Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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'Affirmative Action' to Boost Hareidi Employment?

Economics Minister Naftali Bennett to push bill demanding employers hire hareidi men, blames prejudice for the workforce gap.

'Affirmative Action' to Boost Hareidi Employment?

Jewish Home Fights Back, Appeals Yesh Atid's Laws

Jewish Home appeals four laws proposed by Yesh Atid, a day after Minister Perry blocked "life sentence for terrorists" bill.

Jewish Home Fights Back, Appeals Yesh Atid's Laws

Lapid Rejects Postponing Presidential Election

"I will oppose any initiative to postpone the presidential election," declares Finance Minister.

Lapid Rejects Postponing Presidential Election

Minister Proposes a Presidential-Based Government

Liberman agrees to support presidential election postponement - but only if the entire fabric of Israel's government changes.

Minister Proposes a Presidential-Based Government

Lapid Not Giving Up on Peace with PA

"We will not give up until we are separated from the Palestinians," says Yesh Atid leader at party convention.

Lapid Not Giving Up on Peace with PA

Minister Slams Indyk's 'Lies'

Deputy Minister laments US envoy Martin Indyk's comments as the result of too much influence from PA propaganda.

Minister Slams Indyk's 'Lies'

Ariel: We Can't Release Terrorist Murderers

Housing Minister visits the family of Shelly Dadon, calls for an end of terrorist releases.

Ariel: We Can't Release Terrorist Murderers

Shalom Likely Won't Run for President

Water and Energy Minister likely won't run for President despite the case against him being closed.

Shalom Likely Won't Run for President

Ariel: Price Tag Isn't Terrorism

Housing Minister criticizes Livni and Aharonovitch for equating “price tag” vandalism attacks with terrorism.

Ariel: Price Tag Isn't Terrorism

Security Jeep Attacked in Eastern Jerusalem

Security jeep driving through the neighborhood of Silwan attacked by masked men who hurled rocks and paint bottles at it.

Security Jeep Attacked in Eastern Jerusalem

Ya'alon Pains Bereaved with Price Tag Allusions

Some bereaved families were upset Sunday with the Defense Minister, for focusing in speech on 'price tag terrorism.'

Ya'alon Pains Bereaved with Price Tag Allusions

Wounded Soldier Inspires at Memorial Day Ceremony

"Always move forward," says Ahiya Klein, who nearly lost his sight in a clash with terrorists in Gaza.

Wounded Soldier Inspires at Memorial Day Ceremony

Tribute to Israel's Fallen Heroes

'Without Our Soldiers We Could Not Live Our Lives'

In national address on the eve of Memorial Day, Economics Minister pays tribute to Israel's fallen.

'Without Our Soldiers We Could Not Live Our Lives'

Livni Slams 'Price Tag' Attacks as 'Hate Crimes'

Livni takes advantage of U.S. report that criticized “price tag” attacks to slam these incidents as “hate crimes” that “destroy Israel.”

Livni Slams 'Price Tag' Attacks as 'Hate Crimes'

'Bibi, Stay Away from Memorial Day Ceremony'

Bereaved families tell PM not to make their pain worse by speaking at ceremony for terror victims after releasing terrorists 3 times.

'Bibi, Stay Away from Memorial Day Ceremony'

'Don't Make David's Tomb Like the Temple Mount'

Deputy Minister writes stern letter to PM, warning him that handing David's Tomb to the Vatican is a Palestinian Arab victory.

'Don't Make David's Tomb Like the Temple Mount'

'Kerry, Shame on You!'

Transportation Minister lashes out at Kerry Monday for 'apartheid' comments, connects to Holocaust Memorial Day.

'Kerry, Shame on You!'

MK Vows to Fight French Anti-Semitism

MK Yoni Chetboun links Holocaust Memorial Day with the present-day realities of French Jewry, vows to bring more home to Israel.

MK Vows to Fight French Anti-Semitism

'The Temple Mount Has Been Occupied By Hamas'

MK Moshe Feiglin slams Temple Mount rioting, blames faulty leadership for 'failing to keep the heart of Jerusalem intact.'

'The Temple Mount Has Been Occupied By Hamas'

Likud Minister Says Partners are 'Flexing Muscles'

Minister Steinitz reprimands Jewish Home, other Coalition partners, over threats to leave the Coalition.

