Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Likud welcomes 20,000 new members, 2000 brought by Moshe Feiglin

Feiglin makes no secret of his aim to head the party he left & intends to rejoin.

Likud welcomes 20,000 new members, 2000 brought by Moshe Feiglin

Gilad Kariv to PM: It's time to implement the Kotel plaza reform

MK calls to implement plan to expand the non-Orthodox prayer space at the Western Wall, which has been shelved since Netanyahu government.

Gilad Kariv to PM: It's time to implement the Kotel plaza reform

Minister Forer: Gov't doesn't have majority for Khan al Ahmar evacuation

Minister from Yisrael Beytenu: 'We think it should have been evacuated. The matter is under the authority of the defense minister.'

Minister Forer: Gov't doesn't have majority for Khan al Ahmar evacuation

State to request extension for evacuation of illegal Arab outpost

Gov't to request extension for demolition of Khan al-Ahmar. Watchdog organization: 'A perilous, slippery slope eroding Israeli sovereignty.'

State to request extension for evacuation of illegal Arab outpost

Bennett: My vision for Israel is for it to be strong and do good

Bennett attends toasts in honor of the New Year at the IDF General Staff Forum, at Shin Bet headquarters and at Mossad headquarters.

Bennett: My vision for Israel is for it to be strong and do good

Knesset passes budget plan in first reading

First spending plan in three and a half years moves forward in Knesset, with 59 voting for and 54 against.

Knesset passes budget plan in first reading

Moti Yogev, who collapsed at event: 'I feel better, hope to be released from hospital'

Moti Yogev, former MK, collapsed on Wednesday. 'A few more tests and I hope to be released from the hospital.'

Moti Yogev, who collapsed at event: 'I feel better, hope to be released from hospital'

Another MK threatens to vote against the budget

Yamina member Abir Kara wants Knesset to pass business licensing reforms. 'I have the full backing of the Prime Minister.'

Another MK threatens to vote against the budget

Hospital directors to set up protest tent outside PM's Office

'We'll be here for Shabbat and even for Rosh Hashanah, until a solution is found.' Thousands of surgeries, procedures cancelled.

Hospital directors to set up protest tent outside PM's Office

Former MK Moti Yogev collapses, is hospitalized

Former Jewish Home MK was participating in party toast when he collapsed. MDA medics dispatched to the scene treated him.

Former MK Moti Yogev collapses, is hospitalized

MK Smotrich: 'Where is the budget for a 500m loan to the Palestinian Authority?

MK Smotrich, chair of the Religious Zionism party, demands to know source of 500 million promised to the Palestinian Authority by DM Gantz.

MK Smotrich: 'Where is the budget for a 500m loan to the Palestinian Authority?

PM Bennett approves: Up to 8,000 at Western Wall during Selichot prayers

PM Naftali Bennett approves plan to limit number of visitors at Western Wall to 8,000 during Selichot prayers.

PM Bennett approves: Up to 8,000 at Western Wall during Selichot prayers

Education Minister Shasha-Biton: 'We can learn less chapters of the Bible'

At Education Committee meeting, Education Min. Shasha-Biton suggests 'learning less chapters of Bible, focusing more on the social aspect.'

Education Minister Shasha-Biton: 'We can learn less chapters of the Bible'

MK Dichter: I will run against Netanyahu for Likud leadership

MK Avi Dichter is the first to declare his intention to run against Netanyahu even before he steps down from politics.

MK Dichter: I will run against Netanyahu for Likud leadership

Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked promises: 'No lockdown over Rosh Hashanah'

Interior Min. Ayelet Shaked promises there won't be a lockdown for Rosh Hashanah. 'We will all celebrate with our families.'

Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked promises: 'No lockdown over Rosh Hashanah'

Public Security Minister meets EU Ambassador

Public Security Minister Omer Bar-Lev meets outgoing EU Ambassador: The agreements with the EU are very important to us.

Public Security Minister meets EU Ambassador

Aryeh Deri demands urgent Knesset debate on agriculture reforms

'Farmers are our security shield; in their place, we'd need entire platoons on the borders,' says Shas head.

Aryeh Deri demands urgent Knesset debate on agriculture reforms

MK Ofir Sofer: 'For three days of school, we'll be paying a high price'

'Starting school on time may put thousands of families in quarantine over the holidays,' MK Ofir Sofer says.

MK Ofir Sofer: 'For three days of school, we'll be paying a high price'

Bennett meets Greek Foreign Minister

The two discussed the tightening of bilateral relations and increasing strategic cooperation on regional issues.

Bennett meets Greek Foreign Minister

Science and Technology Minister tests positive for COVID-19

Minister Orit Farkash Hacohen is feeling good, isolating and will be handling her ministry's affairs remotely.

