Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Bibi: No proof Israelis were targeted in Turkey

Prime Minister Netanyahu comments on attack that killed 3 Israelis. Says intelligence officials are investigating all possibilities.

Bibi: No proof Israelis were targeted in Turkey

'We felt Putin is loyal to Israel's security'

Rivlin meets Russian PM about expanding ties, as his director reveals details of meeting with Putin the day before.

'We felt Putin is loyal to Israel's security'

Rivlin, Putin discuss common fight against terror

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosts Israeli President Reuven Rivlin. Rivlin: 'We also know how to deal with terror, fundamentalism.'

Rivlin, Putin discuss common fight against terror

Hotovely speaks with Harvard students on YESHA

Deputy FM meets 50 law students, explains to them the 'occupation is a Palestinian lie' in a meeting on history and international law.

Hotovely speaks with Harvard students on YESHA

Elkin outraged over secret Israel-PA talks

Minister Ze'ev Elkin demands to know why Defense-Security Cabinet was not told about talks on transferring control of area A to PA.

Elkin outraged over secret Israel-PA talks

Shaked: Don't let shadow gov return us to Oslo

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked blasts reports of secret talks between Israel, PA over removing IDF from Palestinian cities.

Shaked: Don't let shadow gov return us to Oslo

Knesset passes law against illegal infiltrators

Despite MK Ahmed Tibi's sabotage attempt, Knesset passes law to punish those who support illegal infiltrators 44-16.

Knesset passes law against illegal infiltrators

Cabinet's solution to terror: Patch up the fences

In meeting PM and ministers decide to fix breaches in Jerusalem fence - but make no significant decision on crushing the terror.

Cabinet's solution to terror: Patch up the fences

Liberman: We should declare state of emergency

Yisrael Beytenu holds tour at Damscus Gate following yesterday's attack. Says government should have gotten tough six months ago.

Liberman: We should declare state of emergency

Exclusive

Exposed: Deri's attempt to seize Chief Rabbinate

Arutz Sheva has learned Shas head Deri is trying to pick next Chief Rabbinate director, against position of Chief Rabbi Lau and protocol.

Exposed: Deri's attempt to seize Chief Rabbinate

Herzog touts separation plan as response to attack

Opposition leader calls for his “separation plan” to be implemented in the wake of the terrorist attack in eastern Jerusalem.

Herzog touts separation plan as response to attack

Biden invited to visit Israeli terror victims

Uri Ariel offers US Vice Pres. the opportunity to view 'Palestinian murderousness' up close, by visiting those wounded in today's attacks.

Biden invited to visit Israeli terror victims

IDF beard rules are just to make things difficult

During heated discussion, Personnel Directorate head admits army changed rules because it didn't like seeing bearded soldiers.

IDF beard rules are just to make things difficult

MK: 'We have a problem with Europe and the US'

MK David Bitan says Israel needs to build in Judea and Samaria, but Netanyahu is afraid of foreign pressure.

MK: 'We have a problem with Europe and the US'

MK blasts 'dictator' Herzog at faction meeting

MK Erel Margalit attacks Labor chairman for his refusal to hold primaries, as faction meeting turns ugly.

MK blasts 'dictator' Herzog at faction meeting

Gov, opposition support building in Ma'ale Adumim

Land of Israel Lobby holds special Knesset meeting on building freeze in Ma'ale Adumim. All agree that Bibi must allow building.

Gov, opposition support building in Ma'ale Adumim

Artist who desecrated flag 'should be jailed'

Avi Farhan, famous activist from fights over Sinai, Gush Katif, files complaint over artist Ariel Bronz, who debased Israeli flag yesterday.

Artist who desecrated flag 'should be jailed'

'Eight years after massacre, we miss them more'

Merkaz Harav Yeshiva holds memorial for 8 students murdered in 2008 attack; 'they were one like the 8 branches of the menorah.'

'Eight years after massacre, we miss them more'

Meeting between Netanyahu, chief rabbis canceled

Scheduled meeting on allocation of a non-Orthodox prayer space at the Kotel abruptly canceled.

Meeting between Netanyahu, chief rabbis canceled

Herzog: The public is tired of the radical left

Head of leftist Labor party takes aim at 'radical left, radical right,' while touting his 'separation plan' to unilaterally divide Israel.

