Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Watch: Musician Ariel Zilber comes to Amona

Israeli singer-songwriter Ariel Zilber comes to Amona to show solidarity and engages in impromptu jam session with youth.

Watch: Musician Ariel Zilber comes to Amona

MK Smotrich: Amona ought to have decided differently

MK Smotrich comments on Amona's decision not to accept the government's relocation proposal for the community.

MK Smotrich: Amona ought to have decided differently

MK Slomiansky expected to suspend himself over allegations

The rabbinical panel formed to investigate allegations of sexual harassment called on the MK to "take responsibility."

MK Slomiansky expected to suspend himself over allegations

'High Court President crossed the line'

MK Nurit Koren says President of High Court crossed line by forbidding candidates for High Court from meeting with politicians.

'High Court President crossed the line'

MK strips outer clothing in protest of miniskirt ban

When parliamentary aides showed up for work scantily clad to protest the Knesset's dress code, one MK decided to join in - and strip down.

MK strips outer clothing in protest of miniskirt ban

Leftists launch 'immodest' protest against Knesset dress code

Scantily clad parliamentary aides to Yesh Atid MKs challenge Knesset dress code, hold mini protest at entrance.

Leftists launch 'immodest' protest against Knesset dress code

Woman dies after c-section

Arab woman dies after emergency c-section causes amniotic fluid embolism.

Woman dies after c-section

'Zoabi is a treacherous criminal'

Joint List MK flew to Jordan on a trip funded by a Hamas affiliate.

'Zoabi is a treacherous criminal'

Noose poster of Netanyahu raises a storm

An image of Prime Minister Netanyahu with a noose was hung at the Bezalel Academy, and roundly condemned. Bezalel administration unfazed.

Noose poster of Netanyahu raises a storm

Lapid: “The political system betrays the citizens”

Yair Lapid criticized Netanyahu's establishment of a commission to examine how senior civil service appointments are made.

Lapid: “The political system betrays the citizens”

Right-wing activist: I believe Amona will be saved

Right-wing activist Daniella Weiss says she believes Amona will be saved, calls on public to join Tuesday demonstration.

Right-wing activist: I believe Amona will be saved

'Netanyahu wants to right the wrong, but he doesn't know how'

Yesha activist Daniella Weiss says PM doesn't want to destroy Amona, whole issue caused by Peace Now as Arabs did not care about the land.

'Netanyahu wants to right the wrong, but he doesn't know how'

Israeli left looks to build up support in haredi community

Labor Party Central Committee approves addition of haredi division in bid to expand appeal.

Israeli left looks to build up support in haredi community

Leftist critic 'disappointed, concerned, but still believes'

NY Times' Thomas Friedman says 'maybe a one-state solution will be better for Israel.'

Leftist critic 'disappointed, concerned, but still believes'

Knesset Speaker to students: Don't learn from the MKs

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein tells students to expect better from MKs, asks them not to learn from MKs' bad examples.

Knesset Speaker to students: Don't learn from the MKs

Coalition chair: What's all the noise about?

Coalition chair David Bitan responds to complaints about his recent declaration that 'it's better if Arabs don't vote.'

Coalition chair: What's all the noise about?

Liberman: Defense establishment faces 'legal war of attrition'

Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman(Yisrael Beiteinu) says defense establishment dealing with 260 High Court petitions in Judea and Samaria .

Liberman: Defense establishment faces 'legal war of attrition'

Haredi pressure again delays Muezzin Law

Shas has put pressure on the coalition to further soften the bill that was scheduled for a vote today, delaying but not halting its passage.

Haredi pressure again delays Muezzin Law

Likud MK: These clerks are insolent

Interior Committee Head Dudi Amsalem said clerks from relevant offices have not shown up to discuss aiding those whose homes burned down.

Likud MK: These clerks are insolent

Yesh Atid proposes dissolution of Knesset

Amid polls showing tight race between Likud, Yesh Atid, opposition party pushes dissolution of 20th Knesset, new elections.

Yesh Atid proposes dissolution of Knesset

Regulation Law passes first reading

Bill to normalize status of towns across Judea and Samaria, like Amona, approved 8-6 in committee vote, will be sent to full Knesset.

Regulation Law passes first reading

Coming soon: Equal aid to yeshiva and graduate students

The bill will equalize the terms of income support for Torah students and students studying for a post-secondary degree.

Coming soon: Equal aid to yeshiva and graduate students

'It's time for the court system to change'

Tourism Minister Yariv Levin talks to Arutz Sheva about Amona, the Regulation Law, and the court system as a whole.

'It's time for the court system to change'

Minister Erdan visits Neve Tzuf

Public Security Minister visits burned town of Neve Tzuf, calls on government to recognize arson victims as terror victims.

Minister Erdan visits Neve Tzuf

Minister Erdan: Destroy arsonists' homes

Public Security Minister visits Neve Tzuf, calls on government to destroy arsonists' homes.

Minister Erdan: Destroy arsonists' homes

Shaked: Appoint judges based on their value systems

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked speaks out against the Supreme Court's tendency for judicial activism.

Shaked: Appoint judges based on their value systems

'Don't kick children out of their homes'

A joint Knesset committee discussed the legality of the regulation law. Will the Hague use the law against Israel?

'Don't kick children out of their homes'

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'