Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

News by Hezki Baruch

Israeli officials: Paris conference is worthless and extraneous

Israeli political sources say Paris conference meaningless, will push peace farther away and encourage PA to refuse direct negotiations.

Israeli officials: Paris conference is worthless and extraneous

Justice Minister: Paris is for vacations only

Ayelet Shaked says thousands of Paris conferences won't be able to crush Israel.

Justice Minister: Paris is for vacations only

Bill to deport families of terrorists advances

Legislation which would allow gov't to expel relatives of terrorists to be voted on by ministers.

Bill to deport families of terrorists advances

'Paris peace conference is meaningless'

Editor of French-Jewish paper Le Petit Hebdo says nothing consequential will come from upcoming peace summit.

'Paris peace conference is meaningless'

'1,000 migrant births a year put Tel Aviv in danger'

Tel Aviv City Councilman tells Arutz Sheva state must make decision about Sabbath violations, Jews becoming minority in south Tel Aviv.

'1,000 migrant births a year put Tel Aviv in danger'

Likud to Herzog: You have some nerve

Likud fires back at opposition leader after his call for Netanyahu to be removed as Communications Minister.

Likud to Herzog: You have some nerve

'Deport terrorists families and continue to build'

Minister Ofir Akunis says Israel must adopt harsher measures to deter terror attacks, PA must be treated as an enemy for encouraging attacks

'Deport terrorists families and continue to build'

Amona agreement implementation - only after January 20

Coalition Chairman David Bitan declares PM asked Likud members not to speak publicly on Amona, until after Inauguration Day.

Amona agreement implementation - only after January 20

'The real answer to the UN'

Social Equality Ministry to give 2.4m NIS for youth activities in Judea and Samaria. Minister "calls on youth to settle Judea and Samaria."

'The real answer to the UN'

Lapid: 'Keyboard Heroes' couldn't wait to slam IDF

Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid attacked IDF critics following Armon Hanatziv carnage.

Lapid: 'Keyboard Heroes' couldn't wait to slam IDF

Liberman's advice to Elor Azariya: Don't appeal

Defense Minister says no link between Azariya trial and soldier conduct at yesterday's attack, calls on Azariya not to appeal verdict.

Liberman's advice to Elor Azariya: Don't appeal

'This isn't about occupation - it's a clash of civilizations'

Likud MK Amir Ohana says free world must set aside differences, form united front in 'clash of civilizations' against radical Islam.

'This isn't about occupation - it's a clash of civilizations'

'Mom. I was wounded, I'm in Shaarei Tzedek hospital'

Segev Lahav left a message on his mother's phone, but she had not even heard about the terror attack.

'Mom. I was wounded, I'm in Shaarei Tzedek hospital'

MK Oren Hazan: terror attack direct result of Elor Azariya trial

MK Oren Hazan (Likud) says soldiers hesitated to shoot at terrorist because of Elor Azariya verdict which weakened IDF's deterrent effect.

MK Oren Hazan: terror attack direct result of Elor Azariya trial

Jewish Home Minister: Don't touch Shabbat

Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel calls on government not to touch Shabbat issues' status quo, warns any changes could problems.

Jewish Home Minister: Don't touch Shabbat

'We are all a part of the IDF'

President Rivlin visits with family of Maj. Hagai Ben-Ari, who succumbed this week to injuries suffered in Gaza operation in 2014.

'We are all a part of the IDF'

Regev: I will lead amnesty for Elor

Culture Minister announces intention to act for soldier's amnesty. 'This conviction tells soldiers they are alone in the field.'

Regev: I will lead amnesty for Elor

"We have prevented more than 68 thousand abortions"

Chairman of Efrat Association: “I'm glad there are fewer abortions, but still more than a hundred children a day are thrown in the trash.”

"We have prevented more than 68 thousand abortions"

'The time for sovereignty is now'

Agriculture Minister says the time to extend sovereignty over Ma'ale Adumim is now, and not to wait for new US administration.

'The time for sovereignty is now'

'Apply sovereignty now or face a terrorist state'

Jewish Home leader calls for application of Israeli law to Ma'ale Adumim and other areas, says a terrorist state will be forced on Israel.

