Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Terrorist who planned attack loses citizenship

Terrorist who planned attack on event hall and soldier kidnapping loses citizenship; worked with Gazans illegally in Israel.

Terrorist who planned attack loses citizenship

President Rivlin visits Chief Rabbis on Sukkot

Rabbis discuss politics and halacha in the sukkah with President Rivlin.

President Rivlin visits Chief Rabbis on Sukkot

'Amona is the test'

Amona representatives called on the Israeli government to take responsibility for the future of Amona - despite US pressure.

'Amona is the test'

Thousands to participate in Amona solidarity march

'We expect the arrival of thousands whose hearts burn on the issue of Amona and Jewish settlement in Judea and Samaria.'

Thousands to participate in Amona solidarity march

World fights UNESCO

60,000 sign petition against UNESCO, after it declared no connection between Jews and Temple Mount.

World fights UNESCO

Bennett suspends activities with UNESCO

Education Minister Naftali Bennett ceases UNESCO activity, says those backing terror 'may be next in line.'

Bennett suspends activities with UNESCO

Kahlon, Edelstein agree on Arrangements Law

Taxation on a third apartment to be included in the Arrangements Law for 2017-2018.

Kahlon, Edelstein agree on Arrangements Law

Officer wounded in attack released from hospital

28-year old officer who was shot in terror attack near Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem is released from hospital after successful operation.

Officer wounded in attack released from hospital

'I feel I left half of myself in the cemetery'

President Rivlin visited the bereaved families of the two victims murdered in yesterday's terror attack in Jerusalem.

'I feel I left half of myself in the cemetery'

Liberman: Time to boycott Joint List in Knesset

Predominantly Arab party crossed a red line, says Liberman, when they refused to attend funeral of Israeli president.

Liberman: Time to boycott Joint List in Knesset

Netanyhu explains Amona compensation to Kerry

Netanyahu tells Kerry building in Shvut Rachel is 'alternative for Amona residents.'

Netanyhu explains Amona compensation to Kerry

Who can stand beside Rabbi Hanan Porat?

Pinchas Wallerstein speaks about the greatness of Rabbi Hanan Porat on the fifth anniversary of his death

Who can stand beside Rabbi Hanan Porat?

Left blasts Bennett's annexation call

Education Minister criticized for calling to annex Judea and Samaria. Livni: We must fight this nightmare.

Left blasts Bennett's annexation call

Bennett: Judea and Samaria must be part of Israel

"The dream is that Judea and Samaria will be part of the Land of Israel," says Education Minister at concert in memory of Rabbi Hanan Porat.

Bennett: Judea and Samaria must be part of Israel

Terror victim shows signs of improvement

Female police officer seriously wounded in stabbing attack in Old City of Jerusalem begins breathing unassisted, communicates with staff.

Terror victim shows signs of improvement

Bennett:

'Why did people line up to shake Abbas's hand?'

Jewish Home chairman surprised to see so many senior Israeli officials standing in line to shake hands with PA chairman at Peres funeral.

'Why did people line up to shake Abbas's hand?'

Jerusalem Arabs circumvent building laws

Newly released documents suggest Jerusalem Arabs do not face same requirements as Jews in proving ownership of property.

Jerusalem Arabs circumvent building laws

Rivlin returns to Israel ahead of Peres funeral

President Reuven Rivlin and his wife, Nechama, place a flower on Peres's statue at the Presidential Residence.

Rivlin returns to Israel ahead of Peres funeral

Knesset flags lowered to half-mast

Speaker Edelstein: 'When I visited Peres last week, I was optimistic, sure that he'll be there at the open of the Knesset winter session.'

Knesset flags lowered to half-mast

Is Herzog on the way to the coalition?

Likud source denies reports that Netanyahu asked heads of coalition parties to opine about the possibility of Zionist Union joining.

Is Herzog on the way to the coalition?

Netanyahu promises:

'We'll remove the illegals from southern Tel Aviv'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu speaks at Rosh Hashanah toast, promises to remove all the illegal aliens from south Tel Aviv.

'We'll remove the illegals from southern Tel Aviv'

New poll: Yesh Atid with 25 seats, Likud 21

Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid party would garner 25 seats if elections were held now, while the Likud would have just 21 seats.

New poll: Yesh Atid with 25 seats, Likud 21

Leftists protest against right-wing movememnt

Leftist and Reform activists protested against right-wing Lehava's goals and activities.

Leftists protest against right-wing movememnt

Jerusalem event commemorates Henkin couple

12 months after the Henkin couple was murdered, an event was held in Jerusalem to commemorate them.

Jerusalem event commemorates Henkin couple

Anti-assimilation org crashes Christian conference

Lehava chief arrested as dozens of activists break into conference featuring Christian missionaries.

Anti-assimilation org crashes Christian conference

CityPass fines Belgian tourist who asked to pay

CityPass inspectors fined a Belgian tourist who asked them how to pay and took her passport in order to 'help' her.

CityPass fines Belgian tourist who asked to pay

Glick may take action against Temple Mount ban

MK Yehuda Glick says he's not ruling out taking action against Netanyahu's ban on MKs from visiting the Temple Mount.

Glick may take action against Temple Mount ban

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'