Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Pro-Hamas MK to retire from Knesset, serve 2 years in jail

Arab MK who aided jailed Hamas terrorists to leave Knesset, serve two years in prison under plea bargain agreement.

Pro-Hamas MK to retire from Knesset, serve 2 years in jail

'I will do all I can so that obligations are fulfilled'

Likud Minister Zeev Elkin visits Amona evictees, promises to act towards the establishment of replacement community promised by PM.

'I will do all I can so that obligations are fulfilled'

Yisrael Beytenu MK dismissed

Orly Levy-Abekasis dismissed from Yisrael Beytenu party, will be able to run in next elections - but not with an existing faction.

Yisrael Beytenu MK dismissed

'Send my son home'

Family of jailed soldier visits Knesset, turns to President Rivlin, government ministers with appeal to free Elor Azariya.

'Send my son home'

Is Tel Aviv's municipality against disabled citizens?

Tel Aviv municipality gives parking fine to car illegally parked and belonging to disabled owner.

Is Tel Aviv's municipality against disabled citizens?

'India wants to strengthen ties with Israel'

Former Shin Bet chief MK Avi Dichter meets with Indian Dep. Foreign Minister in New Delhi, discuss potential for closer relations.

'India wants to strengthen ties with Israel'

'Netanyahu is cooking up a Palestinian state'

Jewish Home MK Smotrich warns that Netanyahu is drawing up a diplomatic move that will result in Palestinian state.

'Netanyahu is cooking up a Palestinian state'

'Netanyahu remained true to his word to Amona evictees'

Sources close to Prime Minister say Netanyahu pushed replacement town in Samaria during talks with Trump's special envoy, Jason Greenblatt.

'Netanyahu remained true to his word to Amona evictees'

Yeshivas exempted from municipal taxes

Bill giving religious institutions exemption from arnona municipal tax passed in Knesset.

Yeshivas exempted from municipal taxes

'Terror attacks abroad are not against the State of Israel'

Head of Amalgor terror victims association criticizes new law granting equal compensation to Israeli victims of terrorism abroad.

'Terror attacks abroad are not against the State of Israel'

IDF ethics code author: Azariya acted wrongly

Israel Prize laureate Prof. Asa Kasher, the co-author of the IDF Code of Conduct, says IDF must kill only when absolutely necessary.

IDF ethics code author: Azariya acted wrongly

Knesset holds meeting on 'purity of arms' in the IDF

Following Azariya trial, Zionist Union and Yesh Atid MKs organize meeting on IDF's approach to 'the sanctity of life and purity of arms.'

Knesset holds meeting on 'purity of arms' in the IDF

Ghattas to MKs: Don't impeach me

MK Basel Ghattas calls Knesset members to stop impeachment procedure against him.

Ghattas to MKs: Don't impeach me

Likud seeks to delay annexation bill

Coalition chairman asks Jewish Home to postpone vote on sovereignty over Maaleh Adumim.

Likud seeks to delay annexation bill

'It's a shame Yaalon decided to leave us'

Likud minister says Yaalon to blame for falling out with party, argues former Def. Minister would have been wise to accept Foreign Ministry.

'It's a shame Yaalon decided to leave us'

'Peace will come when we swap lands and populations'

Defense Minister says Israel needs to restart negotiations, supports two-state solution.

'Peace will come when we swap lands and populations'

Ya'alon leaves Likud

Former Defense Minister Ya'alon leaves Likud to make new party.

Ya'alon leaves Likud

Likud MK: Re-arrest Jordanian terrorist

MK Oren Hazan says freed Jordanian terrorist should be re-arrested for inciting violence against Israelis.

Likud MK: Re-arrest Jordanian terrorist

Judge orders Netanyahu to attend court hearing

Judge Azariya Alkelai orders Netanyahu couple to attend cross examination over libel case they submitted against journalist Yigal Sarna.

Judge orders Netanyahu to attend court hearing

Elkin: Latest polls are appropriate for Purim

Likud Minister downplays poll which found that Lapid could form a coalition with help from Joint List party.

