Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Huwara Terror Attack

Watch: Hillel and Yagel Yaniv laid to rest in Jerusalem

Thousands pay their last respects to the two brothers murdered in a terrorist shooting attack in Samaria.

Watch: Hillel and Yagel Yaniv laid to rest in Jerusalem

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

Minister Bezalel Smotrich: We must not take the law into our hands

Minister Smotrich criticizes Jewish riots in Huwara: We must not take the law into our hands and create a dangerous anarchy.

Minister Bezalel Smotrich: We must not take the law into our hands

Order restored in Huwara following clashes between Jews and Arabs

Hundreds of Jews arrived at the village and set fire to shops, homes and cars in response to the shocking murder of Hillel and Yagel Yaniv.

Order restored in Huwara following clashes between Jews and Arabs

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir agree to advance death penalty for terrorists bill

Netanyahu gives his backing for Death Penalty for Terrorists Law, Ministerial Committee for Legislation votes to fast-track the bill.

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir agree to advance death penalty for terrorists bill

Netanyahu to cabinet:

Netanyahu to cabinet: 'I want to give you a fist to strike protesters with'

The Prime Minister spoke out against those protesting his government's judicial reform bill.

Netanyahu to cabinet: 'I want to give you a fist to strike protesters with'

'The court will belong to everyone'

First reading of bills related to the judicial reform approved in the Knesset

Knesset approves bills giving coalition a majority in the Judicial Selection Committee and preventing Court from invalidating Basic Laws.

First reading of bills related to the judicial reform approved in the Knesset

Yesh Atid MK 'eulogizes' democracy in Knesset speech

MK Simon Davidson blasts Levin reform: The funeral will leave Jerusalem and take place during the third reading of the legal coup.

Yesh Atid MK 'eulogizes' democracy in Knesset speech

Top religious Zionist rabbis:

Leading religious Zionist rabbis: Proceed with judicial reform, while promoting unity

Leading Religious Zionist rabbis published a letter supporting the contentious bill and calling to build unity. 'Unity is our guiding light'

Leading religious Zionist rabbis: Proceed with judicial reform, while promoting unity

Right-wing activists rally for unity in Jerusalem

The organizers said the event was 'An emergency demonstration to heal the rift in the nation and to call for dialogue.'

Right-wing activists rally for unity in Jerusalem

'We are brothers'

Right-wing to hold rally calling for unity: 'We are brothers, it's time for dialogue'

The demonstration, led by Dr. Yoaz Hendel, will take place on Saturday night at 7:30 PM at Liberty Bell Park in Jerusalem.

Right-wing to hold rally calling for unity: 'We are brothers, it's time for dialogue'

Supreme Court:

Supreme Court: Report finds judges rarely refer to Jewish legal sources in rulings

Out of around 20 thousand rulings in recent years, less than 100 cited Jewish sources.

Supreme Court: Report finds judges rarely refer to Jewish legal sources in rulings

Ben Gvir: This isn't what we signed up for

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responds to the destruction of the vineyard in Shiloh and the police violence directed against MK Son Har-Melech.

Ben Gvir: This isn't what we signed up for

After uprooting of vineyard:

MK Tal after uprooting of vineyard: This is not how you run a stable coalition

After evacuation of vineyard, Tal says: "Contrary to coalition agreements, Gallant wants to prove that he promotes left-wing policies.

MK Tal after uprooting of vineyard: This is not how you run a stable coalition

MK accuses Border Policeman of sexually assaulting her

Otzma Yehudit MK Limor Son Har-Melech says 1 of the officers who formed tiny human chain around her 'did something which is forbidden.'

MK accuses Border Policeman of sexually assaulting her

Coalition cancels vote on key bill in judicial reform package

In apparent concession aimed at jumpstarting compromise talks with the Opposition, Coalition nixes planned vote on Override Clause.

Coalition cancels vote on key bill in judicial reform package

After Lapid and Gantz:

After Lapid and Gantz: President Herzog meets MK Rothman

President repeats his call for negotiations and for reaching that will benefit the State of Israel and its citizens.

After Lapid and Gantz: President Herzog meets MK Rothman

Bezalel Smotrich:

Bezalel Smotrich: 'The US administration knows we're committed to the settlements'

Despite their protests, we're going to normalize life in Judea and Samaria, says Finance Minister.

Bezalel Smotrich: 'The US administration knows we're committed to the settlements'

MK Dudi Amsalem:

MK Dudi Amsalem: 'Left-wingers are the most violent, deceitful thugs in the country'

Likud MK presents battle over judicial reform as one of haves vs. have-nots. "They'll give us some things, but they won't let us rule."

MK Dudi Amsalem: 'Left-wingers are the most violent, deceitful thugs in the country'

Gantz to Levin:

Gantz to Levin: Freeze the legislation - and we can negotiate tonight

National Unity chairman speaks to Justice Minister Yariv Levin about the possibility of reaching a compromise on the judicial reform.

Gantz to Levin: Freeze the legislation - and we can negotiate tonight

Judicial Reform Compromise:

Judicial committee chief endorses Herzog's judicial reform compromise

Simcha Rothman invites Opposition, chief justice to negotiate with Coalition, says president's proposed compromise not far from his own plan

Judicial committee chief endorses Herzog's judicial reform compromise

Levin responds to Herzog:

Minister Levin responds to Herzog: Negotiations are possible, but we'll promote the reform

Minister Yariv Levin does not outright reject Herzog's proposal, but refuses to stop the legislative process.