Herzog: The public is tired of the radical left

Elkin: Support building in all of Jerusalem

Jerusalem Affairs Minister Ze'ev Elkin calls on opposition to show their concern for Jerusalem by supporting construction throughout city.

Elkin: Support building in all of Jerusalem

Edelstein unmoved by hostilities at UK parliament

Night before Knesset Speaker to address British parliament, anti-Israel activists project hostile messages on parliament walls.

Edelstein unmoved by hostilities at UK parliament

Edelstein: BDS harms the Palestinians just as much

Edelstein meets British Foreign Secretary, discusses BDS movement and its effects.

Edelstein: BDS harms the Palestinians just as much

EU condemns 'Israeli incitement' against it

EU spokesperson tells Arutz Sheva he is 'shocked' by video slamming EU ambassador over illegal construction for Arabs.

EU condemns 'Israeli incitement' against it

Elkin: PA will collapse - not 'if' but 'when'

Minister Ze'ev Elkin gives speech at Bar Ilan University: Wave of terror is preview for collapse of Palestinian Authority.

Elkin: PA will collapse - not 'if' but 'when'

'Let 1,000 terrorist mothers cry, not one of ours'

Ex-ISA head MK Dichter takes tour of Gush Etzion, warns Israel 'too often considers the Palestinians, too little does what is right for us.'

'Let 1,000 terrorist mothers cry, not one of ours'

'Respond to all attacks by creating communities'

'I hope this policy would make PA immediately stop incitement to violence against Israel,' says MK Nurit Koren.

'Respond to all attacks by creating communities'

Dichter: Gaza port wouldn't stop tunnel threat

Avi Dichter: All those working for a port in Gaza or other forms of making it separate are repeating same mistake as Oslo.

Dichter: Gaza port wouldn't stop tunnel threat

If Hazan doesn't shape up, we'll go to elections

MK David Bitan explains why MK Oren Hazan was suspended: 'He provokes the party, leaves whenever he wants.'

If Hazan doesn't shape up, we'll go to elections

'Terrorist murderers must not return home alive'

Responding to lethal attack in which terrorist was only wounded, MK Muallem calls to 'take it up a level to an all out war.'

'Terrorist murderers must not return home alive'

Jewish Home Minister calls for Hamas seaport

Ariel announces he will support establishment of seaport in Gaza terror enclave, if it comes up for a government vote.

Jewish Home Minister calls for Hamas seaport

Livni warns against 'standstill'

Former Foreign Minister warns against the continued standstill in the Arab-Israeli conflict, backs Herzog's “separation plan”.

Livni warns against 'standstill'

Likud suspends MK Hazan from Knesset Committees

After skipping a vote without coordinating and letting a bill fail, freshman MK gets pulled from two committees.

Likud suspends MK Hazan from Knesset Committees

Moving celebration for Berlin Jews

Almost 78 years after Kristallnacht, Torah scroll introduced to Berlin's Jewish community. 'Jewish light is found in all city's corners.'

Moving celebration for Berlin Jews

'We never emptied a magazine into a child!'

Internal Security Minister dissects IDF Chief of Staff's call not to 'empty magazines' into 13-year-old female terrorists with scissors.

'We never emptied a magazine into a child!'

Rivlin: A man stops to buy groceries and is taken

Rivlin following Sha'ar Binyamin attack: We'll respond forcefully. Minister Ariel: Deport the terrorists' families.

Rivlin: A man stops to buy groceries and is taken

'Terrorists must not come out of attacks alive'

Minister Katz slams IDF Chief of Staff for dismissing Talmudic 'kill or be killed' maxim, worries it influenced response to attack.

'Terrorists must not come out of attacks alive'

A wedding in the Knesset?

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein petitioned to grant special needs couple permission to get married inside the Knesset.

A wedding in the Knesset?

Ben-Dahan to haredim: Condemn attacks on soldiers

Dep. Defense Minister Ben-Dahan demands haredi leadership condemn attacks on religious soldiers.

Ben-Dahan to haredim: Condemn attacks on soldiers

Foreign Agents bill progresses in Knesset

Amendment to NGO bill significantly expands disclosure requirements for organizations funded by foreign government.

Foreign Agents bill progresses in Knesset