Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

News by Hezki Baruch

'Corbyn is leaving, but his followers are still in power'

Former Labour MPs who resigned in protest of Jeremy Corbyn's leadership discuss the party's future following election defeat.

'Corbyn is leaving, but his followers are still in power'

Rabbi Rafi Peretz:

'I'm not afraid, I will win the primaries'

Jewish Home chairman unfazed by possible primaries for the leadership of the religious Zionist list.

'I'm not afraid, I will win the primaries'

Israel's election committee faces daunting task of 3rd election

Central Election Committee director-general Orly Ades tells Arutz Sheva about the specific challenges regarding the upcoming elections.

Israel's election committee faces daunting task of 3rd election

Haim Katz endorses Netanyahu rival ahead of Likud primary vote

Bid to unseat Netanyahu as chief of Likud gains momentum, with senior Likud member and former minister Haim Katz endorsing Gideon Sa'ar.

Haim Katz endorses Netanyahu rival ahead of Likud primary vote

Barkat against Sa'ar: Trying to split and hurt us

MK Nir Barkat: I believe with all my heart that Netanyahu is the most qualified to lead Israel.

Barkat against Sa'ar: Trying to split and hurt us

Bennett: New Right will run independently

DM Bennett says party will run alone, promises to be 'national party' for 'the entire nation.'

Bennett: New Right will run independently

'Whoever wants to replace Netanyahu, needs a large Labor-Gesher'

MKs from Labor-Gesher visit the Megiddo Regional Council.

'Whoever wants to replace Netanyahu, needs a large Labor-Gesher'

Likud Central Committee approves date of primaries

In two weeks, Gideon Sa'ar will try to oust Prime Minister Netanyahu, who was elected Likud chairman in 2005.

Likud Central Committee approves date of primaries

Netanyahu opposes initiative to cancel Likud primaries

'The Likud is a democratic movement and its members will decide who will lead it. Prime Minister Netanyahu is confident that he will win.'

Netanyahu opposes initiative to cancel Likud primaries

Jersey City shooting:

'All of New Jersey concerned over kosher store attack'

Deputy Mayor of Teaneck New Jersey speaks to Arutz Sheva about community's concerns following deadly shooting at kosher supermarket.

'All of New Jersey concerned over kosher store attack'

Knesset prepares to dissolve itself, hold new elections

Preliminary vote passes 50 to 0 to dissolve 22nd Knesset, hours ahead of deadline for formation of new government.

Knesset prepares to dissolve itself, hold new elections

Gideon Sa'ar to Arutz Sheva:

'Only my victory will prevent Left from coming to power'

Likud candidate: Without Likud leadership change, Bibi won't be able to form government even after 3rd election: 'I can unite the people.'

'Only my victory will prevent Left from coming to power'

'Evacuate Khan al-Ahmar immediately'

Netanyahu's Likud rival, Gideon Sa'ar, calls for immediate evacuation of illegal Bedouin encampment and steps to end Arab takeover of Area C

'Evacuate Khan al-Ahmar immediately'

Labor leader: We're holding elections because of one man only

MK Amir Peretz says elections are due to MK Liberman's 'racist hatred of Arabs and haredim.'

Labor leader: We're holding elections because of one man only

Netanyahu meets with head of Samaria Regional Council

Meeting took place at invitation of Netanyahu, a week after Yossi Dagan joined Gideon Sa'ar's call for leadership primaries.

Netanyahu meets with head of Samaria Regional Council

Blue and White MK: There will be no annexation

MK Ofer Shelah dismisses Netanyahu's statement that him serving as PM first would allow for application of sovereignty over Jordan Valley.

Blue and White MK: There will be no annexation

Third election likely to be held on March 3

Netanyahu speaks with leaders of right-wing bloc, decides that elections will likely take place on March 3.

Third election likely to be held on March 3

Bennett: 'New elections will cause us to miss opportunities'

DM Bennett calls on 'all responsible public servants' to form coalition by deadline, as Likud MK announces support for bid by MK Sa'ar.

Bennett: 'New elections will cause us to miss opportunities'

'Right-wing government is in danger, we need Likud primaries'

Yossi Dagan, Samaria leader, urges Likud primaries, ays MK Sa'ar is 'moral and worthy' candidate.

