Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Left-wing party's internal spat goes public

Zionist Union leader Yitzhak Herzgo blames would-be leader Avi Gabai for 'damage' to the party and helping to nix PA-Israel negotiations.

Left-wing party's internal spat goes public

Tens of thousands celebrate Jerusalem Day at Western Wall

Annual march through capital to the Western Wall draws tens of thousands of celebrants on the 50th anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem

Tens of thousands celebrate Jerusalem Day at Western Wall

'BDS must be fought within Israel and outside it'

Im Tirtzu CEO Matan Peleg says foreign money funds BDS in Israel to bring the country down from within.

'BDS must be fought within Israel and outside it'

New town in Samaria for Amona residents gets new name

Amona residents speak with Defense Ministry, decide to name new town 'Amihai.'

New town in Samaria for Amona residents gets new name

'Amona evacuees living in shocking conditions'

Chief Rabbi discusses his visit with former residents of Amona, says the overcrowding is 'unimaginable.'

'Amona evacuees living in shocking conditions'

Sports Minister fat-shames coalition chairman

Shouting match Sunday between coalition chairman, Likud minister. 'If you're going to run after me, at least go on a diet first.'

Sports Minister fat-shames coalition chairman

Netanyahu orders all ministers to welcome Trump at airport

Ministers, rabbis, decide to skip ceremony after Netanyahu orders no handshakes, talking. Netanyahu: Be there or be square.

Netanyahu orders all ministers to welcome Trump at airport

After no-anthem event: Netanyahu to push Nationality Law

PM Netanyahu says Hebrew University event shows importance of passing Nationality Law, calls university's decision 'obsequiousness.'

After no-anthem event: Netanyahu to push Nationality Law

Feiglin: Tell Trump 'no thanks'

Former Likud MK says Trump is arming Saudi Arabia with weapons which may be used against Israel.

Feiglin: Tell Trump 'no thanks'

Livni: Maale Adumim is held hostage by Amona

Herzog and Livni visit Maale Adumim. Livni: 'We need to set priorities: Blocs - yes, isolated settlements - no.'

Livni: Maale Adumim is held hostage by Amona

Knesset grants preliminary approval to new Tender Years Clause

Knesset grants preliminary approval to bill shortening Tender Years Clause to two years instead of six.

Knesset grants preliminary approval to new Tender Years Clause

'Time to eliminate Assad'

Kulanu Minister Gen. Yoav Galant says time has come to be rid of Syrian dictator, crush Iranian regime.

'Time to eliminate Assad'

Likud minister:

'Erdogan's comments are unnecessary incitement'

Minister Ayoob Kara responds to Turkish President who urged Muslims to "protect Jerusalem from Judaization".

'Erdogan's comments are unnecessary incitement'

'All the embassies should move to Jerusalem'

Netanyahu says the natural location for all foreign embassies is Jerusalem, as it is Israel's capital.

'All the embassies should move to Jerusalem'

Ariel: Trump doesn't seem to have a plan

Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel speaks about President Trump's upcoming visit:'We need to be wary, not worried.'

Ariel: Trump doesn't seem to have a plan

Liberman: Arab MKs belong in the Palestinian parliament

Defense Minister blasts Joint List MKs for their continuous anti-Israel activities and statements.

Liberman: Arab MKs belong in the Palestinian parliament

Deputy FM: Build new town in Samaria immediately

Deputy Foreign Minister Hotovely meets women of Amona who currently still live in school dormitory after being evicted in February.

Deputy FM: Build new town in Samaria immediately

Jewish Home MK: We need a Jewish state for a Jewish people

Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel says Israel needs to protect its status as a Jewish state for the Jewish people.

Jewish Home MK: We need a Jewish state for a Jewish people

Ministers approve Finance Minister's plan to aid working parents

Ministerial Committee on Legislation approves plan to give working parents of young children additional tax credits.

Ministers approve Finance Minister's plan to aid working parents

'Ten of the Likud's members have the same IQ'

Opposition MK says Sephardic Likud MKs 'do not belong in the Knesset.'

'Ten of the Likud's members have the same IQ'

Netanyahu: 'He was a lover of Israel, rabbi and educator'

'Rabbi Elon was a man with a pleasant termerament who worked inside and outside of the Knesset for the nation, Torah, and land of Israel.'

