Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

News by Hezki Baruch

What did the bereaved father say to Mansour Abbas?

Bereaved father Herzl Hajaj runs into MK Mansour Abbas at the Knesset: We know you condemn terrorists in Hebrew but support them in Arabic.

What did the bereaved father say to Mansour Abbas?

Deri tries to break up Shaked and Bennett

Shas chairman attempts to convince former Justice Minister her career will suffer if she allows government with Lapid to proceed.

Deri tries to break up Shaked and Bennett

PM Netanyahu's tempting offer to Ayelet Shaked

'Ayelet Shaked has worked more than anyone else to form a right-wing government,' spokesperson says.

PM Netanyahu's tempting offer to Ayelet Shaked

Haredi lawmakers planning alternative gov't without the Left?

Sources inform Arutz Sheva that haredi lawmakers are working to prevent unity government with the Left, build alternative coalition.

Haredi lawmakers planning alternative gov't without the Left?

Ayelet Shaked to receive extra security detail

MK Ayelet Shaked to receive extra security starting on Monday following threats.

Ayelet Shaked to receive extra security detail

Smotrich: Vote Bennett and you get Lapid

"The ability of Naftali Bennett to lie in front of the cameras is simply awe-inspiring," says MK Bezalel Smotrich.

Smotrich: Vote Bennett and you get Lapid

'No one would have voted for you if they knew you'd do this'

Prime Minister Netanyahu accuses Bennett of 'deception of the century,' condemns plans to form unity government with Yair Lapid.

'No one would have voted for you if they knew you'd do this'

Unity Government:

Bennett commits to forming government with Yair Lapid

Yamina chief announces he will work 'with all his might' to form unity government with Yesh Atid, left-wing parties, and United Arab List.

Bennett commits to forming government with Yair Lapid

Unity Government: Likud accuses Bennett of 'defrauding' voters

After Bennett informs Yamina MKs of plans to form unity government, Likud excoriates Yamina chief for 'defrauding' his voters.

Unity Government: Likud accuses Bennett of 'defrauding' voters

Yamina MKs back Bennett in bid to form unity government

'We support Bennett.' Naftali Bennett tells Yamina MKs he is on the verge of forming unity government with Yesh Atid.

Yamina MKs back Bennett in bid to form unity government

Yesh Atid, Labor, reach coalition agreement

Labor party to receive several ministries, plus seats on Diplomatic-Security Cabinet, statement says.

Yesh Atid, Labor, reach coalition agreement

'Where were you when they tried to kill my family?'

Lod resident Rina Bloch berates Arab MKs for calling riots in Lod 'legitimate protests.'

'Where were you when they tried to kill my family?'

Haaretz depicts victims of recent Gaza conflict on front page - the children of Gaza

Efrat leader Oded Revivi: In Israel we take pity on the wrong mothers.

Haaretz depicts victims of recent Gaza conflict on front page - the children of Gaza

El Al to refund customers whose flights were canceled during coronavirus pandemic

El Al: Refunds for customers whose flights were canceled during the coronavirus pandemic to be completed in June.

El Al to refund customers whose flights were canceled during coronavirus pandemic

MK Esawi Frej: 'Agreements with Yesh Atid intended to pressure Bennett'

'We want to pressure Bennett so he decides if he wants to be part of a government of change - or fifth elections,' Meretz's MK Frej says.

MK Esawi Frej: 'Agreements with Yesh Atid intended to pressure Bennett'

'Bloc of change': We're waiting for Bennett

Lapid has reached understandings with all the leaders of the bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu with the exception of the chairman of Yamina.

'Bloc of change': We're waiting for Bennett

'New Hope MKs will back Netanyahu as PM'

3 New Hope MKs say they won't remain committed to 'never Bibi' bloc if Knesset is charged with electing PM, Likud MK Shlomo Karhi claims.

'New Hope MKs will back Netanyahu as PM'

Yisrael Beytenu reaches coalition deal with Yesh Atid

Avidgor Liberman and Yair Lapid announce coalition deal, laying foundation for change government.

Yisrael Beytenu reaches coalition deal with Yesh Atid

Likud and Yesh Atid clash over presidential election

Vote for the presidency next week in doubt due to disagreement between Likud and Yesh Atid.

Likud and Yesh Atid clash over presidential election

MK Amichai Chikli: 'We didn't demand Israeli Arabs be Zionist'

'Impossible' and 'unthinkable' to integrate Arabs 'when significant portion identifies fully with the enemy,' Yamina MK Chikli says.

