Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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34 people injured in fire in Jerusalem

Victims suffered smoke inhalation, no one severely injured.

34 people injured in fire in Jerusalem

'We checked every house for the terrorist'

Lior Shurka of Efrat emergency response team recalls Sunday's terrorist infiltration into Jerusalem suburb.

'We checked every house for the terrorist'

Efrat mayor explains how terrorist was caught

'We do not like to live behind fences', says Efrat mayor Oded Ravivi.

Efrat mayor explains how terrorist was caught

Yehuda Glick: 'Why was this place destroyed?'

MK Yehuda Glick visits ruins of Migron - evacuated four years ago today - and asks 'Why was this place destroyed? Who gained from it?'

Yehuda Glick: 'Why was this place destroyed?'

'Do we fight for Shabbat the way R' Kook would?'

Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem calls for introspection in religious community regarding attitude toward public Shabbat desecration.

'Do we fight for Shabbat the way R' Kook would?'

Leftist MK: Regulation law is a waste of time

Broshi slams government's inability to make a decision; says there is no question that Amona residents need to be expelled.

Leftist MK: Regulation law is a waste of time

Minister: Israel concerned about level of violence

Despite terror attacks, Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan insists that the government is dealing well with the current terror wave.

Minister: Israel concerned about level of violence

Likud pressures Netanyahu: don't raze Amona

The government is still working to legalize community of Amona instead of destroying it. Will it succeed?

Likud pressures Netanyahu: don't raze Amona

Protestors plan to match pro-Arab flotilla

A group of sailors from the South are planning a flotilla in reaction to the pro-Arab one to depart this week for Gaza.

Protestors plan to match pro-Arab flotilla

Dichter fires back at Barak

"I do not recall Barak having any dramatic successes," says Likud MK after former PM criticizes defense aid agreement.

Dichter fires back at Barak

Netanyahu issues stern warning to terrorists

"Anyone who trickles rocket fire on us - will receive a shower in return," warns Prime Minister.

Netanyahu issues stern warning to terrorists

Haredi MKs: No reason to work this Shabbat

After police announce road closures on Shabbat, Haredi MKs protest 'trampling' of Shabbat's honor.

Haredi MKs: No reason to work this Shabbat

'Civil Admin. blocking efforts to save Amona'

Officials from Civil Administration reject proposals to legalize Amona during hearing with Attorney General.

'Civil Admin. blocking efforts to save Amona'

Breaking: Progress towards Amona arrangement

Attorney General's office discusses moving 11 houses in Amona to areas defined as absentee properties with no known claimants.

Breaking: Progress towards Amona arrangement

Challenger emerges for Jewish Home leadership

Rabbi Yitzchak Hai Zaga has joined Jewish Home and will challenge Naftali Bennett for the party leadership.

Challenger emerges for Jewish Home leadership

'Peres is covered in our blood from head to toe'

Arab MK Basel Ghattas doesn't join in get-well wishes for Shimon Peres. 'He's a tyrant who's committed war crimes against us.'

'Peres is covered in our blood from head to toe'

'A compass and a map, a giant of giants'

At an assembly held today in the Knesset building, Naftali Bennett described Rav Kook's teachings as a guide to complex current problems.

'A compass and a map, a giant of giants'

'I've got a bullet for you, Netanyahu'

Israeli Arab arrested for threatening Prime Minister.

'I've got a bullet for you, Netanyahu'

'Amona can't be evacuated'

On Monday evening, members of the Knesset visited Amona to provide support in light of pressure to expel the residents.

'Amona can't be evacuated'

Pray for the return of Oron's body

During week of mourning for Oron Shaul's father, his mother Zahava asked the Chief Rabbi to ensure people would pray for her son.

Pray for the return of Oron's body

Facebook removes content at Israel's request

Social media giant removes 95% of content Israel asked for, while YouTube removes 80%. Minister Shaked: The numbers are impressive.

Facebook removes content at Israel's request

'I will not go against rule of law'

MK Yoav Kish (Likud) warns against 'violating rule of law' to oppose the destruction of Amona.