Netanyahu: 'He was a lover of Israel, rabbi and educator'

Smotrich warns against renewal of negotiations with PA

MK Betzalel Smotrich(Jewish Home) referred in an Arutz Sheva interview to the Trump-Abbas meeting and to the building freeze.

Smotrich warns against renewal of negotiations with PA

Less than 50% of students pass Israel's bar exam

44% of students pass bar exam, most are university graduates.

Less than 50% of students pass Israel's bar exam

Netanyahu: Father who interrupted should not be suspended

PM intervenes, blocks suspension of bereaved father who interrupted Netanyahu's Memorial Day speech on Sunday.

Netanyahu: Father who interrupted should not be suspended

Jewish Home MK: Ya'alon is abusing the bereaved

MK Bezalel Smotrich attacks former Defense Minister, says Ya'alon is using victims' families to forward political agenda.

Jewish Home MK: Ya'alon is abusing the bereaved

'Birthright Israel one of the few totally selfless things'

After more than 17 years and nearly 600,000 participants, Birthright Israel's contributions to be recognized at torch-lighting ceremony.

'Birthright Israel one of the few totally selfless things'

'I haven't come full circle yet'

Fiancee of murdered IDF soldier Hadar Goldin speaks about what Memorial Day means for her.

'I haven't come full circle yet'

Meretz chief's ugly blood libel against 'the settlers'

Head of far-left Meretz party accuses Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria of perpetrating 'pogroms' against Arabs, IDF soldiers.

Meretz chief's ugly blood libel against 'the settlers'

'We have Memorial Day 365 days a year'

Parents of fallen soldier: 'On Pesach, we leave two extra chairs, one for Elijah the Prophet, and one for our son Oren."

'We have Memorial Day 365 days a year'

'Eitam and Naama give me strength to continue'

Founder of Nishmat Center, mother of terror victim will light Independence Day torch. 'The decision to choose me is for what I represent.'

'Eitam and Naama give me strength to continue'

'Haifa residents are not guinea pigs'

Deputy Environmental Protection Minister says Haifa Chemicals needs to find a solution, refutes claim ammonia tanks aren't dangerous.

'Haifa residents are not guinea pigs'

'A nation which stands up for itself will be respected'

Jerusalem Affairs Minister says PM was right to cancel meeting with German Foreign Minister over meeting with radical groups.

'A nation which stands up for itself will be respected'

German reporters ask: Can Israel ever put the past behind?

Speaker of the Knesset Yuli Edelstein describes Israeli relations with Germany in light of its role in the Holocaust.

German reporters ask: Can Israel ever put the past behind?

'One picture, full of strength'

A picture found in the Arutz Sheva archives shows fallen soldier Captain Tzvika Kaplan on an army delegation to Poland - and tells a story.

'One picture, full of strength'

Watch: Shaked at Havdalah ceremony in Moscow

Justice Minister participates in havdalah ceremony at the Limmud FSU conference in Moscow.

Watch: Shaked at Havdalah ceremony in Moscow

Watch: Limmud FSU conference in Moscow

2,500 people gathered in Moscow for Limmud FSU’s 11th conference.

Watch: Limmud FSU conference in Moscow

Bereaved father:

'I expect the Prime Minister to provide answers'

Father of soldier who was killed in Gaza disappointed by Prime Minister's behavior during Knesset committee discussion.

'I expect the Prime Minister to provide answers'

Obama to Netanyahu, 2014: Don't go into Gaza

Israeli PM reveals former President Obama told him explicitly not to send ground forces into Gaza during Operation Protective Edge.

Obama to Netanyahu, 2014: Don't go into Gaza

Likud: We will stall Kahlon's program

Two central Likud ministers emphasize that they will not allow Finance Minister's new family program until disability allowances raised.

Likud: We will stall Kahlon's program

Liberman: I hope the Arab MKs join the hunger strike

Defense Minister Liberman: 'I hope MKs from the Arab Joint List will join the terrorists, without breaking and eating chicken at night.'

Liberman: I hope the Arab MKs join the hunger strike