Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Blue and White meeting with Joint Arab List concludes

'We exchanged opinions on recommendations to Pres. Rivlin and on parliamentary matters,' MK Tibi says.

Blue and White meeting with Joint Arab List concludes

Lapid: "Establish a narrow government" with the cooperation of the Joint List

“I admit that this is not the government that we wanted, but it is far superior to the current paralysis," Blue and White leader says.

Lapid: "Establish a narrow government" with the cooperation of the Joint List

Gantz attends megillah reading in childhood moshav

Blue and White chairman celebrates Purim in Moshav Kfar Ahim, sits in seat that belonged to his late father.

Gantz attends megillah reading in childhood moshav

Watch: Purim in the Jewish community of Djerba in Tunisia

A thousand residents of the Jewish community in Djerba celebrated the holiday of Purim with special costumes and food.

Watch: Purim in the Jewish community of Djerba in Tunisia

3rd Blue and White MK may oppose minority govt. with outside Arab support

Blue and White MK Hili Tropper considering joining MKs Yoav Hendel and Zvi Hauser in opposing formation of govt. with Joint Arab List.

3rd Blue and White MK may oppose minority govt. with outside Arab support

MK Hendel to protesters outside his home: If you push hard enough, you will bring unity

Dozens of youth protest outside homes of MK Gabi Ashkenazi and MK Yoaz Hendel, urge them not to form government with Joint List.

MK Hendel to protesters outside his home: If you push hard enough, you will bring unity

Yamina: We will not join a dangerous minority government led by Benny Gantz

Yamina members pledge: We'll work to establish a government led by Netanyahu.

Yamina: We will not join a dangerous minority government led by Benny Gantz

Min. Hanegbi: 'Netanyahu here to stay'

Likud MK says the left needs to forget about replacing the Prime Minister, unity gov't only alternative to partnership with Joint List.

Min. Hanegbi: 'Netanyahu here to stay'

Mayor of Sderot: Gantz, get your act together

Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi urges Blue and White chairman not to enter government with Joint List.

Mayor of Sderot: Gantz, get your act together

Nine passengers from 'coronavirus ship' released from hospital

Two Israelis who were aboard the Diamond Princess remain in hospital in Japan and it is unclear when they will be released.

Nine passengers from 'coronavirus ship' released from hospital

Report: Netanyahu considering partnership with Labor

Likud and Labor mayors met to discuss possible cooperation.

Report: Netanyahu considering partnership with Labor

Netanyahu says Gantz 'undermines foundations of democracy'

Netanyahu accused MK Gantz for undermining 'will of the people.'

Netanyahu says Gantz 'undermines foundations of democracy'

Regev: 'Gantz is giving in to pressure from Ahmad Tibi'

Min. Regev slams Blue and White chief, says MK Tibi promised to control Gantz - and is following through.

Regev: 'Gantz is giving in to pressure from Ahmad Tibi'

Bennett: Yamina will do everything to fight law banning Netanyahu from forming government

DM Bennett promises: 'We'll fight move by Blue and White, Joint Arab List, to pass law forcing Pres. Rivlin to disqualify PM Netanyahu.'

Bennett: Yamina will do everything to fight law banning Netanyahu from forming government

Israel's elections: Who's at fault for the left's decline?

MK Itzik Shmuli blames MK Amir Peretz, while MK Peretz says 'irresponsible' Blue and White campaign for harming left's chance at coalition.

Israel's elections: Who's at fault for the left's decline?

Naftali Bennett:

Coalition composition will determine future of sovereignty

Defense Minister warns that integrating Leftists into new coalition would prevent sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Coalition composition will determine future of sovereignty

Shaked: The public decided - A right-wing government

Yamina faction hopes to extend sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, restore separation of powers with the High Court.

Shaked: The public decided - A right-wing government

Odeh: 'We don't want anything to do with Blue and White'

'I will have nothing to do with Gantz,' Joint Arab List chair says. 'If he wants he can call me.'

Odeh: 'We don't want anything to do with Blue and White'

'Bennett will also be Defense Minister in the next government'

MK Matan Kahana believes a right-wing government will be formed in the near future and Naftali Bennett will continue as Defense Minister.

'Bennett will also be Defense Minister in the next government'

Watch: Yamina activists celebrate with Bezalel Smotrich and Rabbi Rafi Peretz

Yamina ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Rabbi Rafi Peretz were greeted by party activists singing and dancing.