'Right-wing government is in danger, we need Likud primaries'

'Muslim provocation in the Jewish Quarter'

Jewish residents of Old City of Jerusalem protest renovation of out-of-use mosque inside the Jewish Quarter.

'Muslim provocation in the Jewish Quarter'

Nearly half of Israelis in the south don't feel safe

New survey shows 42% of Israelis living in southern Israel don't have a nearby bomb shelter.

Nearly half of Israelis in the south don't feel safe

Peretz: Hevron construction will undermine stability

Labor-Gesher chairman argues that the Defense Minister has much more important things to focus on than Hevron.

Peretz: Hevron construction will undermine stability

Liberman answers Deri: 'Anti-Semitism, racism for its own sake'

Yisrael Beyteinu head furious at Minister Deri's remarks against Soviet immigrants.

Liberman answers Deri: 'Anti-Semitism, racism for its own sake'

Gantz: 'I will give Netanyahu a position befitting his status'

MK Gantz says he's willing to form a unity government - but only if he serves as PM for its first two years.

Gantz: 'I will give Netanyahu a position befitting his status'

Rabbi Peretz to Gantz:

'Don't listen to those who advise you to be stubborn'

Education Minister: We are not the United Kingdom or Italy. We don't have the privilege of a third election.

'Don't listen to those who advise you to be stubborn'

The unusual strings attached to Judea & Samaria funding package

Treasury Ministry includes unusual clause in Judea and Samaria spending bill, conditioning disbursal of funds.

The unusual strings attached to Judea & Samaria funding package

Joint List chairman blasts 'psychopath' Netanyahu

MK Ayman Odeh says PM is a "dangerous psychopath. a criminal with his back to the wall."

Joint List chairman blasts 'psychopath' Netanyahu

Likud, Blue and White, work to gather support to form government

PM Netanyahu, MK Gantz, working to gather 61 signatures to request another chance at forming coalition.

Likud, Blue and White, work to gather support to form government

For & against: Hundreds demonstrate outside Netanyahu's home

Netanyahu's supporters protest the 'legal coup' while his left-wing opponents demand he resign and leave the PM's residence.

For & against: Hundreds demonstrate outside Netanyahu's home

Knesset Speaker makes last-ditch attempt at unity government

Yuli Edelstein plans meetings with MK Liberman, UTJ leaders.

Knesset Speaker makes last-ditch attempt at unity government

'We hope the terrorist never sees the light of day again'

The father of Shira Ish-Ran, who was critically wounded and lost her 1st baby in Ofer terrorist attack, speaks out.

'We hope the terrorist never sees the light of day again'

Gantz: 'We're looking for options to form a unity government'

Blue and White leader meets local leaders in the Galilee.

Gantz: 'We're looking for options to form a unity government'

Bennett meets with UN Middle East envoy

Israel's Defense Minister meets with Nickolay Mladenov to discuss Israeli efforts to stop Iranian entrenchment in Syria, situation in Gaza.

Bennett meets with UN Middle East envoy

Dichter: Blue and White's demand is 'arrogant'

Deputy Defense Minister blasts Blue and White for conditioning unity on replacing Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Dichter: Blue and White's demand is 'arrogant'

'Religious Zionism will be first to be harmed'

Im Tirtzu: 'Religious Zionism should be first to attend rally because it's first to be harmed if Leftist government is established here.'

'Religious Zionism will be first to be harmed'

Interior Minister: I turn to the Benjamins - Netanyahu and Gantz

Min. Deri urges PM Netanyahu, MK Gantz: 'Sit in a room and do everything to prevent elections.'

Interior Minister: I turn to the Benjamins - Netanyahu and Gantz

'A third election can be prevented'

Likud MK Michal Shir explains why she decided to support Gideon Sa'ar.

'A third election can be prevented'

Netanyahu:

'Only Israeli citizens will determine who prime minister is'

PM declares will continue to strive for unity government: 'The contacts haven't stopped - they're taking place.'

'Only Israeli citizens will determine who prime minister is'

Sa'ar blasts Netanyahu: Lack of inhibitions

Sa'ar criticizes Likud spokesman who used the party's Twitter account to attack him.

Sa'ar blasts Netanyahu: Lack of inhibitions

Deri in Hevron: Israel needs Netanyahu's experience and wisdom

Shas chairman seeks to strengthen Netanyahu amid fallout from indictments.

Deri in Hevron: Israel needs Netanyahu's experience and wisdom