Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

News by Hezki Baruch

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'

Paraguay:

Paraguay: Bereaved father reads Kaddish with head of Chamber of Deputies

Elhanan Danino, whose son Ori was murdered in captivity, came to Paraguay with a Knesset delegation and recited the Kaddish prayer in front of the President of the Chamber of Deputies.

Paraguay: Bereaved father reads Kaddish with head of Chamber of Deputies

Cabinet decides:

Cabinet decides: Return of residents of the north added to war goals

Security cabinet updates the goals of the war to include the clause: The safe return of the residents of the north to their homes.

Cabinet decides: Return of residents of the north added to war goals

Likud MK:

Likud MK: Sa'ar will topple the government, I will not support the appointment

MK Tally Gotliv warns Netanyahu against appointing Sa'ar to the position of minister: He will undermine you and topple the right-wing government.

Likud MK: Sa'ar will topple the government, I will not support the appointment

Estimate:

Sa'ar getting closer to government; Gallant on the way out

Contacts between Sa'ar and Netanyahu significantly closer. Discussions on options for ministerial appointments. All offices say: ‘There is nothing to report.’

Sa'ar getting closer to government; Gallant on the way out

Haredi MK tells hostages' families:

Haredi MK to hostages' families: There was an offer for a unity gov't, it's off the table

In first, MK Moshe Gafni speaks about the discourse regarding a unity government, reveals that the proposal is no longer relevant.

Haredi MK to hostages' families: There was an offer for a unity gov't, it's off the table

Binyamin Region:

Binyamin Region: Family evicted in the dead of night

Large forces of police and the Civil Administration raided the town of Adam in Binyamin early in the morning and carried out demolished two homesteads near the town.

Binyamin Region: Family evicted in the dead of night

PM promises mayor of Tzfat: 'Current situation won't continue'

PM speaks with Tzfat Mayor Yossi Kakon: "We will do everything necessary to restore life to normal and remove threat from residents of the north.

PM promises mayor of Tzfat: 'Current situation won't continue'

Broadcasting Corp.: Frmr. MK who condoned massacre will not talk in our studio

Former MK Abdulmalik Dehamshe condoned the October 7th massacre and after a complaint was filed with the police, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation announces it will not invite him to the studios again.

Broadcasting Corp.: Frmr. MK who condoned massacre will not talk in our studio

Watch:

Watch: Clashes between police and protesters in Jerusalem

Demonstrators obstruct the movement of vehicles. The police push protesters who blocked the roads onto the sidewalks.

Watch: Clashes between police and protesters in Jerusalem

Likud MK at Austrian parliament:

Likud MK at Austrian parliament: Stop funding UNRWA and the PA

MK Ariel Kallner speaks at session in Austrian parliament which dealt with the fight against antisemitism and the latest developments in the Middle East and their impact on society.

Likud MK at Austrian parliament: Stop funding UNRWA and the PA

Government Press Office to revoke Al Jazeera journalists' press passes

The move comes after a unanimous government decision in May to close the channel in Israel and block their broadcasts.

Government Press Office to revoke Al Jazeera journalists' press passes

In southern Hebron Hills

MK Sukkot clashes with left-wing activists in southern Hebron Hills

MK Tzvi Sukkot tours Har Hebron Regional Council and confronts left-wing activists: You are betraying your people.

MK Sukkot clashes with left-wing activists in southern Hebron Hills

Ben Gvir responds to Lapid:

Ben Gvir responds to Lapid: He is hindering the soldiers from winning

National Security Minister responds to opposition leader who accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of torpedoing efforts to form a unity government.

Ben Gvir responds to Lapid: He is hindering the soldiers from winning

Footage of Hamas tunnel

Footage of Hamas tunnel where hostages were murdered| Liberman: Stop all the aid to Gaza

Politicians respond to footage from the tunnel where six hostages were murdered. Ben Gvir: The response to this should be clear. Bennett: Abominable Nazi enemy.

Footage of Hamas tunnel where hostages were murdered| Liberman: Stop all the aid to Gaza

Gallant:

Gallant: 'We are shifting the center of gravity to the north'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited the north and hinted in a conversation with soldiers about ground operations in Lebanon: 'Use your time wisely - things will happen soon.'

Gallant: 'We are shifting the center of gravity to the north'

Herzog calls on political echelon: 'Bear communal responsibility to bring hostages home.'

Herzog: 'The political echelon must unite with all force. Bear communal responsibility, take all steps needed, to bring hostages home.'

Herzog calls on political echelon: 'Bear communal responsibility to bring hostages home.'

MK Zvi Succot:

MK Zvi Succot: 'Absurd that IDF forces communities to let Palestinians enter'

MK Zvi Sukkot sends letter to General of the Central Command, demanding that he stop forcing Judea and Samaria residents to permit Palestinian workers into their communities.

MK Zvi Succot: 'Absurd that IDF forces communities to let Palestinians enter'

'Judicial dictator'

'Judicial dictator': Protesters demonstrate outside Chief Justice's home

Following Supreme Court ruling, activists from Im Tirtzu hold early-morning protest outside the Tel Aviv home of Supreme Court Chief Justice Uzi Fogelman.

'Judicial dictator': Protesters demonstrate outside Chief Justice's home

Netanyahu after Allenby attack:

Netanyahu after Allenby attack: In the MidEast, without the sword, there is no 'forever'

PM addresses deadly shooting in which 3 civilians were murdered today during Cabinet meeting, says Israelis are not falling for Hamas' psychological warfare tactics.

