We were killed for Jerusalem and we'll continue to defend it'

Former IDF Chief of Staff speaks at Limmud FSU event, says Jerusalem will always be Israel's capital.

'We were killed for Jerusalem and we'll continue to defend it'

Mass prayer to be held for leading Religious Zionist rabbi

Students of hospitalized Rabbi Elisha Vishlitzky call mass prayer session, beg public to pray for their teacher's recovery. 'We need him.'

Mass prayer to be held for leading Religious Zionist rabbi

'Rockets are being fired at Arabs, by Arabs'

Failed mortar attack this morning damages home of Gaza resident. 'How long will Hamas continue to harm its own people?'

'Rockets are being fired at Arabs, by Arabs'

Tragedy at Sheba Hospital

Mother and fetus die at hospital in central Israel of acute infection. The woman, in her 40s, was in 23rd week of pregnancy.

Tragedy at Sheba Hospital

Woman accused of attacking soldiers arrested

Security forces also arrest 17 terrorists, allow 500 Jews to pray at Joseph's Tomb.

Woman accused of attacking soldiers arrested

Report: Pence wanted press conference at Kotel

VP reportedly asked to hold press conference at Western Wall during trip to Israel but Kotel rabbi disapproved. Trip has since been delayed.

Report: Pence wanted press conference at Kotel

Hanukkah miracle at Bnei Brak hospital

Taxi driver rams into cardiologist, flips him into the air, and drives over him, yet the victim walks away with relatively minor injuries.

Hanukkah miracle at Bnei Brak hospital

Watch: Candle lighting on the outskirts of Arab town

Etzion Brigade commander and residents of Karmei Tzur light Hanukkah candles in ancient Beit Tzur.

Watch: Candle lighting on the outskirts of Arab town

With cameras and rocks: Arabs surround Jewish town

Leftist activists bring Arabs shepherds, herds, to surround Jewish town in Jordan Valley, as IDF and police look on and do nothing.

With cameras and rocks: Arabs surround Jewish town

'Why doesn't Hamas invest in hospitals and schools?'

Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories gives interview to BBC, issues a stern warning to Hamas.

'Why doesn't Hamas invest in hospitals and schools?'

Certificate for soldier who neutralized terrorist with one shot

Marcello Perez de Lira hit terrorist running towards him at Gush Etzion Junction with one bullet, even as the area was crowded with people.

Certificate for soldier who neutralized terrorist with one shot