Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Tel Aviv's Great Synagogue Adds Four Torah Scrolls

Four Torah scrolls - two of which survived the Holocaust - will be introduced to the Great Synagogue of Tel Aviv in a special ceremony.

Tel Aviv's Great Synagogue Adds Four Torah Scrolls

Man Stabbed at Gas Station Released from Hospital

Yehuda Ben Moyal, 26, was stabbed in the back and shoulder while filling up at a gas station.

Man Stabbed at Gas Station Released from Hospital

Minister 'Saddened' by Infiltrator Verdict

Erdan says verdict 'delivers a serious blow to the state's attempt to prevent illegal infiltrators from settling into Israel's cities.'

Minister 'Saddened' by Infiltrator Verdict

Pro-Israel Journalist Israeli Ambassador to Italy

Fiamma Nirenstein, the fiercely pro-Israel jourmalist and former member of the Italian parliament, is Israel's new ambassador to Italy.

Pro-Israel Journalist Israeli Ambassador to Italy

Daughter Born to Parents of Baby Terror Victim

Chaya Zisel Braun was murdered in Hamas car attack in last October - now her parents 'thank God' on birth of new baby girl.

Daughter Born to Parents of Baby Terror Victim

Liberman Blasts PM for Weakening Foreign Ministry

Former FM says that decentralization of the crucial office has led to gaping foreign policy holes - and just when Israel needs it most.

Liberman Blasts PM for Weakening Foreign Ministry

Lapid Accuses Netanyahu of Deepening Social Rifts

'Anyone who exploits a terror attack which deepens the rift between citizens is not worthy of being Prime Minister,' Lapid fires.

Lapid Accuses Netanyahu of Deepening Social Rifts

'No Civilian Nuclear Plan Needs That Much Uranium'

Jerusalem snaps back at Washington, breaking down several of Obama's justifications of the Iran deal after he criticized Netanyahu.

'No Civilian Nuclear Plan Needs That Much Uranium'

'Zero tolerance for terror'

Bibi: World Must Condemn Terror Against Jews Too

PM visits Jewish victim of firebomb attack in Jerusalem, equates 'terror against Jews' and 'terror against Arabs.'

Bibi: World Must Condemn Terror Against Jews Too

New Ministry for Social Equality Established

Minister Gila Gamliel named the new Social Equality minister after Pensioner's Ministry expanded.

New Ministry for Social Equality Established

Watch: Joint Prayer in Gush Etzion

The Gush Etzion Junction was the scene of a joint session, where rabbis, sheikhs, and MKs gathered together to pray.

Watch: Joint Prayer in Gush Etzion

Gay Pride March Ban 'Saved Bennett from Himself'

Jewish Home MK Bezalel Smotrich opines that the rally in Tel Aviv was incitement to violence against the Right.

Gay Pride March Ban 'Saved Bennett from Himself'

Herzog: Anti-Assimilation Lehava a 'Terror Group'

Opposition chair calls to outlaw nationalist 'Jewish terror' groups; Lehava director responds: 'Herzog fights Jews, not enemies of Israel.'

Herzog: Anti-Assimilation Lehava a 'Terror Group'

Gay Union Disinvites 'Homophobic' Jewish Home

Despite Bennett greatly boosting budget for gay youth, LGBT Task Force asks him and Magal of his party not to come to rally in Tel Aviv.

Gay Union Disinvites 'Homophobic' Jewish Home

'Fight Gay Parade - Within Framework of the Law'

Jerusalem councilman condemns stabbing attack on Jerusalem gay parade, calls to continue legal opposition to provocative march.

'Fight Gay Parade - Within Framework of the Law'

MK: No Apologies for Call to Bulldoze High Court

'Most Israelis think like me,' Motti Yogev insists, adding that his remarks were 'metaphorical.'

MK: No Apologies for Call to Bulldoze High Court

No-Confidence Motion Filed Over Beit El Demolition

Yisrael Beytenu demands government be replaced 'immediately' after demolition saga ends, says Netanyahu unfit to lead.

No-Confidence Motion Filed Over Beit El Demolition

MK: Raze the High Court

Jewish Home's Yogev says High Court ruling to raze Beit El homes means it's time to use bulldozers against the court.

MK: Raze the High Court

Exclusive interview

'If Beit El Falls, the Government Must Fall'

Tourism coordinator of town decries forces coming to demolish 'like thieves in the night,' calls on MKs to 'put the government down.'

'If Beit El Falls, the Government Must Fall'

Ministers Demand Answers Over Beit El Demolitions

Several MKs warn that the overnight raid by the IDF on homes still undergoing validation could threaten the coalition.

