Ido Ben Porat

Ido Ben Porat

Dep. Editor of Arutz Sheva

News by Ido Ben Porat

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'

'Hotovely is brave, she attacked no one and hurt no one'

Sderot Hesder Yeshiva dean says critics of Deputy FM Hotovely 'only want to censure the government.'

'Hotovely is brave, she attacked no one and hurt no one'

Secular kibbutz builds synagogue to honor Orthodox female pilot

Kibbutz in Upper Galilee dedicates synagogue in memory of IAF navigator and first Orthodox female pilot Tamar Ariel.

Secular kibbutz builds synagogue to honor Orthodox female pilot

Watch: Israeli Forces arrest 'Tunnel Road' terrorists

Security forces arrest terrorists who threw explosives onto Jerusalem-bound highway.

Watch: Israeli Forces arrest 'Tunnel Road' terrorists

'Unprecedented disrespect for the Supreme Court'

State informs Supreme Court it will only demolish part of illegal Arab outpost in Judea, despite petition calling for complete demolition.

'Unprecedented disrespect for the Supreme Court'

Two life sentences for terrorist who murdered IDF soldier

Terrorist who murdered Elhai Taharlev, injured a second soldier, receives two life sentences, to pay compensation to victims' families.

Two life sentences for terrorist who murdered IDF soldier

Attempt to smuggle dangerous materials into Gaza foiled

Security forces foil attempt to smuggle liquid for mass production of explosives to Gaza terrorists.

Attempt to smuggle dangerous materials into Gaza foiled

What did Bennett suggest to Breaking the Silence spokesman?

Education Minister criticizes media's attempts to locate Arab allegedly beaten by Breaking the Silence spokesman, and has an idea for him.

What did Bennett suggest to Breaking the Silence spokesman?

Soldiers punished over shooting of suspected terrorist

Officer rebuked, commander suspended after soldiers shoot, kill suspicious Arab driver near Neve Tzuf.

Soldiers punished over shooting of suspected terrorist

'No negotiations without recognition of Israel'

Yisrael Beytenu MK at Arutz Sheva conference: The basis for any diplomatic solution is recognition of Israel.

'No negotiations without recognition of Israel'

Minister Katz:

'The smiles have been wiped off the Palestinians' faces'

Transportation and Intelligence Minister at Arutz Sheva conference: PA must choose between axis of evil and axis of friendship.

'The smiles have been wiped off the Palestinians' faces'

Molotov Cocktails thrown during prayers at prophets' tombs

Molotov Cocktails and rocks thrown at some 300 visitors who entered tombs of prophets Natan and Gad near Hevron to pray.

Molotov Cocktails thrown during prayers at prophets' tombs

Watch: Holocaust survivors celebrate Bar Mitzvah at the Kotel

45 Holocaust survivors celebrate their Bar and Bat Mitzvah at the Western Wall after being unable to do so during the war period.

Watch: Holocaust survivors celebrate Bar Mitzvah at the Kotel

'Bill to forbid recording is a danger to democracy'

Attorney Ben-Gvir says bill to forbid recording conversations will harm ordinary people, not media.

'Bill to forbid recording is a danger to democracy'

IDF downs Syrian drone

Israeli Patriot missile intercepts Syrian drone approaching Israeli airspace.

IDF downs Syrian drone

Teachers to strike on Sunday

High school, teachers strike in protest of low wages, foot-dragging.

Teachers to strike on Sunday

'Two-state solution farther away than ever before'

New YESHA Council Head Hananel Dorani calls on Israeli government to implement the policies their voters elected them to implement.

'Two-state solution farther away than ever before'

Five-year-old smuggles phones to terrorist father

Kindergarten-age son visits his terrorist father, hides cell phones, SIM cards, in underwear.

Five-year-old smuggles phones to terrorist father

Soldier wounded in shooting accident

IDF soldier wounded in training accident at base in central Israel. He is in stable condition, was evacuated to the hospital by helicopter.

Soldier wounded in shooting accident

Good news for religious farmers

New fund seeks to support farmers observing Jewish laws of Sabbatical year, during which cultivation of land is forbidden.

Good news for religious farmers

Netanyahu delays vote on law allowing return to northern Samaria

PM Netanyahu delays vote canceling expulsion from northern Samaria in order to 'coordinate with the US government.'

Netanyahu delays vote on law allowing return to northern Samaria

Likud to support return to northern Samaria communities

Likud supports preliminary vote on bill allowing Jews freedom of movement in evacuated areas of northern Samaria.

Likud to support return to northern Samaria communities

London: Thousands protest PM Netanyahu's visit

Muslims and anti-Israel protesters protest PM Netanyahu's visit to London, wave PLO flags.

London: Thousands protest PM Netanyahu's visit

Opposition MK: The haredim run the country

Yesh Atid MK Yael German says Likud doesn't make the decisions or pass the laws - UTJ does.

Opposition MK: The haredim run the country

'A significant reduction in rock attacks'

Battalion 603 of Brigade 7 carries out 92 weapons search operations since March in Hevron region. More than 20 weapons confiscated.

'A significant reduction in rock attacks'

Miracle in Israel's north

Metal bars penetrate private car, stopping just short of empty car seat. Paramedic: It's a miracle the woman survived.

Miracle in Israel's north