Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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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'

'MKs aiding terrorists is more widespread than just Ghattas'

Meir Indor, the head of the Almagor Terror Victim Association, warned that there are more MKs who use their immunity to aid terrorists.

'MKs aiding terrorists is more widespread than just Ghattas'

MK Oren: Ghattas should lose all Knesset rights

MK Michael Oren (Kulanu) maintains that merely revoking Ghattas's immunity is not enough for his actions.

MK Oren: Ghattas should lose all Knesset rights

Will Arab MK be stripped of immunity?

Knesset House Committee to vote Wednesday on proposal to strip Arab MK of immunity following allegations of aiding Hamas terrorists.

Will Arab MK be stripped of immunity?

'Fight terrorism, don't contain it'

Deputy Defense Minister calls for more bulletproof buses in Israel, says Europe must start fighting terrorism seriously.

'Fight terrorism, don't contain it'

'Germany is in shock from the attack'

Arutz Sheva spoke with the Rabbi of Berlin following the attack last night that has left 12 dead.

'Germany is in shock from the attack'

MK Ghattas questioned by police

Arab Knesset member questioned this morning on suspicion of smuggling phones to Hamas terrorists in prison.

MK Ghattas questioned by police

'Prevent terrorist visits by MKs'

Minister Regev to the Attorney General: Prevent visits by MKs to security prisoners, unless their belongings and bodies are searched.

'Prevent terrorist visits by MKs'

Kahlon attacks Yesh Atid: “You haven’t done anything!”

The Finance Minister strongly condemned the Yesh Atid party in the Knesset: “Instead of honestly admitting ‘we’ve failed,’ you’re hiding."

Kahlon attacks Yesh Atid: “You haven’t done anything!”

Netanyahu: Lapid is 'left winger heading left-wing party'

Prime Minister Netanyahu praises Amona, IDF and GSS for uncovering weapons factory and criticizes Yair Lapid for rejecting MK removal law.

Netanyahu: Lapid is 'left winger heading left-wing party'

Dichter to Ban: Now you remember the UN's anti-Israel bias?

Likud MK fires back at outgoing UN Secretary General's admission that the organization is biased against Israel.

Dichter to Ban: Now you remember the UN's anti-Israel bias?

Government approves Amona deal

Coalition to request month's delay in Supreme Court date for eviction of Amona residents so that new homes can be built on nearby plots.

Government approves Amona deal

Government approves budget for bulletproofing buses

Israeli government approves 113 additional bulletproof buses.

Government approves budget for bulletproofing buses

Netanyahu to Erdan: Destroy illegal Arab buildings

Israeli PM tells Public Security Minister to speed up destruction of illegal Arab buildings.

Netanyahu to Erdan: Destroy illegal Arab buildings

Herzog on Amona: Protest legitimate, but not violence

Herzog says it 'hurts to leave home, but Zionism was built on redeeming stolen land.'

Herzog on Amona: Protest legitimate, but not violence