Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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MK Liberman calls for annulment of Zoabi plea deal

Yisrael Beytenu Chairman says rogue Arab MK continues to threaten security forces 'with even greater force.'

MK Liberman calls for annulment of Zoabi plea deal

Terror tunnels left open?

'Netanyahu has abandoned Gaza Belt residents'

18 months after Protective Edge and still no barrier to Hamas terror tunnels, MK Yellin complains, urging PM to 'prevent next victim.'

'Netanyahu has abandoned Gaza Belt residents'

PM mocks leftists who blamed him for B'Tselem fire

PM rips into leftists who rushed to condemn him and his gov't for 'inciting arson', after B'Tselem office fire ruled an accident.

PM mocks leftists who blamed him for B'Tselem fire

Smotrich: "The Identity of the IDF is at stake"

MK Bezalel Smotrich slams the proposal to remove the "Jewish Identity" department from the IDF Rabbinate. "This undermines the Rabbinate."

Smotrich: "The Identity of the IDF is at stake"

Israel about to appoint its first Ethiopian judge?

MK Nurit Koren is on a mission to see each minority in Israel represented at all levels in Israel's legal system.

Israel about to appoint its first Ethiopian judge?

'We need a long term vision for Judea-Samaria'

Kulanu MK Roy Folkman says Israel needs to 'refocus' and look at building in Judea-Samaria as a whole, not just as series of 'hilltops.'

'We need a long term vision for Judea-Samaria'

Ariel calls to annex Area C of Judea-Samaria

Land of Israel caucus tours Judea-Samaria and hears from Ma'ale Adumim's mayor about continued building freeze.

Ariel calls to annex Area C of Judea-Samaria

Ex-Shin Bet head: Don't stain Arabs as terrorists

MK Peri tries to separate terror and Arab citizens, saying 'negligible' number are involved in terror, and blaming 'government neglect.'

Ex-Shin Bet head: Don't stain Arabs as terrorists

PM slams 'hypocrisy' of leftists in PA executions

Netanayhu responds to revelation of radical leftists handing Arabs over for torture and death behind 'hypocritical mask of human rights.'

PM slams 'hypocrisy' of leftists in PA executions

Ex-ISA head calls to investigate radical leftist

MK Dichter to ask attorney general to launch investigation, after Ezra Nawi caught admitting to having the PA execute Arabs.

Ex-ISA head calls to investigate radical leftist

Nationalist MKs: Leftists have gone too far

Nationalist MKs angered by report which revealed that an extreme leftist passed information to the PA on Arabs who sold land to Jews.

Nationalist MKs: Leftists have gone too far

MKs nix committee on illegal guns in Arab sector

MK Issawi Frej accuses government of being all talk, after voting down initiative to tackle illegal weapons in Arab communities.

MKs nix committee on illegal guns in Arab sector

Netanyahu intervenes: No vote on Shabbat bill

Following threats from Kulanu party, Prime Minister convinces Zohar to read bill but not to call for a vote.

Netanyahu intervenes: No vote on Shabbat bill

'Assimilation is a ticking time bomb'

Knesset Committee weighs whether or not ban on Dorit Rabinyan's 'Borderlife' novel is to be upheld.

'Assimilation is a ticking time bomb'

Edelstein: UN is still biased against Israel

Knesset Speaker blasts UN for continued bias against Israel, 40 years after passing a resolution claiming that Zionism is racism.

Edelstein: UN is still biased against Israel

Yachimovich perturbed by phrase 'May God avenge'

MK Shelly Yachimovich urges Twitter followers to castigate centrist, leftist politicians for using the traditional phrase

Yachimovich perturbed by phrase 'May God avenge'

Smear attach against Judea and Samaria foiled

Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan lashes out at Zionist Union no-confidence vote connecting 'settlements' to Price Tag attacks.

Smear attach against Judea and Samaria foiled

‘No reason to believe terrorist still in Tel Aviv’

Minister of Public Security tries to calm Tel Aviv residents' concerns.

‘No reason to believe terrorist still in Tel Aviv’

Cabinet approves Mandelblit appointment for A-G

Netanyahu favorite received backing of all ministers but one and will take office on February 1.

Cabinet approves Mandelblit appointment for A-G

Herzog: Netanyahu is tired

Opposition leader claims PM Netanyahu's coalition won't last and predicts 2016 will be an election year.

