Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

News by Hezki Baruch

'Terror is running wild, no solution in sight'

Heads of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria meet Jewish Home leaders, express their pain and frustration over ongoing terror.

'Terror is running wild, no solution in sight'

EU MP: Labeling decision 'a mistake'

Fulvio Martuscello, an EU Parliament member, admits mistake in labeling Jewish products from Judea, Samaria, and the Golan.

EU MP: Labeling decision 'a mistake'

Knesset nixes sanctions on haredi non-enlisters

By 60 to 45, Knesset postpones criminal sanctions on draft evaders to 2023.

Knesset nixes sanctions on haredi non-enlisters

'Capital set back many years'

Protest: Kahlon has critically wounded Jerusalem

Mayor, municipality block Knesset protesting Finance Minister's budget, which will see deep cuts in security, education and more.

Protest: Kahlon has critically wounded Jerusalem

Finance Committee approves state budget

Finance Committee approves state budget for 2015-2016 despite difficulties imposed by the opposition.

Finance Committee approves state budget

Muslim NYC cabbie attacks Jewish passenger

Businessman Moshe Indig was attacked and robbed by a cabbie who said he hates Jews.

Muslim NYC cabbie attacks Jewish passenger

Netanyahu: In Israel or France, terror is terror

'In Israel, like in France, terrorism is terrorism,' Prime Minister says; also notes Israel not to blame for terror wave.

Netanyahu: In Israel or France, terror is terror

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Compromise reached over Givat Ze'ev synagogue

Ayelet HaShachar synagogue will be demolished - but it will be rebuilt in an adjacent spot within three months.

Compromise reached over Givat Ze'ev synagogue

'Instead of a wedding we're burying a father, son'

Bride-to-be inconsolable as her father and brother - murdered in Friday terror attack near Hevron - are buried in Jerusalem.

'Instead of a wedding we're burying a father, son'

Deri makes reconciliation offer to Yishai

In huge political curve ball, Shas head proposes Yishai disband Yachad and return, offering to cover his campaign debts.

Deri makes reconciliation offer to Yishai

Knesset approves bill blocking visas to boycotters

MK Magal's law would prevent activists and supporters of boycott from entering the Jewish state.

Knesset approves bill blocking visas to boycotters

Bill to determine the state's name is 'Israel'

MK Hazan has bill passed in first reading to anchor name of state in law; 'today MKs can sign off as a member of Kingdom of Palestine.'

Bill to determine the state's name is 'Israel'

How much? MKs vote to raise their own salaries

MKs livid after committee shoots down suggestion to stop 'embarrassing' increases; current monthly income: over 40,000 shekels.

How much? MKs vote to raise their own salaries

Study: Israelis happy, but mistrust government

Official 2015 Democracy Index also reveals deep divide in Israeli-Arab relations on political level - though not personal level.

Study: Israelis happy, but mistrust government

Yisrael Beytenu the 'only right, secular party'?

Avigdor Liberman slams Likud as 'sellouts' to haredi community after changes slated for draft law.

Yisrael Beytenu the 'only right, secular party'?

Bennett supports Temple Mount Jewish prayer ban

Bennett: 'I'm for preserving status quo, now it is correct not to allow Jews to pray,' says Jewish construction is ongoing.

Bennett supports Temple Mount Jewish prayer ban

Hot tempers between Chief Rabbinate and Rav Stav

Unkosher products found in Shoham event hall. Rabbinate officials: 'Rav Stav should careful check the kashrut system in his home.'

Hot tempers between Chief Rabbinate and Rav Stav

PM: Meeting with Obama is 'important'

Netanyahu eulogizes Israel's fifth president and discusses upcoming meeting with US president at Cabinet meeting on Sunday.

PM: Meeting with Obama is 'important'

Shas chair slams 'problematic' Baratz appointment

Aryeh Deri joins chorus of dissent against PR chief, says he trusts Netanyahu to 'make the right decision.'

Shas chair slams 'problematic' Baratz appointment

Chabad emissary confab begins

About 3,500 shluchim take part in massive conference in Brooklyn, NYC.

