Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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MK Nir Barkat: 'I'll defeat Gideon Sa'ar'

'I'll defeat him the day after Netanyahu and he'll realize he'll no longer be in Likud,' claims MK Nir Barkat of Likud.

MK Nir Barkat: 'I'll defeat Gideon Sa'ar'

Gideon Sa'ar: 'I won't sit in government under Netanyahu'

Gideon Sa'ar clarifies: 'I won't be in government headed by Binyamin Netanyahu. I'll remain in opposition.'

Gideon Sa'ar: 'I won't sit in government under Netanyahu'

Anglos in Israel opposed to giving Diaspora Jewry a voice

"Why should the opinions of Jews living abroad be accorded greater weight than those of Jews who are part of Israel's daily life?"

Anglos in Israel opposed to giving Diaspora Jewry a voice

Last-ditch attempt to block appointment of Arab judge to Jerusalem District Court

3 right-wing committee members boycott Knesset committee meeting.

Last-ditch attempt to block appointment of Arab judge to Jerusalem District Court

Smotrich: No connection between Netanyahu and the Right

Smotrich estimates there will be no election because Gantz will fold, and not lend hand to dispersing Knesset.

Smotrich: No connection between Netanyahu and the Right

Jewish Home: Primaries for chairman and party list

'If Knesset dissolves December 23, there'll be primaries. If there's compromise, we'll begin process of renewing party.'

Jewish Home: Primaries for chairman and party list

Rabbis: United religious Zionist party - without Bennett

Religious Zionist rabbis call on the National Union, Jewish Home, Otzma Yehudit, and Noam to run on a joint list - minus Bennett.

Rabbis: United religious Zionist party - without Bennett

Gantz: Netanyahu, you've lost it, the responsibility is yours

Blue and White party responds to PM's accusations during his speech. Yamina: The Likud is preoccupied with politics and spreading hatred.

Gantz: Netanyahu, you've lost it, the responsibility is yours

Yamina MK: Will Netanyahu agree to join Bennett's coalition?

As Yamina closes in on Likud in polls, party predicts Netanyahu's demise.

Yamina MK: Will Netanyahu agree to join Bennett's coalition?

Shas 'furious' with Gantz for voting to dissolve Knesset

"Gantz doesn't even want elections, but party members want to bring him down & replace him."

Shas 'furious' with Gantz for voting to dissolve Knesset

Benny Gantz:

'Netanyahu has taken nine million Israelis hostage'

Defense Minister blasts Netanyahu, gives PM last chance to avert government's collapse.

'Netanyahu has taken nine million Israelis hostage'

Likud lawmakers barred from travelling abroad

Prime Minister Netanyahu prohibits Likud MKs from flying abroad this week to ensure they are available to vote against Knesset dissolution.

Likud lawmakers barred from travelling abroad

Dissolution of Knesset to be approved in preliminary vote today

With Blue and White's declaration of support, bill to dissolve the Knesset expected to be approved Wednesday.

Dissolution of Knesset to be approved in preliminary vote today

MKs Hauser, Hendel of Derech Eretz party to vote against Blue & White 'Equality' laws

Elections on the horizon as unity government splinters still further.

MKs Hauser, Hendel of Derech Eretz party to vote against Blue & White 'Equality' laws

Yisrael Beytenu MK: An alternative government can be formed

MK Evgeny Sova tells Arutz Sheva: Blue and White need to come to their senses and vote in favor of dissolving the Knesset.

Yisrael Beytenu MK: An alternative government can be formed

United Torah Judaism attacks Blue and White

United Torah Judaism criticizes Gantz: He's not keeping his promise to regulate status of yeshiva students.

United Torah Judaism attacks Blue and White

Israeli coronavirus vaccine to be available by summer of 2021

'If we weren't bound by excessive regulations, we'd be much farther along,' says chief of Israel Institute for Biological Research.

Israeli coronavirus vaccine to be available by summer of 2021

Victory for Amir Peretz

Labor Party Central Committee authorizes Peretz to negotiate with Blue and White on a joint election run. There will be no primaries.

Victory for Amir Peretz

Anti-government convoy makes way to PM's residence today

Anti-government protest convoys made their way to the Supreme Court and the Prime Minister's residence today.

Anti-government convoy makes way to PM's residence today

MK Barkat on Hebron visit: 'Embarking on a sacred mission'

During his tour of Hebron, Barkat revealed his plan for economic and settlement development of the Jewish community in Judea & Samaria.

