Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

News by Hezki Baruch

A change of name, a change of fate: Khan al-Homesh?

Yossi Dagan requests a name change for Homesh, "with the expectation that it will be accorded the same treatment as Khan al-Akhmar."

A change of name, a change of fate: Khan al-Homesh?

Government to approve plan for development of the Golan

Cabinet meeting to be held in the Golan Heights. Ministers will approve comprehensive plan for the development of the region.

Government to approve plan for development of the Golan

Netanyahu: Sa'ar promoting anti-democratic legislation

Opposition chairman blasts Justice Minister over law prohibiting incitement on social media.

Netanyahu: Sa'ar promoting anti-democratic legislation

Aryeh Deri signs plea bargain without admission of criminal intent

Investigation began with "a huge tumult, ended without as much as a little mouse," in words of Attorney-General

Aryeh Deri signs plea bargain without admission of criminal intent

Are fruit & vegetable prices about to drop?

Agriculture Minister to publish outline for tax reforms & benefits to Israeli farmers, resulting in annual savings of NIS 840 per family.

Are fruit & vegetable prices about to drop?

Knesset committee to discuss death of hilltop teen

Commission of inquiry initiated by MK Ben Gvir to hold first meeting on death of Ahuvya Sandak.

Knesset committee to discuss death of hilltop teen

Yair Lapid re-elected chair in party primaries

Foreign Minister Lapid re-elected to chair Yesh Atid party, after running as sole contender in party primaries.

Yair Lapid re-elected chair in party primaries

Terror victim's widow: Govt. to destroy my husband's yeshiva

Ettya Dimentman, the wife of Yehuda Dimentman, who was murdered in a terror attack last week, says govt. decided to demolish Homesh yeshiva.

Terror victim's widow: Govt. to destroy my husband's yeshiva

Health Minister: If you don't want long COVID, get vaccinated'

Health Min. Nitzan Horowitz warns Omicron 'gaining amazing speed,' pace of vaccinations is 'insufficient.'

Health Minister: If you don't want long COVID, get vaccinated'

Over 1,000 new cases of coronavirus, infection coefficient rises

Around 75% of seriously ill coronavirus patients completely unvaccinated, Health Ministry data shows.

Over 1,000 new cases of coronavirus, infection coefficient rises

Bennett: PM's Residence needed renovation, we will move there once it's finished

Bennett says he will move into the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem after the renovation work on the house is completed.

Bennett: PM's Residence needed renovation, we will move there once it's finished

Smotrich, right-wing MKs head to Homesh: End the siege

MKs from Religious Zionism and Likud will spend the night with the yeshiva students at Homesh.

Smotrich, right-wing MKs head to Homesh: End the siege

New Knesset regulations in light of Omicron's spread

Cafeteria take-out only, gym closed, tours & events canceled... all in the hope that essential functions will be able to continue.

New Knesset regulations in light of Omicron's spread

Rabbi Eliezer Waldman laid to rest in Kiryat Arba

Thousands of mourners accompanied the Rosh Yeshiva to his final resting place in the community he built.

Rabbi Eliezer Waldman laid to rest in Kiryat Arba

Terror victim: I punched the terrorist in the face

Man who was stabbed near Cave of the Patriarchs recounts physical struggle with terrorist who tried to murder him.

Terror victim: I punched the terrorist in the face

Itamar Ben Gvir: Barlev's remarks led to the attack

MK Ben Gvir blasts Public Security Minister: Words can kill. Other MKs also claim that Barlev's remarks encouraged terrorism.

Itamar Ben Gvir: Barlev's remarks led to the attack

A solution for daycare subsidies for kollel families?

New proposal would restore subsidy to full-time Torah students under 28, but Finance Minister insists: No subsidies for haredim.

A solution for daycare subsidies for kollel families?

Knesset session on EU's 'instigation of violence' in Judea & Samaria to go ahead

Buckling to right-wing pressure, Knesset Speaker backs down despite fears of diplomatic repercussions.

Knesset session on EU's 'instigation of violence' in Judea & Samaria to go ahead

Haredi MK: Option to join coalition 'irrelevant'

MK Moshe Gafni compliments Yamina's MK Silman, asks that she push his bill forward despite his seat in the opposition.

Haredi MK: Option to join coalition 'irrelevant'

'You're a racist, you don't allow Jews to speak'

Arab MK silences Jewish colleague who questioned why voting booths would be set up in illegal towns.

