Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

News by Hezki Baruch

Funeral of Rabbi Kanievsky:

MK Smotrich warns police likely to lose control of events at Rabbi Kanievsky's funeral

Former Transportation Minister: If police go to extreme of trying to avoid all risk & limit participation, crowds could break through.

MK Smotrich warns police likely to lose control of events at Rabbi Kanievsky's funeral

Joint List MK to boycott Zelenskyy speech

MK Ofer Cassif announces he will not attend Ukrainian President's Zoom speech to Knesset members.

Joint List MK to boycott Zelenskyy speech

Bennett to make first official visit to India next month

At invitation of Indian PM Modi, Israel's PM Bennett will fly to India at the beginning of April.

Bennett to make first official visit to India next month

Arrest of Samaria security coordinator a 'publicity stunt' says settlement leader

Yossi Dagan condemns police decision to arrest security coordinator, bring him to court shackled hand and foot.

Arrest of Samaria security coordinator a 'publicity stunt' says settlement leader

Govt approves new haredi city over haredi objections

Kasif to be built in the Negev, but won't be ready for years. Haredi MKs protest: "We need a solution now, not in 10 years' time."

Govt approves new haredi city over haredi objections

Will tree-planting really resume? Meretz Minister says: No

Issawi Frej warns of "price to be paid" for passage of Citizenship Law, denies that JNF tree-planting will go ahead.

Will tree-planting really resume? Meretz Minister says: No

Yamina MK:

Yamina MK: Bennett and Smotrich's dispute was over spots on Knesset slate

MK Nir Orbach meets activists, insists it was not possible to form a right-wing government.

Yamina MK: Bennett and Smotrich's dispute was over spots on Knesset slate

United Arab List threatens no-confidence vote

Citizenship Law expected to pass second and third readings Thursday night, with opposition's support.

United Arab List threatens no-confidence vote

MK Avi Maoz: Only Jewish refugees from Ukraine should be allowed in to Israel

Govt plans to grant entry to 100,000 Ukrainian Jews "as well as those entitled to enter under the Law of Return, with their families."

MK Avi Maoz: Only Jewish refugees from Ukraine should be allowed in to Israel

Mike Pence to Ben-Gvir: 'Stay strong, and we'll stand with you'

Former US VP, currently visiting Israel, arrives in Hebron and tours the city, during which he meets Otzma Yehudit Chair Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Mike Pence to Ben-Gvir: 'Stay strong, and we'll stand with you'

With Bennett's Approval:

Gantz offers new economic benefits to Palestinian Authority

Ahead of Ramadan, Gantz grants economic benefits to PA. 'This is a weak government that has caved to terror,' says Otzma Yehudit.

Gantz offers new economic benefits to Palestinian Authority

Gov't approves cessation of petrochemical activity at Haifa Bay

Gov't unanimously approves decision to cease petrochemical activity at Haifa Bay and advance program to develop infrastructure.

Gov't approves cessation of petrochemical activity at Haifa Bay

Bennett takes off from Berlin to Israel

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett concludes visit to Russia and Germany, takes off for Israel.

Bennett takes off from Berlin to Israel

Another step towards US visa exemption for Israelis

Israel, US sign agreement to share information on civilians convicted of serious criminal offenses.

Another step towards US visa exemption for Israelis

Coalition delays vote on anti-Netanyahu bill

Opposition declares no confidence, coalition delays final vote on bill to limit number of years an MK can serve as prime minister.

Coalition delays vote on anti-Netanyahu bill

Right-wing organizations to protest in Shimon Hatzadik

Right-wing organizations to lead a demonstration on Wednesday demanding security for Jewish families in the neighborhood.

Right-wing organizations to protest in Shimon Hatzadik

Justice Minister advancing 'Druze sector law'

Justice Min. Sa'ar advancing law to grant recognition to Druze community.

Justice Minister advancing 'Druze sector law'

New law to sanction divorce refusers

Ministerial Committee for Legislation approves bill to increase sanctions on divorce refusers.

New law to sanction divorce refusers

Otzma Yehudit Director General attacked in Shimon Hatzadik

Arabs kick car of Otzma Yehudit Director General Yitzhak Wasserlauf, curse and push him.

Otzma Yehudit Director General attacked in Shimon Hatzadik

At least 30 communities in Judea and Samaria may be connected to electricity

Legal opinion of defense, justice ministries will recommend DM approve connection of over 30 Judea, Samaria communities via general order.