Elkin: Latest polls are appropriate for Purim

Yesh Atid MK slams Jewish Home

MK Haim Jelin says Education Ministry needs to 'spit out' Rabbi Levenstein, slams Jewish Home for right-wing views.

Yesh Atid MK slams Jewish Home

Date set for Jewish Home primaries

'We invite the public to join and be a part of shaping the party that will lead Israel after the next election.'

Date set for Jewish Home primaries

Hadar Goldin's brother

'Hamas must pay a heavy price'

Twin of slain soldier whose body is being held by Hamas calls for sanctions on terror organization until it returns his brother's body.

'Hamas must pay a heavy price'

'Netanyahu approved construction - then froze it'

Jewish Home minister says Prime Minister behind building freeze. Prime Minister's office denies claims.

'Netanyahu approved construction - then froze it'

Bennett preparing for national leadership with Likud merger

Naftali Bennett intends to merge with Likud before election in order to thwart Yair Lapid's rise in the polls.

Bennett preparing for national leadership with Likud merger

Hotovely: Make Knesset meetings parent-friendly

Deputy Foreign Minister Hotovely speaks about change in Knesset's makeup, need for Knesset's hours to become more parent-friendly.

Hotovely: Make Knesset meetings parent-friendly

'Bring Hamas leaders for "holiday" in Israel'

Col. Erez Viener (res.) on how to return soldiers bodies from Gaza: Number of actions could be taken but these tools not utilized.

'Bring Hamas leaders for "holiday" in Israel'

Missing Soldiers Return Lobby:

'Pressure Hamas prisoners and Gaza residents'

Shaul and Goldin families, senior security experts,MKs attend third Lobby conference to return sons.

'Pressure Hamas prisoners and Gaza residents'

Twin brother of kidnapped fallen soldier Hadar Goldin speaks

Tzur Goldin meets with government officials and MKs to discuss ways to bring body of twin brother back from Hamas captivity.

Twin brother of kidnapped fallen soldier Hadar Goldin speaks

'Lebanese army is Hezbollah unit'

Defense Minister Liberman presents new data on Syrian/Lebanese theater in briefing to Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

'Lebanese army is Hezbollah unit'

'Liberman harming the Right'

MK Mickey Zohar rebuts DM denunciation of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria at Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

'Liberman harming the Right'

Tender Years Clause causes storm in coalition

Two female MKs fight it out in Knesset hallway over which version of Tender Years Clause should pass.

Tender Years Clause causes storm in coalition

'Stop trying to intimidate us on annexation'

Land of Israel Lobby hits back at Liberman claims Trump administration warned Israel against annexation.

'Stop trying to intimidate us on annexation'

Hotovely: Enough of Liberman's scare tactics

Deputy Foreign Minister blasts Defense Minister's warning against annexation of parts of Judea and Samaria, accuses him of intimidation.

Hotovely: Enough of Liberman's scare tactics

'Iran is the biggest terrorist in the entire world'

Netanyahu participates in memorial for 1992 Buenos Aires embassy attack, says Israel will not hesitate to fight Iran.

'Iran is the biggest terrorist in the entire world'

'US warned us not to annex Judea and Samaria'

Defense Minister warns right-wing parties push for annexation of Judea and Samaria will bring an immediate crisis with US.

'US warned us not to annex Judea and Samaria'

Barak: Prime Minister deceptive and cowardly

Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak attacks 'Bibi's ignominy,' calls to topple Netanyahu government.

Barak: Prime Minister deceptive and cowardly

Former Kulanu minister to run for head of Labor

Avi Gabai, who joined Labor just two months ago, announces he will run for the position of its chairman.

Former Kulanu minister to run for head of Labor

Moshe Ya'alon forms new political party

At a Tel Aviv event, Ya'alon says he's forming his new party because 'there's no choice.'

Moshe Ya'alon forms new political party

'AG blatantly sabotaging government'

Jewish Home MK slams Attorney General's plan to testify against Regulation Law. 'This behavior is absurd and needs to be banned.'

'AG blatantly sabotaging government'