Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Netanyahu shuts down vote on Amona law

Prime Minister undermines Jewish Home's efforts to advance law normalizing Amona, pushes off vote for one week.

Netanyahu shuts down vote on Amona law

Likud minister blasts Jewish Home 'hypocrisy'

MK Miki Zohar of Likud claimed that Jewish Home wants to steal his due credit for the new internet filtering law.

Likud minister blasts Jewish Home 'hypocrisy'

Foreign Ministry apologizes to Italy

Israel's Foreign Ministry apologizes after Deputy Minister Ayoob Kara said an earthquake in Italy was punishment for UNESCO resolution.

Foreign Ministry apologizes to Italy

Law to ensure cleaner internet

Knesset to vote on law requiring companies to provide access to clean sites only, unless clients specifically request otherwise.

Law to ensure cleaner internet

Rally held opposite government officials' homes

Amona residents hold protest on Saturday night outside government officials' homes.

Rally held opposite government officials' homes

Bennett: We'll make sure Amona law gets a vote

Education Minister accuses Netanyahu of dragging his feet over law to normalize Amona, demands Likud back bill.

Bennett: We'll make sure Amona law gets a vote

'We will end the silent murder of Israelis'

Likud MK warns massive air pollution from illegal charcoal production in the Palestinian Authority is poisoning thousands of Israelis daily.

'We will end the silent murder of Israelis'

Amona: We're not moving anywhere

Amona residents sent a letter to the PM, in which they emphasized that they will not cooperate with any plan seeking to relocate them.

Amona: We're not moving anywhere

No change in policy on MKs visiting Temple Mount

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's Office says ban on MKs visiting the Temple Mount will remain in place.

No change in policy on MKs visiting Temple Mount

Bill would forbid Israelis from speaking at UN

Coalition chairman to promote a bill that would forbid Israelis from appearing before international bodies with operational powers.

Bill would forbid Israelis from speaking at UN

Netanyahu thanks Italian PM for 'positive change'

PM Netanyahu thanked Italian PM Renzi for defying UNESCO and acknowledging the truth of Jewish history.

Netanyahu thanks Italian PM for 'positive change'

Thousands participate in Biblical Marathon

More than 3,000 participate in marathon, follow route of Binyaminite mentioned in Prophets.

Thousands participate in Biblical Marathon

WATCH: Thousands celeberate Sukkot in Merkaz Harav

Thousands attend traditional Sukkot celebration in Merkaz Harav yeshiva.

WATCH: Thousands celeberate Sukkot in Merkaz Harav

WATCH: Jerusalem parade

Tourists, soldiers, artists, and musicians participate in annual festive chol hamoed parade.

WATCH: Jerusalem parade

Terrorist who planned attack loses citizenship

Terrorist who planned attack on event hall and soldier kidnapping loses citizenship; worked with Gazans illegally in Israel.

Terrorist who planned attack loses citizenship

President Rivlin visits Chief Rabbis on Sukkot

Rabbis discuss politics and halacha in the sukkah with President Rivlin.

President Rivlin visits Chief Rabbis on Sukkot

'Amona is the test'

Amona representatives called on the Israeli government to take responsibility for the future of Amona - despite US pressure.

'Amona is the test'

Thousands to participate in Amona solidarity march

'We expect the arrival of thousands whose hearts burn on the issue of Amona and Jewish settlement in Judea and Samaria.'

Thousands to participate in Amona solidarity march

World fights UNESCO

60,000 sign petition against UNESCO, after it declared no connection between Jews and Temple Mount.

World fights UNESCO

Bennett suspends activities with UNESCO

Education Minister Naftali Bennett ceases UNESCO activity, says those backing terror 'may be next in line.'

Bennett suspends activities with UNESCO

Kahlon, Edelstein agree on Arrangements Law

Taxation on a third apartment to be included in the Arrangements Law for 2017-2018.

Kahlon, Edelstein agree on Arrangements Law

Officer wounded in attack released from hospital

28-year old officer who was shot in terror attack near Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem is released from hospital after successful operation.

Officer wounded in attack released from hospital

'I feel I left half of myself in the cemetery'

President Rivlin visited the bereaved families of the two victims murdered in yesterday's terror attack in Jerusalem.

'I feel I left half of myself in the cemetery'

Liberman: Time to boycott Joint List in Knesset

Predominantly Arab party crossed a red line, says Liberman, when they refused to attend funeral of Israeli president.

Liberman: Time to boycott Joint List in Knesset

Netanyhu explains Amona compensation to Kerry

Netanyahu tells Kerry building in Shvut Rachel is 'alternative for Amona residents.'

Netanyhu explains Amona compensation to Kerry

Who can stand beside Rabbi Hanan Porat?

Pinchas Wallerstein speaks about the greatness of Rabbi Hanan Porat on the fifth anniversary of his death

Who can stand beside Rabbi Hanan Porat?

Left blasts Bennett's annexation call

Education Minister criticized for calling to annex Judea and Samaria. Livni: We must fight this nightmare.

Left blasts Bennett's annexation call

Bennett: Judea and Samaria must be part of Israel

"The dream is that Judea and Samaria will be part of the Land of Israel," says Education Minister at concert in memory of Rabbi Hanan Porat.

Bennett: Judea and Samaria must be part of Israel

Terror victim shows signs of improvement

Female police officer seriously wounded in stabbing attack in Old City of Jerusalem begins breathing unassisted, communicates with staff.

Terror victim shows signs of improvement

Bennett:

'Why did people line up to shake Abbas's hand?'

Jewish Home chairman surprised to see so many senior Israeli officials standing in line to shake hands with PA chairman at Peres funeral.

'Why did people line up to shake Abbas's hand?'

Jerusalem Arabs circumvent building laws

Newly released documents suggest Jerusalem Arabs do not face same requirements as Jews in proving ownership of property.

Jerusalem Arabs circumvent building laws

Rivlin returns to Israel ahead of Peres funeral

President Reuven Rivlin and his wife, Nechama, place a flower on Peres's statue at the Presidential Residence.

Rivlin returns to Israel ahead of Peres funeral

Knesset flags lowered to half-mast

Speaker Edelstein: 'When I visited Peres last week, I was optimistic, sure that he'll be there at the open of the Knesset winter session.'

Knesset flags lowered to half-mast

Is Herzog on the way to the coalition?

Likud source denies reports that Netanyahu asked heads of coalition parties to opine about the possibility of Zionist Union joining.

Is Herzog on the way to the coalition?

Netanyahu promises:

'We'll remove the illegals from southern Tel Aviv'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu speaks at Rosh Hashanah toast, promises to remove all the illegal aliens from south Tel Aviv.

'We'll remove the illegals from southern Tel Aviv'

New poll: Yesh Atid with 25 seats, Likud 21

Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid party would garner 25 seats if elections were held now, while the Likud would have just 21 seats.

New poll: Yesh Atid with 25 seats, Likud 21

Leftists protest against right-wing movememnt

Leftist and Reform activists protested against right-wing Lehava's goals and activities.

Leftists protest against right-wing movememnt

Jerusalem event commemorates Henkin couple

12 months after the Henkin couple was murdered, an event was held in Jerusalem to commemorate them.

Jerusalem event commemorates Henkin couple

Anti-assimilation org crashes Christian conference

Lehava chief arrested as dozens of activists break into conference featuring Christian missionaries.

Anti-assimilation org crashes Christian conference

CityPass fines Belgian tourist who asked to pay

CityPass inspectors fined a Belgian tourist who asked them how to pay and took her passport in order to 'help' her.

CityPass fines Belgian tourist who asked to pay