Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Netanyahu Secures Victory at Central Committee

Likud Central Committee approves Netanyahu's proposal on a change in the primaries system.

Netanyahu Secures Victory at Central Committee

Arab Israeli Poet Enters 'Enemy' Lebanon

Liberman demands Marwan Makhoul be arrested upon returning from Beirut for flaunting travel ban to enemy state, threatens steps if he isn't.

Arab Israeli Poet Enters 'Enemy' Lebanon

Orange CEO: BDS 'Inconsistent' with Brand's Values

Stephane Richard backtracks on 'dumping Israel' comments and move in meeting with PM, claims he is happy for Israel investment.

Orange CEO: BDS 'Inconsistent' with Brand's Values

Bennett to Liberman: Stop the Nonsense

Jewish Home chairman urges Yisrael Beytenu head to “stop the nonsense” and join the coalition.

Bennett to Liberman: Stop the Nonsense

Hazan Partially Stripped of Authority

Freshman Likud MK will not be allowed to direct Knesset sessions until further notice, but still receives support from Knesset speaker.

Hazan Partially Stripped of Authority

Netanyahu Slams Meretz 'Settlement Labeling' Bill

Enemy within? PM 'surprised' that despite unified effort to defend against global boycotts, leftist party trying to push BDS bill in Israel.

Netanyahu Slams Meretz 'Settlement Labeling' Bill

Herzog: Netanyahu Will Ruin Israel as Jewish State

Zionist Union chair alleges continuation of PM Netanyahu's policies will result in binational Jewish-Arab state in Israel.

Herzog: Netanyahu Will Ruin Israel as Jewish State

Former MK David Rotem Passes Away

Former Yisrael Beytenu MK passes away at home in Efrat; led an impressive Knesset career before retiring prior to elections.

Former MK David Rotem Passes Away

Netanyahu Condemns Global Silence Over Rocket Fire

'This hypocrisy which pervades the world will not tie our hands for defending the citizens of Israel,' Prime Minister warns.

Netanyahu Condemns Global Silence Over Rocket Fire

Hazan Wins Big as Likud Rep on Knesset Committees

The Knesset's youngest member has weaseled his way into three major committees and will also serve as Deputy Speaker for two years.

Hazan Wins Big as Likud Rep on Knesset Committees

Yesh Atid Submits No-Confidence Vote Over MFA

Second no-confidence vote against the current government over the division of the Foreign Ministry responsibilities among 6 ministers.

Yesh Atid Submits No-Confidence Vote Over MFA

Rivlin Honorers: We Don't Get Funds from NIF

Jewish-Arab Center at Givat Haviva says Shatil is hosting a panel but not involved in citation honoring President.

Rivlin Honorers: We Don't Get Funds from NIF

Bill to Centralize All Foreign Ministry Powers

MK to propose bill to stop making the MFA 'a bank for spare parts for frustrated ministers,' halt division of responsibilities.

Bill to Centralize All Foreign Ministry Powers

MK Urges IDF, HFC: Cancel Drill in Gaza Belt

Former Eshkol Regional Council chief notes planned emergency preparedness drill with sirens could cause post-traumatic stress.

MK Urges IDF, HFC: Cancel Drill in Gaza Belt

Danon: Boycott the Boycotters

Science and Technology Minister Danny Danon says calls to boycott FIFA only hurt the 'Palestinian cause.'

Danon: Boycott the Boycotters

Ya'alon Apologizes to Ben-Dahan Over Bus Fiasco

Defense Minister calls his new Deputy Minister to apologize for not informing him of reversal of Judea-Samaria bus plan.

Ya'alon Apologizes to Ben-Dahan Over Bus Fiasco

Hotovely: There is a Consensus Regarding Jerusalem

Deputy Foreign Minister meets Norwegian Foreign, tells him Israelis agree that Jerusalem must remain united.

Hotovely: There is a Consensus Regarding Jerusalem

'Erdan Must Find His Place in the Government'

Minister Ze'ev Elkin publicly calls on Likud MK Gilad Erdan to come back to the government and accept ministerial role.

'Erdan Must Find His Place in the Government'

Defense Ministry Demolishes Buildings in Tekoa

Ya'alon ordered demolitions before a legal team was able to determine whether the buildings were illegal or not, local leaders fire.

Defense Ministry Demolishes Buildings in Tekoa

High Court Allows Jerusalem Day March

Traditional Rikudegalim march has been held for 30 years; judges dismiss petition from leftist orgs to cancel it.

