Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

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Minister Condemns Racism Against Israeli Arabs

Science and Technology Minister Yaakov Perry insists 'Israeli Arabs are part of us,' calls on the public to eschew prejudice in wake of war.

Minister Condemns Racism Against Israeli Arabs

Bennett: 'Yes' to Humanitarian Aid, 'No' to Terror

Economics Minister pushes for Israel to leave talks, says the key to restoring peace is to provide humanitarian aid and hit Hamas hard.

Bennett: 'Yes' to Humanitarian Aid, 'No' to Terror

MKs Call for Strong Response to Rocket Attacks

Nationalist MKs call for a strong Israeli reaction after Hamas violates a ceasefire and fires rocket toward Israel.

MKs Call for Strong Response to Rocket Attacks

Bennett Slams 'Calm for Cash' Formula

'It is impossible to fight our enemy with one hand and to fund it with the other,' Bennett fires, in criticism over Cairo talks.

Bennett Slams 'Calm for Cash' Formula

Cabinet Weighs Defining Gaza as 'Enemy Territory'

Cabinet to discuss the next moves in Operation Protective Edge, as it embarks on its thirty-fourth day.

Cabinet Weighs Defining Gaza as 'Enemy Territory'

Jerusalem Councilman 'Not Surprised' by Attack

Jerusalem Councilman Aryeh King says Monday's tractor attack is a direct result of the failure to deal with the ongoing rock attacks.

Jerusalem Councilman 'Not Surprised' by Attack

Netanyahu Vows to Make Hamas Pay for Abduction

PM says Israel will 'take all necessary steps' after Hamas breaks ceasefire to kill two soldiers, take another hostage.

Netanyahu Vows to Make Hamas Pay for Abduction

Border Police Officer Tells How He Foiled Car Bomb

Special interview: Commander who thwarted terror attack remains modest over incident: 'anyone would have done the same.'

Border Police Officer Tells How He Foiled Car Bomb

Lapid: Retaking Gaza is on the Table

"We decided when to start the operation and we will also decide how to move forward," says Finance Minister.

Lapid: Retaking Gaza is on the Table

Watch: Funeral of American who Joined the IDF

30,000 people attended the funeral of lone soldier Sergeant Max Steinberg in Jerusalem.

Watch: Funeral of American who Joined the IDF

Knesset Committee Focuses on War and the Elderly

'An old man falls on the ground, and no one is there to pick him up,' Minister laments at special hearing.

Knesset Committee Focuses on War and the Elderly

MK Regev: We Have No Other Choice

MK Miri Regev sends condolences to the families of the 13 killed soldiers, but stresses that Israel must stop Hamas’s rocket fire.

MK Regev: We Have No Other Choice

MK Says: Stop Spreading War Rumors

'We are all surrounded by terrible rumors,' says Dep. Min. Hotovely. 'This is part of Hamas's psychological warfare.'

MK Says: Stop Spreading War Rumors

Neo-Nazis Protest 'Protective Edge' in Poland

Jewish, pro-Israel communities stage counter-protest in Warsaw; activist laments 'ugly face' of European far-right.

Neo-Nazis Protest 'Protective Edge' in Poland

Bennett: Hamas Committing 'Self-Genocide'

If four Gaza kids playing soccer were killed Wednesday, as Hamas claims, the terror group is at fault, Naftali Bennett said on CNN.

Bennett: Hamas Committing 'Self-Genocide'

'Hamas Will Understand it Was a Mistake to Attack'

Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon vows that Israel will continue to inflict damage upon Hamas.

'Hamas Will Understand it Was a Mistake to Attack'

Terrorists Who Killed Dror 'Murdered Whole World'

Emotional funeral for Dror Hanin, 38 and father of 3, who was killed by Hamas rockets as he helped Israeli soldiers.

Terrorists Who Killed Dror 'Murdered Whole World'

American Jewish Leaders Visit Israel

Group of 30 prominent American Jewish leaders visit Israel, meet with residents who have been affected by the endless rocket attacks.

American Jewish Leaders Visit Israel

Herzog Calls for Resumption of Peace Talks

Opposition leader calls for Israel and the Palestinian Authority to resume talks, even as Operation Protective Edge continues.

Herzog Calls for Resumption of Peace Talks

MK Blasts Netanyahu, Liberman Over Behavior

MK Moses blasts Prime Minister and Foreign Minister for engaging in petty politics while southern Israel is under attack.

