Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Ben-Dahan rails against Breaking the Silence

Jewish Home's Eli Ben-Dahan attacks anti-IDF NGO for spreading claims abroad instead of reporting to proper IDF investigative bodies.

Ben-Dahan rails against Breaking the Silence

'The Left can't teach us about human rights'

Likud MK Yoav Kish officially files bill aimed at fighting Israeli NGOs funded by foreign countries who work against Jewish state.

'The Left can't teach us about human rights'

Hamas terror cell planning suicide bombings busted

Wide terror cell thwarted in 25 arrests, focused in Abu Dis University just east of Jerusalem, and including Israeli citizens.

Hamas terror cell planning suicide bombings busted

Bennett: Duma suspects 'tried to dismantle Israel'

Jewish Home leader defends Shin Bet interrogation of suspects, says they prevented 'Duma 2.'

Bennett: Duma suspects 'tried to dismantle Israel'

'No Duma arson suspect attempted suicide'

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked the latest to defend ISA, says she 'was told' interrogations were 'under the law.'

'No Duma arson suspect attempted suicide'

Bennett establishes 'first Arab college' in Israel

At Jewish Home meeting, Education Min. announces academic college to 'keep leading' the work for Arab sector from his last gov't role.

Bennett establishes 'first Arab college' in Israel

Netanyahu: Shalom made 'right decision' to resign

Prime Minister bids farewell to veteran Likud politician and welcomes incoming MK Amir Ohana.

Netanyahu: Shalom made 'right decision' to resign

Yesh Atid MK: 'Duma arson spilled Jewish blood'

Stern brushes off lawyers' testimony that Jewish suspects being brutally tortured to point of suicide, says arson set off terror wave.

Yesh Atid MK: 'Duma arson spilled Jewish blood'

'Civil Administration is endangering lives'

Bypass road designed to allow Israeli Jews to circumvent dangerous Gush Etzion junction halted over CA struggle with IDF.

'Civil Administration is endangering lives'

Uri Ariel calls to build a seaport in Gaza

'Israel must control Gaza - but only militarily,' Agriculture Minister opines.

Uri Ariel calls to build a seaport in Gaza

Left, right unite over violence at Duma protest

Zionist Union's Kasenia Svetlova defends journalists - including Arutz Sheva correspondent - attacked by police during protest.

Left, right unite over violence at Duma protest

Silvan Shalom resigns from politics

Sexual harassment allegations drive Interior Minister from the Knesset, citing the burden his family has had to pay amid the scandal.

Silvan Shalom resigns from politics

Arutz Sheva exposé stops illegal Arab building

Road from Nabi Samuel renovated over Shabbat without Civil Administration approval - and with EU money.

Arutz Sheva exposé stops illegal Arab building

Pro-Shabbat bill passes preliminary reading

'Weekly day of rest' to protect small businesses which remain closed on Shabbat.

Pro-Shabbat bill passes preliminary reading

Netanyahu working to move up Likud primaries

Prime Minister reportedly planning to hold primaries in February, possibly to prevent former minister Sa'ar from challenging him.

Netanyahu working to move up Likud primaries

Liberman blasts 'opportunist' Israel-Turkey talks

Former FM notes Erdogan's Islamism, ties with Gaza in warning against normalization process.

Liberman blasts 'opportunist' Israel-Turkey talks

Netanyahu undergoes minor surgery

Prime minister undergoes a colonoscopy in which several polyps were located and removed; Ya'alon was filling in for him.

Netanyahu undergoes minor surgery

'How to talk to Reform Jews'

Following Naftali Bennett's controversial visit to Conservative shul, Ex-Prisoner of Zion Mendelevich explains how it is done.

'How to talk to Reform Jews'

'A black day for Israel'

Lawyers expose brutal torture on Duma suspects

After finally meeting suspects, lawyers tell of cruel torture, demand investigation end; 'minor hit in sensitive organs till numb to kicks.'

Lawyers expose brutal torture on Duma suspects

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'Bus stop barriers? Barrier in terror villages'

Deputy Jerusalem Mayor Turgeman is 'embarrassed' by barrier plan, calls to put the 'barbarians' on the defensive instead.

