Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Netanyahu to Iran

Netanyahu to Iran: 'Anyone who attacks us will suffer unbearable consequences'

A special debate was held in the plenary to mark the 77th anniversary of the Knesset's establishment.

Netanyahu to Iran: 'Anyone who attacks us will suffer unbearable consequences'

Bill proposed to revoke citizenship for promoting boycotts

A new proposal would allow Israel to revoke citizenship from Law of Return recipients who promote boycotts against the state within five years of naturalization.

Bill proposed to revoke citizenship for promoting boycotts

Police crack down on mosque loudspeaker noise

Following citizen complaints, Police Commissioner Danny Levi instructed districts to enforce noise laws against mosques using loudspeakers at unlawful volumes.

Police crack down on mosque loudspeaker noise

Bismuth imposes sanctions on MKs who stormed his office

Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Chairman Bismuth removes Yesh Atid MKs from subcommittee positions after storming his office a day earlier.

Bismuth imposes sanctions on MKs who stormed his office

MK Solomon to Arutz Sheva:

MK Solomon to Arutz Sheva: Conditioning budget on Draft Law will harm us all

Attempts to use state budget as leverage will harm haredim as much as anyone else, MK Moshe Solomon warns.

MK Solomon to Arutz Sheva: Conditioning budget on Draft Law will harm us all

Early intervention reform may harm children, MK warns

Knesset committees to hold discussion on early childhood intervention reform, with MKs warning of lack of professionals and increased burdens on the parents.

Early intervention reform may harm children, MK warns

Knesset Ethics Committee rejects complaint against Odeh

The Knesset Ethics Committee dismisses a complaint filed by the organization B’Tsalmo against MK Ayman Odeh over his call for an arms embargo on Israel.

Knesset Ethics Committee rejects complaint against Odeh

Likud MK to Arutz Sheva:

MK Moshe Saada to Arutz Sheva: Postpone the Draft Law to the next government

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, MK Moshe Saada argues that the budget crisis is not real and that the budget will pass on Wednesday. He adds that the current version of the Draft Law will not withstand Supreme Court scrutiny.

MK Moshe Saada to Arutz Sheva: Postpone the Draft Law to the next government

'The era of last-minute preparations must end'

The Knesset Education Committee held a special discussion on Israel's preparedness for mass events involving its citizens abroad, focusing primarily on the annual pilgrimage to Uman.

'The era of last-minute preparations must end'

Government approves five new towns in the Negev

The government on Sunday approved a proposal by Construction and Housing Minister Haim Katz and Settlements Minister Orit Struck to establish five new community settlements in the eastern Be'er Sheva metropolitan area.

Government approves five new towns in the Negev

Liberman sets conditions for the next government

Yisrael Beytenu chairman appeals to Eisenkot, Bennett, Golan, and Lapid, demanding they commit to a comprehensive and equal Draft Law as part of the next government’s basic guidelines.

Liberman sets conditions for the next government

100 girls spend Shabbat near Gaza

The Nahala movement held a Shabbat of preparation to return to Gaza at the Black Arrow monument in southern Israel.

100 girls spend Shabbat near Gaza

Knesset approves

Knesset approves: The law to prevent PA teachers from teaching in Israel

The Knesset plenary approved the bill that stipulates that graduates of Palestinian Authority educational institutions will not be able to teach in the Israeli education system.

Knesset approves: The law to prevent PA teachers from teaching in Israel

Will the Supreme Court save UNRWA's headquarters?

UNRWA files urgent petition against eviction and demolition in Jerusalem.

Will the Supreme Court save UNRWA's headquarters?

Meron disaster:

Families of victims furious at AG's office following Meron disaster

Victims’ families say 'it is inconceivable why, almost two years after the investigative committee and despite its clear recommendations, criminal investigations have still not been opened.'

Families of victims furious at AG's office following Meron disaster

Where are the forces?

Where are the forces? The request for assistance in evacuating the UNRWA compound

The legal advisor to the Jerusalem Municipality has turned to the Ministry of Defense demanding immediate intervention to evacuate the UNRWA compound in Kafr Aqab, after no forces were allocated for the task.

Where are the forces? The request for assistance in evacuating the UNRWA compound

Shin Bet: We support death penalty for terrorists; concerns regarding Hamas have decreased

Shin Bet supports death penalty for terrorists, 'there were concerns in the past regarding the implications of such a move'

Shin Bet: We support death penalty for terrorists; concerns regarding Hamas have decreased

'A dream come true'

'A dream come true': A look at life in Israel's newest community

Efraim Shahor, a resident of the new Gush Etzion community of Shdema-Yatziv, shares his thoughts, challenges, and vision for the future.

'A dream come true': A look at life in Israel's newest community

Cornerstone laid for new community in Gush Etzion

New community of Yatziv, formerly Shdema, inaugurated in Gush Etzion. A mezuzah was affixed and a tree planted, marking the start of civilian life on the former IDF base.

Cornerstone laid for new community in Gush Etzion

After Arutz Sheva Exposé:

After Arutz Sheva Exposé: Israel to cut utilities to UNRWA facilities

Nearly ten UNRWA public facilities have received warning letters ahead of water and electricity disconnections, on the instruction of Energy Minister Eli Cohen.

After Arutz Sheva Exposé: Israel to cut utilities to UNRWA facilities

Knesset passes amendment to Guardians Law

Under the new law, guardians and POAs will be able to manage bank accounts and digital payments.