Ministers Demand Answers Over Beit El Demolitions

Lapid Predicts New Elections by 2016

Yesh Atid chair plans to run for prime minister when the current government fails; adds that Jewish Home chose 'settlements over Judaism.'

Lapid Predicts New Elections by 2016

Expert: Leaders Haven't Learned from Gush Katif

Professor Moshe Sharon says Israeli leaders are still thinking of another expulsion, despite the failure of the first one.

Expert: Leaders Haven't Learned from Gush Katif

Ya'alon Blasts Demands for Judges to Sing Hatikva

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon insists that demanding that judges sing the national anthem 'incites against minorities.'

Ya'alon Blasts Demands for Judges to Sing Hatikva

'Jews of All Stripes Can Unite Around Torah'

Ex-MK Lipman talks to Arutz Sheva at presidential Tisha B'Av event bringing Orthodox and non-Orthodox together for joint Jewish learning.

'Jews of All Stripes Can Unite Around Torah'

Turmoil in Likud

Pressure Mounts on PM to Apply 'Norwegian Law'

Likud committee and Netanyahu don't see eye to eye on law which enables ministers to resign from Knesset - paving way for new MKs.

Pressure Mounts on PM to Apply 'Norwegian Law'

Law Allowing Ministers to Resign Passes

Knesset approves first reading of Jewish Home's bill that would allow a minister to resign from the Knesset and allow new MKs to enter.

Law Allowing Ministers to Resign Passes

PM: Israel Is Being Tried in Global Kangaroo Court

'When we are depicted as the source of evil in the world, this is a blatant lie that conjures up clear memories from the past.'

PM: Israel Is Being Tried in Global Kangaroo Court

Knesset Ethics C'tee: No Steps Against 'Casino' MK

No sanctions will be slapped on MK Oren Hazan despite allegations of immoral activity before his election.

Knesset Ethics C'tee: No Steps Against 'Casino' MK

EU Delegation Blocked from Entering Knesset

Arab MKs refuse to allow presence of Knesset political adviser at 'sensitive' meeting with foreign officials - what are they hiding?

EU Delegation Blocked from Entering Knesset

Harsh Punishments for Rock Attacks Approved

Arab MKs livid as Knesset plenum passes bill that toughens the punishment handed out to rock throwers.

Harsh Punishments for Rock Attacks Approved

Thousands Attend Tanakh Conference in Gush Etzion

More than 7,000 gather at the Herzog College for the annual Tanakh study conference, part of the revival of Tanakh study in Israel.

Thousands Attend Tanakh Conference in Gush Etzion

'They Want to Prevent Another Tragedy'

Attorney Haim Meir who is representing the Gross family explains reason for its negligence lawsuit.

'They Want to Prevent Another Tragedy'

Lapid: Iran Deal a Great Failure of Foreign Policy

Lapid slams PM again as he pushes for an inquiry into Iran deal. Likud minister shoots back: Lapid never left the government over it.

Lapid: Iran Deal a Great Failure of Foreign Policy

'Their Hatred For Us Bends the Nations' Views'

Prominent Religious Zionist rabbi tells Arutz Sheva that Israel must stand up and ignore international pressure to gain the world's respect.

'Their Hatred For Us Bends the Nations' Views'

Lapid Demands 'Commission of Inquiry' Over Iran

Yesh Atid chairman blames Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu for 'failing Israeli foreign policy' in Iran deal.

Lapid Demands 'Commission of Inquiry' Over Iran

Netanyahu-Herzog Unity Gov't Not on the Horizon

Political sources reveal talks hit a loggerhead, with opposition by Livni and Yechimovich primary in fouling up anti-Iran deal move.

Netanyahu-Herzog Unity Gov't Not on the Horizon

Netanyahu Blasts ICC for Singling Out Israel

Prime Minister Netanyahu condemns ICC decision to reopen the Mavi Marmara case, urges it to focus on Iran, Syria or Gaza.

Netanyahu Blasts ICC for Singling Out Israel

Expert: Nothing in Deal Stops Iran Going Nuclear

National Security Council deputy chief warns government that loophole-ridden deal won't stop 'Iran's vision of nuclear arms power.'

Expert: Nothing in Deal Stops Iran Going Nuclear

Arabs Use Shock Video in Force Feeding Debate

Arab MKs screen American video of what force feeding looks like. Min. Erdan says he'll show video of terror victims.

Arabs Use Shock Video in Force Feeding Debate

Netanyahu: Bitter Mistake of Historic Proportions

PM condemns deal, as former FM Liberman says 'today will be remembered in history as a black day for the entire free world.'

Netanyahu: Bitter Mistake of Historic Proportions