Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Edelstein retracts statement about expulsion bill

Yuli Edelstein retracted his earlier statement and said that he would support the expulsion law if practical changes were made.

Edelstein retracts statement about expulsion bill

Bus tragedy

Watch: Victims of nightmare bus crash laid to rest

Cries rend the air as hundreds pay last respects to Ya'akov Meir Heshin and Yisrael Weinberg, 2 of 6 victims in Highway 1 disaster.

Watch: Victims of nightmare bus crash laid to rest

'Some flew from the bus, some crushed to death'

ZAKA spokesperson tells Arutz Sheva that lethal crash scene 'looked like a battlefield,' recalls being met by 'a deathly silence.'

'Some flew from the bus, some crushed to death'

Israeli TV show 'desecrates' synagogue

Chief Rabbinate fumes over 'desecration' of synagogue and Torah scroll portrayed on popular Israeli TV show Eretz Nehederet.

Israeli TV show 'desecrates' synagogue

Rabbi Azman attempts to ‘put out the fire’

Ukraine's Chief Rabbi Reuven Azman attempts to defuse the situation in light of MK Margi's visit to Crimea.

Rabbi Azman attempts to ‘put out the fire’

Netanyahu names new Shin Bet chief

Nadav Argaman, deputy ISA head, gets promoted to lead the organization and 'defend the security of Israel.'

Netanyahu names new Shin Bet chief

An Israeli astronaut coming to space in 2020?

Israel's Science Minister meets in Washington with NASA chief to discuss possibility of Israeli astronaut joining future NASA mission.

An Israeli astronaut coming to space in 2020?

'We'll suspend all the terrorist supporters'

Jewish Home MK vows to work to ensure that all Arab MKs who support terror are removed from the Knesset.

'We'll suspend all the terrorist supporters'

Looking for a mikveh? Use Waze

Religious Ministry figures show nearly a million searches on app for the nearest ritual bath as new initiative helps 55,200 women.

Looking for a mikveh? Use Waze

Ben-Dahan: Wording of 'suspension law' problematic

Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan explains why Jewish Home backed down from support of a bill allowing for MKs to be suspended for misconduct.

Ben-Dahan: Wording of 'suspension law' problematic

Jewish Home won't support law to suspend MKs

Citing 'troubling' language, Jewish Home announces it opposes Netanyahu-backed bill to suspend MKs for improper conduct.

Jewish Home won't support law to suspend MKs

Bennett slams Netanyahu for fence-building

Jewish Home chair attacks PM's plan to surround Israel with fences, asserting Zionism should be based on Judaism not survival.

Bennett slams Netanyahu for fence-building

Arabs responsible for 59% of all murders in Israel

As part of 'Salute the Police' day, Commissioner Alsheikh tells Knesset committee that 'the police need the public's trust.'

Arabs responsible for 59% of all murders in Israel

Pro-terror Arab MKs suspended

Knesset Ethics Committee suspends Joint List MKs Zoabi and Ghattas for four months, Zahalka for two.

Pro-terror Arab MKs suspended

Netanyahu attacks Arab MKs: 'There is a limit'

'There is something called national honor,' PM charges at Arab MKs as controversy continues over their meeting with terrorists' families.

Netanyahu attacks Arab MKs: 'There is a limit'

'Returning bodies right according to Judaism'

Joint List defends Balad MKs who met with terrorists' families at faction meeting as MK Zahalka stresses their actions were 'legitimate.'

'Returning bodies right according to Judaism'

Herzog: Bennett would love to kill two-state idea

Opposition chairman attacks government as Labor convention approves his separation plan.

Herzog: Bennett would love to kill two-state idea

Investigation imminent?

AG orders police to scope out pro-terror Arab MKs

On Netanyahu's orders to examine legal actions, Mandelblit tells police to gather information on meeting with terrorists' families.

AG orders police to scope out pro-terror Arab MKs

Netanyahu proposes bill to oust pro-terror MKs

After 3 MKs pay comfort visit to families of 'martyr' terrorist murderers, PM proposes bill for 90-MK vote to suspend them.

Netanyahu proposes bill to oust pro-terror MKs

'Coalition should have collapsed on Reform Kotel'

Ex-Minister Yishai slams haredi and religious parties for not saying 'no' to new prayer space, calls Reform 'disappearing Judaism.'

