Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Coalition crisis

Hazan threatens to take on the government

MK vows on TV to vote against coalition over Hevron eviction, journalist debunks Ya'alon's claims: 'Ya'alon is the law in Judea-Samaria.'

Hazan threatens to take on the government

'Who is Gabi Ashkenazi, what are his politics?'

After poll indicating ex-IDF head could cause major shift in Israeli politics, Zionist Union MK slams the 'where will Gabi be festival.'

'Who is Gabi Ashkenazi, what are his politics?'

Watch: New Hevron homes evicted

Security forces evacuate 200 Jews who took up residence of 2 new buildings the day before, despite their full purchase from Arab.

Watch: New Hevron homes evicted

Tekoa stab victim to be released from hospital

Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek hospital says Michael Froman will be released home three days after stabbing attack in 'generally good condition.'

Tekoa stab victim to be released from hospital

'Terrorist should end up with bullet between eyes'

Likud MK Yoav Kish attacks Bennett for criticism of Defense Minister, asserts terror wave won't be solved with military operation.

'Terrorist should end up with bullet between eyes'

Israel needs 'deep conversation' about security

Bennett responded to accusations leveled against him for comments yesterday; 'we need an in depth conversation.'

Israel needs 'deep conversation' about security

Lapid: 'Tu B'Shevat is the holiday of my nation'

At Yesh Atid's annual celebration, Yair Lapid quotes Isaiah, explains his party is still 'a sapling.'

Lapid: 'Tu B'Shevat is the holiday of my nation'

'Until Hadar returned, our dignity is missing'

Simha Goldin, father of slain IDF soldier Hadar, attends launch of Jerusalem art exhibition in his honor.

'Until Hadar returned, our dignity is missing'

'The knowledge she is gone is unbearable'

Dafna Meir's friend Rina Ben Shabbat painfully describes the deep loss felt by the community of Otniel.

'The knowledge she is gone is unbearable'

Netanyahu: We will destroy Otniel terrorist's home

In visit to hometown of terror victim Dafna Meir, prime minister contrasts peaceful Jewish communities, Palestinian incitement.

Netanyahu: We will destroy Otniel terrorist's home

Knesset Committee passes 'Oren Hazan Law'

New law would make it easier to dismiss a Deputy Knesset Speaker for inappropriate behavior.

Knesset Committee passes 'Oren Hazan Law'

Victim's in-law calls to expel terrorist families

Rebbetzin Hadassah Froman, mother-in-law of Monday stabbing victim Michal, says expelling terrorist's families only way to 'stop' terror.

Victim's in-law calls to expel terrorist families

Terror victim Dafna Meir laid to rest

Mother of six stabbed to death by Arab terrorist at her home in Otniel brought to final rest in Jerusalem.

Terror victim Dafna Meir laid to rest

Netanyahu vows: We'll catch the terrorist

In response to murder of Dafna Meir, PM 'embraces her family,' promises terrorist 'will pay the full price.'

Netanyahu vows: We'll catch the terrorist

Israel's newest city is Arab

One of Aryeh Deri's first steps as the new Minister of Interior is to classify a new Arab city: Arraba.

Israel's newest city is Arab

Outlawing refusal to ship to Judea, Samaria

Knesset Committee to consider bill against businesses refuses to give service in Judea, Samaria. 'This twisted reality must end.'

Outlawing refusal to ship to Judea, Samaria

New look for Knesset courtyard

Landscape architect Ran Meron designed floral courtyard for Knesset in honor of building's 50th anniversary.

New look for Knesset courtyard

Rule of fax machines in Israel to end tomorrow

All government offices to be ordered to accept e-mail and other digital messages starting tomorrow.

Rule of fax machines in Israel to end tomorrow

'Top provocator of the Messianic right'

Zionist Union's MK Hilik Bar responds to Itamar Ben-Gvir's threats, following the pair's confrontation on Knesset Channel.

'Top provocator of the Messianic right'

Official: Netanyahu continues as Likud chairman

Likud's election committee confirms cancellation of the primaries for the leadership of the party.

Official: Netanyahu continues as Likud chairman

Raed Salah banned from leaving Israel

Interior Minister Deri signs orders keeping head of outlawed Islamic Movement, his deputy and other activists in Israel over security risk.

Raed Salah banned from leaving Israel

Remembering the fallen

'In past they slaughtered, now we strike enemies'

Netanyahu writes last letters of Torah scroll dedicated in memory of fallen IDF soldiers; 'only the bereaved understand the power of life.'

'In past they slaughtered, now we strike enemies'

Ethics Com: MKs not required to denounce terror

Ethics Committee rejects complaint against extremist Arab MK Basel Ghattas for not denouncing terror attacks.

Ethics Com: MKs not required to denounce terror

Lapid asks Mogherini to take action against BDS

Yesh Atid chairman meets EU foreign policy chief, tells her that Europe must speak out against boycotts of Israel.

Lapid asks Mogherini to take action against BDS

MK proposes to ban Breaking the Silence

Jewish Home's Shuli Mualem-Rafaeli says the 'subversive' anti-IDF NGO should be outlawed for 'serving as arm' to BDS movement.

MK proposes to ban Breaking the Silence

'We must shake off the hallucinatory far-left'

Yoav Kish says opposition can no longer hide behind 'not knowing' of far-left NGOs shocking conduct, must begin to condemn.

'We must shake off the hallucinatory far-left'

Netanyahu: This land is your birthright

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu speaks to Taglit-Birthright participants, notes their strong connection to the State of Israel.

Netanyahu: This land is your birthright

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