Chabad emissary confab begins

PM says his PR pick apologized for Facebook posts

Netanyahu says his choice for hasbarah czar, Dr. Ran Baratz, posted 'improper' comments about Rivlin, Obama.

PM says his PR pick apologized for Facebook posts

Likud ministers tussle over 'reforming' Army Radio

Culture Minister accuses Yaalon of 'insensitivity' to public while Defense Minister suggests she 'look elsewhere' for headlines.

Likud ministers tussle over 'reforming' Army Radio

Jewish Home drama: MK severely punished

Bennett and Magal sanction Yogev for not taking part in anti-parent bill, after verbal clash between Magal and Yogev.

Jewish Home drama: MK severely punished

DM: Keeping terrorists' bodies not a deterrent

Freshmen MKs attack Ya'alon for suggesting keeping hold of terrorists' bodies not a proven deterrent, following recent return of bodies.

DM: Keeping terrorists' bodies not a deterrent

'People are willing to commit suicide'

Hundreds hole up in Givat Ze'ev synagogue that High Court wants razed, prepare for confrontation.

'People are willing to commit suicide'

MK defends citizens who chased terrorist

Jewish Home's MK Magal says there is nothing wrong with taking out terrorists before helping wounded.

MK defends citizens who chased terrorist

Bennett meets PM, demands tougher policies

Jewish Home Chairman will tell Netanyahu not to return terrorist's bodies, resume building in Judea and Samaria.

Bennett meets PM, demands tougher policies

Ancient fortress solves riddle of Macabbean revolt

Archaeologists make breathtaking discovery of Antiochus's fortress, replete with weapons bearing his mark that were used to fight Jews.

Ancient fortress solves riddle of Macabbean revolt

Tougher sentences for rock-throwers ratified

Three-year minimum sentence imposed; social security payments of offenders to be stripped and - in the case of minors - of their parents.

Tougher sentences for rock-throwers ratified

Law to expose links between NGOs, foreign sources

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked's proposed amendment to make abundantly clear who stirs the pot of Israeli politics, in her words.

Law to expose links between NGOs, foreign sources

Lapid: We were offered Jewish Home's portfolios

Jewish Home officials accuse Netanyahu of betraying voters on the right, after Lapid claims he was offered ministries held by Jewish Home.

Lapid: We were offered Jewish Home's portfolios

'Embarrassing concession'

Govt. breaks promise, returns terrorists' bodies

Five bodies returned in breach of Cabinet decision; Liberman: 'this is ransom pay.' Zionist Camp: hypocritical 'govt. is weak.'

Govt. breaks promise, returns terrorists' bodies

Deri to become the first Periphery Minister

Deri set to step down from Economy Ministry to let gas plan pass without being involved, will become first minister of periphery.

Deri to become the first Periphery Minister

'Israel allows terror education in its capital'

Activist reveals crucial admission regarding terror indoctrination made during special Knesset Committee session.

'Israel allows terror education in its capital'

Attorney: 'Demolishing homes a deterrent'

At hearing over demolition orders for homes of seven terrorists, state urges Supreme Court to consider opinion of security officials.

Attorney: 'Demolishing homes a deterrent'

Netanyahu weighs implementing security court

Security tribunal would likely deal with terrorist home demolitions, administrative detention and citizenship revocation.

Netanyahu weighs implementing security court

Stop 'soft' building freeze, MKs, officials demand

Jewish Home MKs and heads of local authorities demand Naftali Bennett 'take action' against lack of construction in Judea-Samaria.

Stop 'soft' building freeze, MKs, officials demand

Minister to haredi MK: Did you justify Arafat?

Fierce debate rages in Knesset committee over ascent to Temple Mount, in which MK Gafni blames terror on Jewish presence at holiest site.

Minister to haredi MK: Did you justify Arafat?

Knesset boosts security due to terror wave

MKs to receive extra security as terror heightens - but no new measures for MKs in Judea-Samaria.

Knesset boosts security due to terror wave

A-G prohibits shooting terrorists once neutralized

Despite unprecedented terror wave, firing shots is a last resort, Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein insists.

A-G prohibits shooting terrorists once neutralized