Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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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

'We fought Sharon, if need be we can fight Bibi'

Likud minister visits Amona protest tent, promises to fight for embattled town. 'We made a mistake in Gush Katif, we cannot repeat it.'

'We fought Sharon, if need be we can fight Bibi'

Glick: 'We must show them we're here to stay'

MK Glick describes need to apply sovereignty to Judea-Samaria as response to terror attacks.

Glick: 'We must show them we're here to stay'

Political fight holds up rabbinic court appointees

Appointment committee meeting canceled after Chief Rabbis refuse to attend. Shas demands Sephardi majority on Supreme Court.

Political fight holds up rabbinic court appointees

Lapid denies he's giving up on drafting haredim

Yesh Atid head confronted after saying the haredi draft won't be on table for next gov. Says it's because he thinks Court will decide first.

Lapid denies he's giving up on drafting haredim

Smotrich: We need a new direction

Smotrich warns Netanyahu that support for a Palestinian state is "fueling" terrorism.

Smotrich: We need a new direction

Joint List demands: Investigate Liberman

Joint List chairman Ayman Odeh demands Attorney General probe Defense Minister's comments on MK Hanin Zoabi.

Joint List demands: Investigate Liberman

Defense Minister slams 'terrorist' Zoabi

'Our soldiers will continue to fight terrorists on land, sea, and air - including MKs sailing in flotillas'.

Defense Minister slams 'terrorist' Zoabi

Netanyahu weighs expelling Zoabi from Knesset

Likud MKs outraged by Arab MK's anti-Israel incitement following Turkey deal, call for her ouster from Knesset.

Netanyahu weighs expelling Zoabi from Knesset

Likud MKs call for MK Zoabi to be deported

Joint List MK's provocative statements spark outrage among Likud members. 'She needs to be expelled from the Knesset and deported.'

Likud MKs call for MK Zoabi to be deported

Zoabi causes uproar in Knesset

Controversial Joint List MK claims Israel's compensation plan for Turkish terrorists 'vindicates' her, demands apology from critics.

Zoabi causes uproar in Knesset

Regev demands removal of Arab committee chairwoman

Arab MK refused to hold deliberation for female IDF soldiers. Likud minister demands she be removed from position.

Regev demands removal of Arab committee chairwoman

1,165 Arab citizens murdered since 2000

Mayor of Sakhnin reacts to statistics on violent crime in the Arab sector; 'We must work together to prevent the next murder.'

1,165 Arab citizens murdered since 2000

MK Yogev praises security forces

Jewish Home MK and other members of Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee visit Judea and Samaria communities.

MK Yogev praises security forces

MIA’s family: No deal without our son

Family of Oron Shaul Hy”d erects protest tent outside Prime Minister’s residence as Turkey deal nears.

MIA’s family: No deal without our son