Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

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Jews Pray at Site of Yeshiva Student's Near-Lynch

150 Jews pray in Old City at site of attack on yeshiva student; councilman urges 'we have to do what Giuliani did in New York.'

Jews Pray at Site of Yeshiva Student's Near-Lynch

Calls to Deport Rock-Throwers from Jerusalem

Deputy Defense Minister insists deporting assailants and their families will create instant deterrence after rock attacks.

Calls to Deport Rock-Throwers from Jerusalem

Barkat: Rock-Throwers Have Blood on Their Hands

Jerusalem mayor says there are 'zero excuses for violence' in the wake of rock-throwing murder, urges Israelis not to succumb to fear.

Barkat: Rock-Throwers Have Blood on Their Hands

Hundreds Attend Funeral for Rock Attack Victim

'You rest in the soil of the city in which you were born, which you loved, in which you were murdered.'

Hundreds Attend Funeral for Rock Attack Victim

Netanyahu Declares 'War' on Rock-Throwing Rioters

Prime Minister tours spot where Arabs murdered a Jewish motorist, vows to empower soldiers, police.

Netanyahu Declares 'War' on Rock-Throwing Rioters

'We Beat BDS by Proving the World Loves Israel'

Psagot Winery CEO tells Arutz Sheva about his unique initiatives to prove the boycott movement against his Samaria boutique is wrong.

'We Beat BDS by Proving the World Loves Israel'

Jerusalem Protest: 'Our Life Is Russian Roulette'

After lethal rock attack protesters and community leader in Armon Hanatziv tell Arutz Sheva something has to change - and fast.

Jerusalem Protest: 'Our Life Is Russian Roulette'

Watch: 3 Arrested as Crowd Rages Following Murder

Residents of neighborhood gathered in protest, as Border Police carried out arrests following lethal rock attack.

Watch: 3 Arrested as Crowd Rages Following Murder

Likud MK Urges More Funding for Judea-Samaria

Israel must defend residents in Judea-Samaria, stresses David Biton, noting EU's 'settlement' labelling is not way to bring peace.

Likud MK Urges More Funding for Judea-Samaria

3 Firebombs Hit Jewish Home in Southern Jerusalem

Armon Hanatziv has been hit by dozens of firebombs in recent weeks. A resident asks: how long before the guns are turned on us?

3 Firebombs Hit Jewish Home in Southern Jerusalem

Bennett Ranked Top Minister of the Year

A Knesset Channel poll found the public is most satisfied with the work of Education Minister and Jewish Home chairman Naftali Bennett.

Bennett Ranked Top Minister of the Year

'US Agrees with Israel's Opposition to Iran Deal'

Obama may have secured congressional support for nuclear deal, Jerusalem says, but majority of US supports Israel's opposition.

'US Agrees with Israel's Opposition to Iran Deal'

Watch: Preemptive Police Exercise in Jerusalem

To ensure residents and visitors' safety during High Holidays, Jerusalem police simulate responding to emergency situations.

Watch: Preemptive Police Exercise in Jerusalem

Yaalon: New Eastern Fence to Protect Israelis

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon says Israel needed a fence to prevent becoming a victim of refugee 'invasion.'

Yaalon: New Eastern Fence to Protect Israelis

Naftali Bennett's Father Laid to Rest

Bennett gives emotional eulogy for his father Jim, saying he was 'a good Jew, a Zionist, who pursued peace.'

Naftali Bennett's Father Laid to Rest

Arab MKs Fume Over New Anti-Terror Bill

Joint List claims the main objective of anti-terror law is to 'suppress the Palestinian minority in Israel.'

Arab MKs Fume Over New Anti-Terror Bill

Livni Blames Netanyahu for Congress of Deal

MK Tzipi Livni says Netanyahu needs to do some soul-searching after Obama secures Congress support for the Iran nuclear deal.

Livni Blames Netanyahu for Congress of Deal

Knesset Approves First Reading of 2015-2016 Budget

Knesset approves first reading of the Budget Law for 2015-2016. Opposition angry due to absence of PM and Finance Minister.

Knesset Approves First Reading of 2015-2016 Budget

Litzman Makes History: A Haredi-Ashkenazi Minister

Yaakov Litzman is sworn in as health minister, the first haredi Ashkenazi minister to serve in the Israeli government since 1952.

Litzman Makes History: A Haredi-Ashkenazi Minister

Liberman: Netanyahu 'Shooting State in the Foot'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman blasts Netanyahu for transferring funds to Arab municipalities through Arab MKs.

