Ido Ben Porat

Ido Ben Porat

Dep. Editor of Arutz Sheva

News by Ido Ben Porat

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

First publication:

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

Shabak foils kidnapping plot in Samaria

Israeli security forces uncover Hamas terror cell planning to kidnap IDF soldier or Israeli civilian from Samaria bus stop.

Shabak foils kidnapping plot in Samaria

Ex Defense Minister Ya'alon testifies on behalf of Samaria town

Jewish community threatened by leftist petition claiming ownership of land - even though site was allocated by Israeli government in 2000.

Ex Defense Minister Ya'alon testifies on behalf of Samaria town

Reform reps slam anti-assimilation conference

Reform movement leaders urge regional council not to take part in conference to prevent intermarriage between Jewish women and Arab men.

Reform reps slam anti-assimilation conference

Rockets fired from Gaza towards Ashkelon

Iron Dome successfully intercepts at least two rockets fired by Gaza terrorists towards Ashkelon.

Rockets fired from Gaza towards Ashkelon

Israel to build 14,000 new housing units in Jerusalem

Following Trump's recognition of Jerusalem, Housing Minister began to promote plan to build thousands of housing units in the capital.

Israel to build 14,000 new housing units in Jerusalem

Joseph's Tomb vandalized

IDF soldiers entering Joseph's Tomb in Shechem discover local Arabs broke windows, light fixtures, and more.

Joseph's Tomb vandalized

Watch: IDF arrests Samaria lynch mob suspects

IDF arrests 20 Arabs suspected of involvement in attempted lynch of Samaria schoolchildren last Thursday.

Watch: IDF arrests Samaria lynch mob suspects

250 rabbis to Trump: Be strong and have courage

Samaria Council head gives White House letter expressing leading rabbis' support for declaration on J'lem. 'You will be remembered forever.'

250 rabbis to Trump: Be strong and have courage

US and Israeli flags on the walls of the Old City

As a sign of appreciation for Trump's recognition of J'lem, Old City will be lit with US and Israeli flags. 'A clear message to the world.'

US and Israeli flags on the walls of the Old City

Court rules PA must pay huge sum to 2003 terror victim's family

Supreme Court orders PA compensate family for murder by teenage terrorist who had just returned from PA's 'body and weapons training camp'.

Court rules PA must pay huge sum to 2003 terror victim's family

'We've waited seventy years'

Republicans Overseas Israel Chairman Marc Zell says US Embassy can be moved 'tomorrow' by swapping signs.

'We've waited seventy years'

'We were afraid of another knock at the door'

Activist had started moving his life back to Samaria after expiration of distancing order, when he received an unpleasant surprise.

'We were afraid of another knock at the door'

Case against Jewish Home MK closed

Attorney General Mandelblit closes case against MK Nissan Slomiansky who had been accused of sexual harassment.

Case against Jewish Home MK closed

'I love Israel' - in Times Square

World Zionist Organization holds mega-event in Times Square commemorating 70 years since UN's decision to found Israel.

'I love Israel' - in Times Square

'Police prefer children's funerals to their smiles'

Police interrogate parents who saved children from lynch, mother whose son was saved says police don't care about lives of Samaria children.

'Police prefer children's funerals to their smiles'

'Terror will not lift its head'

Israeli PM Netanyahu, President Rivlin, Defense Minister Liberman send condolences to family of murdered soldier, promise to fight terror.

'Terror will not lift its head'