Minister Levin responds to Herzog: Negotiations are possible, but we'll promote the reform

MK Dan Illouz:

MK Dan Illouz: 'If this government doesn't advance sovereignty it will be unfortunate'

MK Dan Illouz toured the Jordan Valley to promote applying sovereignty over the area as a first step towards doing so in Judea and Samria.

MK Dan Illouz: 'If this government doesn't advance sovereignty it will be unfortunate'

Sovereignty Movement leader:

Sovereignty Movement leader: 'Every minute, Arabs take over another hill'

Nadia Matar, co-chairwoman of the Sovereignty Movement, explains why the movement is choosing to begin in the Jordan Valley.

Sovereignty Movement leader: 'Every minute, Arabs take over another hill'

Jonathan Pollard to INN:

Jonathan Pollard to INN: 'Government should commemorate Israelite conquest of the land'

The former spy lamented the fact that no monument exists at the site where the people of Israel entered the land of Israel.

Jonathan Pollard to INN: 'Government should commemorate Israelite conquest of the land'

MK Sharren Haskel to INN:

MK Sharen Haskel to INN: 'Sovereignty in the Jordan Valley: A matter of national security'

MK Sharen Haskel toured the Jordan Valley to promote the realization of the vision of sovereignty in Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley.

MK Sharen Haskel to INN: 'Sovereignty in the Jordan Valley: A matter of national security'

Likud MK on Twitter:

Likud MK on Twitter: I blame the President of the Supreme Court for the attack

MK Tally Gotliv blames Hayut for ramming attack in Jerusalem: Everything is kosher on the way to the overthrow of a right-wing government.

Likud MK on Twitter: I blame the President of the Supreme Court for the attack

Not backing down:

Not backing down: Ben-Gvir determined to launch operation in eastern Jerusalem

Ben-Gvir intends to present his demands, which include a total lockdown of the Isawiya neighborhood, to the security cabinet on Sunday.

Not backing down: Ben-Gvir determined to launch operation in eastern Jerusalem

Tourism Minister Katz:

Tourism Minister Katz: 'Barcelona's decision is unfortunate and erroneous'

In a letter to his Spanish counterpart Minister Chaim Katz condemned Barcelona's decision to suspend all of the city's ties with Israel.

Tourism Minister Katz: 'Barcelona's decision is unfortunate and erroneous'

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir:

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir: There are insufficient resources to deal with earthquakes

National Security Minister holds discussion on Israel's preparedness for earthquakes.

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir: There are insufficient resources to deal with earthquakes

Settlement freeze?

Settlement freeze? Religious Zionism party insists it won't happen, 'period'

Meanwhile, Smotrich asks Yesha leaders to "pause" establishing new outposts.

Settlement freeze? Religious Zionism party insists it won't happen, 'period'

'It's a holiday for me'

Yitzhar activist to enter Knesset under 'Norwegian Law'

The right-wing activist will become the Knesset's newest member this week after Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich resigned from the Knesset.

Yitzhar activist to enter Knesset under 'Norwegian Law'

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: I expect law enforcement to act against those who threaten with murder

PM responds to IAF pilot's incitement against him: It seemed that all borders were crossed, but it turns out they were not.

Netanyahu: I expect law enforcement to act against those who threaten with murder

Netanyahu to Macron:

Netanyahu to Macron: Deterrence against Iran and its proxies must be strengthened

Netanyahu and French President meet for about three hours. PM calls for IRGC to be added to EU's terror blacklist.

Netanyahu to Macron: Deterrence against Iran and its proxies must be strengthened

Knesset approves establishment of Ministry of Labor

Yoav Ben-Tzur from the Shas Party will serve as Labor Minister: I came to provide a better future to workers from all sectors.

Knesset approves establishment of Ministry of Labor

Shas proposes bill to bring Deri back into government

New legislation proposed by Shas would bar Supreme Court from overruling appointment of government ministers.

Shas proposes bill to bring Deri back into government

Smotrich seeks new policy:

Smotrich seeks new policy: Revocation of citizenship, deportation to Gaza, home demolition

Finance Minister says harsher measures are required in order to deter future terrorist attacks.

Smotrich seeks new policy: Revocation of citizenship, deportation to Gaza, home demolition

'They nearly murdered an MK'

'They nearly murdered an MK': MK Ohad Tal injured in Samaria car accident

MK Tal was lightly injured in an accident after an Arab driver made an illegal U-turn.

'They nearly murdered an MK': MK Ohad Tal injured in Samaria car accident

Israel cancels tax on disposables

Finance Minister touts move as campaign promise government has fulfilled, while Environmental Protection Minister protests the move.

Israel cancels tax on disposables

Former police commissioner to headline next anti-government protest in Tel Aviv

Roni Alsheikh will be the keynote speaker at demonstration to be held this coming Saturday night at Habima Square in Tel Aviv.

Former police commissioner to headline next anti-government protest in Tel Aviv

'Heil Kahane':

'Heil Kahane': Meretz ex-chief under fire for tweet on Ben-Gvir

Zehava Galon deletes tweet comparing National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to Nazis.

'Heil Kahane': Meretz ex-chief under fire for tweet on Ben-Gvir