Knesset passes amendment to Guardians Law

Former hostage Eitan Mor shares powerful captivity story he learned from the Tanya

Former hostage Eitan Mor describes how a teaching from the Tanya helped save his life in Gaza, as he joined the family of fallen hostage Ran Gvili for a special Tanya printing ceremony.

Former hostage Eitan Mor shares powerful captivity story he learned from the Tanya

Coalition heads urge Netanyahu to ignore Supreme Court ruling on dismissal of Ben-Gvir

Faction leaders sent a letter to Prime Minister Netanyahu urging him not to comply with any Supreme Court ruling ordering the dismissal of National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, calling such a move undemocratic.

Coalition heads urge Netanyahu to ignore Supreme Court ruling on dismissal of Ben-Gvir

Smotrich demands

Smotrich demands Cabinet discussion on legislation to address kidnapping threat

The Finance Minister calls on the Prime Minister to convene a discussion to advance the legislative proposal of MK Ohad Tal to anchor the conclusions of the Shamgar Committee in law.

Smotrich demands Cabinet discussion on legislation to address kidnapping threat

Following Arutz Sheva report:

Following Arutz Sheva report: Tel Aviv University bans anti-IPS conference

Hadash Student Organization conference focusing on severe allegations against the Prisons Service to be held off-campus following Arutz Sheva reporting.

Following Arutz Sheva report: Tel Aviv University bans anti-IPS conference

Almog Cohen to Arutz Sheva:

Almog Cohen to Arutz Sheva: 'My hunger for revenge has still not been satisfied'

Deputy Minister Almog Cohen (Otzma Yehudit) rejects Knesset conference on Gaza's future, saying he wants to see more terrorists eliminated and Jewish settlement in the enclave.

Almog Cohen to Arutz Sheva: 'My hunger for revenge has still not been satisfied'

Bereaved father to former MK: 'You sell your soul to terrorists'

Bereaved father Yossi Cohen lashes out at former Meretz MK Mossi Raz at meeting on freezing monies used to pay terrorists' salaries.

Bereaved father to former MK: 'You sell your soul to terrorists'

Controversial event in the heart of the capital

An event at a municipal gallery in Jerusalem is sparking outrage due to its content and the speakers participating.

Controversial event in the heart of the capital

Bereaved brother:

Bereaved brother: Meron disaster closely connected to Jerusalem ramming

Yisrael Diskind, whose brother Simcha Bunim Diskind was killed in the 2021 Meron disaster, details the connection between the tragedies and who he believes must be held responsible.

Bereaved brother: Meron disaster closely connected to Jerusalem ramming

Death Threat:

Death Threat: ISA assigns extra protection to Minister Eliyahu

The ISA has decided to assign increased security to Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu following threats against him.

Death Threat: ISA assigns extra protection to Minister Eliyahu

MK: Reality cannot be that a teen is dragged under a bus

MK Tzvika Foghel, head of the National Security Committee, discusses violence in Arab society, recent ramming of haredi teen.

MK: Reality cannot be that a teen is dragged under a bus

Controversial exhibition scheduled at the Knesset

An exhibition to be displayed tomorrow at the Knesset as part of a discussion on economic oppression against women has provoked sharp opposition from religious organizations.

Controversial exhibition scheduled at the Knesset

No water or electricity

Israel begins process to disconnect UNRWA facilities in Jerusalem

Energy Minister Eli Cohen instructed the Electric Corporation and Hagihon to begin disconnecting UNRWA facilities from infrastructure, citing the new law aimed at ending the agency’s activities.

Israel begins process to disconnect UNRWA facilities in Jerusalem

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: Trump and I won't allow Iran to restore its nuclear program

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responds to the opposition's claims in a 40-signature debate in the Knesset on the government's conduct.

Netanyahu: Trump and I won't allow Iran to restore its nuclear program

Last hostage's mother:

Last hostage's mother, Talik Gvili: 'Don't rebuild Gaza before Rani comes home'

Talik Gvili demands a halt to all progress in Gaza until her son is returned. Minister Smotrich vows, 'We will not open Rafah until Ran comes back.'

Last hostage's mother, Talik Gvili: 'Don't rebuild Gaza before Rani comes home'

Riots in Na'alin during MK Sukkot's tour

Riots and arson occurred in the village of Na'alin in an attempt to disrupt a tour by MK Tzvi Sukkot. "We will continue to fight against environmental terrorism."

Riots in Na'alin during MK Sukkot's tour

Haredi MK:

Haredi MK: There are more draft-dodgers in Tel Aviv than among haredim

United Torah Judaism chief MK Yitzhak Goldknopf meets 12th graders from Ulpanat Ra'aya in Beit El, answers their questions about the lack of haredi enlistment.

Haredi MK: There are more draft-dodgers in Tel Aviv than among haredim

MK Tali Gottlieb:

MK Tali Gottlieb: 'Calm in Gaza is an illusion'

MK Tali Gottlieb said that an attack on Iran was assured, but that public opinion could not be allowed to play a role in deciding the timing.

MK Tali Gottlieb: 'Calm in Gaza is an illusion'

First time in 25 years:

Historic change: Jews to be allowed at Joseph's Tomb even during daylight

Defense Minister Israel Katz approves Jewish visitors to Joseph's Tomb during daylight hours, in first since the year 2000.

Historic change: Jews to be allowed at Joseph's Tomb even during daylight

Smotrich's revolution:

Smotrich's revolution: Jurisdiction areas for Homesh and seven other settlements

IDF Central Command chief Avi Bluth signs orders for eight new jurisdiction areas in Judea and Samaria, paving the way for construction and development.

Smotrich's revolution: Jurisdiction areas for Homesh and seven other settlements