'You're a racist, you don't allow Jews to speak'

Minister Michaeli meets US Ambassador to Israel

Transportation Minister meets Ambassador Tom Nides: Looking forward to working together to advance US-Israel relations.

Minister Michaeli meets US Ambassador to Israel

Shas MK claims Gantz violated quarantine

MK Moshe Arbel claims Defense Minister, who returned from the US, violated isolation by meeting MK from his party.

Shas MK claims Gantz violated quarantine

Senior Gov. officials: Western Wall compromise frozen

Officials tell Israel National News Yamina MKs divided on Western Wall compromise, coalition doesn't want issue to benefit opposition.

Senior Gov. officials: Western Wall compromise frozen

Foreign Minister promises: 18 ministers in the next government

'This is the right government for the people of Israel and the State of Israel,' Foreign Min. Lapid says.

Foreign Minister promises: 18 ministers in the next government

After Jerusalem stabbing, residents call to evict terrorist's family

Residents of eastern Jerusalem neighborhood file petition with Supreme Court to evict terrorist's family illegally living in home.

After Jerusalem stabbing, residents call to evict terrorist's family

Coalition leaders meet: 'Red' countries list to be updated often

PM Bennett calls meeting of coalition leaders, holds situational assessment on status of Omicron in Israel.

Coalition leaders meet: 'Red' countries list to be updated often

Likud MKs demand more construction permits for Judea and Samaria

'Nearly half of housing plans are rejected.' Opposition MKs visit Samaria town of Kfar Tapuah, slamming government over building limits.

Likud MKs demand more construction permits for Judea and Samaria

Ayelet Shaked: We're working to connect young settlements to power grid

Interior Minister says only a general order needed to connect new communities to infrastructure, says it could happen "within months."

Ayelet Shaked: We're working to connect young settlements to power grid

Dancing and Israeli flags at scene of stabbing attack

Dozens demonstrate in support of Jews living in the Shimon Hatzadik neighborhood of Jerusalem following attack there.

Dancing and Israeli flags at scene of stabbing attack

Police are using skunk spray illegally, says MK Itamar Ben Gvir

Law only permits use of skunk water at "grade-three" violent riots, but police often blast the vile-smelling water at haredim, settlers.

Police are using skunk spray illegally, says MK Itamar Ben Gvir

Knesset passes legislation establishing minimum sentence for illegal weapons possession

Minimum sentence of 12 months for possession of, trading in illegal weapons. "Another promise we fulfilled," says Justice Minister Sa'ar.

Knesset passes legislation establishing minimum sentence for illegal weapons possession

'Electricity Law' approved in first reading

Controversial law would approve the connection of tens of thousands of illegally built homes in the Arab sector to the electricity grid.

'Electricity Law' approved in first reading

Gideon Sa'ar: We saved the State, the honor of the national camp

"I was promised to go first in a rotation agreement; I refused," said New Hope leader. Meanwhile, poll shows party fails to cross threshold.

Gideon Sa'ar: We saved the State, the honor of the national camp

Police commissioner: Police who shot terrorist are heroes

Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai says investigation into killing of stabber normal procedure in all police shootings.

Police commissioner: Police who shot terrorist are heroes

Israelis who were imprisoned in Turkey: We felt that every day in prison is like ten years

Natali and Mordy Oknin attend Hanukkah party together with Baruch Ben Yigal, father of Amit.

Israelis who were imprisoned in Turkey: We felt that every day in prison is like ten years

Interior Ministry to allocate budget for Jewish community in Hebron

Ministry headed by Ayelet Shaked allocates 500,000 shekels for development of Jewish community in Hebron.

Interior Ministry to allocate budget for Jewish community in Hebron

Shabak tracking of Omicron carriers: 'No other way to save lives'

Hearing reveals tracking has already been activated. 'Shabak is not supposed to act against civilians - but every rule has an exception.'

Shabak tracking of Omicron carriers: 'No other way to save lives'

Sa'ar: I would not rush to impose new restrictions

Justice Minister opposes restrictions on Israelis following new COVID-19 strain, but Coronavirus Cabinet approves them nonetheless.

Sa'ar: I would not rush to impose new restrictions

Israel to close to tourists for two weeks

Coronavirus Cabinet to discuss reinstating GPS tracking for those found to have contracted new 'Omicron' variant.

Israel to close to tourists for two weeks

Hilltop homes destroyed: 'They gave us no warning or time'

Hundreds of police, Civil Administration inspectors enter 2 Benjamin communities to destroy 4 homes.

Hilltop homes destroyed: 'They gave us no warning or time'