Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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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

'Herzog is not relevant and must resign'

Joint List head attacks Yizhak Herzog, after he said two state solution no longer relevant. 'Bougie's not fit to be opposition head.'

'Herzog is not relevant and must resign'

Hazan to Ya'alon: Are we in the same reality?

At Likud event MK takes aim at Defense Minister for not addressing 'knife intifada'; Ya'alon claims he 'wants' to return Hevron Jews.

Hazan to Ya'alon: Are we in the same reality?

'The state of southern Tel Aviv is occupied'

Activist May Golan takes part in Likud event to demand 'right-wing government solve infiltration crisis it has overseen for 7 years.'

'The state of southern Tel Aviv is occupied'

Interview

Deputy Minister demands collective punishment

Likud's Kara says govt. still has no answer to terror wave, calls for crackdown on towns, terrorists' families expelled in 'all out war.'

Deputy Minister demands collective punishment

MK ramps up battle against far-left NGOs

New proposed law would allow courts to dismantle any NGO for physically or verbally attacking the IDF or any of its active soldiers.

MK ramps up battle against far-left NGOs

The Knesset is 'abandoning Israeli lives'

MK Shuli Mualem expects a significant operation by security forces to wipe out Arab terrorists.

The Knesset is 'abandoning Israeli lives'

Edelstein shames world leaders for Rouhani visit

Knesset Speaker: 'Leaders should be ashamed for having Holocaust denying Iranian President visit on Holocaust Memorial Day.'

Edelstein shames world leaders for Rouhani visit

Regev responds to critiques, defends loyalty bill

Loyalty bill discussed in committee passes to Justice Ministry for review. 'No one will burn the Israeli flag on the government's dime!'

Regev responds to critiques, defends loyalty bill

Knesset welcomes new haredi MK

Former Bnei Brak city council member Yigal Guetta of Shas sworn into musical chair-like 34th Knesset.

Knesset welcomes new haredi MK

PM to head ministerial committee on 'settlements'

Judea-Samaria to remain under Defense Minister's authority despite protests from Jewish Home.

PM to head ministerial committee on 'settlements'

Liberman slams 'government with no policy at all'

Coalition 'only held together by desire to keep their seats at any cost,' fires Yisrael Beytenu head, demanding elections.

Liberman slams 'government with no policy at all'

Lapid accuses eviction critics of 'divisiveness'

Yesh Atid chair defends Moshe Ya'alon against right-wing MKs threatening to bring down gov't over eviction of 200 Jews.

Lapid accuses eviction critics of 'divisiveness'

Motion to dissolve Knesset to be proposed

Zionist Union looking to take advantage of the current coalition crisis over Hevron expulsion, tables no-confidence motion for Wednesday.

Motion to dissolve Knesset to be proposed