Herzog: Netanyahu is tired

MK Ohana proposes easing gun license restrictions

Newest Likud MK responds to attack: Every reservist without criminal or medical issues should be allowed to carry gun.

MK Ohana proposes easing gun license restrictions

Poll: Likud, Zionist Union fall hard

Likud drops from 30 to 25, Zionist Union from 24 to 18, as Yesh Atid and Jewish Home get a boost.

Poll: Likud, Zionist Union fall hard

Rabbi Kanievsky tells medics: Don't save terrorist

In meeting with heads of United Hatzalah, leading haredi rabbi says that if it is clear who the terrorist is, don't save him.

Rabbi Kanievsky tells medics: Don't save terrorist

Electric Corp. ready for the storm in Jerusalem

Jerusalem director of IEC tells Arutz Sheva preparations for first snowstorm are in full swing with 'massive reinforcement.'

Electric Corp. ready for the storm in Jerusalem

Left outraged as Bennett backs novel ban

Leftist MKs condemn Education Ministry's ban of novel depicting Arab-Jewish love. Minister Bennett: I back the professional echelon.

Left outraged as Bennett backs novel ban

Gafni to Smotrich: We 'hate' religious Zionists

Finance Committee meetings erupts after the UTJ chairman accuses Jewish Home MK of being a 'greedy zealot.'

Gafni to Smotrich: We 'hate' religious Zionists

Coalition suffers fifth loss in Knesset

Despite government support and input from Netanyahu, MK Shasha-Biton's bill to lower working age fails to win Knesset vote.

Coalition suffers fifth loss in Knesset

Deri Interior Minister again after 22 years?

Deri requests ministry, but High Court petitions likely because he abused the post last time and was jailed for corruption.

Deri Interior Minister again after 22 years?

Left-wing MKs rail over 'rabbis who incite'

State Control Committee considers how to deal with incitement from rabbis. Former Shin Bet head: authorities have failed.

Left-wing MKs rail over 'rabbis who incite'

Likud's newest MK sworn into Knesset

I am 'Jewish, Israeli, Mizrahi, gay, a Likudnik, security-minded, liberal, and believe in a free-market economy,' Amir Ohana tells Knesset.

Likud's newest MK sworn into Knesset

Jewish Home MKs: Justice for Shaked

MKs call to dismiss, rebuke HUJI professor for calling Justice Minister a 'neo-Nazi.'

Jewish Home MKs: Justice for Shaked

Deputy Attorney General meets with Duma suspects

Raz Nizri meeting to examine torture allegations may be 'too little, too late,' attorney involved says.

Deputy Attorney General meets with Duma suspects

‘Companies are threatening me’

MK Miki Zohar submitted the"Shabbat" bill and is convinced of its necessity. ‘We must not give up the Jewish state.’

‘Companies are threatening me’

'More and more athletes won't play on Shabbat'

Hundreds of soccer players ask High Court to rule in favor of petition seeking to ban sports matches on Saturdays.

'More and more athletes won't play on Shabbat'

PM: 'No comparison' between Arab and Jewish terror

At Cabinet meeting, PM says attempts to tie Religious Zionism to extremism is a 'great injustice' to 'valuable part of Israeli society.

PM: 'No comparison' between Arab and Jewish terror

Security around Bennett beefed up

Personal security for Jewish Home chairman increased following his remarks against the Duma arson suspects.

Security around Bennett beefed up

Man arrested for calling for Netanyahu's murder

68-year-old Tel Aviv man arrested for ongoing threats on social media against PM and others.

Man arrested for calling for Netanyahu's murder

Minister: 'Israel is whole, there is no Palestine'

Welfare Minister reveals Netanyahu offered him economics portfolio; says Palestinians 'should go to Jordan, they manipulate our weakness.'

Minister: 'Israel is whole, there is no Palestine'

Likud MK changes his mind about Jewish terror

MK Mickey Zohar says after viewing Duma evidence, he is certain there exist 'Jewish terrorists' who support 'murder of innocents.'

Likud MK changes his mind about Jewish terror

Outrage over video showing celebration of Duma

Chief Rabbi, politicians denounce video in which extremists celebrate Duma arson. "This isn't Judaism," says Rabbi Lau.

Outrage over video showing celebration of Duma