Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Progress in fight against children dying in cars

Proposal to install warning sensors in all vehicles adopted by Ministry of Transport.

Progress in fight against children dying in cars

'You're violating your own principles'

In Knesset event marking anniversary of death of Ze'ev Jabotinsky, Netanyahu and Herzog argue over who better preserves his legacy.

'You're violating your own principles'

Battle for Amona: Shouting match in committee

MKs get thrown out of heated debate regarding efforts to save Samarian town of Amona from demolition.

Battle for Amona: Shouting match in committee

Did the Arabs actually go out to vote in droves?

New interview provides evidence that Arab citizens were indeed going out to vote "in droves" as PM Netanyahu was criticized for saying.

Did the Arabs actually go out to vote in droves?

Minister appearing in TV promo 'out of line'

Culture Minister Miri Regev earns official rebuke from Ethics Committee for appearing on TV promoting show starring singer Eyal Golan.

Minister appearing in TV promo 'out of line'

'A 15-year-old boy is not a ticking bomb'

A Knesset committee convened this morning to discuss the rights of a 15-year-old boy punished on grounds of violence against Palestinians.

'A 15-year-old boy is not a ticking bomb'

Hazan: Proud to have caused the 'Zoabi commotion'

MK Oren Hazan blasts Ethics Committee for reprimanding him and equating his behavior with MK Zoabi's anti-Israel comments.

Hazan: Proud to have caused the 'Zoabi commotion'

'Rethink prisoner swap policy'

Meir Indor of the Almagor terror victims' association urges the government to stop releasing terrorists from Israeli prisons.

'Rethink prisoner swap policy'

'Netanyahu is trying to become an Israeli Castro'

Opposition leader Yitzchak Herzog goes off on government, Netanyahu, accusing PM of working to fulfill autocratic aspirations.

'Netanyahu is trying to become an Israeli Castro'

'Arabs flooding the real estate market'

Jerusalem city councilman says Arab stigma against selling land to Jews wearing off, 'big wave' of Arab properties coming onto market.

'Arabs flooding the real estate market'

'My son deserves to go home'

Knesset committee convenes to hear claims Defense Ministry failed in handling case of severely wounded Gaza operation veteran.

'My son deserves to go home'

Netanyahu and Lapid spar over Gaza tunnels

Yesh Atid chairman claims the Cabinet didn't discuss Hamas tunnels before Protective Edge. Netanyahu: Lapid should've done his homework.

Netanyahu and Lapid spar over Gaza tunnels

'A grieving parent is a grieving parent'

A law proposed by MK Bezalel Smotrich that will delay retirement for parents who lost children in tragic circumstances passes unanimously.

'A grieving parent is a grieving parent'

'I shut down Rabbi Levinstein's work with the IDF'

Eisenkot warns political interference harming Israeli army, says operations with Rabbi Levinstein have been suspended.

'I shut down Rabbi Levinstein's work with the IDF'

Ahmed Tibi: Netanyahu called us 'goats'

Arab Knesset members claim insult after Prime Minister's appeal to Israeli Arabs to take full part in Israeli society.

Ahmed Tibi: Netanyahu called us 'goats'

'We also need to promote legislation on Amona'

Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel welcomes plans to save Amona, but says legislation on the issue is required as well.

'We also need to promote legislation on Amona'

'We are tired of empty words and hollow promises'

Family of Hadar Goldin, whose body is held by Hamas, attack government for inaction in getting back bodies of Hadar and Oron Shaul.

'We are tired of empty words and hollow promises'

Social benefits for terrorists- at our expense?

The Knesset Legislation Committee approves MK Yaakov Peri's proposed law to stop social benefits to terrorists.

Social benefits for terrorists- at our expense?

Akunis walks out in protest of haredi school vote

Information Minister Ofir Akunis refuses to take part in vote to cancel core studies requirement in haredi schools.

Akunis walks out in protest of haredi school vote

Rabbinical support for R' Levinstein up to 500

Religious Zionist rabbis sign a petition in support of Rabbi Yigal Levinstein, while left-wing media attacks him for on-politic remarks.

Rabbinical support for R' Levinstein up to 500

'Thought Parade' gathers for solutions

Populated by well-known leaders, the "Thought Parade" group gathered tonight to discuss the appropriate religious attitude to the LGBT.