Watch: Yamina activists celebrate with Bezalel Smotrich and Rabbi Rafi Peretz

Smotrich: We were spared from a Gantz government

Transportation Minister believes the election results will lead to a right-wing government of which Yamina will be a significant part.

Smotrich: We were spared from a Gantz government

Bennett: Today, a sovereignty government was established

Yamina chairman: We brought victory to the right without attacking within our own camp.

Bennett: Today, a sovereignty government was established

Watch: Bennett prays at Western Wall

Ahead of elections, DM Bennett arrives at Kotel, where he recites the prayers for the State and for IDF soldiers, and speaks with passersby.

Watch: Bennett prays at Western Wall

Gantz fires adviser Yisrael Bachar, who said he is 'dangerous' to the State of Israel

'Details of this despicable act, how recording was given to media, will come to light later,' Bachar vows.

Gantz fires adviser Yisrael Bachar, who said he is 'dangerous' to the State of Israel

Bennett: 61 seats are within reach

Defense Minister visits Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda market, calls on voters to vote for Yamina on election day.

Bennett: 61 seats are within reach

Shaked: 'There's no unity - it's either right or left'

MK Ayelet Shaked says public needs to choose a side, ditch hopes of a unity government. 'Tie is because Liberman needs to choose a side'

Shaked: 'There's no unity - it's either right or left'

Lapid: Yes, anyone but Bibi

Senior Blue and White member explains why his country vetoes a government led by Netanyahu.

Lapid: Yes, anyone but Bibi

Gantz: Netanyahu wants to become an Erdogan-style leader

Blue and White chairman blasts Netanyahu: There may be a Prime Minister here who is an Israeli-style Erdogan who works for himself.

Gantz: Netanyahu wants to become an Erdogan-style leader

Benny Gantz: Gabi Ashkenazi will be appointed Minister of Defense in my government

Blue and White chairman visits Gaza envelope, promises that Ashkenazi will "correct Netanyahu's failures".

Benny Gantz: Gabi Ashkenazi will be appointed Minister of Defense in my government

Yehuda Glick will not be banned from Temple Mount

Former MK pledges to continue to fight so that every person would enjoy equality on the Temple Mount.

Yehuda Glick will not be banned from Temple Mount

Gantz: We need a full time Prime Minister

Blue and White chairman criticizes Netanyahu over his indictments, says Israel needs a PM who will focus solely on the country.

Gantz: We need a full time Prime Minister

Former MK Yehuda Glick interrogated - and released

Police suspect former Likud MK took documents from criminal investigation against him - but find nothing during search of his home.

Former MK Yehuda Glick interrogated - and released

Ayelet Shaked: Blue and White offered us the Defense and Justice ministries

Former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked (Yamina) at Seventh Kibbutz Movement Conference: 'Annexation is Yamina condition to enter government.'

Ayelet Shaked: Blue and White offered us the Defense and Justice ministries

MK Porush at Gush Katif Museum: 'This must not happen again'

Deputy Education Minister of UTJ visits Gush Katif Museum in J'lem. "We will always oppose division of the Land. All of it is ours."

MK Porush at Gush Katif Museum: 'This must not happen again'

Preparing to vote amid coronavirus outbreak

Health Ministry Director General meets Central Election Committee to examine how to allow voters under quarantine to exercise their right.

Preparing to vote amid coronavirus outbreak

Chabad emissary in China: The Jews in China are very concerned

The Chabad emissary to the city of Yiwu, China, is currently in Israel but talks about the assistance he is providing to his community.

Chabad emissary in China: The Jews in China are very concerned

Watch: Hundreds pray at Western Wall for end to coronavirus

Chinese embassy joins special service held at Western Wall praying for end to the coronavirus epidemic.

Watch: Hundreds pray at Western Wall for end to coronavirus

Liberman: 'I'll sit with Meretz, I won't sit with the Joint Arab List'

Yisrael Beytenu chair says he has no problem sitting with left-wing union, adds PM Netanyahu also asked Labor to join government.

Liberman: 'I'll sit with Meretz, I won't sit with the Joint Arab List'

Samaria Regional Council head to Netanyahu: Act like a right-wing prime minister

Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan: If we don't apply sovereignty, we'll miss an historic opportunity as well as miss the elections.

Samaria Regional Council head to Netanyahu: Act like a right-wing prime minister

Ya'alon in Gush Etzion: 'We will not sit with Bibi or with Tibi'

MK Moshe Ya'alon visits Gush Etzion with his colleagues from the Blue and White party.

Ya'alon in Gush Etzion: 'We will not sit with Bibi or with Tibi'