'I will not go against rule of law'

Knesset weighs 'Arab only' water treatment plant

Knesset convenes to discuss impending waste treatment plant 'for Arabs only.'

Knesset weighs 'Arab only' water treatment plant

Meet Hebrewvision, interactive way to learn Hebrew

Hebrewvision, available on iTunes and iBooks, incorporates video and interactivity in helping to learn Hebrew.

Meet Hebrewvision, interactive way to learn Hebrew

Welding of pipes sparks Jerusalem forest fire

20 firefighting teams and 6 planes are operating to contain the fire that started near a guesthouse. 20 workers and guests were evacuated.

Welding of pipes sparks Jerusalem forest fire

Ex-Minister Yaalon to establish new party?

Moshe Ya'alon, former Defense Minister, has sent out a letter to potential supporters asking for help in establishing new organization.

Ex-Minister Yaalon to establish new party?

'He who ascends the Temple Mount needs to repent'

Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef strongly opposed ascending the Temple Mount on the anniversary of Rabbi Kook's passing.

'He who ascends the Temple Mount needs to repent'

'Preconditions for peace talks are unacceptable'

MK Avi Dichter welcomes Netanyahu-Abbas meeting, but says that if the PA is imposing preconditions, it means it's not serious about talking.

'Preconditions for peace talks are unacceptable'

Bereaved father: I'm shocked, this is a travesty

Father of Emanuel Moreno, soldier who died in Lebanon, decries court ruling to demolish monument established in memory of his son.

Bereaved father: I'm shocked, this is a travesty

Chief Rabbinate: No compromise on Shabbat holiness

Chief Rabbis publish special statement following brouhaha over Israel Railways construction on Shabbat. 'We are not like other nations.'

Chief Rabbinate: No compromise on Shabbat holiness

Monument to fallen soldiers to be demolished

A vineyard and observation post set up in memory of 2 IDF soldiers killed in Lebanon are now ordered destroyed by Supreme Court.

Monument to fallen soldiers to be demolished

Yogev: Add Rabbi Rosen to Shabbat permit committee

MK Motti Yogev has asked minister Haim Katz to appoint Rabbi Yisrael Rosen to the committee for Shabbat work permits.

Yogev: Add Rabbi Rosen to Shabbat permit committee

'Rabbi's attackers must be severely punished'

Defense Minister responds to attack on home of Kiryat Gat Chief Rabbi by Neturei Karta members.

'Rabbi's attackers must be severely punished'

Watch: Netanyahu lashes back at Dutch MP

Prime Minister Netanyahu responded to Dutch Muslim Parliament Member Kuzu's refusal to shake his hand.

Watch: Netanyahu lashes back at Dutch MP

Bibi at the Hague: Settlements aren't the problem

'The Palestinians want Tel Aviv and Akko, they don't accept any Jewish state,' Israeli Prime Minister tells journalists at Dutch parliament.

Bibi at the Hague: Settlements aren't the problem

'Islamist terror is spreading throughout Europe'

'Europe is facing great challenges with the spread of Islamist terror,' Netanyahu tells Arutz Sheva ahead of trip to Netherlands.

'Islamist terror is spreading throughout Europe'

'The Azariya trial causes damage to society'

MKs convened this evening at a special panel, in which they discussed the consequences of the Azariya trial.

'The Azariya trial causes damage to society'

'The chaos and madness have got to stop'

MK Yogev (Jewish Home) comments on the recent Shabbat construction crisis in the coalition.

'The chaos and madness have got to stop'

Likud members urge Netanyahu not to fire Katz

Ministers and Knesset Members from the Likud urge Prime Minister not to dismiss Transportation Minister over Shabbat work.

Likud members urge Netanyahu not to fire Katz

Liberman pushes clearing of Samarian minefield

Defense Ministry to pay Palestinian Authority to clear Jordanian minefield near Jewish towns.

Liberman pushes clearing of Samarian minefield