Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Report: Bennett offered Smotrich three spots in top ten on Yamina slate

Yamina chairman passed a proposal to Smotrich giving him three spots for members of his party among the top ten on the slate.

Report: Bennett offered Smotrich three spots in top ten on Yamina slate

Meretz approves Knesset slate

Slate includes Arab woman in #4 spot on the slate and two Arab candidates in the top five.

Meretz approves Knesset slate

Son of MK arrested, then released

Son of female Likud MK arrested on suspicion of blocking a road with his vehicle and refusing to remove it while threatening officers.

Son of MK arrested, then released

MK Naftali Bennett: Close grades 5-10

Yamina Chairman says alongside school lockdown, vaccinating teachers must occur and lockdown shortened to give hope to closed businesses.

MK Naftali Bennett: Close grades 5-10

Jewish Home in talks to rejoin Yamina

With Rafi Peretz weighing exit from politics, Jewish Home negotiating with Yamina for possible joint list in next election.

Jewish Home in talks to rejoin Yamina

Likud will not hold primaries for Knesset slate

Likud secretariat approves Netanyahu's proposal to cancel the primaries for the Likud leadership and Knesset slate.

Likud will not hold primaries for Knesset slate

Netanyahu plans 'tight, short lockdown'

During next week, PM to hold discussion on 'tight and short lockdown that will allow economy to open quickly,' PMs office said.

Netanyahu plans 'tight, short lockdown'

Nissenkorn resigns as Justice Minister: 'Survival of Israeli democracy is at stake'

"I did everything I could to stop the PM from destroying the judiciary - and I succeeded."

Nissenkorn resigns as Justice Minister: 'Survival of Israeli democracy is at stake'

Xmas tree erected in center of Arad

Yamina MK Ofir Sofer appeals to mayor to take it down after public complaints.

Xmas tree erected in center of Arad

Liberman: I will demand the Finance Ministry

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says his party will demand the Finance, Health and Internal Security Ministries in the next government.

Liberman: I will demand the Finance Ministry

Justice Minister leaves Blue and White party

Avi Nissenkorn announces departure from Blue and White party. Benny Gantz to make public statement tonight on party's 2021 election campaign

Justice Minister leaves Blue and White party

Will there be primaries in the Likud?

Likud's internal court orders party's Constitution Committee to convene by Wednesday to prepare for compilation of Knesset slate.

Will there be primaries in the Likud?

MK Miki Haimovich leaving Blue and White

Gantz meets Haimovich and informs her that she will not be part of the Blue and White slate in upcoming election.

MK Miki Haimovich leaving Blue and White

Likud MK Amit Halevy: Police treatment of Hilltop Youth stems from hatred

MK writes to Internal Security Minister Ohana, asking him to personally oversee investigation into Ahuvya Sandak's death.

Likud MK Amit Halevy: Police treatment of Hilltop Youth stems from hatred

'We are a center-right party'

MK Yifat Shasha-Biton who joined Gideon Sa'ar's new party: We will not sit under Netanyahu.

'We are a center-right party'

Traffic lights in Samaria to cost NIS 14 million

Minister Regev approves arrangement and traffic light at main Samaria junction. Dagan: 'Milestone on way to one million citizens in Samaria'

Traffic lights in Samaria to cost NIS 14 million

Feiglin: I will not run in the next election

Zehut chairman expresses disappointment with the discourse in Israel, says there is no space to promote the party's ideas.

Feiglin: I will not run in the next election

Edelstein: The Likud is my home and I will not leave it

Health Minister stresses that he does not intend to leave the Likud like Ze'ev Elkin did.

Edelstein: The Likud is my home and I will not leave it

Netanyahu planning to legalize Bedouin settlements in Negev

Plan is allegedly part of deal between PM & Raam party head MK Mansour Abbas.

Netanyahu planning to legalize Bedouin settlements in Negev

Almost 200,000 illegal Arab housing units authorized in last two years

Meanwhile, tens of thousands of Jews in Judea and Samaria lack basic infrastructure.

Almost 200,000 illegal Arab housing units authorized in last two years

Calls mount to double size of Tal Menashe in honor of Esther Horgan

Master plan already exists for community's expansion to over 200 housing units.

