Ido Ben Porat

Ido Ben Porat

Dep. Editor of Arutz Sheva

News by Ido Ben Porat

Ya'alon blasts government ministers

Former Defense Minister criticizes Galant who called for the elimination of Assad, blasts Liberman over calls to destroy Hamas.

Ya'alon blasts government ministers

Thousands memorialize Joseph on the day of his passing

Thousands flocked last night to the tomb of Joseph in Shechem. 'We look forward to the day we can visit the holy sites in broad daylight.'

Thousands memorialize Joseph on the day of his passing

'There's no reason all the film shoots have to be in Tel Aviv'

Samaria Council spearheading efforts to bring film and TV shoots to Samaria.

'There's no reason all the film shoots have to be in Tel Aviv'

'We aren't giving terrorists free college degrees, that's a lie'

Internal Security Minister denies claims terrorists receive benefits in Israeli jails, including chance to take college classes for free.

'We aren't giving terrorists free college degrees, that's a lie'

Watch: Violence, stun grenades against Yitzhar residents

Yitzhar: Army's claim of stone-throwing youths a lie; they attacked residents, threw stun grenades at peaceful protesters.

Watch: Violence, stun grenades against Yitzhar residents

Jewish youths throw stones at IDF soldiers during evacuation

IDF troops, Border Police officers demolish structure in Samaria town of Yitzhar. Youths hurl stones at soldiers during evacuation.

Jewish youths throw stones at IDF soldiers during evacuation

Police arrest 3 activists, claim foiling of 'Price Tag' incident

Three suspects nabbed in Jerusalem while allegedly on their way to commit nationalistic crime.

Police arrest 3 activists, claim foiling of 'Price Tag' incident

Amona residents: 'Don't let this success become a farce'

Former residents of Amona express cautious optimism as work begins on replacement town for them in Shiloh Valley in Samaria.

Amona residents: 'Don't let this success become a farce'

The plan: Smuggle 9000 eggs over the fence

Border guards catch Arabs attempting to transfer 9,000 eggs over security fence and into arms of waiting Israeli accomplice.

The plan: Smuggle 9000 eggs over the fence

Liberman: Artificial island near Gaza - reward to terrorism

Defense Minister rejects initiative to set up artificial island opposite Gaza, says it would result in weapons being smuggled into Gaza.

Liberman: Artificial island near Gaza - reward to terrorism

Stabbing attack foiled near Hevron

Terrorist surprised by Border Police officers near Cave of the Patriarchs, dropping the knife with which she intended to carry out attack.

Stabbing attack foiled near Hevron

Soldier who fled terror attack thrown out of commando unit

Soldier lightly wounded in stabbing attack dismissed from elite unit for fleeing his attacker.

Soldier who fled terror attack thrown out of commando unit

'Defense Minister's numbers are wrong'

Samaria leader Yossi Dagan says Liberman's numbers are wrong, insists government stop de facto building freeze.

'Defense Minister's numbers are wrong'

Marijuana in the IDF's firing line

Border Police find marijuana greenhouse in southern Israel.

Marijuana in the IDF's firing line

'This law is critical to Israel's security'

Ministerial Committee for Legislation discusses Oslo-based law to deduct terrorists' salaries from PA budget.

'This law is critical to Israel's security'

Three 'Shalit deal' terrorists arrested

Border Police arrest six terrorists, including three 'Shalit deal' terrorists.

Three 'Shalit deal' terrorists arrested

IDF document labels Irgun, Lehi as 'terrorist organizations'

Army manual calls pre-state Jewish freedom fighters 'terrorist groups'. Following Arutz Sheva exposé, documents removed from circulation.

IDF document labels Irgun, Lehi as 'terrorist organizations'

Cleared for publication:

Plot to assassinate Israeli officer thwarted

The attack was planned in April 2017 as revenge for killing of senior Hamas leader a month before.

Plot to assassinate Israeli officer thwarted

Israeli minister to US Senate: This is how you fight terror

Public Security Minister Erdan meets Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly, speaks about effectively fighting terror at home and abroad.

Israeli minister to US Senate: This is how you fight terror

Ex-IDF Education Officer:

'Religion and tradition are ruining the IDF'

Former IDF Chief Education Officer responds to Arutz Sheva exposé on IDF prohibition against teaching that Jerusalem was 'liberated.'