'Coalition should have collapsed on Reform Kotel'

'Dayan will not be Israel's envoy to Brazil'

'Let's not delude ourselves,' asserts MK Berko at Knesset meeting after six months of silence from Brazil over the appointment.

'Dayan will not be Israel's envoy to Brazil'

Muslim leaders in Israel condemn synagogue arson

Head of Muslim leaders in Israel calls Chief Rabbi to denounce 'disaster' and express hope arsonists will be found and prosecuted.

Muslim leaders in Israel condemn synagogue arson

Cabinet remembers beloved Jewish Home minister

Prime Minister Netanyahu opens cabinet meeting with commemoration to beloved minister Uri Orbach.

Cabinet remembers beloved Jewish Home minister

Arab arsonists set fire to Gush Etzion Synagogue

Arabs set fire to prayer books in a synagogue in Givat Sorek near Karmei Tzur in Gush Etzion.

Arab arsonists set fire to Gush Etzion Synagogue

Arab MK says terrorists are 'martyrs'

In TV interview Basel Ghattas - who was among three Arab MKs who visited a terrorist's family - defends his actions.

Arab MK says terrorists are 'martyrs'

Knesset Speaker: Complain against Arab MKs

Edelstein urges citizens to submit complaints to Ethics Commitee against 3 Arab MKs who met with families of terrorist murderers.

Knesset Speaker: Complain against Arab MKs

Historic letter against Kotel division

In light of new Reform prayer space, letter from top rabbis in early 1970s published, revealing fierce opposition to division into sections.

Historic letter against Kotel division

Chief Rabbi goes to strengthen Hevron

Rabbi Lau meets with Cave of Machpelah heads to discuss ways to boost hold over the ancient site, strengthens Hevron/Kiryat Arba Jews.

Chief Rabbi goes to strengthen Hevron

Treachery

Uproar as Arab MKs meet terrorists' families

Netanyahu promises repercussions, Liberman calls to expel 'terrorist' MKs from Israel, while Bennett says 'Arab public better than them.'

Uproar as Arab MKs meet terrorists' families

Jewish Home voters say party is not doing enough

Recent poll shows dissatisfaction with Jewish Home; supporters say more needs to be done for Judea-Samaria.

Jewish Home voters say party is not doing enough

'I understand Hadar saved my life'

PM Netanyahu visits hospital bed of Ravit, the officer injured in deadly Damascus Gate attack on Wednesday.

'I understand Hadar saved my life'

Chief rabbis demand PM keep dep't in rabbinate

In letter to PM, Rabbis David Lau and Yitzhak Yosef insist transferring Jewish Consciousness dep't from IDF Rabbinate will cause 'ruin.'

Chief rabbis demand PM keep dep't in rabbinate

'Oren Hazan Law' fails to pass first reading

Coalition-backed law to make it easier to dismiss Deputy Knesset Speaker not approved by Knesset. Hazan himself votes in favor.

'Oren Hazan Law' fails to pass first reading

'The majority decides, but it isn't always right'

Knesset Speaker inaugurates memorial of the expulsion from Gush Katif and four Samaria towns, to 'remind the Knesset.'

'The majority decides, but it isn't always right'

Herzog: Thank you for calling me a 'dictator'

Labor leader dismisses criticism from angry party members following his declaration that two-state solution is currently 'untenable.'

Herzog: Thank you for calling me a 'dictator'

Request to remove Gush Katif memorial from denied

Attorney General of the Knesset denies Peace Now's request to remove memorial to Jews expelled from Gaza in 2005.

Request to remove Gush Katif memorial from denied

Netanyahu vows to hit tunnels - after Hamas attack

PM essentially confirms Herzog's criticism that the government is waiting for terrorists to attack Israeli civilians before doing anything.

Netanyahu vows to hit tunnels - after Hamas attack

MK Ariel: Reform prayer attacks 'Jewish tradition'

Ahead of cabinet vote on allowing egalitarian prayer services at Kotel, Uri Ariel says initiative will only spur 'conflict and division.'

MK Ariel: Reform prayer attacks 'Jewish tradition'

Jewish Home divided on Reform prayer at Kotel

Uri Ariel blasts change to 'status quo' at Kotel while Bennett and Shaked appear primed to vote in favor of proposal to allow Reform prayer.

Jewish Home divided on Reform prayer at Kotel

Results of 'Likudiada' mock primaries

As part of Likud event in Eilat, mock primaries find Gila Gamliel most popular party member.

Results of 'Likudiada' mock primaries