Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Watch: Israelis celebrate Sinwar's downfall

Israelis across the country celebrated the downfall of Hamas leader Yayha which joined the joy of the Sukkot holiday.

Watch: Israelis celebrate Sinwar's downfall

Sukkah built deep inside Arab neighborhood

Religious Zionist party youth built a sukkah for mental health patients in the Arab town of Abu Gosh.

Sukkah built deep inside Arab neighborhood

MK Sukkot to Gallant:

MK Sukkot to Gallant: Arabs from Gaza roam freely in Judea and Samaria

MK Sukkot writes to Defense Minister and demands that he instruct defense establishment to arrest and return to the Gaza Strip all the potential terrorists who infiltrated Judea and Samaria.

MK Sukkot to Gallant: Arabs from Gaza roam freely in Judea and Samaria

Yom Kippur in Tel Aviv:

Yom Kippur in Tel Aviv: Complaint filed against professor who disrupted prayer service

A complaint was filed against a man who sat in the women's section at the Supreme Court-sanctioned service at the Meir Garden while eating an ice pop.

Yom Kippur in Tel Aviv: Complaint filed against professor who disrupted prayer service

ISA forbade Cabinet ministers from touring Philadelphi corridor

Minister Gallant supported the idea and even gave an order to the IDF to prepare for a visit from cabinet ministers, but in the end, the ISA ordered the tour cancelled.

ISA forbade Cabinet ministers from touring Philadelphi corridor

French Ambassador's residence

French Ambassador's residence: 'The embargo is a stain on you'

Im Tirtzu activists protested in front of the French ambassador's house in Jaffa: 'The embargo is a stain on the French nation'

French Ambassador's residence: 'The embargo is a stain on you'

National memorial day to be held in two weeks

Tishrei 24 to be set as the national memorial day for the war which began on October 7, 2023.

National memorial day to be held in two weeks

New documents reveal:

New documents reveal: Hamas tried to convince Hezbollah and Iran to join Oct. 7 attack

Hamas believed that the internal rift in Israel offered a good opportunity for an attack, and attempted to convince Iran to attack sensitive Israeli targets.

New documents reveal: Hamas tried to convince Hezbollah and Iran to join Oct. 7 attack

Shas Minister asks hostage Yarden Bibas for forgiveness

Health Minister Moshe Arbel comments on the fact that there are still 101 hostages in Gaza: We sinned because we didn't do enough.

Shas Minister asks hostage Yarden Bibas for forgiveness

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu: Promote a death penalty for terrorists law

National Security Minister calls on the Prime Minister: Convene the Cabinet to discuss laws that will deter terrorists and order your faction to support them as stipulated in the coalition agreement.

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu: Promote a death penalty for terrorists law

Due to minister's involvement:

Screening of anti-Israel film in Jaffa canceled due to minister's involvement

The Al Saraya Theater in Jaffa planned to hold a screening of the movie 'Lyd' which portrays Israel and the IDF as murderers.

Screening of anti-Israel film in Jaffa canceled due to minister's involvement

Following intelligence: security increased for Chanamel Dorfman

Office of the Minister of National Security says the decision to raise Dorfman's security level was made following intelligence investigation and security around him was increased.

Following intelligence: security increased for Chanamel Dorfman

Hadera attack

Ben Gvir in Hadera after attack: It has been proven again - weapons save lives

National Security Minister visits police station in Hadera following the stabbing attack in the city: The very fact that civilians with so many weapons were on the scene saved people's lives.

Ben Gvir in Hadera after attack: It has been proven again - weapons save lives

Thousands of Breslov hasidim return to Israel after Transportation Minister intervenes

Thousands of Israelis stranded abroad after visiting Uman, Ukraine, over the Rosh Hashanah holiday return home with the help of the Transportation Ministry.

Thousands of Breslov hasidim return to Israel after Transportation Minister intervenes

Smotrich:

Smotrich: Gazans should be the ones building defenses, not us

Finance Minister responds after Globes newspaper says the citizens of Sderot have no train service due to his refusal to fund armored trains.

Smotrich: Gazans should be the ones building defenses, not us

After Netanyahu sets conditions

After Netanyahu sets conditions: Gallant's visit to the US postponed

Gallant's flight to the US postponed after Netanyahu conditioned the trip on the coordination of a phone call between him and Biden as well as Cabinet approval of the plan for action in Iran.

After Netanyahu sets conditions: Gallant's visit to the US postponed

We are in a regional war

Shaked: Destroy Iran's nuclear facilities, we are already in a regional war

Former Justice Minister: Israel should take advantage of the opportunity of international legitimacy and destroy Iran's nuclear facilities.

Shaked: Destroy Iran's nuclear facilities, we are already in a regional war

One year in captivity:

One year in captivity: Pictures of hostages projected on Jerusalem's walls

Photos of the 101 hostages in Hamas captivity in Gaza, the number 365, and a yellow ribbon were projected on Sunday onto the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem.

One year in captivity: Pictures of hostages projected on Jerusalem's walls

Anti-UNRWA bill facing final approval

The Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approves bill against UNRWA in second and third reading; to be brought to a Knesset plenary vote shortly.

Anti-UNRWA bill facing final approval

Two German leftist activists deported from Israel

Two left-wing activists from Germany were deported after they harassed IDF soldiers in the southern Hebron Hills.

Two German leftist activists deported from Israel

Israeli officials:

Israeli officials: Iran will regret the attack

Political figures have reacted firmly to the Iranian attack, saying, "The foolish Iranian leader who made the worst decision in its history will pay a very heavy price."