'Thought Parade' gathers for solutions

'Yaakov Litzman is the most homophobic minister'

MK Amir Ohana expresses his anger after bill to expand hate crime law to cover transgender Israelis is removed from agenda.

'Yaakov Litzman is the most homophobic minister'

'We'll stop transfer of weapons to Lebanon'

Speaking on 10th anniversary of Second Lebanon War, Netanyahu vows Israel will stop attempts to arm Hezbollah.

'We'll stop transfer of weapons to Lebanon'

Knesset approves 'Dismissal Law'

Law that permits dismissal of MKs over misconduct passes second and third readings in the Knesset.

Knesset approves 'Dismissal Law'

'We must take the initiative, not just respond'

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein gives speech in commemoration of Second Lebanon War. Emphasizes need to restore faith in government.

'We must take the initiative, not just respond'

Few MKs show up for Knesset's Lebanon war memorial

Knesset event commemorating Second Lebanon War includes President, dignitaries, soldiers, bereaved families. Only the MKs skipped out.

Few MKs show up for Knesset's Lebanon war memorial

Rivlin: Paraguay is a true friend of Israel

President Reuven Rivlin welcomes Paraguayan counterpart making the first state visit by a president of Paraguay to Israel.

Rivlin: Paraguay is a true friend of Israel

'It's time for sovereignty in Ma'ale Adumim'

Bill to apply Israeli sovereignty to Ma'ale Adumim officially initiated in what promoters say is the first of many further steps.

'It's time for sovereignty in Ma'ale Adumim'

Coalition chairman opposes Karim's appointment

MK David Bitan says Chief of Staff should have cancelled the appointment of Rabbi Eyal Karim as the chief IDF rabbi.

Coalition chairman opposes Karim's appointment

Palestinians furious over 'settler' Edelstein

PA ambassador to Greece criticizes parliament for inviting Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein.

Palestinians furious over 'settler' Edelstein

Israel to join the UN Security Council?

In exclusive Arutz Sheva interview, Israeli Ambassador to the UN discusses Israel's growing clout - and challenges - in United Nations.

Israel to join the UN Security Council?

Danon: 120,000 Hezbollah missiles aimed at Israel

Israeli ambassador to the UN Danny Danon revealed new intelligence information at the UN showing Hezbollah bases next to schools.

Danon: 120,000 Hezbollah missiles aimed at Israel

Knesset approves 'Transparency Law'

Knesset approves law requiring NGOs to reveal sources of funding by a majority of 57 to 48.

Knesset approves 'Transparency Law'

Family asks Cabinet to return Hadar Goldin's body

Goldin family wants Egypt to make Hamas return Hadar's body, which it has held since 2014.

Family asks Cabinet to return Hadar Goldin's body

Under Fire: Former MK recounts Lebanon war

Former MK and Lt Col Yoni Chetboun tells Arutz Sheva about the different perceptions of the 2006 war, need for unity among all Israelis.

Under Fire: Former MK recounts Lebanon war

Shooting victim: We were saved by a miracle

Eitan Finkel, who was wounded in last night's terror shooting, recalls the harrowing moments of the attack.

Shooting victim: We were saved by a miracle

Lapid apologizes to Haaretz, Breaking the Silence

Lapid apologizes for attacking relationship between Haaretz editor, Breaking the Silence leader, yet insists on criticism of both bodies.

Lapid apologizes to Haaretz, Breaking the Silence

'Zionist Union is waging pillow fight on Zoabi'

Coalition head David Biton rejects opposition plan to walk out during Haneen Zoabi's speeches, insists on promoting Suspension Bill.

'Zionist Union is waging pillow fight on Zoabi'

Ministers demand government recognize Amona

Several ministers, MKs join Amona residents' protest tent in front of Prime Minister's office, declaring 'Amona won't fall again'.

Ministers demand government recognize Amona

Gov advances plan to support Hevron, Kiryat Arba

50 million shekel plan, originally proposed by Agriculture Min Uri Ariel, aims to strengthen local infrastructure, encourage resilience.

Gov advances plan to support Hevron, Kiryat Arba