Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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MK Glick petitions High Court against Prime Minister

MK Yehuda Glick announced that he has petitioned the High Court against PM Netanyahu's continued decision to ban MKs from the Temple Mount.

MK Glick petitions High Court against Prime Minister

Erdan: The lessons from the Carmel fire were learned

Minister of Public Security assesses the situation in Zichron Yaakov following the fire there.

Erdan: The lessons from the Carmel fire were learned

'They have turned the site into a pile of garbage'

Noted archaeologist Dr. Eilat Mazar describes the severity of damage caused by construction of 'egalitarian' prayer space at Western Wall.

'They have turned the site into a pile of garbage'

Couple has first daughter after 30 years of waiting for child

A childless couple who came to Hadassah hospital every week for 27 years to give food to patients and families had their first child.

Couple has first daughter after 30 years of waiting for child

'The petition should have been summarily rejected'

Minister of Justice Shaked addressed today the decision of the Supreme Court to delay the appointment of Rabbi Karim as Chief IDF Rabbi.

'The petition should have been summarily rejected'

'Regulation Law may constitute annexation'

Knesset legal advisor Eyal Yinon warns that the Regulation Law could be interpreted as annexation of Judea and Samaria.

'Regulation Law may constitute annexation'

'MKs will not ascend Temple Mount any time soon'

PM rejects MKs' call to ascend the Mount due to 'sensitive timing,' says lifting of police opposition wasn't official recommendation.

'MKs will not ascend Temple Mount any time soon'

China to Israel: You are a technological powerhouse

The Chinese Deputy Minister of Science is visiting Israel to mark 25 years of China-Israel relations.

China to Israel: You are a technological powerhouse

'I'm going to be around for a long time'

At the Likud faction meeting today, PM blasts what he calls Israel's 'industry of dismay,' and emphasizes that he won't leave his post.

'I'm going to be around for a long time'

Jewish Home MK: Supreme Court has declared war on the government

Motti Yogev criticizes Supreme Court decision to delay appointment of chief IDF rabbi.

Jewish Home MK: Supreme Court has declared war on the government

Haredi students protest in Jerusalem

Municipality cancels school because of 'difficult conditions,' blames Education Ministry.

Haredi students protest in Jerusalem

'We need to wait and see'

Defense Minister Liberman qualifies statements suggesting he would propose a building freeze with the new US administration.

'We need to wait and see'

MK Yogev: Many Arabs are thanking me for the 'muezzin law'

MK Motti Yogev unfazed by delay in vote on "muezzin law", believes haredim will ultimately understand the bill won't hurt Shabbat sirens.

MK Yogev: Many Arabs are thanking me for the 'muezzin law'

'Attorney General won't defend the Regulation Law? So we will'

The Legal Forum for Israel said that it would defend the Regulation Law free of charge after AG expressed unwillingness to do so.

'Attorney General won't defend the Regulation Law? So we will'

Netanyahu demands Herzog apologize for 'virus' comment

PM Netanyahu insists opposition head Herzog apologize for calling 'settlers' a 'virus.'

Netanyahu demands Herzog apologize for 'virus' comment

How the Regulation Law can help save Amona

MK Kish, one of the framers of the Regulation Law, explains its purpose and how it can protect towns from demolition.

How the Regulation Law can help save Amona

Ministers approve 'muezzin law'

Ministerial Committee for Legislation approves law prohibiting the use of loudspeakers by places of worship.

Ministers approve 'muezzin law'

Classified info about lost Yemenite children to be released

Government to release material regarding the 'Yemenite Children Affair' from early days of state that could finally put the matter to rest.

Classified info about lost Yemenite children to be released

MK Dichter: End the freeze and start building

Likud MK says now is the time to resume construction in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem in the wake of Trump's election.

MK Dichter: End the freeze and start building

Netanyahu rejects claims he incited to Rabin's murder

Netanyahu blasts left's attempts to "distort the truth" and blame him for the incitement that preceded the assassination of Rabin.

