Ido Ben Porat

Ido Ben Porat

Dep. Editor of Arutz Sheva

News by Ido Ben Porat

Friedman: I'll continue to push for moving US embassy

Despite comments by Trump saying US will 'give peace a chance' before moving embassy, Ambassador Friedman restates support for embassy move.

Friedman: I'll continue to push for moving US embassy

'We were ready for a birthday - not a murder'

Daughter of Reuven Shmerling, murdered on eve of Sukkot in Kfar Qasim: 'We are certain that the background is nationalistic.'

'We were ready for a birthday - not a murder'

Secret operational document 'stolen' from southern army base

While testing security of base holding classified documents, officers successfully remove document detailing future operations from base.

Secret operational document 'stolen' from southern army base

Nasrallah threatens Israel from his bunker

'I call on all those who came to occupied Palestine to leave and return to the countries from which they came.'

Nasrallah threatens Israel from his bunker

Pence to Jews: May you be inscribed in the Book of Life

US VP Pence, Ivanka Trump, tweet Yom Kippur wishes to Jews around the world.

Pence to Jews: May you be inscribed in the Book of Life

Watch: IDF arrests suspects involved in deadly car crash

Etzion Regional Brigade forces arrest Arabs in village of Husan south of J'lem responsible for accident in which 14-year-old killed Friday.

Watch: IDF arrests suspects involved in deadly car crash

Culture Minister: We are nothing without G-d

Thousands participate in inspirational evening and selichot prayers at the Western Wall.

Culture Minister: We are nothing without G-d

Netanyahu: Herzl is the modern day Moses

World Zionist Organization celebrates the 120th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.

Netanyahu: Herzl is the modern day Moses

Justice Minister to Chief Justice: You violated statehood

Ayelet Shaked writes to Miriam Naor, decrying court's boycott of state ceremony marking jubilee of Jewish return to Judea and Samaria.

Justice Minister to Chief Justice: You violated statehood

'The terrorist harmed the sanctity of life'

Military court sentences terrorist who murdered Malachi Rosenfeld to life in prison.

'The terrorist harmed the sanctity of life'

Soldier wounded in southern Israel

IDF soldier moderately wounded by bullet that was discharged during an exercise. The incident is being investigated.

Soldier wounded in southern Israel

Cabinet blocks Netanyahu on benefits for PA Arabs

Netanyahu rushes to approve new road, industrial zone for Arabs in Area C, ministers block move.

Cabinet blocks Netanyahu on benefits for PA Arabs

Soldier loses consciousness in military prison

Female IDF soldier evacuated to hospital after losing consciousness in Prison Four in Tzrifin.

Soldier loses consciousness in military prison

Three Arabs arrested for 'agricultural terror'

Arabs from Judea, Negev steal sheep and vehicles from Jewish towns.

Three Arabs arrested for 'agricultural terror'

'We'll protect Israeli airspace on Rosh Hashanah'

Commander of the unit that intercepted UAV from Syria: My soldiers and I are prepared for the holiday.

'We'll protect Israeli airspace on Rosh Hashanah'

'Hamas wastes Gazan money on absurd goals'

Head of COGAT slams Hamas for death this morning of 24-year-old electrocuted while working in terror tunnel. 'He died for nothing.'

'Hamas wastes Gazan money on absurd goals'

'Lowering the bar put Israel's security at risk'

Reserve Colonel says IDF's insistence on equality is harming its fighting abilities.

'Lowering the bar put Israel's security at risk'

Labor leader: Haredi boys can't touch their mothers

Labor leader shows his ignorance by claiming haredi soldiers earn 7,000 shekels per month, haredi boys cannot touch their mothers.

Labor leader: Haredi boys can't touch their mothers

Energy Ministry: Don't use a 'blech'

Energy Ministry warns against placing metal sheets on stoves, encourages families to prevent the next tragedy.

Energy Ministry: Don't use a 'blech'

Construction of new Samaria town resumes

Interior Minister Aryeh Deri announces work on first new Samaria town in 25 years to be renewed Monday morning.

