Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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From the slaughter in Caesarea to war in Jerusalem

Dr. Hagi Ben-Artzi continues his voyage to the history of the nation in our special series: Rebellion and Destruction.

From the slaughter in Caesarea to war in Jerusalem

'You would never hold a gay parade in an Arab town'

Protesters slam Jerusalem gay parade, call for organizers to 'show respect' for city's residents.

'You would never hold a gay parade in an Arab town'

5 years later, evictees still waiting for replacement homes

Five years after demolition of Migron, former residents still waiting for replacement neighborhood to be approved.

5 years later, evictees still waiting for replacement homes

Watch: Torah dedication ceremony in honor of fallen soldier

Efrat celebrates Torah dedication in honor of soldier David Golovensitz, who recently fell in the line of duty.

Watch: Torah dedication ceremony in honor of fallen soldier

'I'm going to kill every Jew'

Muhammad Kharoff says he killed Michal Halimi to pressure Israel to free terrorists, denies romantic relationship with her.

'I'm going to kill every Jew'

Shechem Arab murdered his Jewish girlfriend

Gag order lifts, reveals woman killed in May was in relationship with Palestinian Arab who murdered her.

Shechem Arab murdered his Jewish girlfriend

Jordanian MP chickens out of meeting

Jordanian parliamentarian who challenged MK Oren Hazan to meeting at border announces he won't be showing up after all.

Jordanian MP chickens out of meeting

'The State of Israel's existence is at stake'

MK Nava Boker says Israel must use the death penalty in order to eradicate terror and ensure country's continued existence.

'The State of Israel's existence is at stake'

Was King Herod good for the Jews?

We visit Jerusalem, Caesarea and the Galilee on the voyage of Israel's history in our special series: Rebellion and Destruction.

Was King Herod good for the Jews?

Former Chief of Staff lashes out at MKs

Dan Halutz attacks MKs who criticized Shin Bet, compares them to monkeys.

Former Chief of Staff lashes out at MKs

The rebellion of Matityahu Antigonus

Dr. Hagi Ben-Artzi continues his voyage to the history of the nation in our special series: Rebellion and Destruction.

The rebellion of Matityahu Antigonus

Near site of deadly Bedouin riots, work on Jewish town begins

Housing Minister Yoav Galant ordered work to begin on the new Negev village of Hiran. 'We need to prevent a chain of Arab villages'.

Near site of deadly Bedouin riots, work on Jewish town begins

Petah Tikva residents blast left-wing protesters

Every Saturday, leftists gather to protest the Prime Minister. Neighborhood residents are sick of it.

Petah Tikva residents blast left-wing protesters

Communications Minister looking into Al-Jazeera closure

Communications Minister Ayoob Kara to hold discussions on Al-Jazeera following request by Netanyahu.

Communications Minister looking into Al-Jazeera closure

Regev: Liberman should apologize for Haniyeh still being alive

Culture and Sport Minister reiterates her objection to removal of metal detectors from Temple Mount, plays down Liberman criticism.

Regev: Liberman should apologize for Haniyeh still being alive

'Only in the Jewish state would they throw you out of your home'

Likud ministers call on Prime Minister to halt 'absurdity' and approve buyers' ownership of Hevron homes.

'Only in the Jewish state would they throw you out of your home'

Galant: We will continue to strengthen Jewish settlement

Housing and Construction Minister visits protest tent set up by Netiv Ha'Avot residents.

Galant: We will continue to strengthen Jewish settlement

Chief Rabbinate: We have no 'blacklists' of US rabbis

Director-General of Chief Rabbinate tells Knesset committee 'blacklist' of Diaspora rabbis not an official Rabbinate document.

Chief Rabbinate: We have no 'blacklists' of US rabbis

Friedman: We were able to defuse situation with Jordan

Israeli Ambassador visits Knesset Caucus for US – Israel Relations, talks about US efforts in crisis with Jordan.

Friedman: We were able to defuse situation with Jordan

'The Temple Mount will become a weapons storehouse'

Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Chairman Dichter says the Temple Mount must remain weapons-free, inciters will pay the price.

