Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Netanyahu demands Herzog apologize for 'virus' comment

PM Netanyahu insists opposition head Herzog apologize for calling 'settlers' a 'virus.'

Netanyahu demands Herzog apologize for 'virus' comment

How the Regulation Law can help save Amona

MK Kish, one of the framers of the Regulation Law, explains its purpose and how it can protect towns from demolition.

How the Regulation Law can help save Amona

Ministers approve 'muezzin law'

Ministerial Committee for Legislation approves law prohibiting the use of loudspeakers by places of worship.

Ministers approve 'muezzin law'

Classified info about lost Yemenite children to be released

Government to release material regarding the 'Yemenite Children Affair' from early days of state that could finally put the matter to rest.

Classified info about lost Yemenite children to be released

MK Dichter: End the freeze and start building

Likud MK says now is the time to resume construction in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem in the wake of Trump's election.

MK Dichter: End the freeze and start building

Netanyahu rejects claims he incited to Rabin's murder

Netanyahu blasts left's attempts to "distort the truth" and blame him for the incitement that preceded the assassination of Rabin.

Netanyahu rejects claims he incited to Rabin's murder

Ya'alon denies rumors claiming he'll join Yesh Atid

Former Defense Minister responds to reports claiming he plans to join Yesh Atid.

Ya'alon denies rumors claiming he'll join Yesh Atid

Lapid worries about Regulation Law

Lapid says Regulation Law's purpose isn't to help Amona but to undermine Supreme Court, calls it 'dangerous.'

Lapid worries about Regulation Law

Bikers honor Israeli terror victim

Hundreds of bikers honor memory of fallen police officer killed while responding to terror attack in Jerusalem.

Bikers honor Israeli terror victim

Netanyahu to request postponement for Normalization Law

Prime Minister Netanyahu will ask Jewish Home ministers to postpone presenting the Normalization Law next week.

Netanyahu to request postponement for Normalization Law

'We can't waste this historic opportunity'

Bennett asserts that Trump's US victory and upheaval in the Arab world create a rare chance for Israel to take control of its own destiny.

'We can't waste this historic opportunity'

Ministerial committee to discuss 'mosque law'

MK Motti Yogev's law prohibiting houses of prayer from using loudspeakers to be voted upon by Ministerial Committee for Legislation.

Ministerial committee to discuss 'mosque law'

'We pray there will be no more Obama surprises'

Minister Hanegbi hopes President Obama does not act against Israel in the next 2 months.

'We pray there will be no more Obama surprises'

Will Trump keep his promises on Israel?

Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely believes Trump will move the US embassy to Jerusalem, and not force construction freeze.

Will Trump keep his promises on Israel?

Jewish Home to pressure Netanyahu on 'Normalization Law'

MK Shuli Mualem says greater pressure will be exerted on Prime Minister to promote legal backing for Judea and Samaria communities.

Jewish Home to pressure Netanyahu on 'Normalization Law'

"Abolish Western Wall arrangement"

Interior Committee head David Amsalem said that the Western Wall Arrangement should be cancelled and the original arrangement reinstalled.

"Abolish Western Wall arrangement"

New law okays ban on entry for Israel boycotters

A new law banning individuals and organizations who boycott Israel from entering Israel's borders passes first Knesset reading.

New law okays ban on entry for Israel boycotters

Joy as Torah dedicated at Samuel's tomb

Bereaved family dedicates Torah scroll to tomb of Prophet Samuel in memory of holocaust survivor and baby - both named Samuel.

Joy as Torah dedicated at Samuel's tomb

'No Western Wall tour with Reform reps'

Israeli Rabbinate backs out of Knesset committee's tour of Western Wall after Reform movement says it will take part.

'No Western Wall tour with Reform reps'

The far-left comes to Amona

Representatives of Peace Now and Meretz tour the Binyamin community of Amona, which they claim is 'stolen land.'

The far-left comes to Amona

'Stop using Rabin murder to silence the right'

Jewish Home chairman blasts Herzog over a tweet attacking Netanyahu and blaming him for the Rabin assassination.

'Stop using Rabin murder to silence the right'

Left livid at prospect of funds to Hevron Jews

Despite efforts of the opposition, the Knesset Finance Committee approved the transfer of 1.9 million shekels to the Jews of Hevron.

Left livid at prospect of funds to Hevron Jews

'The PA is not a solution - it's the problem'

The Deputy Defense Minister reacted to the news of the shooting terror attack near the Jewish community of Beit El.

'The PA is not a solution - it's the problem'

Deri quits Knesset for 'young leaders'

'I have decided to quit the Knesset in deference to the strength of youth.'

Deri quits Knesset for 'young leaders'

Mayor: We're willing to close off northern Israel

Kiryat Shmona mayor comes to Knesset, tells municipal heads to protest cancelling aid package for northern Israel.

Mayor: We're willing to close off northern Israel

Leftist NGOs to be ineligible for National Service

Likud MK submits law cancelling National Service positions in foreign-funded NGOs.

Leftist NGOs to be ineligible for National Service

Bennett: Time to annex Judea and Samaria

Education Minister calls for Israel to extend sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Bennett: Time to annex Judea and Samaria

Netanyahu shuts down vote on Amona law

Prime Minister undermines Jewish Home's efforts to advance law normalizing Amona, pushes off vote for one week.

Netanyahu shuts down vote on Amona law

Likud minister blasts Jewish Home 'hypocrisy'

MK Miki Zohar of Likud claimed that Jewish Home wants to steal his due credit for the new internet filtering law.

Likud minister blasts Jewish Home 'hypocrisy'

Foreign Ministry apologizes to Italy

Israel's Foreign Ministry apologizes after Deputy Minister Ayoob Kara said an earthquake in Italy was punishment for UNESCO resolution.

Foreign Ministry apologizes to Italy

Law to ensure cleaner internet

Knesset to vote on law requiring companies to provide access to clean sites only, unless clients specifically request otherwise.

Law to ensure cleaner internet

Rally held opposite government officials' homes

Amona residents hold protest on Saturday night outside government officials' homes.

Rally held opposite government officials' homes

Bennett: We'll make sure Amona law gets a vote

Education Minister accuses Netanyahu of dragging his feet over law to normalize Amona, demands Likud back bill.

Bennett: We'll make sure Amona law gets a vote

'We will end the silent murder of Israelis'

Likud MK warns massive air pollution from illegal charcoal production in the Palestinian Authority is poisoning thousands of Israelis daily.

'We will end the silent murder of Israelis'

Amona: We're not moving anywhere

Amona residents sent a letter to the PM, in which they emphasized that they will not cooperate with any plan seeking to relocate them.

Amona: We're not moving anywhere

No change in policy on MKs visiting Temple Mount

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's Office says ban on MKs visiting the Temple Mount will remain in place.

No change in policy on MKs visiting Temple Mount

Bill would forbid Israelis from speaking at UN

Coalition chairman to promote a bill that would forbid Israelis from appearing before international bodies with operational powers.

Bill would forbid Israelis from speaking at UN

Netanyahu thanks Italian PM for 'positive change'

PM Netanyahu thanked Italian PM Renzi for defying UNESCO and acknowledging the truth of Jewish history.

Netanyahu thanks Italian PM for 'positive change'

Thousands participate in Biblical Marathon

More than 3,000 participate in marathon, follow route of Binyaminite mentioned in Prophets.

Thousands participate in Biblical Marathon

WATCH: Thousands celeberate Sukkot in Merkaz Harav

Thousands attend traditional Sukkot celebration in Merkaz Harav yeshiva.

WATCH: Thousands celeberate Sukkot in Merkaz Harav