Calls mount to double size of Tal Menashe in honor of Esther Horgan

'Very sad to go to elections for the fourth time'

MK Tehila Friedman of Blue and White says she doesn't know if the party will stay united for the upcoming election.

'Very sad to go to elections for the fourth time'

The fourth time in two years

23rd Knesset dissolved, Israel going to elections

Knesset's term comes to an end after 2020 budget was not approved. In accordance with the law, election will be held in about 90 days.

23rd Knesset dissolved, Israel going to elections

Galant: It is impossible to accept such a shocking murder

Education Minister on murder of Esther Horgan: We must establish settlement while holding our sword in our right hand.

Galant: It is impossible to accept such a shocking murder

Political drama:

Knesset to dissolve within 24 hours

Knesset fails to pass first reading of bill that would have postponed deadline for approval of the budget.

Knesset to dissolve within 24 hours

Gantz: 'Netanyahu's busy with legal case, not with public welfare'

Blue and White Chairman Minister Benny Gantz goes on offensive against Likud and PM: 'Either we keep rule of law, or we go to elections.'

Gantz: 'Netanyahu's busy with legal case, not with public welfare'

Netanyahu plans full closure of air travel into Israel

Following reports of fast-spreading coronavirus mutation in Europe and South Africa, Israeli PM pushes for closure of air travel to Israel.

Netanyahu plans full closure of air travel into Israel

Last ditch effort to prevent elections

Likud and Blue and White agree to postpone deadline for approving budget by two weeks.

Last ditch effort to prevent elections

Historic visit of the Sephardic Chief Rabbi, Harav Yitzhak Yosef, to the UAE

UAE's Religious Tolerance Minister tells Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: "We're all family here."

Historic visit of the Sephardic Chief Rabbi, Harav Yitzhak Yosef, to the UAE

Anti-Netanyahu protesters turn on Gantz: 'He's a collaborator'

Protesters plan to hold anti-government demonstration outside Benny Gantz's home, demanding he not reach deal with PM to avoid elections.

Anti-Netanyahu protesters turn on Gantz: 'He's a collaborator'

Shas deputy minister Yoav Ben-Tzur: No one gains from holding elections now

Dep. Interior Minister insists that elections can still be averted "if people come to their senses."

Shas deputy minister Yoav Ben-Tzur: No one gains from holding elections now

Internal Security Minister visits elderly man abandoned on street by Israel Police

Internal Security Minister Amir Ohana visits elderly Yosef Fleishman, hospitalized at Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem.

Internal Security Minister visits elderly man abandoned on street by Israel Police

Aryeh King:

PA policemen in the streets of Jerusalem

Jerusalem city councilman King is outraged after PA 'terrorist' police were seen ordering around Israeli citizens in the capital city.

PA policemen in the streets of Jerusalem

Netanyahu lights Hanukkah candles while in isolation

PM lights Hanukkah candles with the family. "There are things I can only do from a distance at the moment."

Netanyahu lights Hanukkah candles while in isolation

Poll: 73% of center, Blue & White voters support legalizing new settlements

Ahead of Knesset vote, majority of centrists believe it immoral for State to encourage settlement without providing infrastructure.

Poll: 73%  of center, Blue & White voters support legalizing new settlements

Health Minister: Spreaders of fake news have no conscience

Edelstein promises: "We'll monitor everyone who gets the vaccine to make sure they're okay."

Health Minister: Spreaders of fake news have no conscience

MK Smotrich: Liberman has zero achievements to his credit

As Liberman seeks to create center-right bloc, National Union head rules out joining forces with him.

MK Smotrich: Liberman has zero achievements to his credit

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein: 'We're going to shut stores again'

"Effects of vaccination program won't be felt till March. We're just a week away from harsher restrictions."

Health Minister Yuli Edelstein: 'We're going to shut stores again'

Senior Likud minister Gila Gamliel refuses to commit to regularizing settlements

Gila Gamliel repeatedly evades interviewer's question regarding tomorrow's Knesset vote.

Senior Likud minister Gila Gamliel refuses to commit to regularizing settlements

Blue and White MK Tehila Friedman: 'May G-d avenge unity government's blood'

Blue and White MK Tehila Friedman knows the last thing Israelis need is election campaign, but in her opinion there's no other possibility.

Blue and White MK Tehila Friedman: 'May G-d avenge unity government's blood'