High Court Allows Jerusalem Day March

Security Detail Assigned to Ayelet Shaked

Incoming Justice Minister the target of an incitement campaign, threats against her on social media. Knesset Speaker: we're in shock.

Security Detail Assigned to Ayelet Shaked

Likud MK: Cancel Oslo Accords, Build Judea-Samaria

MK Mickey Zohar: Judea-Samaria 'most important area as Jews in a Jewish, democratic state,' hopes for progress in next government.

Likud MK: Cancel Oslo Accords, Build Judea-Samaria

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'Moderate Protest Left us Refugees in Our Land'

While condemning violence, Yamit and Gush Katif expelee says Ethiopian Jewish protest is unfortunately only way to implement change.

'Moderate Protest Left us Refugees in Our Land'

Ethiopian MK Calls for Inquiry into Racism

MK Avraham Nagosa explains that, unlike the Russian community, the Ethiopian sector has little representation - and that must change.

Ethiopian MK Calls for Inquiry into Racism

Jewish Home: Patience is a Virtue

Jewish Home party urges Central Committee members to be patient as coalition negotiations continue.

Jewish Home: Patience is a Virtue

Bennett to Receive Diaspora Affairs Ministry

Incremental progress made in coalition talks, hours after Bennett also reportedly given Education Ministry.

Bennett to Receive Diaspora Affairs Ministry

Family of Killed 5-Year-Old Welcomes Baby Brother

Yosef Chaim Shukrun's brit celebrated on Sunday, six days after his five-year-old brother was killed in Beit El bus accident.

Family of Killed 5-Year-Old Welcomes Baby Brother

Bridge of Strings Lit Up for Independence Day

Bridge at entrance to Jerusalem will be lit up with Star of David installation and soft music every night, but Friday, for next two months.

Bridge of Strings Lit Up for Independence Day

Kotel: Hundreds Attend Independence Day Prayer

Rabbi Uri Sherki, who ended shiva for his murdered son, leads emotional prayer session to bridge Memorial, Independence Days.

Kotel: Hundreds Attend Independence Day Prayer

Report: PM to Ask Rivlin for Coalition Extension

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to ask for more time to build coalition amid rumors of a possible unity government.

Report: PM to Ask Rivlin for Coalition Extension

'S-300 Missile Deal Threatens the Whole Region'

Ya'alon warns that the current deal is widening Iran's grasp in the Middle East, any deal must include an anti-terror clause.

'S-300 Missile Deal Threatens the Whole Region'

First Ever 'Biblical Marathon' Held in Samaria

New marathon commemorating biblical story of runner from Binyamin to Shiloh held Thursday all across Samaria.

First Ever 'Biblical Marathon' Held in Samaria

On Pesach Eve, Chief Rabbi Calls for Jewish Unity

Chief Rabbi David Lau calls on Netanyahu to bridge the religious, communal differences between Israelis ahead of holiday, new Knesset.

On Pesach Eve, Chief Rabbi Calls for Jewish Unity

Edelstein to Continue as Knesset Speaker

An overwhelming majority of 103 MKs choose Yuli Edelstein to continue in his role as Knesset Speaker in the 20th Knesset as well.

Edelstein to Continue as Knesset Speaker

Arabs Uproot 225 Saplings Near Jerusalem

At an olive grove at Mishor Adumim, east of Jerusalem, 225 saplings were uprooted over the weekend.

Arabs Uproot 225 Saplings Near Jerusalem

Bennett, PM Meet for First Time Since Elections

First meeting to discuss preliminary plans to form a coalition; Bennett expected to ask for Defense, Foreign Affairs Ministries.

Bennett, PM Meet for First Time Since Elections

Jewish Home Recommends Netanyahu for PM

Jewish Home reps visit Reuven Rivlin in pre-coalition talks; Rivlin suggests clarifying coalition laws.

Jewish Home Recommends Netanyahu for PM

Yechimovich: Labor Needs a Reboot

Former Labor chairman Shelly Yechimovich calls on Labor MKs to unite and rethink party's worldview after loss.

Yechimovich: Labor Needs a Reboot

Will Rivlin Insist on Unity Government?

President reportedly tells political officials he plans to work towards a Likud-Labor unity government.

Will Rivlin Insist on Unity Government?

Bennett Hails Results as Victory for Nationalists

Despite an emerging drop in seats for the Jewish Home, chairman Naftali Bennett says he is "proud" of religious Zionism.

Bennett Hails Results as Victory for Nationalists