'Bus stop barriers? Barrier in terror villages'

Terror victim Naor Shalev celebrates Bar Mitzvah

Two months after nearly losing his life in brutal Pisgat Ze'ev stabbing, Naor Shalev is called up to the Torah at the Kotel.

Terror victim Naor Shalev celebrates Bar Mitzvah

Duma: 'I'll get ISA if they breach law - again'

Justice Committee head Slomiansky says he will 'blow up' the 'absurd' arson investigation - if he hears any 'more cases' of breaches.

Duma: 'I'll get ISA if they breach law - again'

State detaining Jewish youths 'out of laziness'

Meir Ettinger's attorney slams legal system for 'bypass road' without evidence, trial; civil rights activist urges end to draconian tool.

State detaining Jewish youths 'out of laziness'

Apparatchik says rightists have no culture

MK Shuli Muallem wants Culture Ministry to get rid of an elitist leftist committee member.

Apparatchik says rightists have no culture

Bill: Ban foreign NGOs from contact with IDF

New law could see foreign-funded NGOs liquidated immediately if they are found to be undermining the State of Israel.

Bill: Ban foreign NGOs from contact with IDF

Feature: Maccabees' 'Declaration of Independence'

In part eight of our Hanukkah special, learn how the Maccabees succeeded in establishing a sovereign state after a final battle.

Feature: Maccabees' 'Declaration of Independence'

MKs ask Rivlin to stay away from Haaretz event

At last minute, five MKs from Kulanu and Likud ask Rivlin not to grant legitimacy to anti-IDF Breaking the Silence.

MKs ask Rivlin to stay away from Haaretz event

Edelstein spends Sabbath at Hevron

At a difficult time for Hevron's Jews, Knesset Speaker says their story is one of courage and faith, and an example to every free person.

Edelstein spends Sabbath at Hevron

Union: 'Mother of all strikes' to raise wages

Half of Israelis don't even earn enough to require them to pay taxes - and that has to change, says the Histadrut.

Union: 'Mother of all strikes' to raise wages

New security unit established in Jerusalem

Transport Ministry launches new security initiative to station guards aboard public transport in capital in effort to 'prevent attacks.'

New security unit established in Jerusalem

Samaria town: Rabbis aren't 'terror collaborators'

Kokhav Hashahar protests after investigators 'stain' them in the case of suspect now released to house arrest.

Samaria town: Rabbis aren't 'terror collaborators'

Feature: Maccabees learn folly of peace accords

In part seven of our Hanukkah special, learn how commando night raids brought victory, and peace treaties brought death.

Feature: Maccabees learn folly of peace accords

End of the rebellion? The fall of Judah Maccabee

In part six of In the Footsteps of the Maccabees, relive Nicanor's defeat, and the surprise battle that took Judah's life.

End of the rebellion? The fall of Judah Maccabee

Rivlin: We all have to live together

President Rivlin addresses the Brookings Institute in Washington, calls for common ground between different population groups in Israel.

Rivlin: We all have to live together

MK Zoabi strikes plea deal in spitting case

Radical MK will admit she insulted a public servant when she told fellow Arabs to spit on Arab policemen in a Nazareth court.

MK Zoabi strikes plea deal in spitting case

Feature: Greek army breaks out the elephants

In part 5 of our Hanukkah special learn about Elazar's heroic death under the elephant, Maccabees' miraculous salvation in Jerusalem.

Feature: Greek army breaks out the elephants

Yogev: High Court to blame for continued attacks

Moti Yogev blasts Israel's judiciary for delaying deterrent measures as attacks against Israeli see no end in sight.

Yogev: High Court to blame for continued attacks

Maccabees battle the Greeks in the Hevron hills

Part 4 of our Hanukkah special takes you to the site of the Maccabees' battle in mountains of Hevron.

Maccabees battle the Greeks in the Hevron hills

Poverty statistics inflated, says MK

Jewish Home's Smotrich says while gaps are worrisome, today's poor are much less poor than those of 20 years ago.

Poverty statistics inflated, says MK

Arab MKs call to ban Trump from visiting Israel

Arab MK and former Arafat adviser demands 'neo-Nazi' Trump be barred from upcoming Israel visit for calling to ban Muslim entry to US.

Arab MKs call to ban Trump from visiting Israel