Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Netanyahu reveals: “There are many more surprises"

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the assassination of senior Iranian regime officials and said that Israel continues to work to undermine the regime: "There are still many surprises."

Netanyahu reveals: “There are many more surprises"

Benny Gantz to Arutz Sheva:

Benny Gantz to Arutz Sheva: It’s possible to support the government from the outside

Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that his party is not currently considering joining the government, despite the war and the state of emergency.

Benny Gantz to Arutz Sheva: It’s possible to support the government from the outside

In response to Arutz Sheva question, Lapid denies any deal with Shas

Opposition leader firmly denies that his party had a deal with Shas regarding the rabbinical elections in Kiryat Ono. ‘I did not speak with Deri about the issue.'

In response to Arutz Sheva question, Lapid denies any deal with Shas

MK Akram Hasson: We must pay a price in order to win

MK Dr. Akram Hasson, a resident of northern Israel, tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that Israel must be willing to bear a civilian price in order to defeat terror and create a new Middle East.

MK Akram Hasson: We must pay a price in order to win

Religious Zionist MK promises: We won't give up on dairy reform

MK Ohad Tal tells Arutz Sheva - Israel National News that the dairy reform will not be shelved, government wishes to advance it under more appropriate conditions.

Religious Zionist MK promises: We won't give up on dairy reform

Arutz Sheva Exclusive:

Arutz Sheva Exclusive: Up close with missile debris

Israel Police senior sapper Doron Lavi explains the aftermath of an intercepted attack - and why even a destroyed missile is still dangerous.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive: Up close with missile debris

Parents of terror victim complain: 'Danger to life'

Bereaved parents Herzl and Merav Hajaj accuse senior Population Authority officials of bypassing the 'Shir Hajaj Law,' endangering lives.

Parents of terror victim complain: 'Danger to life'

Netanyahu, Smotrich declare

Netanyahu, Smotrich declare: Draft Law will not advance, Budget approval to be accelerated

The Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance issued a joint statement regarding the state budget and clarified that some of the planned benefits will be canceled - due to the cost of the war.

Netanyahu, Smotrich declare: Draft Law will not advance, Budget approval to be accelerated

MK Kallner to Arutz Sheva:

MK Ariel Kallner to Arutz Sheva: Hezbollah must be dealt with just like Iran

Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee member MK Ariel Kallner tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that Hezbollah must be destroyed and calls for establishing Israel’s northern border at the Litani River.

MK Ariel Kallner to Arutz Sheva: Hezbollah must be dealt with just like Iran

Watch:

Watch: MK Succot sleeps in a bomb shelter in Kiryat Shmona

MK Zvi Succot visited Kiryat Shmona amid Hezbollah rocket fire and spent the night in a public shelter, 'I came to experience firsthand what residents on the confrontation line are going through.'

Watch: MK Succot sleeps in a bomb shelter in Kiryat Shmona

Starting Sunday: Israeli airlines to fly out of Israel

Israel to allow limited outbound flights from Ben Gurion starting Sunday, with departures capped at about 70 passengers per flight, Transportation Ministry announces.

Starting Sunday: Israeli airlines to fly out of Israel

Smotrich: Pray for the welfare of US service members

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls on Israelis to pray for the welfare and safety of US service members fighting alongside IDF soldiers against Iran.

Smotrich: Pray for the welfare of US service members

Missile strike survivor:

Beit Shemesh missile strike survivor: I was thrown 3 meters by the blast

Nissim Edri, chairman of the Ramat Lehi neighborhood committee in Beit Shemesh, told Arutz Sheva: “I knew all of the victims. These are very difficult moments."

Beit Shemesh missile strike survivor: I was thrown 3 meters by the blast

Attorney General:

Attorney General: 'Supreme Court should remove Ben-Gvir from office'

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara argued that Ben-Gvir's conduct harms the independence of the police and could undermine fundamental democratic principles.

Attorney General: 'Supreme Court should remove Ben-Gvir from office'

At site of 2008 massacre

Netanyahu listens to Megillah at Merkaz Harav

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his wife, Sara, and son, Yair, attend a Purim Megillah reading at Merkaz Harav Yeshiva library, where a terrorist murdered eight students.

Netanyahu listens to Megillah at Merkaz Harav

Bereaved father:

Bereaved father: 'Abraham sacrificed one son, I have sacrificed three'

Hundreds attended the funeral of the three Biton siblings killed by an Iranian missile in Beit Shemesh. Their grandmother Lillian called them “pure children" and urged unity, saying, “We must be united and trust the Torah to save us."

Bereaved father: 'Abraham sacrificed one son, I have sacrificed three'

Wife of rocket victim:

Wife of rocket victim: 'Noam will bury his father instead of celebrating his bar mitzvah'

Pnina Cohen recounts the Iranian missile strike that claimed the lives of her husband and mother-in-law.

Wife of rocket victim: 'Noam will bury his father instead of celebrating his bar mitzvah'

Once in a generation opportunity:

Once in a generation opportunity: Netanyahu speaks to Iranian nation in Farsi

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video in Farsi directly addressing the Iranian people, urging them to seize a “once-in-a-generation opportunity" to take action and overthrow the regime.

Once in a generation opportunity: Netanyahu speaks to Iranian nation in Farsi

Netanyahu: Many signs indicate that Khamenei is no longer

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to media following joint US-Israel strikes on Iran.

Netanyahu: Many signs indicate that Khamenei is no longer

Javier Milei to light torch on Mt. Herzl?

Transportation Minister Miri Regev intends to propose to Argentine President Javier Milei to light a torch on Israel's Independence Day.

