Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Shas MK calls for Community Center Director's ouster

MK Malkieli calls to dismiss Yehiel Levy, describes his war against haredim in Jerusalem's Kiryat Yovel neighborhood.

Shas MK calls for Community Center Director's ouster

'V15 Law' passes first Knesset reading

Knesset approves first reading of bill preventing improper intervention of entities which are not political parties in the elections.

'V15 Law' passes first Knesset reading

Demand:

'Investigate Judicial Selection Committee leaks'

'Lavi' organization demands investigation into tendentious leaks from Judicial Appointments subcommittee deliberations against Gidon Sapir.

'Investigate Judicial Selection Committee leaks'

'Why are Sephardim excluded from Israel Prize?'

Culture Minister Miri Regev objects to absence of Sephardi Israel Prize winners this year.

'Why are Sephardim excluded from Israel Prize?'

'Revoke the salaries of no-show MKs'

Knesset Committee meets to discuss poor meeting attendance and too many interruptions.

'Revoke the salaries of no-show MKs'

Amona residents protest outside government offices

Amona residents hold protest in Jerusalem, ministers promise to push Netanyahu to keep promise to build new town.

Amona residents protest outside government offices

Public Security Minister: No reason to limit thousands of Jews

Gilad Erdan says Trump's request to 'hold back a bit' could have meant 2-3 days, no reason not to allow Jews to build.

Public Security Minister: No reason to limit thousands of Jews

Lapid: Stop supporting the extreme left

Yair Lapid sends scathing letter to Belgian ambassador after Belgian PM meets with Breaking the Silence and B'tselem.

Lapid: Stop supporting the extreme left

'Imperative to communicate what we want to world'

Foreign editor of Yisrael Hayom discusses Netanyahu-Trump meeting, interview with President.

'Imperative to communicate what we want to world'

Netanyahu lands in Washington

Diplomatic source: We came to listen to the new administration. Iran will be the main issue discussed.

Netanyahu lands in Washington

'Ticking time bombs must be stopped'

Likud MK presents 'Shlissel law' to restrict actions of convicted murderers after prison release.

'Ticking time bombs must be stopped'

Chief Rabbi blesses Netanyahu: May God be with you

Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef speaks with Netanyahu ahead of Wednesday's meeting with US President Trump.

Chief Rabbi blesses Netanyahu: May God be with you

Ban on nighttime mosque calls to prayer gains coalition backing

Watered-down version of bill to ban use of loudspeakers for Muslim call to prayer gains coalition backing - but angers Yisrael Beytenu.

Ban on nighttime mosque calls to prayer gains coalition backing

'The Chief of Staff is more appreciated than I am'

Cabinet approves extending Gadi Eizenkot's term for additional year, Netanyahu says public appreciates Eizenkot more than the government.

'The Chief of Staff is more appreciated than I am'

Amona residents to government: Keep your promises

Amona residents protest government violation of agreement, insist government keep promise to build new town.

Amona residents to government: Keep your promises

Netanyahu: Even in the Trump era, there are limitations

Netanyahu says upcoming meeting with Trump 'very important' for Israel's security, says Israel 'must act responsibly.'

Netanyahu: Even in the Trump era, there are limitations

Herzog: A two-state solution is Israel's top priority

Opposition leader asks Netanyahu to 'represent Israel, not Bennett' and speak about two-state solution wth US President Trump.

Herzog: A two-state solution is Israel's top priority

MK apologizes for comments on Regulation Law

MK Merav Michaeli apologizes after saying Regulation Law was like a law permitting the rape of children.

MK apologizes for comments on Regulation Law

Glick presents 'Greater Jerusalem Law'

MK Yehuda Glick introduces bill to extend Israeli sovereignty over all towns in Jerusalem area, including Gush Etzion.

Glick presents 'Greater Jerusalem Law'

'The Arabs should welcome the Regulation Law'

Science and Technology Minister says those condemning Regulation Law never read it, Arabs should welcome passage of bill.