Israeli officials: Iran will regret the attack

At the age of 87

Former Knesset Speaker Dan Tichon passes away at the age of 87

Tichon served as a member of the Knesset for 17 years, including three years as Knesset Speaker during the first Netanyahu government.

Former Knesset Speaker Dan Tichon passes away at the age of 87

Yoav Gallant:

Yoav Gallant: 'The next stage in war against Hezbollah is about to begin'

Gallant to regional council heads in the north: 'The next stage in the war against Hezbollah will enable us to return the residents to their homes.'

Yoav Gallant: 'The next stage in war against Hezbollah is about to begin'

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: These are fateful days of historic achievements, major challenges

PM addresses developments in war, start of the High Holidays during remarks at Cabinet meeting.

Netanyahu: These are fateful days of historic achievements, major challenges

Victory for Ben-Gvir:

Victory for Ben-Gvir: The body of terrorist Walid Daka will not be released

The court adopted the position of the Minister of National Security, who responded: 'As long as Hamas continues to hold our captives, all possible pressure must be applied for their release.'

Victory for Ben-Gvir: The body of terrorist Walid Daka will not be released

Political drama:

Netanyahu: 'Sa'ar accepted my request to join government'

Chairman of the New Hope party, MK Gideon Sa'ar, joins government and will serve as minister without portfolio | Sa'ar: 'We are living in historical times for Israel'

Netanyahu: 'Sa'ar accepted my request to join government'

Mayor of Tiberias:

Mayor of Tiberias: 'Residents of the city happy about the assassination. We feel safer.'

Mayor of Tiberias comments on the assassination of Nasrallah and the steps still needed to be taken to provide security to his city and rest of northern Israel.

Mayor of Tiberias: 'Residents of the city happy about the assassination. We feel safer.'

Smotrich opposed Nasrallah elimination? 'Fake report'

TV report claims Ministers Bezalel Smotrich, Yariv Levin and David Amsalem opposed Nasrallah's elimination. All three ministers reject the report.

Smotrich opposed Nasrallah elimination? 'Fake report'

Netanyahu's jibe against the UN

PM Netanyahu was unsure whether to fly to New York to speak at the UN - but in Israel it was finally decided to 'conduct business as usual.'

Netanyahu's jibe against the UN

Edelstein to Netanyahu:

Edelstein to Netanyahu: Condition a ceasefire on the return of all the hostages

MK Yuli Edelstein writes letter to the Prime Minister: "This is not the time for a ceasefire with Hezbollah, but when it comes we must include the return of all the hostages held by Hamas as a condition."

Edelstein to Netanyahu: Condition a ceasefire on the return of all the hostages

Ben-Gvir threatens to leave govt. if Israel agrees to ceasefire

National Security Minister responds to reports a ceasefire is imminent by threatening to cease voting or supporting the coalition in response to a temporary ceasefire, withdrawing from the coalition altogether in response to a permanent ceasefire.

Ben-Gvir threatens to leave govt. if Israel agrees to ceasefire

Arab MK Touma Sliman:

Arab MK Touma Sliman: IDF strikes are a massacre in Lebanon

MK Aida Touma Sliman denounces war against Hezbollah, says it "only brings destruction and crimes" and adds that "Gaza is still suffering under the bombings".

Arab MK Touma Sliman: IDF strikes are a massacre in Lebanon

Hezbollah fired indiscriminately:

Foreign Minister's harsh letter to Security Council: 'Hezbollah fired indiscriminately'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz sent an urgent letter of complaint to President of the UN Security Council regarding the escalation on the northern border.

Foreign Minister's harsh letter to Security Council: 'Hezbollah fired indiscriminately'

PM Netanyahu:

PM: 'I promised we'd change balance of power in north; that's exactly what we're doing.'

Prime Minister Netanyahu held a security assessment at the Air Force operations center in Tel Aviv: 'We are not waiting for the threat, we are pre-empting it – everywhere, in every sector, constantly.'

PM: 'I promised we'd change balance of power in north; that's exactly what we're doing.'

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'Half of the hostages are still alive'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee about the recent strikes on Hezbollah and that the plan to turn northern Gaza into a closed military zone is on the table.

Netanyahu: 'Half of the hostages are still alive'

Political drama:

Political drama: Gideon Sa'ar gives up the role of Defense Minister

MK Gideon Sa'ar announced to the Prime Minister that he decided to give up the offer to be appointed as Defense Minister in light of the developments in the north.

Political drama: Gideon Sa'ar gives up the role of Defense Minister

The mezuzah in the new embassy - from Kfar Aza

The mezuzah of the new embassy of Israel in Paraguay is from the home of Naor Hasidim and Sivan Elkabetz, who were murdered on October 7.

The mezuzah in the new embassy - from Kfar Aza

Prime Minister's Office:

Prime Minister's Office: Despite pressure from the coalition, we agreed to all US offers

'Whoever wants to help the efforts to free our hostages must pressure the murderer, Sinwar, and not the Prime Minister of Israel.'

Prime Minister's Office: Despite pressure from the coalition, we agreed to all US offers

Netanyahu: 'We'll bring residents of the north safely home'

In first message after Lebanon explosions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is short and succinct: 'We said we would bring residents of the north home safely - and that is what we will do.'

Netanyahu: 'We'll bring residents of the north safely home'

Fallen soldier's brother:

Fallen soldier's brother: 'Dotan was a pure soul, was wounded and returned to fight'

Guy Shimon spoke to Arutz Sheva about his brother, Dotan, who fell in battle in Rafah. 'I am his older brother and despite this, he taught me a lot.'

Fallen soldier's brother: 'Dotan was a pure soul, was wounded and returned to fight'