MK Barkat on Hebron visit: 'Embarking on a sacred mission'

Yamina pushes to dissolve the Knesset

Bennett rips Likud over attacks on Yamina: The Likud hasn't applied sovereignty over an inch of Judea and Samaria in the last decade.

Yamina pushes to dissolve the Knesset

Gantz brands leak of secret flight 'irresponsible move'

Defense Minister Benny Gantz attacks leak on Prime Minister Netanyahu's flight to Saudi Arabia: 'Israeli citizens should be disturbed.'

Gantz brands leak of secret flight 'irresponsible move'

Police warn shop owners: Close your stores now

Malls and shopping centers across Israel violate government orders and reopen - prompting police to force closures.

Police warn shop owners: Close your stores now

'What Europe says doesn't matter, but US acceptance is important'

Jana Falic, co-owner of the Psagot Winery, says Secretary of State Pompeo's 'historic' visit was important step for Judea and Samaria.

'What Europe says doesn't matter, but US acceptance is important'

Prime Minister Netanyahu undergoes colonoscopy

Two bowel polyps found during Netanyahu's colonoscopy. 'The Prime Minister is in excellent health and he has returned to his duties.'

Prime Minister Netanyahu undergoes colonoscopy

Land of Israel activists welcome Mike Pompeo to Samaria

Activist praises Pompeo's visit as "declaration of historic truth and moral fortitude of US leadership that recognizes Israel's rights."

Land of Israel activists welcome Mike Pompeo to Samaria

Pompeo lands in Samaria

Pompeo will visit Psagot winery on the first official visit of such a senior US representative to a Jewish community across the Green Line.

Pompeo lands in Samaria

Labor MK demands primaries for party leadership

MK Merav Michaeli in letter to Minister Amir Peretz: You and your partner are no longer part of the Labor Party.

Labor MK demands primaries for party leadership

Education Minister Galant opens high school in Bruchin, Samaria

Education Minister Galant opens high school in Bruchin, Samaria.

Education Minister Galant opens high school in Bruchin, Samaria

Shaked: Netanyahu is once again putting politics above all

Shaked: 'Millions paid terrible price for shocking COVID management, now Netanyahu once again puts politics 1st, chooses to attack Bennett.'

Shaked: Netanyahu is once again putting politics above all

Finally - East Jerusalem property to be registered in Land Registry

Over 50 years after Jerusalem was reunited, only 5% of east Jerusalem is registered.

Finally - East Jerusalem property to be registered in Land Registry

Health Minister unveils reopening of tourism sector in Eilat

'Finally, tourism has resumed in Israel.' Minister Yuli Edelstein marks reopening of Eilat's tourism sector, as pandemic continues.

Health Minister unveils reopening of tourism sector in Eilat

Yaakov Litzman returns to Housing Ministry

Litzman, who resigned only about two-and-a-half months ago, will return as minister after resignation of Yitzhak Cohen from Shas.

Yaakov Litzman returns to Housing Ministry

Gantz:

'If Netanyahu doesn't come to his senses, Knesset will disperse'

Defense Minister: 'We'll support opening grades 1-6 and 11-12 and opening trade in open spaces in green spaces next to green islands.'

'If Netanyahu doesn't come to his senses, Knesset will disperse'

Supreme Court: What's the point of an alternate prime minister?

Supreme Court asked gov't to explain what prevents them from doing away with post of alternate PM as stipulated under coalition agreement.

Supreme Court: What's the point of an alternate prime minister?

IDF conducts inspections at killers' sealed homes

In response to allegations of breached seal on room where soldier Amit Ben Yigal's murderer lived, IDF says inspection found room sealed.

IDF conducts inspections at killers' sealed homes

Danon demands Likud primaries

World Likud Chairman Danny Danon to Prime Minister: 'Attempt to cancel Likud primaries again is undemocratic attempt to harm movement.'

Danon demands Likud primaries

Tragedy averted at last minute in community of Asahel

Fuse box providing electricity to entire community caught fire; luckily, it was detected before it could spread.

Tragedy averted at last minute in community of Asahel

Bennett:

'Netanyahu's "accordion" method is crushing business in Israel'

Yamina Chairman sharply attacks Prime Minister Netanyahu after he boasted of 'accordion method' to deal with COVID-19.

'Netanyahu's "accordion" method is crushing business in Israel'

Did Erekat's mourners also mourn the victims of Oslo?

MKs express amazement at Israelis mourning the death of Saeb Erekat who "praised terrorists and promoted boycotts against the Israel"

Did Erekat's mourners also mourn the victims of Oslo?