Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Government approves price cap for afternoon programs

New bill caps price of afternoon programs and number of children participating.

Government approves price cap for afternoon programs

Likud minister: Why are we approving construction for Arabs?

Culture Minister Regev asks why Israel should approve 15,000 housing units for Arabs in Area C, when they build nonstop in areas A and B.

Likud minister: Why are we approving construction for Arabs?

Improving the kashrut system

Kashrut supervisors hold convention at which new plan for state kashrut system presented.

Improving the kashrut system

Hotovely: Time to think of Yesha communities as 'normal'

Deputy Foreign Minister: 'If they approve 14,000 housing units in Qalqilya in the PA, we must demand today 14,000 housing units in Ariel.'

Hotovely: Time to think of Yesha communities as 'normal'

Mother of captive soldier talks to international representatives

Mother of Hadar Goldin says her son was killed during a ceasefire in violation of international law.

Mother of captive soldier talks to international representatives

'Gazans are miserable, don't cut off their electricity'

MK opposes government decision to reduce electricity to Gaza, says it brings next war with Hamas closer.

'Gazans are miserable, don't cut off their electricity'

Watch: Earthquake drill at the Knesset

Knesset Officer to Arutz Sheva: 'There are a wealth of threats trying to strike the Knesset, and we are ready for any scenario.'

Watch: Earthquake drill at the Knesset

Lapid: Next time, we need to hit Hamas hard and fast

Slamming Israeli government, Lapid says, 'In between wars with Gaza, we need to create a different reality - and that's not happening.'

Lapid: Next time, we need to hit Hamas hard and fast

Miracle at Jerusalem wedding hall

Guests escape injury as part of roof of Jerusalem wedding hall collapses.

Miracle at Jerusalem wedding hall

Gidon Saar: Set sovereignty as a goal

'The solutions that worked in the past, when settlement numbered in the thousands, are inadequate today,' says former Minister in Kedumim.

Gidon Saar: Set sovereignty as a goal

'It is impossible to expel us from our homeland'

Yesh Atid Chairman participates in foundation stone laying ceremony for new neighborhood in Kfar Etzion. 'Gush Etzion is Israeli consensus.'

'It is impossible to expel us from our homeland'

'A real change in actions, not just words'

Heads of local authorities in Yesha meet with PM Netanyahu, say that PM will be judged on practical steps to increase building.

'A real change in actions, not just words'

'There are limits even to freedom of speech'

MKs and residents call on religious kibbutz to cancel event with radical group Breaking the silence. 'Their words are used by anti-Semites.'

'There are limits even to freedom of speech'

'We are waiting for the renewal of construction in Yesha'

Head of Samaria Regional Council discusses lack of construction in Judea and Samaria with PM, hopes for construction renewal soon.

'We are waiting for the renewal of construction in Yesha'

The ministers instruct:

Governmental legislation will include Judea and Samaria

Justice Minister says that, as of June 1, government bills may no longer exclude residents of Judea and Samaria.

Governmental legislation will include Judea and Samaria

New town in Samaria authorized by Civil Administration

Amichai, planned for expelled Amona residents in Shilo area, passes major bureaucratic hurdle.

New town in Samaria authorized by Civil Administration

Interfaith fellowship to fund Israeli summer camps

International Fellowship for Christians and Jews provides summer camp subsidies for 11,000 of Israel's poorest children.

Interfaith fellowship to fund Israeli summer camps

'There is no building freeze, no quotas'

PM denies claims government is limiting housing startups in Judea and Samaria, says recent cabinet decision on building was unanimous.

'There is no building freeze, no quotas'

'People in London are shaking with fear'

London rabbi speaks to Arutz Sheva about terror attack, says British are 'always closer to Muslims.'

'People in London are shaking with fear'

Proposed bill: Travel together to work

Opposition MK suggests legalizing ridesharing as a way to reduce costs, pollution, and traffic jams.

Proposed bill: Travel together to work

How many illegal Arab homes have been ignored?

Jewish Home MK says he'll convene urgent meeting to deal with illegal Arab building spree.

How many illegal Arab homes have been ignored?

WATCH: Pre-Shavuot ceremony in Israeli kibbutz

Residents of Kibbutz Rosh Tuzrim hold 'first fruits' Shavuot ceremony, celebrate birth of 35 new babies since last Shavuot.

WATCH: Pre-Shavuot ceremony in Israeli kibbutz

'Cheesecake is nice - but that's not the essence of the holiday'

Chief Rabbi's special message before Shavuot: 'Main thing is to sit with the kids, learn, and remember - the Torah belongs to all of us.'

'Cheesecake is nice - but that's not the essence of the holiday'

Justice Ministry to meet with 'hilltop youth'

Prosecution considering closing cases against the youth who live in Judea and Samaria, as senior officials plan to meet the youth.

Justice Ministry to meet with 'hilltop youth'

Weapon returned to Jew who shot attacker in Hawara

The weapon of man who shot an Arab terrorist trying to harm him was returned to him after Deputy Defense Minister intervenes.

Weapon returned to Jew who shot attacker in Hawara

Western Wall elevator project approved

The project will give those with physical disabilities easier access to the Western Wall from the Jewish Quarter of the Old City.

Western Wall elevator project approved

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'