Science and Technology Minister tests positive for COVID-19

Hospital directors: Gov't reneged on funding, we can't accept new Covid-19 patients

Finance Ministry signed agreement to transfer 300m shekels 6 months ago - and hasn't paid a penny.

Hospital directors: Gov't reneged on funding, we can't accept new Covid-19 patients

Nobel laureate Yisrael Aumann joins Likud

Prof. Aumann says he decided to join Likud and support Maj. Gen. (Res.) Uzi Dayan as a candidate on the Likud list for the next Knesset.

Nobel laureate Yisrael Aumann joins Likud

Bennett: We will settle the score with those who harm our soldiers

PM Bennett addressed escalation on Gaza border. "We will settle the score with those who harm our fighters and the citizens of Israel."

Bennett: We will settle the score with those who harm our soldiers

'This is how the Palestinians draw the map of the future state'

Head of Mount Hebron Council shows Arutz Sheva PA takeover of Area C, explaining its strategy.

'This is how the Palestinians draw the map of the future state'

Travelers to Uman to test before boarding plane home

Minister Matan Kahana presents plan to allow hasidim to travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah. 'This year, there will be no discrimination.'

Travelers to Uman to test before boarding plane home

Smotrich: Meretz is right this time around

The Labor, Meretz and Religious Zionist parties are struggling with a regulation that was promised by Yamina's Abir Kara prior to elections.

Smotrich: Meretz is right this time around

Smotrich: PM Bennett endangering Israel's security

'PM Bennett can't respond to rocket fire, because his coalition is dependent on a sister movement to Hamas,' Religious Zionism chief says.

Smotrich: PM Bennett endangering Israel's security

Red light for synagogues; green light for events halls

Interior Minister orders preparations for outdoor prayer in small quorums on High Holidays, while events may have up to 500 attendees.

Red light for synagogues; green light for events halls

Emergency meeting outside Prime Minister's Office

'Decision to build after seven months is important, but the needs of the settlement are much greater,' Samaria leader Yossi Dagan says.

Emergency meeting outside Prime Minister's Office

What is the government offering Arabs in return for supporting the state budget?

United Arab List wants coalition to pass "Electricity Law" which would connect tens of thousands of illegally built homes to electricity gri

What is the government offering Arabs in return for supporting the state budget?

PM Bennett: Prepare to administer third dose to additional sectors

If the Health Ministry approves, a third dose of the coronavirus vaccine will be available for younger Israelis beginning next week.

PM Bennett: Prepare to administer third dose to additional sectors

Thousands of units to be approved in Judea and Samaria, 1,000 for PA in Area C

Supreme Planning Council next week is to approve thousands of units, alongside the approval of some thousand units for PA Arabs in Area C.

Thousands of units to be approved in Judea and Samaria, 1,000 for PA in Area C

Not vaccinated? Hadassah hospital is looking for you

Hadassah needs another 100 volunteers for Phase-2 trials of Israel's own Covid-19 vaccine.

Not vaccinated? Hadassah hospital is looking for you

Arab MK: Committee discussions to be held in the feminine

At Special Committee meeting, Arab MK Mara'ana flips usual protocol, declaring discussions will be held in the feminine 'so it's easier.'

Arab MK: Committee discussions to be held in the feminine

Joint Arab List's Jewish MK tests positive for coronavirus

MK Ofer Cassif tests positive for coronavirus, informs Knesset officer.

Joint Arab List's Jewish MK tests positive for coronavirus

PM Bennett broadcasts appeal to Arab-Israelis to get vaccinated

Bennett appeals to younger Arabs "to protect the lives of your loved ones" & to those over 60 to get a 3rd dose.

PM Bennett broadcasts appeal to Arab-Israelis to get vaccinated

Education Minister Shasha-Biton: People have severe anxiety over lockdown

Minister Shasha-Biton at cabinet meeting calls on gov't to stop threatening citizens with lockdown.

Education Minister Shasha-Biton: People have severe anxiety over lockdown

Foreign Minister Lapid to attend Coronavirus Cabinet meetings

Following criticism at his lack of attendance at Coronavirus Cabinet meetings, FM Yair Lapid announces he will attend 'as much as possible.'

Foreign Minister Lapid to attend Coronavirus Cabinet meetings

Likud approves: Those who leave the party won't be allowed to rejoin for 8 years

Secretariat also approves clause preventing a person who headed a government that ousted the Likud from power from rejoining the party.

Likud approves: Those who leave the party won't be allowed to rejoin for 8 years

Green pass regulations approved, synagogues exempted

Ministers approve green pass regulations. Some ministers object to clause exempting synagogues with less than 50 worshipers.

Green pass regulations approved, synagogues exempted