'The Arabs should welcome the Regulation Law'

Steinitz: If Regulation Law cancelled- another draft is ready

Minister of Infrastructure Yuval Steinitz says that there are other alternatives to Regulation Law if Supreme Court disqualifies it

Steinitz: If Regulation Law cancelled- another draft is ready

Exclusive interview:

'I brought down the government, no one should be lecturing me'

Likud MK attacks Jewish Home party, justifies voting against Regulation Law.

'I brought down the government, no one should be lecturing me'

'If Supreme Court rejects Regulation Law, apply sovereignty'

Regulation Law cosponsor hopes court honors Knesset decision, anticipates massive Judea Samaria construction after years of moratorium.

'If Supreme Court rejects Regulation Law, apply sovereignty'

New Jerusalem street: 'Gush Katif Square'

Gush Katif Square inaugurated today near Jerusalem's Gush Katif Museum. Museum Director: 'This is an historic day.'

New Jerusalem street: 'Gush Katif Square'

Netanyahu's special request from British PM

Prime Minister Netanyahu asked his British counterpart to stop funding extreme left-wing organization Breaking the Silence.

Netanyahu's special request from British PM

Deputy FM Hotovely: Consulates to follow US embassy to Jerusalem

Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely (Likud) says other consulates will follow US embassy to Jerusalem.

Deputy FM Hotovely: Consulates to follow US embassy to Jerusalem

Shaked: Regulation Law will be passed today

Justice Minister affirms Regulation Law will be voted on and passed Monday.

Shaked: Regulation Law will be passed today

'Securing Jerusalem - by annexing Maaleh Adumim'

Deputy FM says key to securing united Jerusalem is annexing metropolitan area, extending sovereignty from Jerusalem to surrounding towns.

'Securing Jerusalem - by annexing Maaleh Adumim'

Shaked and Levin's legislative revolution

Ministers of Justice and Tourism initiate legislation limiting private legislation while tightening government activity monitoring.

Shaked and Levin's legislative revolution

Former female combat soldier: My life will never be the same

Former female combat soldier says combat training harms female soldiers, tells personal story.

Former female combat soldier: My life will never be the same

3,000 new homes approved in Judea and Samaria

Liberman and Netanyahu announce the construction of more than 3,000 new housing units in Judea and Samaria.

3,000 new homes approved in Judea and Samaria

'Regulation Law means promises will finally be kept'

Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel confident Regulation Law will be passed, and that Amona will not be evacuated.

'Regulation Law means promises will finally be kept'

'The government is finally ready to take responsibilty'

Head of the Prime Minister’s Office speaks with Arutz Sheva about the urgent need to increase enforcement against illegal Arab building.

'The government is finally ready to take responsibilty'

Eichler: Regulation Law should be extended to kibbutzim

MK Yisrael Eichler(UTJ) maintained that Regulation Law could also prevent Arabs demanding land from kibbutzim situated on Arab lands.

Eichler: Regulation Law should be extended to kibbutzim

Interior committee discusses "Wild-West" Arab construction

Interior committee discusses burgeoning illegal Arab construction and the need for enforcement and infrastructure.

Interior committee discusses "Wild-West" Arab construction

Liberman: Supreme Court will "100% certainly" disqualify law

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman said his party would support Regulation Law but he is "100% certain" that Supreme Court will disqualify it

Liberman: Supreme Court will "100% certainly" disqualify law

Coming soon: Mixed-gender IDF boot camp

IDF plans to establish co-ed training camp.

Coming soon: Mixed-gender IDF boot camp

Shaked to Germany: No reason to demolish 'settlements'

German parliament delegation meets Justice Minister in Jerusalem asking why she supports Regulation Law; Justice Minister explains.

Shaked to Germany: No reason to demolish 'settlements'

Government appoints anti-polygamy taskforce

Government approves Justice Minister's plan, appoints staff to help fight polygamy.

Government appoints anti-polygamy taskforce

Government will not discuss EU joint venture

Government today will not approve Israeli participation in joint EU cultural and media venture.

Government will not discuss EU joint venture