Netanyahu rejects claims he incited to Rabin's murder

Ya'alon denies rumors claiming he'll join Yesh Atid

Former Defense Minister responds to reports claiming he plans to join Yesh Atid.

Ya'alon denies rumors claiming he'll join Yesh Atid

Lapid worries about Regulation Law

Lapid says Regulation Law's purpose isn't to help Amona but to undermine Supreme Court, calls it 'dangerous.'

Lapid worries about Regulation Law

Bikers honor Israeli terror victim

Hundreds of bikers honor memory of fallen police officer killed while responding to terror attack in Jerusalem.

Bikers honor Israeli terror victim

Netanyahu to request postponement for Normalization Law

Prime Minister Netanyahu will ask Jewish Home ministers to postpone presenting the Normalization Law next week.

Netanyahu to request postponement for Normalization Law

'We can't waste this historic opportunity'

Bennett asserts that Trump's US victory and upheaval in the Arab world create a rare chance for Israel to take control of its own destiny.

'We can't waste this historic opportunity'

Ministerial committee to discuss 'mosque law'

MK Motti Yogev's law prohibiting houses of prayer from using loudspeakers to be voted upon by Ministerial Committee for Legislation.

Ministerial committee to discuss 'mosque law'

'We pray there will be no more Obama surprises'

Minister Hanegbi hopes President Obama does not act against Israel in the next 2 months.

'We pray there will be no more Obama surprises'

Will Trump keep his promises on Israel?

Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely believes Trump will move the US embassy to Jerusalem, and not force construction freeze.

Will Trump keep his promises on Israel?

Jewish Home to pressure Netanyahu on 'Normalization Law'

MK Shuli Mualem says greater pressure will be exerted on Prime Minister to promote legal backing for Judea and Samaria communities.

Jewish Home to pressure Netanyahu on 'Normalization Law'

"Abolish Western Wall arrangement"

Interior Committee head David Amsalem said that the Western Wall Arrangement should be cancelled and the original arrangement reinstalled.

"Abolish Western Wall arrangement"

New law okays ban on entry for Israel boycotters

A new law banning individuals and organizations who boycott Israel from entering Israel's borders passes first Knesset reading.

New law okays ban on entry for Israel boycotters

Joy as Torah dedicated at Samuel's tomb

Bereaved family dedicates Torah scroll to tomb of Prophet Samuel in memory of holocaust survivor and baby - both named Samuel.

Joy as Torah dedicated at Samuel's tomb

'No Western Wall tour with Reform reps'

Israeli Rabbinate backs out of Knesset committee's tour of Western Wall after Reform movement says it will take part.

'No Western Wall tour with Reform reps'

The far-left comes to Amona

Representatives of Peace Now and Meretz tour the Binyamin community of Amona, which they claim is 'stolen land.'

The far-left comes to Amona

'Stop using Rabin murder to silence the right'

Jewish Home chairman blasts Herzog over a tweet attacking Netanyahu and blaming him for the Rabin assassination.

'Stop using Rabin murder to silence the right'

Left livid at prospect of funds to Hevron Jews

Despite efforts of the opposition, the Knesset Finance Committee approved the transfer of 1.9 million shekels to the Jews of Hevron.

Left livid at prospect of funds to Hevron Jews

'The PA is not a solution - it's the problem'

The Deputy Defense Minister reacted to the news of the shooting terror attack near the Jewish community of Beit El.

'The PA is not a solution - it's the problem'

Deri quits Knesset for 'young leaders'

'I have decided to quit the Knesset in deference to the strength of youth.'

Deri quits Knesset for 'young leaders'

Mayor: We're willing to close off northern Israel

Kiryat Shmona mayor comes to Knesset, tells municipal heads to protest cancelling aid package for northern Israel.

Mayor: We're willing to close off northern Israel

Leftist NGOs to be ineligible for National Service

Likud MK submits law cancelling National Service positions in foreign-funded NGOs.

Leftist NGOs to be ineligible for National Service