'The Temple Mount will become a weapons storehouse'

Waiting for answers from Netanyahu and Liberman

Parents of soldier Hadar Goldin, as August draft kicks off: 'Families have right to know why PM and DM are violating unwritten agreement.'

Waiting for answers from Netanyahu and Liberman

Bennett: We must unite against terror

Jewish Home chairman visits site of Neve Tzuf attack.

Bennett: We must unite against terror

Likud minister: We won't concede sovereignty of the Temple Mount

Likud minister says Cabinet, not police, decided to keep magnetometers at entrance to Temple Mount.

Likud minister: We won't concede sovereignty of the Temple Mount

Proposal: Fine or imprisonment for raising enemy flag

MK Robert Ilatov proposes penalties for those who fly flags of enemy states and terrorist organizations.

Proposal: Fine or imprisonment for raising enemy flag

Elkin: We can't cave to pressure

Minister Ze'ev Elkin says Israel must not cancel the security measures on the Temple Mount, despite pressure to do so.

Elkin: We can't cave to pressure

'This is a test - we cannot back down'

Minister Bennett praises preliminary passage of J'lem Law, calls on PM not to cave to Arab pressure and remove Temple Mount magnetometers.

'This is a test - we cannot back down'

Why were guests ejected from Knesset meeting?

Jewish Home MK explains her decision to remove guests from discussion, says Israel may need to rethink changing Tender Years Clause.

Why were guests ejected from Knesset meeting?

Jerusalem Law passes initial vote

Law requiring 80-vote supermajority to divide Jerusalem in future negotiations passes first vote.

Jerusalem Law passes initial vote

'A perfect example of secular coercion'

Knesset committee discusses hotels' insistence on evacuating Shabbat-observant guests from their rooms before Shabbat ends.

'A perfect example of secular coercion'

Lapid: National security is not a game

Yesh Atid chief slams PM Netanyahu, tells him to go home if he can't keep track of his own government.

Lapid: National security is not a game

Can Diaspora Jews connect to Israel without making Aliyah?

Torah MiTzion emissaries prepare for year-long 'shlichut' abroad, teaching Judaism and building bridges between Israeli and Diaspora Jews.

Can Diaspora Jews connect to Israel without making Aliyah?

'Terror victim and Zionist emissaries inspired my immigration'

Elie Schiff, who made aliyah after being inspired by terror victim Dafna Meir, shares her story.

'Terror victim and Zionist emissaries inspired my immigration'

'The silence of the Arab leaders is outrageous'

President Rivlin blasts Arab MKs for failing to condemn terrorist attack on the Temple Mount.

'The silence of the Arab leaders is outrageous'

'We lost a true leader'

Avi Raskas eulogizes brother in law Lt. David Golovensitz, who was shot and killed by an accidental firearm discharge.

'We lost a true leader'

'Israelis need to speak from a position of strength'

The Lilyan Wilder Center for Communication Excellence works to train those who speak on behalf of Israel on how to get their message across.

'Israelis need to speak from a position of strength'

'Close the Temple Mount to Arabs - not Jews'

Constitution Committee Chairman says Israel must hold exclusive control over Temple Mount for security. 'We can't rely on anybody else.'

'Close the Temple Mount to Arabs - not Jews'

'Righteous become victims, attackers claim victory'

Student movement protests plan to reopen Temple Mount to Muslims, calls on PM not to reward terror.

'Righteous become victims, attackers claim victory'

Magnetometers to be placed at the entrance to Temple Mount

Security forces to place magnometers at Temple Mount entrances, cameras outside Temple Mount; Site to reopen Sunday afternoon.

Magnetometers to be placed at the entrance to Temple Mount

Lapid: We'll never surrender the Golan Heights

Yesh Atid chairman tours Golan Heights. 'The time has come for the world to recognize Israeli sovereignty in the Golan.'

Lapid: We'll never surrender the Golan Heights

Watch: Prayers in memory of IDF soldiers killed in 2014 Gaza war

Memorial service at Har Herzl military cemetery honors those killed during 2014 Gaza war. Chief IDF Cantor leads 'El Maleh Rahamim' prayer.

Watch: Prayers in memory of IDF soldiers killed in 2014 Gaza war