Construction of new Samaria town resumes

'We need an Israeli Supreme Court'

For the third week in a row, Tel Aviv's residents demonstrate outside home of Supreme Court Chief Justice Naor.

'We need an Israeli Supreme Court'

Israelis unite to fight garbage burning

Jews and Arabs band together in protest of Israeli government's refusal to punish those who burn garbage.

Israelis unite to fight garbage burning

'The media is on a witch hunt, and slandering Sara Netanyahu'

Sport and Culture Minister Regev expresses support for PM Netanyahu's wife, whom she believes is innocent.

'The media is on a witch hunt, and slandering Sara Netanyahu'

Netanyahu family:

'The claims are false, Sara is brave and honest'

Netanyahu family responds to reports that A-G intends to indict the wife of the Prime Minister.

'The claims are false, Sara is brave and honest'

Former Bank of Israel governor steps down from Federal Reserve

Stanley Fischer steps down as vice chairman of the Federal Reserve, citing personal reasons.

Former Bank of Israel governor steps down from Federal Reserve

Rabbis arrested for fraud sent to house arrest

The 4 are suspected of fraudulently obtaining police 'fitness certificates' that qualify them for the post of 'City Rabbi.'

Rabbis arrested for fraud sent to house arrest

Official: Bennett trying to make political gains

Senior political official claims Bennett knew for a while that construction plans for Judea and Samaria would be approved.

Official: Bennett trying to make political gains

Incitement on Facebook: 'Spill blood on the Dome of the Rock'

Security forces arrest senior PA official who published material inciting against Jews and said he missed 'people like Hitler and Eichmann.'

Incitement on Facebook: 'Spill blood on the Dome of the Rock'

Haifa opthalmologist continues to help patients after his death

Dr. Michael Gilboa of Haifa's Rambam Hospital Ophthalmology Department donated his corneas to patients in need.

Haifa opthalmologist continues to help patients after his death

Former Shayetet 13 commander arrested over 'submarine affair'

The commander, decorated for his service during the Yom Kippur War, was arrested as part of the ongoing investigation.

Former Shayetet 13 commander arrested over 'submarine affair'

Israelis raise money for imprisoned former soldier

A group of Israelis has raised 220,000 shekels for Elor Azariya, who is serving a prison sentence, and his family.

Israelis raise money for imprisoned former soldier

Supreme Court delays eviction of Machpela House

Supreme Court orders state of Israel to delay eviction of residents from Hevron home until further notice.

Supreme Court delays eviction of Machpela House

'The state has lost control of the Jordan Valley'

Israeli residents suffer shortage from Arab pirate connections to water company pipes.

'The state has lost control of the Jordan Valley'

Lod mayor beaten in local mosque

Muslim worshippers beat Lod mayor after he demanded mosque adhere to agreement not to use loudspeakers at night. 'The police did nothing.'

Lod mayor beaten in local mosque

General signs order granting Hevron community official status

Order establishes official municipal services administration for the Jewish community of Hevron.

General signs order granting Hevron community official status

Bank-robbing couple to be indicted

Couple from Rishon Letzion robbed 12 banks and post offices in central Israel. Police published some of their messages to each other.

Bank-robbing couple to be indicted

26 Arabs caught working illegally in Harish

Border Police arrest illegals employed at building site in northern Israeli town. 15 detained and the rest returned to Judea and Samaria.

26 Arabs caught working illegally in Harish

'We paid for the home, it's ours'

Residents of Machpela House in Hevron outraged after state says it will evict them from their homes.

'We paid for the home, it's ours'

Suspicions of terrorist in Ashkelon

Large number of forces in Ashkelon after reports of a terrorist in the city. Police call on public to increase vigilance.

Suspicions of terrorist in Ashkelon

Israel buys 17 new F-35 fighter jets

In doing so, the delegation completed the purchase of two full squadrons (50 aircraft) for the Israeli Air Force.

Israel buys 17 new F-35 fighter jets