Liberman: Netanyahu 'Shooting State in the Foot'

Yisrael Beytenu MK: Liberman Will be PM

MK Sharon Gal blasts Netanyahu's government and predicts Avigdor Liberman will one day lead the country.

Yisrael Beytenu MK: Liberman Will be PM

Edelstein to Push Israeli Opposition to Iran at UN

Knesset Speaker to visit NY to show off Knesset's environmentalism projects, but also promises to push Iran agenda.

Edelstein to Push Israeli Opposition to Iran at UN

Judea-Samaria Mayors Snub DM's New Year's Toast

A ceremony planned last minute as well as anger at Moshe Ya'alon could be why so many mayors refused to attend Defense Ministry toast.

Judea-Samaria Mayors Snub DM's New Year's Toast

Coalition drama

Supreme Court Ruling Places Haredi MKs in a Bind

Court accepts petition against practice of appointing haredi MKs as 'deputy ministers acting as ministers' for ideological reasons.

Supreme Court Ruling Places Haredi MKs in a Bind

Liberman Blasts Barak for Spilling Iran Secrets

Details of government talks to strike Iran's nuclear sites should never have been released to public, former foreign minister asserts.

Liberman Blasts Barak for Spilling Iran Secrets

Labor Court Nixes Shabbat Soccer Games

Players score victory as they turn to Labor Court against management decision to play on Sabbath.

Labor Court Nixes Shabbat Soccer Games

MK: High Court's Ruling on Allan is 'Legitimate'

MK Smotrich says that while he doesn't like the Court’s decision to cancel the administrative detention of Mohammed Allan, it is legitimate.

MK: High Court's Ruling on Allan is 'Legitimate'

Security Min.: The Doctors Released a Terrorist

Ministers condemn release of Islamic Jihad hunger striker, saying he 'invented a new method of suicide for terror.'

Security Min.: The Doctors Released a Terrorist

Zoabi: Hunger Striker's Illness Israeli Conspiracy

Arab Joint List MK produces wild claim that Israel purposely exploited terrorist's condition to look more humane.

Zoabi: Hunger Striker's Illness Israeli Conspiracy

Lapid Meets Congressman Over US-Israel Ties

Yesh Atid chairman expresses solidarity with Republicans during meeting with delegation headed by Peter Roskam.

Lapid Meets Congressman Over US-Israel Ties

Terrorist 'Is Making a Mockery of the State'

Bereaved parent Dr. Aryeh Bachrach warns that freeing Mohammed Allan will cost more victims' lives.

Terrorist 'Is Making a Mockery of the State'

Who's In Charge?

Security Minister Bashes Cave-In to Hunger Striker

State Attorney informed hunger striking terrorist he will be released in November, against wishes of Internal Security Minister.

Security Minister Bashes Cave-In to Hunger Striker

Herzog: I'm More Extreme Against Terror Than Bibi

Opposition head meets with Abbas, urges return of 'peace talks' in response to recent spate of terror attacks.

Herzog: I'm More Extreme Against Terror Than Bibi

Terror Victim's Mother: Time for Death Penalty

Mohammed Abu Shahin indicted for June murder of Danny Gonen, goes wild in court; mother demands death penalty.

Terror Victim's Mother: Time for Death Penalty

Synagogue Arson: Books and Tefillin are Undamaged

Employees discovered the fire at the 'rest stop' synagogue just off Highway 6 before it spread into the building.

Synagogue Arson: Books and Tefillin are Undamaged

Netanyahu Vows 'Zero Tolerance' for Terror

'Those who try to harm us: we will hurt you,' Netanyahu warns after wave of terror attacks.

Netanyahu Vows 'Zero Tolerance' for Terror

Regev: I'll Vie for Likud Central Committee Chair

Minister of Culture and Sport throws hat in ring after Danon receives UN appointment.

Regev: I'll Vie for Likud Central Committee Chair

Arabs Throw Rocks on Mount of Olives, 1 Injured

Ministers slam 'intolerable' security situation after Arab mob targets bus, Border Police.

Arabs Throw Rocks on Mount of Olives, 1 Injured

PM Goes After Inciters Who Put Him in Nazi Uniform

Netanyahu says he will take legal action against online agitator posting images of Israel's heads of state in Nazi uniforms.

PM Goes After Inciters Who Put Him in Nazi Uniform

Erdan Not Ready to See Terrorists Roam Free

Internal Security Min. blasts Israel Medical Association's 'hypocritical' opposition to legal practice of force-feeding.

Erdan Not Ready to See Terrorists Roam Free