Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

News by Hezki Baruch

Bennett to Netanyahu:

'Don't promise us ministerial posts, apply sovereignty'

Yamina chairman and former Defense Minister speaks at Mercaz Harav Yeshiva, calls on PM to apply sovereignty as he promised.

'Don't promise us ministerial posts, apply sovereignty'

Limited number of people to be permitted to take part in annual Jerusalem Day march

Court orders police, Jerusalem Day event organizers to reach compromise, leading to deal which would allow limited human chain, Kotel event.

Limited number of people to be permitted to take part in annual Jerusalem Day march

Limit on number of passengers on buses lifted

New Transportation Minister lifts limit on number of passengers on public transportation vehicles, expands service during peak hours.

Limit on number of passengers on buses lifted

MK Evgeny Sova: 'Current government has no connection to Right'

MK Evgeny Sova of Yisrael Beyteinu talks to Arutz Sheva about Gantz behavior towards party and fear of a Netanyahu-led disengagement.

MK Evgeny Sova: 'Current government has no connection to Right'

The internal battle in the United Torah Judaism

The Knesset's UTJ party is grappling with who should step down, and who should take charge of Knesset committee.

The internal battle in the United Torah Judaism

Israel's first female haredi minister adds 'with God's help' to pledge of allegiance

Incoming Diaspora Minister received permission from the Knesset Secretary to add the two words to her pledge of allegiance.

Israel's first female haredi minister adds 'with God's help' to pledge of allegiance

PM Netanyahu to meet with Likud MKs ahead of government's swearing-in

PM Netanyahu meets with Likud MKs in attempt to finalize government appointments ahead of Sunday's swearing-in ceremony.

PM Netanyahu to meet with Likud MKs ahead of government's swearing-in

Likud-Jewish Home Deal:

Rafi Peretz agrees to Netanyahu's position on all matters relating to Trump peace plan

Jewish Home chair has agreed to accept all of PM's positions on implementation of Trump peace plan - even if it includes Palestinian state.

Rafi Peretz agrees to Netanyahu's position on all matters relating to Trump peace plan

Amir Ohana appointed Minister of Public Security

Netanyahu appoints Amir Ohana as Minister of Public Security and MK Gadi Yevarkan as his deputy.

Amir Ohana appointed Minister of Public Security

Regev to serve as Transportation Minister and later as Foreign Minister

Regev to serve as Minister of Transportation and move to Foreign Ministry once rotation agreement goes into effect.

Regev to serve as Transportation Minister and later as Foreign Minister

Dichter: Netanyahu's move will cause an 8.0 earthquake on the Dichter scale

Deputy Defense Minister blasts Netanyahu for not offering him a ministerial position.

Dichter: Netanyahu's move will cause an 8.0 earthquake on the Dichter scale

Benny Gantz assigns Blue and White MKs ministerial porfolios

A list of Blue and White MKs who've received ministerial portfolios from party chairman Benny Gantz.

Benny Gantz assigns Blue and White MKs ministerial porfolios

Levy-Abekasis to serve as Minister for Community Strengthening

Gesher chairwoman to head newly formed ministry called the Ministry for Community Strengthening and Promotion.

Levy-Abekasis to serve as Minister for Community Strengthening

Bennett and Netanyahu to meet at Prime Minister's Office

PM and Yamina leader to continue talks for bringing Yamina into the new unity government.

Bennett and Netanyahu to meet at Prime Minister's Office

Will Likud MK be appointed ambassador to Australia?

MK Sharren Haskel lived in Australia for seven years before entering the Knesset.

Will Likud MK be appointed ambassador to Australia?

Shaked responds to Netanyahu: The haredim got more than 10 senior positions

MK Shaked responds to Prime Minister after he attacked Yamina for not accepting his proposal and joining the coalition.

Shaked responds to Netanyahu: The haredim got more than 10 senior positions

Bennett to PM Netanyahu: 'You don't really want us'

Negotiations between DM Bennett and PM Netanyahu explode after Netanyahu refuses 'to offer anything new.' Netanyahu: 'We won't budge.'

Bennett to PM Netanyahu: 'You don't really want us'

Parks to reopen, but use of equipment will be prohibited

New relief measures: Activity in fitness facilities will be permitted while maintaining physical distancing.

Parks to reopen, but use of equipment will be prohibited

Yamina vows to challenge unity government from the Opposition

Yamina MKs meet after deciding not to join unity government, plan party's next steps. 'We'll hit them hard from the Opposition.'

