Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Bennett: Everyone is targeting us in their campaigns

Yamina chairman and Defense Minister discusses why the other parties are targeting religious Zionist voters in their election campaigns.

Bennett: Everyone is targeting us in their campaigns

Gantz demands Netanyahu show up for discussion on situation in the south

Blue and White chairman writes PM demanding that he attend discussion initiated by the opposition on the security situation in the south.

Gantz demands Netanyahu show up for discussion on situation in the south

Netanyahu: Iran failed because we operate there

PM hints that Iran's failed satellite launch was not accidental.

Netanyahu: Iran failed because we operate there

Netanyahu: I stood up to pressure that no other Israeli prime minister ever faced

PM addresses Likud lawmakers to plan out election campaign, touts his ability to withstand US pressure to make concessions.

Netanyahu: I stood up to pressure that no other Israeli prime minister ever faced

Bennett urges PM: 'Apply sovereignty, or we'll have a Palestinian terror state'

Defense Min. Bennett urges immediate vote on sovereignty, says 'there'll never be a better time' to do it.

Bennett urges PM: 'Apply sovereignty, or we'll have a Palestinian terror state'

YESHA Council's Dilmoni: 'We told Liberman to join a right-wing government'

MK Liberman 'promised to join government focused on the essence' - and the essence is sovereignty, Gush Etzion's Shlomo Ne'eman adds.

YESHA Council's Dilmoni: 'We told Liberman to join a right-wing government'

Avigdor Liberman:

'After the election, Netanyahu won't apply sovereignty to a single grain of sand'

Yisrael Beyteinu Chairman visits sovereignty tent, tells authority heads: 'We'll support sovereignty in all Judea/Samaria communities.'

'After the election, Netanyahu won't apply sovereignty to a single grain of sand'

'Yes to sovereignty, no to a Palestinian state'

Sovereignty Movement and Sovereignty Youth will march on Thursday from the Prime Minister’s Residence to his office in Jerusalem.

'Yes to sovereignty, no to a Palestinian state'

Knesset committee approves immunity for MK Haim Katz

Most members of Knesset House Committee support immunity for Likud MK suspected of fraud and breach of trust.

Knesset committee approves immunity for MK Haim Katz

'Without sovereignty, right-wing government is in danger'

Samaria Council head says protest by Judea and Samaria leadership will continue until Netanyahu applies sovereignty.

'Without sovereignty, right-wing government is in danger'

Yamina blasts Lapid: The man and the gel went back to lying

Yamina party fires back after Lapid lashes out at Education Minister Rabbi Rafi Peretz.

Yamina blasts Lapid: The man and the gel went back to lying

Benny Gantz:

'Netanyahu is traveling the world in search of desperate spins'

Blue and White chairman says Netanyahu will be unable to serve the people of Israel once his trial starts after the March 2 election.

'Netanyahu is traveling the world in search of desperate spins'

Likud MK calls for immediate application of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

'Apply sovereignty immediately, without any delay,' says Likud MK Michal Shir. 'Jews don't need approval from others in their own land.'

Likud MK calls for immediate application of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Shaked: Attorney General Mandelblit won't block annexation in Judea and Samaria

AG won't block annexation of parts of Judea and Samaria, Shaked believes, adding that fears of Arab reprisals are overblown.

Shaked: Attorney General Mandelblit won't block annexation in Judea and Samaria

Liberman: Netanyahu isn't traveling to Washington - he's running away from his commitments

Yisrael Beytenu MKs criticize PM Netanyahu's upcoming Washington trip, say he doesn't want to annex Jordan Valley.

Liberman: Netanyahu isn't traveling to Washington - he's running away from his commitments

'Is my brother worth less than a deal for strawberries?'

Twin brother of Hadar Goldin blasts the Israeli government's policy of 'arrangements' with Hamas.

'Is my brother worth less than a deal for strawberries?'

Barak blasts Netanyahu over annexation

Former Prime Minister: Netanyahu being dragged by Smotrich towards security lawlessness.

Barak blasts Netanyahu over annexation

Havat Gilad still without water, electricity

Two years have passed since promises were made to connect the community to water and electricity infrastructure, but nothing has changed.

Havat Gilad still without water, electricity

Otzma Yehudit: We're running all the way

Otzma Yehudit chairman Itamar Ben Gvir announces his party will run in the elections.

Otzma Yehudit: We're running all the way

I am so incredibly grateful but we are far from finished

Ephraim Rimmel, who was gravely injured and lost wife, baby in car accident, meets with Shaare Zedek Medical Center team that treated him.