At least 30 communities in Judea and Samaria may be connected to electricity

Minister Resigns:

'Bennett has no plans to follow rotation agreement'

'Bennett is trying to copy Netanyahu at every opportunity.' Minister and COVID policy critic Eli Avidar announces resignation.

'Bennett has no plans to follow rotation agreement'

Former Supreme Court President to head submarine inquiry

Justice Asher Grunis appointed to head state commission of inquiry to investigate Israel’s purchase of submarines.

Former Supreme Court President to head submarine inquiry

Organizer of last year's Meron events to be put in charge again

Decision was made by Religious Affairs Ministry for reasons of "economy & efficiency."

Organizer of last year's Meron events to be put in charge again

MK Ben-Gvir files formal complaint against police for assault

'Bring the violent cops to justice.' Right-wing MK who was violently evicted from his office by police files complaint against officers.

MK Ben-Gvir files formal complaint against police for assault

Ben Gvir in Shimon Hatzadik:

Ben Gvir in Shimon Hatzadik: If there is no security here - I'm not leaving

Otzma Yehudit chairman makes clear he will not vacate Jerusalem neighborhood unless Jewish residents receive security.

Ben Gvir in Shimon Hatzadik: If there is no security here - I'm not leaving

Shimon Hatzaddik:

Violent clashes erupt in east Jerusalem neighborhood

Arab MKs clash with Jewish residents, confronting right-wing lawmaker Itamar Ben-Gvir in Shimon Hatzaddik neighborhood.

Violent clashes erupt in east Jerusalem neighborhood

Watch: Shimon Hatzadik home, including baby crib, severely burnt

Footage from Yushuviev family home burnt on Friday night reveals extent of damage caused by Molotov cocktail thrown by Arabs.

Watch: Shimon Hatzadik home, including baby crib, severely burnt

Meretz to Bennett: The economic plan is insufficient

Meretz says that the plan to reduce the cost of living deprives vulnerable populations.

Meretz to Bennett: The economic plan is insufficient

Watch: Bus shot at in Jerusalem, no casualties

Suspect shoots at bus in Jerusalem, windows of bus shattered. Suspect escapes. Shabak is investigating.

Watch: Bus shot at in Jerusalem, no casualties

Shaked to INN:

'Meretz will have to understand they can't coerce the majority'

Interior Minister pushes back on Meretz's threats over Citizenship Law.

'Meretz will have to understand they can't coerce the majority'

UTJ MK:

UTJ MK: Does anyone actually think this is a democratic state?

MK Yisrael Eichler blasts government following NSO affair.

UTJ MK: Does anyone actually think this is a democratic state?

Watch:

Watch: Bennett gestures that Netanyahu is 'crazy' during Knesset speech

PM caught on camera gesturing to suggest that opposition leader is crazy.

Watch: Bennett gestures that Netanyahu is 'crazy' during Knesset speech

Memorial for Esther Pollard:

Special memorial service for Esther Pollard in Jerusalem

Rabbis and other figures join special event marking week since passing of Esther Pollard.

Special memorial service for Esther Pollard in Jerusalem

Sa'ar approves boycott regulations

Justice Minister approves regulations that will prevent organizations that boycott Israel from receiving tax benefits.

Sa'ar approves boycott regulations

Yamina MK Nir Orbach supports repeal of Disengagement Law

For the first time, MK from the coalition publicly expresses support for the repeal of the Disengagement Law.

Yamina MK Nir Orbach supports repeal of Disengagement Law

Shas MK to Israel National News: We'll follow Deri like soldiers

MK Michael Malkieli: It is impossible to separate the Shas movement from its leader, Aryeh Deri.

Shas MK to Israel National News: We'll follow Deri like soldiers

Evyatar Compromise

AG gives final approval to deal saving Samaria outpost

On last day in office, Attorney General Mandelblit approves deal to normalize status of Evyatar outpost, build new yeshiva.

AG gives final approval to deal saving Samaria outpost

'Area C falling into Palestinian hands while govt does nothing'

Smotrich: "Gantz has given Mahmoud Abbas a green light to take over western Samaria."

'Area C falling into Palestinian hands while govt does nothing'

Thousands of yeshiva students march in Jerusalem against religious reforms

Students from national-religious community demonstrate against Minister Kahana's religious reforms.

Thousands of yeshiva students march in Jerusalem against religious reforms

Tears at the German parliament

Knesset Speaker recites 'Kaddish' prayer in German parliament

Holding a prayer book that survived the Holocaust Knesset Speaker Mickey Levy recites Kaddish during German Parliament ceremony.

Knesset Speaker recites 'Kaddish' prayer in German parliament