Yamina vows to challenge unity government from the Opposition

'There's no room for three right-wing parties - we need unity'

Ayelet Shaked calls for Yamina's three factions to unite into single party, amid reports of bid by Netanyahu confidant to split the faction.

'There's no room for three right-wing parties - we need unity'

Bereaved families to Israeli government: Freeze agreement with Palestinian Authority

'The PA continues to pay terrorists who murdered our children and our government continues to help it with our tax money.'

Bereaved families to Israeli government: Freeze agreement with Palestinian Authority

Watch: Mahane Yehuda market reopens

J'lem outdoor market reopens this morning in presence of Mayor Moshe Lion. Market will operate in accordance with Health Min. instructions.

Watch: Mahane Yehuda market reopens

Bereaved families:

'Terrorist released today will murder tomorrow'

Bereaved families set up protest tent in front of Prime Minister's Office demanding no prisoner deal with Hamas: 'Stop this madness.'

'Terrorist released today will murder tomorrow'

'Israeli Supreme Court unconstitutional, unbalanced, and immoral'

Israeli anti-illegal immigration activist in demonstration against the Supreme Court: "We have long, difficult account with the government."

'Israeli Supreme Court unconstitutional, unbalanced, and immoral'

Likud, Blue and White, press Supreme Court to reject anti-Netanyahu petition

Likud, Blue and White, demand Supreme Court reject petition opposing unity government and PM Netanyahu.

Likud, Blue and White, press Supreme Court to reject anti-Netanyahu petition

'Let us work'

Clashes at Mahane Yehuda protest

Merchants at J'lem outdoor market protest gov't policy. Clashes between demonstrators and police at the scene. One demonstrator arrested.

Clashes at Mahane Yehuda protest

It's final: Long-serving Health Minister Litzman to leave his position

Health Min. Litzman tells PM Netanyahu that he will leave his post after new government is formed.

It's final: Long-serving Health Minister Litzman to leave his position

Watch: Rabbi Yeshayahu Heber laid to rest

Gift of Life chairman, who died of coronavirus, laid to rest in Jerusalem. His son: Dad suffered a lot but never stopped smiling.

Watch: Rabbi Yeshayahu Heber laid to rest

Yamina to demand Supreme Court override clause as condition for joining gov't

Yamina submits two preconditions for joining gov't including a law allowing Supreme Court rulings to be reversed.

Yamina to demand Supreme Court override clause as condition for joining gov't

24-hour consecutive Mishna learning for IDF fallen

World Organization of Synagogues initiates worldwide joint learning to commemorate IDF fallen on Memorial Day, to be announced next week.

24-hour consecutive Mishna learning for IDF fallen

Labor executive committee approves joining government

Labor Party executive committee unanimously approves agreement which will see the party join the national unity government.

Labor executive committee approves joining government

'We saw in the rabbi a figure of a father and a leader'

Close associate of former Chief Rabbi Eliyahu Bakshi Doron speaks to Arutz Sheva about him: He shied away from controversy, a man of peace.

'We saw in the rabbi a figure of a father and a leader'

Small business owners boo Yair Lapid at Knesset protest

Yesh Atid chairman shows up at Knesset protest led by small business owners - only to get booed, have signs thrown at him.

Small business owners boo Yair Lapid at Knesset protest

Watch: Small businesses protest at Knesset

Small business owners demonstrate in front of Knesset over scant aid received amid Corona Crisis.

Watch: Small businesses protest at Knesset

Yamina: Netanyahu dismantled the right-wing bloc, used it and tossed it aside

Officials in Yamina blast PM over his meeting with Gantz.

Yamina: Netanyahu dismantled the right-wing bloc, used it and tossed it aside

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Funeral of Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Eliyahu Bakshi Doron

Former Rishon Lezion was laid to rest in the Har Hamenuchot cemetery, Jerusalem.

Funeral of Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Eliyahu Bakshi Doron

Netanyahu to insist on sovereignty?

Conflicting reports regarding whether PM Netanyahu will compromise on judicial appointments, sovereignty.

Netanyahu to insist on sovereignty?

Netanyahu ends all 'rescue' flights to Israel

Number of Israelis returning from travel abroad infected with coronavirus rises significantly.

Netanyahu ends all 'rescue' flights to Israel

Samaria Regional Council Head urges PM not to 'miss this historic opportunity'

Yossi Dagan hopes PM Netanyahu won't cave in to pressure from Blue & White.

Samaria Regional Council Head urges PM not to 'miss this historic opportunity'

PM Netanyahu meets with Blue & White head Gantz, no details released

Reports of progress conflict with reports of red lines both parties refuse to cross

PM Netanyahu meets with Blue & White head Gantz, no details released