Javier Milei to light torch on Mt. Herzl?

Watch

Watch: US Embassy begins service in Judea and Samaria for the first time ever

Yesha Council Head Yisrael Ganz presents Amb. Huckabee with "honorary citizenship" in thanks for the decision to open consular services for Israelis in Judea and Samaria.

Watch: US Embassy begins service in Judea and Samaria for the first time ever

It could be cheap here:

It could be cheap here: Smotrich bypassed the vote and signed a new order

After the Knesset plenum rejected the order to expand the VAT exemption to $150, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich signed a new order raising the exemption to $130, which will take effect at midnight.

It could be cheap here: Smotrich bypassed the vote and signed a new order

Insubordination in Likud increases

Arutz Sheva has learned that after shooting down Min. Smotrich's VAT exemption order, Likud MKs warned that they will not vote for the conscription law either.

Insubordination in Likud increases

Yisrael Beytenu MK criticizes Gantz: He’s wasting votes for the change bloc

MK Evgeny Sova rules out a minority government in an interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News and explains why Benny Gantz could pave the way for a right-wing victory in the next elections.

Yisrael Beytenu MK criticizes Gantz: He’s wasting votes for the change bloc

Defeat for coalition

Defeat for Netanyahu and Smotrich: Knesset votes down Smotrich's VAT exemption order

MKs from Likud and Otzma Yehudit vote against the measure, while many ministers are absent during the vote on expanding the VAT exemption law, dealing the coalition a defeat.

Defeat for Netanyahu and Smotrich: Knesset votes down Smotrich's VAT exemption order

Likud MKs against Smotrich's bill

Likud MKs promise to vote against Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's order raising exemption ceiling for personal imports to $150.

Likud MKs against Smotrich's bill

Bereaved Father:

Bereaved Father: 'Judge Kabub must be killed!'

A bereaved father denounced the security considerations keeping some information classified and called for the death of a Supreme Court judge.

Bereaved Father: 'Judge Kabub must be killed!'

Screenshot battle and blame game between Netanyahu and Gantz

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked Naftali Bennett and Benny Gantz on social media, claiming that with the formation of the Bennett-Lapid government, the transfer of funds to the Gaza Strip was renewed and increased.

Screenshot battle and blame game between Netanyahu and Gantz

AG, State Attorney walk out of Cabinet meeting

The Attorney General and State Attorney left the government meeting after their demand to allow the head of the Investigations and Intelligence Division, Superintendent Boaz Balat, to participate in the discussion was denied.

AG, State Attorney walk out of Cabinet meeting

Illegal construction:

Residents of Har Hevron warn: 'Do not risk our lives'

Regavim calls for a halt to illegal infrastructure work in the Hevron Hills, including paving roads, installing power poles, and connecting them to the power grid, near a closed military zone.

Residents of Har Hevron warn: 'Do not risk our lives'

Bennett backtracks: Ben Gvir has no place in my government

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett retracts 'unity government' statements, clarifying that he will not sit with National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Bennett backtracks: Ben Gvir has no place in my government

The law that saved 600 million shekels

During a meeting with soldiers from the Nahshon Unit, MK Simcha Rothman presented the Visual Conferencing Law, which served as a temporary provision during the war and saved approximately 600 million shekels.

The law that saved 600 million shekels

Tensions with Iran:

Home Front Command on high alert due to tensions with Iran

Knesset committee hears from Major General Shai Klapper on Israel’s preparedness for multi-theater scenarios, focusing on protection systems, plans for full coverage in a decade, and accurate population alerts.

Home Front Command on high alert due to tensions with Iran

Bereaved Mother:

Bereaved Mother: 'May all your colleagues end up on a gallows'

A bereaved mother addressed Arab opposition members present in a committee meeting today, accusing them of supporting terror and denying the massacre.

Bereaved Mother: 'May all your colleagues end up on a  gallows'

Confrontation in Knesset

Confrontation in Education Committee: Why won't you condemn the massacre?

MK Tzvi Sukkot criticizes MK Sameer Bin Said, demanding he condemn the October 7th massacre during a discussion regarding inciting teachers within the education system.

Confrontation in Education Committee: Why won't you condemn the massacre?

Smotrich:

Smotrich: Next term goal - abolish Oslo, encourage Arab emigration from Judea and Samaria

The Religious Zionist Party holds an event marking the "Settlement Revolution," which includes the establishment of dozens of new outposts and the strengthening of Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria.

Smotrich: Next term goal - abolish Oslo, encourage Arab emigration from Judea and Samaria

At Idan Amedi concert

Rom Braslavski takes stage at Idan Amedi's concert: I am here thanks to you

Former hostage Rom Braslavski thanks IDF soldiers during a tribute evening at an Idan Amedi concert, moving the audience. "I salute you."

Rom Braslavski takes stage at Idan Amedi's concert: I am here thanks to you

Smotrich: Set a new policy for returning hostages

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: "Bring the Law to Adopt the Conclusions of the Shamgar Committee to the Cabinet for Decision."

Smotrich: Set a new policy for returning hostages

Shikma Jail:

MKs visit Bezalel Zini in the Shikma Jail

MK Zvi Sukkot visited Bezalel Zini, brother of Shin Bet chief David Zini, at Shikma Prison. Zini is being held on suspicion of involvement in a cigarette smuggling affair to Gaza.

MKs visit Bezalel Zini in the Shikma Jail

Government approves:

Government approves: Supplementary airport to be built in the Negev

Decision aims to prevent aviation bottlenecks and strengthen emergency preparedness as air traffic continues to surge.

Government approves: Supplementary airport to be built in the Negev