'Apply sovereignty now or face a terrorist state'

Bill barring anti-Shabbat business discrimination approved

Knesset committee approves measure barring discrimination against Shabbat-observant businesses.

Bill barring anti-Shabbat business discrimination approved

'For the first time in 50 years, Israel will decide for itself'

Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel says Trump administration represents unprecedented opportunity for Israel.

'For the first time in 50 years, Israel will decide for itself'

Bennett: We'll propose law to annex Ma'ale Adumim

Education Minister promises Jewish Home will submit proposal for Ma'ale Adumim annexation by end of January.

Bennett: We'll propose law to annex Ma'ale Adumim

Interior Minister: I won't recommend Lapid for Prime Minister

Shas leader Aryeh Deri says Lapid won't be PM.

Interior Minister: I won't recommend Lapid for Prime Minister

Goldin family: Netanyahu surrendered to Hamas

Goldin family says Israeli government allows unprecedented amounts of cargo to enter Gaza, has not lifted a finger to bring soldiers home.

Goldin family: Netanyahu surrendered to Hamas

Likud MK: One-sided annexation endangers Israel

National Security and Foreign Affairs Minister Tzachi Hanegbi explains dangers inherent in one-sided annexation.

Likud MK: One-sided annexation endangers Israel

Former Environment Minister joins Labor

Former Minister Avi Gabai, who served as a Cabinet minister on behalf of Kulanu, joins Labor "to fix the country".

Former Environment Minister joins Labor

Suspicions against Netanyahu revealed

The new suspicions against Prime Minister Netanyahu are allegedly his receiving favors from two businessmen.

Suspicions against Netanyahu revealed

New child support law advances

New law requiring child support to be based on parental income advances in Knesset.

New child support law advances

Sharansky: Reform Jewry the 'final defense' before assimilation

Natan Sharansky, among those spearheading the 'Kotel plan', called for greater openness towards Reform Jews.

Sharansky: Reform Jewry the 'final defense' before assimilation

'Organizations harming IDF soldiers will not enter schools'

New bill seeks to curb subversive educational activity in Israeli schools.

'Organizations harming IDF soldiers will not enter schools'

MK Lavie slams religious council for prohibiting Christmas trees

MK Aliza Lavie (Yesh Atid) criticized the Jerusalem Religious Council for calling on hotels not to display Christmas trees.

MK Lavie slams religious council for prohibiting Christmas trees

Herzog fears 'total collapse'

Herzog calls on Kulanu to quit coalition, asks Yesh Atid to join fight against government, says PM Netanyahu should be replaced.

Herzog fears 'total collapse'

'Lapid has proven again that he's a leftist in disguise'

Likud blasts Yesh Atid chairman who criticized Netanyahu's response to the anti-Israel action in the UN Security Council.

'Lapid has proven again that he's a leftist in disguise'

Flag Law approved in committee

The Ministerial Committee approved the new law requiring the Israeli flag at every public event attended by a minister or member of Knesset.

Flag Law approved in committee

'How I fought the terrorist who attacked me'

Efrat resident who fought off terrorist who stabbed him multiple times recounts 'Hanukkah miracle'.

'How I fought the terrorist who attacked me'

Temple Mount activists: We will win

'Temple Mount Faithful' holds candle lighting ceremony near Jerusalem's Old City on Sunday morning.

Temple Mount activists: We will win

Rivlin: UN resolution is 'shameful, grave, unfortunate'

President Ruby Rivlin condemns UN vote, says no replacement for direct negotiations.

Rivlin: UN resolution is 'shameful, grave, unfortunate'

Lapid: UN resolution is dangerous, unfair

Yesh Atid chairman condemns UN resolution, left's celebrations, says government needs full-time Foreign Minister.

Lapid: UN resolution is dangerous, unfair

'Sovereignty is the answer to the UN'

Minister Uri Ariel says Israel must shift from offense to defense if UN anti-Israel resolution passes, apply sovereignty to Area C.

'Sovereignty is the answer to the UN'