MK Amichai Chikli: 'We didn't demand Israeli Arabs be Zionist'

Yesh Atid, Blue and White reach deal for alternative government

Parties announce 'breakthrough' in talks, say agreement has been reached for establishment of change government.

Yesh Atid, Blue and White reach deal for alternative government

Yesh Atid to resume coalition talks

Lapid has 10 days left before his mandate expires.

Yesh Atid to resume coalition talks

Sources in 'bloc of change': Government without Netanyahu not off the table

Sources say that the proposal that Yamina chairman Naftali Bennett will be the first in the rotation is still valid.

Sources in 'bloc of change': Government without Netanyahu not off the table

Isaac Herzog or Miriam Peretz: Presidential race opens

Miriam Peretz and Isaac Herzog will run for the position of President in the election in two weeks.

Isaac Herzog or Miriam Peretz: Presidential race opens

Sa'ar rejects offer of presidency

New Hope chairman refuses offer to become President of Israel in return for his party members returning to right-wing bloc.

Sa'ar rejects offer of presidency

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: Hamas is committing a double war crime

'Defeating Hamas serves the interests of all those who seek peace, stability and security in the Middle East' PM Netanyahu says.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: Hamas is committing a double war crime

Bennett ends bid for 'change government', renews talks with Likud

'We can't form government relying on the United Arab List', says Yamina chief, plans to try to form government with Likud.

Bennett ends bid for 'change government', renews talks with Likud

PM Netanyahu visits Iron Dome battery: 'It will take time, but we'll get there'

"Iron Dome protection gives us the freedom to conduct strikes - soon we'll reach the 1000th such strike."

PM Netanyahu visits Iron Dome battery: 'It will take time, but we'll get there'

War against Arab terror

Education Minister Yoav Galant calls for vigilantes to face harsh punishments

Yoav Galant warns of 'anarchy' if citizens continue to take the law into their own hands.

Education Minister Yoav Galant calls for vigilantes to face harsh punishments

Mansour Abbas: 'No choice but to return to coalition negotiations'

MK Abbas, chair of United Arab List, calls to resume negotiations after Gaza war ends.

Mansour Abbas: 'No choice but to return to coalition negotiations'

Arab rioters attack Religious Zionist community in Lod

PLO flag raised over Jewish community in Lod during Arab riots.1 rioter shot and killed, police arrest Jewish man who fired in self-defense.

Arab rioters attack Religious Zionist community in Lod

Ra'am freezes contacts with Bennett and Lapid

Mansour Abbas wants to wait for calm before resuming negotiations on formation of a government.

Ra'am freezes contacts with Bennett and Lapid

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion presents Pollard with certificate of appreciation

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion presents Pollard with certificate of appreciation at Mercaz HaRav yeshiva.

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion presents Pollard with certificate of appreciation

House struck by rocket: We heard a loud boom, everything shattered

Rocket strikes family home in Jerusalem suburb of Beit Nekufa.

House struck by rocket: We heard a loud boom, everything shattered

'Netanyahu is a strategic asset for Israeli-US relations'

Former Israeli Ambassador to the US Ron Dermer urges Israel to strengthen ties with Evangelical Christians.

'Netanyahu is a strategic asset for Israeli-US relations'

Lapid-Bennett Government:

'Unity government negotiations are making progress'

Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett meet as work continues to form unity government. Likud working to undermine formation of coalition.

'Unity government negotiations are making progress'

Knesset to ease coronavirus restrictions

Knesset members to resume meetings in the building in full next week, as was the case before the pandemic.

Knesset to ease coronavirus restrictions

Haredi newspaper: Lapid prefers haredim to Bennett

Hamodia newspaper slams Yamina chief Bennett for 'blackmail,' says Yesh Atid chief would prefer an agreement with the haredi parties.

Haredi newspaper: Lapid prefers haredim to Bennett

Yehuda Guetta, victim of Tapuah Junction terrorist attack, to be buried today

'I was relieved that he was traveling by day,' says his mother.

Yehuda Guetta, victim of Tapuah Junction terrorist attack, to be buried today

Bennett: Time for unity government, Netanyahu slammed the door in our faces

Yamina chair announces his intention to act for unity gov't to prevent fifth election. 'Netanyahu failed to form right-wing gov't.'

Bennett: Time for unity government, Netanyahu slammed the door in our faces