I am so incredibly grateful but we are far from finished

Knesset Speaker: Knesset to decide on Netanyahu's immunity request next week

Knesset Speaker announces that Knesset will begin hearings on Prime Minister's immunity request next Tuesday. 'I won't delay or speed it up'

Knesset Speaker: Knesset to decide on Netanyahu's immunity request next week

MK Haskel blasts policy change banning MKs from entering part of Cave of the Patriarchs

MK Sharren Haskel says changes to immunity have led to ban on MKs, ministers, entering Hall of Isaac, demands return to status quo.

MK Haskel blasts policy change banning MKs from entering part of Cave of the Patriarchs

'Israel's social and political compass'

Leaders of Labor, Gesher and Meretz submit slate for election. Amir Peretz: The Netanyahu era is over.

'Israel's social and political compass'

'Religious Zionism agrees with us on most issues'

MK Yoaz Hendel says Blue and White is a home for the national religious public and stresses: "Look at who really represents you."

'Religious Zionism agrees with us on most issues'

Goldin family: Netanyahu and Bennett surrender to terror

Missing IDF soldier's family angry following that Israel intends to release two security prisoners.

Goldin family: Netanyahu and Bennett surrender to terror

Joint List: We are the answer to Ben Gvir in the Knesset

Leaders of predominantly Arab party declare their goal for the upcoming elections: We hope to achieve 15 seats.

Joint List: We are the answer to Ben Gvir in the Knesset

Motti Yogev steps down: Rabbi Peretz stole the party

MK Yogev leaves politics, attacks Jewish Home chairman: "Rafi Peretz does not deserve to be a public envoy."

Motti Yogev steps down: Rabbi Peretz stole the party

Ben Gvir: Rabbi Peretz stabbed me with a knife

Otzma Yehudit chairman outraged after religious Zionist leaders again decide to run without him.

Ben Gvir: Rabbi Peretz stabbed me with a knife

Right-wing leaders agree:

Agreement to push Yuli Edelstein to prevent discussions on PM Netanyahu's immunity request

PM Netanyahu meets with leaders of nationalist parties to discuss elections and his request for parliamentary immunity.

Agreement to push Yuli Edelstein to prevent discussions on PM Netanyahu's immunity request

New Right, National Union closing in on deal for joint run

Despite declaration Monday New Right will run alone in March election, talks with National Union renewed following impasse with Jewish Home.

New Right, National Union closing in on deal for joint run

MK Avi Dichter: 'I'm embarrassed for Labor, something bad has happened there'

MK Dichter says agreement on left is 'embarrassing,' questions Meretz's Zionism.

MK Avi Dichter: 'I'm embarrassed for Labor, something bad has happened there'

Blue and White to convene Arrangements Committee

Committee chairman Avi Nissenkorn summons members to begin efforts to establish committee which will vote on Netanyahu's immunity request.

Blue and White to convene Arrangements Committee

Knesset Legal Advisor: PM's immunity request cannot be delayed

The Speaker of the Knesset cannot block formation of committee needed to rule on Netanyahu's immunity request, Knesset's legal advisor rules

Knesset Legal Advisor: PM's immunity request cannot be delayed

Economy Min. Cohen warns: 'A vote for Liberman is a vote for a fourth round of elections'

Likud's Min. Eli Cohen urges public to vote along camp lines, avoid voting for Yisrael Beytenu.

Economy Min. Cohen warns: 'A vote for Liberman is a vote for a fourth round of elections'

'No question that Liberman is on the right'

Yehudit Katzover, leader of the Sovereignty Movement: The people want a right-wing government, Liberman is on the right.

'No question that Liberman is on the right'

Expert: Iran will not give up its hegemony in the region

Middle East expert Dr. Yechiel Shabi discusses impact of Qassem Soleimani elimination on Israel.

Expert: Iran will not give up its hegemony in the region

Smotrich and Peretz meet: Strive for a broad unity

Leaders of Jewish Home and the National Union meet and agree to continue the dialogue in the coming days.

Smotrich and Peretz meet: Strive for a broad unity

Rabbi Peretz: Nahariya drowning victim was a hero

Education Minister eulogizes Moti Ben Shabbat who drowned as he tried to rescue residents of Nahariya from floods.

Rabbi Peretz: Nahariya drowning victim was a hero

Tzipi Hotovely named as new Diaspora Minister

Netanyahu announces a number of ministerial appointments. Hotovely is the first Religous Zionist woman to be appointed as a minister.

Tzipi Hotovely named as new Diaspora Minister

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks with PM Netanyahu about Soleimani's elimination

'I am always grateful for Israel’s steadfast support in defeating terrorism. The bond between Israel and the United States is unbreakable.'

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks with PM Netanyahu about Soleimani's elimination