Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

News by Hezki Baruch

Liberman: There are judges in the IDF

Yisrael Beytenu chairman welcomes court decision regarding the remand of the soldier who shot a terrorist.

Liberman: There are judges in the IDF

Efi Naveh: Shaked's criticism is completely fair

Israel Bar Association head Efi Naveh supports Justice Minister, explains that democracy means hearing things you don't like.

Efi Naveh: Shaked's criticism is completely fair

Zionist Union: Fire Shaked for criticizing Court

Shelly Yachimovich demands Netanyahu fire Justice Minister after she criticized Court. Shaked: This is attempt at political assassination.

Zionist Union: Fire Shaked for criticizing Court

Herzog, AG eat together despite investigation

Pair sat next to each other during meal even though Herzog under investigation. His office: Nothing suspicious, wasn't closed meeting.

Herzog, AG eat together despite investigation

Shaked: Gov overstepped in gas deal but not Oslo?

Justice Minister criticizes Supreme Court logic that gov can't limit future options, points out that Court was fine with Oslo Accords.

Shaked: Gov overstepped in gas deal but not Oslo?

Herzog threatens his own party for investigation

Labor head claims corruption investigation is being used as part of an 'election campaign,' threatens: 'I'm no sucker, I know how to kick.'

Herzog threatens his own party for investigation

Likud MK demands president pardon Hevron soldier

MK Boker welcomes dropping of murder charge, says 'all those who accused the soldier slandered him for nothing.'

Likud MK demands president pardon Hevron soldier

'Politicians have crossed a red line'

Herzog's chief of staff indicates police investigation against the party chair is an inside job by Labor members.

'Politicians have crossed a red line'

'Deri is a corrupt man'

Labor MK says Deri never should have returned to serve as minister, petitions Supreme Court to end 'discrimination' favoring MKs.

'Deri is a corrupt man'

Ya'alon slams 'ugly' critics over Hevron shooting

Defense Minister escalates attacks against 'extremists' and 'political actors' on the Right for backing soldier who shot wounded terrorist.

Ya'alon slams 'ugly' critics over Hevron shooting

Many Palestinians, foreign workers try to convert

Knesset State Control Committee finds that 50% of requests to convert to Judaism come from foreign workers, Palestinians, infiltrators.

Many Palestinians, foreign workers try to convert

'Suspension Law' passes first reading in Knesset

Law which would allow suspension of MKs over misconduct passes first reading to the dismay of the opposition.

'Suspension Law' passes first reading in Knesset

Ex-Shin Bet head to Arab MK: 'Hell awaits you'

MK Dichter hits back at head of Joint List party, who branded him a 'murderer' for assassinating Hamas founders.

Ex-Shin Bet head to Arab MK: 'Hell awaits you'

Ya'alon escalates condemnation of soldier on trial

At IDF ceremony Ya'alon says 'soldiers who aren't okay don't get backing,' and condemns those defending soldier who shot wounded terrorist.

Ya'alon escalates condemnation of soldier on trial

Netanyahu says soldier's father 'touched my heart'

In faction meeting PM slams Supreme Court for canceling gas deal, says soldier on trial 'will get a fair investigation.'

Netanyahu says soldier's father 'touched my heart'

Liberman plans rally in support of jailed soldier

Yisrael Beytenu head urges Israelis to support 'lynched' soldier who shot wounded terrorist, says won't support govt bill to ban Arab MKs.

Liberman plans rally in support of jailed soldier

Israel warns all citizens to leave Turkey

Threat level now at "high concrete threat." Israelis advised to stay away from Turkey, those inside should leave as soon as possible.

Israel warns all citizens to leave Turkey

Netanyahu: Natural gas ruling harms economy

Prime Minister says following Supreme Court ruling that Israel is viewed as a country with which it is difficult to do business.

Netanyahu: Natural gas ruling harms economy

'Better a dead terrorist than a dead soldier'

Likud Minister decries the social network 'courtroom' that is actively convicting the soldier who shot a wounded terrorist.

'Better a dead terrorist than a dead soldier'

40 people saved in 'mitzvah tank miracle'

Chabad 'tank' goes up in flames during public reading of Megillat Esther for Purim, but miraculously all those inside escape unharmed.

40 people saved in 'mitzvah tank miracle'

Knesset fast-tracks bill to expel terrorists

Minister Katz tells Arutz Sheva about his new bill that is being sped up, says terrorists' families must know: 'you'll go flying to Syria.'

Knesset fast-tracks bill to expel terrorists

'Europe will have these attacks daily'

MK Svetlova says integration of Muslims 'has failed' in a call to rethink paradigm, says 'ISIS declared war on Israel' in Istanbul.

'Europe will have these attacks daily'

Defense Minister: This is World War III

Ya'alon says Brussels bombings part of total terror war, calls for free world to unite and win 'because we have no other choice.'

Defense Minister: This is World War III

'Expect a wave of terror attacks in Europe'

MK Berko, a counter-terror expert, tells Arutz Sheva 'jihad tourists' will ramp up their assaults, and Europe needs to learn from Israel.

'Expect a wave of terror attacks in Europe'

Odeh reprimanded for branding Dichter a 'murderer'

Ethics Committee imposes light punishment on Arab MK who verbally attacked Likud's Dichter in a television interview.

Odeh reprimanded for branding Dichter a 'murderer'

Interview

'The Istanbul bomber targeted Jews'

Netanyahu has said no evidence Israeli tourists were specifically targeted, but World Zionist Organization deputy head has no doubts.

'The Istanbul bomber targeted Jews'

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'