MK Blasts Netanyahu, Liberman Over Behavior

Sderot Resident Pessimistic Rocket Fire Will End

Sderot resident whose home was directly hit by a mortar shell: It remains a dream that the rocket fire will stop.

Sderot Resident Pessimistic Rocket Fire Will End

Liberman: Time for 'Defensive Shield 2' - in Gaza

Foreign Minister says Israel should launch a military operation in Gaza similar to the large-scale one in Judea and Samaria in 2002.

Liberman: Time for 'Defensive Shield 2' - in Gaza

IDF: It's Not Over Until We Find the Murderers

Head of the IDF’s Central Command says Operation Brother's Keeper will continue until the two murderers are found.

IDF: It's Not Over Until We Find the Murderers

Peres Asks Obama: Release Pollard

In his final visit to Washington as Israel's president, Peres tells Obama that Jonathan Pollard should be released for humanitarian reasons.

Peres Asks Obama: Release Pollard

Yesh Atid, Likud Compromise on Force-Feeding Bill

After Yesh Atid threatened a coalition crisis, compromise reached on bill allowing force-feeding of hunger-striking prisoners.

Yesh Atid, Likud Compromise on Force-Feeding Bill

Netanyahu Calls out Hamas's 'War on Israel'

PM issues fierce response after Khaled Meshaal blesses abductors, says kidnapping 'a logical and natural reaction.'

Netanyahu Calls out Hamas's 'War on Israel'

Watch: Rabbi Lau Leads Prayer for Kidnapped Teens

The Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi of Israel led a prayer rally for the safety of the three kidnapped teens at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hevron.

Watch: Rabbi Lau Leads Prayer for Kidnapped Teens

Watch: MKs Unite to Pray for Students

Knesset Members from all the parties gathered to pray together for the safe return of the three abducted yeshiva students.

Watch: MKs Unite to Pray for Students

Families Make First Joint Statement to the Press

First meeting between families since abduction; families thank supporters, IDF. "Naftali, Gilad, and Eyal: We love you and miss you."

Families Make First Joint Statement to the Press

Verbal Sparring in Knesset Between Zoabi, MK

MK Aliza Lavie takes Zoabi to task over justifying kidnapping, says comments 'deepen the rift' and betray the public she represents.

Verbal Sparring in Knesset Between Zoabi, MK

Watch: Minister and Students Sing and Pray

Communications Minister Gilad Erdan visited the Makor Chaim yeshiva, where he joined the students in song and prayer.

Watch: Minister and Students Sing and Pray

Watch: Thousands at Kotel Pray for Missing Youths

Ashkenazi and Sephardi Chief Rabbis of Israel lead a mass prayer gathering for the three abducted youths.

Watch: Thousands at Kotel Pray for Missing Youths

100s Pray for Missing Students at Kotel, Hevron

Hundreds prayed Saturday night at the Kotel for the safe return of the three yeshiva students who were kidnapped by terrorists.

100s Pray for Missing Students at Kotel, Hevron

Netanyahu: I Voted for Rivlin Not Once, but Twice

Netanyahu meets new president, assures him he voted for him in both rounds.

Netanyahu: I Voted for Rivlin Not Once, but Twice

Knesset Rejects Civil Marriage Bill

Civil marriage shot down in landslide vote; Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu attends to personally place opposing vote.

Knesset Rejects Civil Marriage Bill

Steinitz Slams US 'Self-Deception' on PA Gov't

Intelligence Minister notes that the PA will probably not give up on Gaza's missile arsenal, equating them with Hamas.

Steinitz Slams US 'Self-Deception' on PA Gov't

Israel Mulls Freezing 1/3 of PA Tax Revenue

Israel bars unity government 'ministers' traveling between PA and Gaza, in latest sanction on terror-backed regime, mulls cutting transfers.

Israel Mulls Freezing 1/3 of PA Tax Revenue

'Abbas said 'Yes' to Terror'

Official Israeli response rejects negotiating with terrorists; Cabinet debating imposing more sanctions on the PA after unity declaration.

'Abbas said 'Yes' to Terror'

Sa'ar: Jerusalem is the Heart of the Jewish People

Interior Minister Gideon Sa’ar participates in the annual Flag Dance, vows there will be no unilateral withdrawals from Jerusalem.

Sa'ar: Jerusalem is the Heart of the Jewish People

Olmert's Attorney: His Rights Were Violated

Former PM's attorney criticizes the conduct of Judge David Rosen, particularly when it came to Shula Zaken.

Olmert's Attorney: His Rights Were Violated