Netanyahu after Allenby attack: In the MidEast, without the sword, there is no 'forever'

Hebrew U. faculty:

Hebrew U. faculty: Resignation of prof. who denied massacre 'mortal blow' to university

Group of Hebrew University faculty write to university administration denouncing the forced resignation of Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, who caused an uproar when she denied the Hamas atrocities of Oct. 7 and called to 'abolish Zionism.'

Hebrew U. faculty: Resignation of prof. who denied massacre 'mortal blow' to university

Ayalon Highway:

Ayalon Highway: Poster against senior Israeli justices: 'It's gone to your head'

Noam party activists hang a poster on Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv against senior Israeli justices: 'It's gone to your head - You're guilty.'

Ayalon Highway: Poster against senior Israeli justices: 'It's gone to your head'

Smotrich at Kiryat Shmona yeshiva

Smotrich at Kiryat Shmona yeshiva: Israel's security belt must move to Lebanon

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich visits the Kiryat Shmona Hesder Yeshiva, which is operating, due to the war, in Moshav Nehalim in central Israel.

Smotrich at Kiryat Shmona yeshiva: Israel's security belt must move to Lebanon

Second time in two months

Israel's state aircraft 'Wing of Zion' grounded for second time in two months

Plane which carries Prime Minister and President to state visits abroad damaged wing-tip cover while being towed to hanger. Expected to be back on line for President's visit to Europe next week.

Israel's state aircraft 'Wing of Zion' grounded for second time in two months

National Security Min.:

National Security Min.: 'I'm working to end negotiations with Hamas'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir says he is working to end negotiations for a ceasefire-prisoner swap deal with Hamas. 'Negotiations only create more and more terror.'

National Security Min.: 'I'm working to end negotiations with Hamas'

Retired judge ripped down photos of hostages, fallen soldiers

Heroes Forum files complaint with police against retired judge Sara Haviv, who was filmed ripping down signs bearing the photos of hostages and fallen IDF soldiers.

Retired judge ripped down photos of hostages, fallen soldiers

Likud MKs:

Likud MKs to Minister of Defense: 'Gallant, Resign!'

Members of Knesset urge Gallant to resign 'and leave the sacred work to others,' saying 'You want to raise a white flag and surrender to Hamas.'

Likud MKs to Minister of Defense: 'Gallant, Resign!'

Minister Karhi Attacks:

Min. Karhi Attacks: Gantz and Eisenkot are strengthening Sinwar; stop weakening our spirit

Gantz and Eisenkot announce they will reveal 'the truth about the Philadelphi Corridor' this evening. Min. Karhi and MK Milwidsky respond: 'Stop weakening the people's spirit.'

Min. Karhi Attacks: Gantz and Eisenkot are strengthening Sinwar; stop weakening our spirit

MK Benny Gantz:

MK Benny Gantz: 'Netanyahu is not a murderer; I condemn incitement against him'

Chairman of National Unity Party, MK Benny Gantz, condemns attacks against PM, but criticizes him: 'He has lost his way.'

MK Benny Gantz: 'Netanyahu is not a murderer; I condemn incitement against him'

'Welcome to the Dictatorship Conference'

Participants of the Bar Association Conference in Tel Aviv encountered a giant sign hung by Noam party activists: 'This dictatorship must be changed, and soon.'

'Welcome to the Dictatorship Conference'

Ben-Gvir:

Ben-Gvir: 'We'll do everything so Netanyahu won't bend'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir addressed protesters against a hostage deal and said he is using his power in the government to prevent one.

Ben-Gvir: 'We'll do everything so Netanyahu won't bend'

Early-morning protest outside union chair's home

Activists protest outside the home of Histadrut chairman Arnon Bar David, stressing, 'a strike aids Hamas.'

Early-morning protest outside union chair's home

'Don't let Sinwar win'

Bereaved families march in Jerusalem: 'Don't let Sinwar win'

Bereaved families from the Heroes Forum marched in Jerusalem to call on the government not to concede to Hamas' demands and to protest the general strike.

Bereaved families march in Jerusalem: 'Don't let Sinwar win'

Cabinet Dispute:

Cabinet Dispute: Gallant demands compromise; Smotrich and Ben Gvir outraged

Ministers furious at Gallant's demand to relinquish control of Philadelphi Corridor, saying: 'If we give in to Hamas demands, we have lost the war.'

Cabinet Dispute: Gallant demands compromise; Smotrich and Ben Gvir outraged

Protest in Jerusalem against Netanyahu: 'Abandoned the hostages'

Protestors in front of PM's Office in Jerusalem call out 'A Deal Now' and hold signs against Netanyahu, 'Damn Netanyahu for abandoning the hostages.'

Protest in Jerusalem against Netanyahu: 'Abandoned the hostages'

First day of school:

First day of school: Mayor of Jerusalem accompanies bereaved son to class

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon accompanied Achiya Zenilman, a first-grade student who lost his father in Gaza to class.

First day of school: Mayor of Jerusalem accompanies bereaved son to class

MK Halevy on disbanding of Rafah Brigade: 'IDF must stop lying to the public'

MK Amit Halevi claims that: 'contrary to IDF reports, Hamas and Islamic Jihad brigades in the Rafah area are still functioning at a very high level.'

MK Halevy on disbanding of Rafah Brigade: 'IDF must stop lying to the public'

Officers to Gallant:

Officers to Gallant: 'Replace yourself with someone who believes in victory'

'We must adhere to the definition of victory as it was defined at the beginning of the war, and for that we need to start with change,' wrote the graduates of a recent IDF officer's course.

Officers to Gallant: 'Replace yourself with someone who believes in victory'