'Religion and tradition are ruining the IDF'

IDF Education Department:

Don't talk to soldiers about Israel's rights to Judea, Samaria

IDF tells commanders not to discuss Israel's rights to Judea, Samaria - or the liberation of Jerusalem - with their soldiers.

Don't talk to soldiers about Israel's rights to Judea, Samaria

Jewish Home MK returns as Constitution Committee head

MK accused of sexual harassment despite no evidence or victims to return to post as chair of Knesset committee.

Jewish Home MK returns as Constitution Committee head

Police won't object to Olmert early release

Israel Police make clear they will not object to the early release of former Prime Minister.

Police won't object to Olmert early release

'We're disappointed that construction is still being limited'

Dep. Foreign Minister calls decision to limit construction in Judea and Samaria disappointing. 'No reason not to build in Gush Etzion.'

'We're disappointed that construction is still being limited'

Gush Etzion leader to ministers: Don't come visit

Gush Etzion leader says if government cannot build in Gush Etzion, they should not celebrate Judea and Samaria's liberation.

Gush Etzion leader to ministers: Don't come visit

Technical error caused air raid siren in central Israel

'Color red' sirens in Tel Aviv turn out to be technical error.

Technical error caused air raid siren in central Israel

'There's no building freeze - it's the opposite'

Prime Minister's office says 'repeating a lie does not make it truth,' insists government is working to build in Judea and Samaria.

'There's no building freeze - it's the opposite'

Feiglin: Netanyahu to blame for Trump's embassy decision

Former Likud MK blasts PM for Trump's decision not to relocate embassy to Jerusalem. 'Netanyahu never really wanted embassy moved.'

Feiglin: Netanyahu to blame for Trump's embassy decision

'Vote again on Arab building in Area C'

Head of Samaria Council calls for revote on decision to allow Arab building in Area C. 'It’s giving away land in disguise.'

'Vote again on Arab building in Area C'

Chief Justice threatens petition against Justice Minister Shaked

Chief Justice Miriam Naor threatens petition against Justice Minister Shaked, claims she is delaying appointment of Naor's successor.

Chief Justice threatens petition against Justice Minister Shaked

The baby fell, the kindergarten staff didn't inform parents

A ten-month-old infant in Bat Yam kindergarten fell and knocked his head.The kindergarten staff did not inform parents or other authorities.

The baby fell, the kindergarten staff didn't inform parents

Minister Gamliel:

'The world is silent when Israel is struck by terrorism'

Social Equality Minister participates in ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the establishment of Estonia's only synagogue.

'The world is silent when Israel is struck by terrorism'

Mitzpe Ramon rabbi killed in road accident

Rabbi Daniel Bar-Moha killed in a road accident in Gedera, declared dead at the scene.

Mitzpe Ramon rabbi killed in road accident

Arabs set fire to Samaria yeshiva

Yeshiva in Homesh torched during Arab "day of rage". MK Smotrich: Every place we've left has turned into a place of terror.

Arabs set fire to Samaria yeshiva

Preparing for Trump - by advancing Israeli sovereignty

'Ribonut' hangs signs welcoming President Trump, reminding him that 75% of Israelis support applying sovereignty to Judea and Samaria.

Preparing for Trump - by advancing Israeli sovereignty

Citizen killed, policemen stabbed in Tirat Hacarmel

Citizen stabs policemen, gets shot and killed.

Citizen killed, policemen stabbed in Tirat Hacarmel

Bennett attempts halt to Arab construction

Netanyahu to push 'incentives' package for PA Arabs including building in Area C, Jewish Home ministers 'trying to form bloc opposing it.'

Bennett attempts halt to Arab construction

First publication

Discrimination against soldiers - with Defense Ministry approval

Reserve soldiers living in Judea and Samaria cannot enjoy benefits entitled to them if their community contains less than 5,000 people.

Discrimination against soldiers - with Defense Ministry approval

A reservist all year round

Major Moshe Katz serves 100 days of reserve duty a year. When not serving, he helps other reservists cope with their combat experiences.

A reservist all year round

Man distanced from home for hosting 'Hilltop Youth'

Samaria resident distanced from family home for four months, must appear before police every week. Honenu: 'A harsh and unusual blow.'

Man distanced from home for hosting 'Hilltop Youth'