Likud Minister Says Partners are 'Flexing Muscles'

Minister to Ya'alon: Stop 'Punishing' Yitzhar

Ariel clarifies that while extremist activity in Yitzhar 'violates the spirit of Judaism,' so does taking over yeshiva - and it must stop.

Minister to Ya'alon: Stop 'Punishing' Yitzhar

'Free Murderers So Enemies Will Talk To Us?'

Chairman of Bnei Akiva notes that deal to free more terrorists, enact building freeze, 'would hurt our people the most.'

'Free Murderers So Enemies Will Talk To Us?'

Poll: Jewish Home to Gain From New Elections

Likud has challenged Bennett to follow through on his threats to leave the government; but poll says Jewish Home stands to gain.

Poll: Jewish Home to Gain From New Elections

Elkin: Terrorist Release Could Topple Government

Israel is portraying itself as weak when it agrees to release more terrorists, says Deputy Foreign Minister.

Elkin: Terrorist Release Could Topple Government

Backtracking?

Kerry Denies Blaming Israel Over Peace Talks

US Secretary of State meets with Liberman, claims he merely 'described sequence of events' in comment.

Kerry Denies Blaming Israel Over Peace Talks

Time for 'Plan B'?

Bennett Demands Judea-Samaria Annexation

Minister drafts letter to Netanyahu demanding sovereignty over settlement blocs, after PA scuppers negotiations.

Bennett Demands Judea-Samaria Annexation

Liberman: Bring 'Yitzhar Hooligans' to Justice

Foreign Minister slams those who destroyed an IDF outpost near Yitzhar, says they "are not Zionists".

Liberman: Bring 'Yitzhar Hooligans' to Justice

Livni: 'Price Tag' Attack an 'Anti-Zionist Crime'

Justice Minister slams 'price tag' attacks as harming IDF, Israel, Jewish people.

Livni: 'Price Tag' Attack an 'Anti-Zionist Crime'

Ariel Reiterates Stance on Peace Talks

Housing Minister Uri Ariel says Jewish Home will not agree to any negotiations with the PA until it drops its UN bid.

Ariel Reiterates Stance on Peace Talks

Hearing Reveals PA Building 'Facts on the Ground'

MK slams PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas over allowing illegal Arab building on Jewish land in Judea and Samaria.

Hearing Reveals PA Building 'Facts on the Ground'

'This is Our Country - Period'

Deputy Minister calls on Israel to stop capitulating to unreasonable demands from PA, in light of newest demands from Erekat.

'This is Our Country - Period'

Katz on Talks Breaking Down: I Told You So

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz says that Israel should re-arrest all the terrorists it freed in previous “gestures” to the PA.

Katz on Talks Breaking Down: I Told You So

'Here's a Commitment – You'll Never Get Jerusalem'

Jewish Home leader Naftali Bennett keeps it snappy in a reply to Palestinian Authority's list of 7 demands.

'Here's a Commitment – You'll Never Get Jerusalem'

'For Jews, Religion and Nationality the Same'

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman believes in keeping religion and state together - in certain contexts, at least.

'For Jews, Religion and Nationality the Same'

Secularist Minister Calls to Employ Hareidim

Finance Minister Lapid says hareidim are 'industrious and intelligent workers,' urges their employment.

Secularist Minister Calls to Employ Hareidim

Danon to Bennett: Join Me, Say You'll Resign

Deputy Defense Minister calls on Jewish Home chairman to declare that he will resign if Israel agrees to release Israeli-Arab terrorists.

Danon to Bennett: Join Me, Say You'll Resign

Economics Ministry Behind Hi-Tech Project in Negev

Park for Science and Technology attracts several companies, praise from senior MKs - including Naftali Bennett.

Economics Ministry Behind Hi-Tech Project in Negev

Thousands of Teenagers March in Gush Etzion

Demonstration, presentation on the IDF's role in the region draws thousands of high school students to learn about Gush Etzion's history.

Thousands of Teenagers March in Gush Etzion

Peres Pays Respect to Austria Holocaust Victims

"The State of Israel is our victory" over the Holocaust, says Peres at a memorial service in Vienna.

Peres Pays Respect to Austria Holocaust Victims

'Separate But Equal is Not Equal'

Ministers Limor Livnat and Tzipi Livni propose bill to hold ministers responsible for women's rights in their respective departments.

'Separate But Equal is Not Equal'