Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Another Likud MK against the Immunity Law

MK Michal Shir writes on her Twitter account on Friday that 'I support Netanyahu but I think personal legislation is wrong and unnecessary.'

Another Likud MK against the Immunity Law

Liberman: Haredim trying to use force and bully us

Yisrael Beytenu chairman slams haredi parties' demand to ban sale of tickets for Biblical zoo on Shabbat, holidays.

Liberman: Haredim trying to use force and bully us

Yisrael Beytenu: We await answers from the Likud

Liberman's party says it will not compromise on tougher security policy and passing Draft Law.

Yisrael Beytenu: We await answers from the Likud

Amsalem to Sa'ar: Shame on you

Likud MK David Amsalem blasts fellow Likud MK Gideon Sa'ar because of Saar's opposition to the immunity law.

Amsalem to Sa'ar: Shame on you

'Immunity Law will harm Likud and Netanyahu'

'It's not for nothing that the leftist media doesn't stop embracing Gideon Sa'ar. He never misses an opportunity to undermine Netanyahu.'

'Immunity Law will harm Likud and Netanyahu'

Jewish Home chief meets with Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky

The meeting was also attended by Degel Hatorah chairman MK Moshe Gafni.

Jewish Home chief meets with Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky

'We must not surrender to threats of violence on Temple Mount'

MK Smotrich demands that Prime Minister Netanyahu and Minister Erdan not close the Temple Mount to Jews on Jerusalem Day.

'We must not surrender to threats of violence on Temple Mount'

Good neighbors

Residents of Efrat called almost every day to give medical treatment to Arabs who arrive at the front gate of the Gush Etzion town.

Good neighbors

Liberman: Haredi parties chose to disparage and threaten

Yisrael Beytenu chairman responds to haredi accusations, says those looking to point fingers should 'look in the mirror.'

Liberman: Haredi parties chose to disparage and threaten

Netanyahu to haredi lawmakers: You've got to compromise

PM expresses concern over stalled coalition talks, calls on haredi MKs to soften their demands.

Netanyahu to haredi lawmakers: You've got to compromise

Lapid to Likud: 'Don't be cowards, be leaders'

MK message to Likud officials: 'History will remember MKs who supported Immunity Law as we remember those who supported disengagement.'

Lapid to Likud: 'Don't be cowards, be leaders'

United Right holding out for Justice Ministry

As President Rivlin grants Netanyahu two-week extension for coalition talks, Union of Right-Wing Parties pushing for Justice Ministry.

United Right holding out for Justice Ministry

'We cannot miss this historic opportunity'

Israeli right responds to reports that Trump admin will accept Israeli plans for de facto annexation of settlements in Judea and Samaria.

'We cannot miss this historic opportunity'

MK to Rashida Tlaib: Palestinians gave Jews nothing but death

Israeli lawmaker blasts congresswoman's claim Palestinian's provided Jews with safe haven after Holocaust. 'Arabs gave us nothing but war.'

MK to Rashida Tlaib: Palestinians gave Jews nothing but death

'We have found a spot for community named after Trump'

Netanyahu says he plans to ask extension to form government, announces government will soon decide on establishment of new Golan community.

'We have found a spot for community named after Trump'

PM Netanyahu to request extension for coalition negotiations

Facing Tuesday deadline, PM Netanyahu asks for two more weeks to form coalition.

PM Netanyahu to request extension for coalition negotiations

'Netanyahu has abandoned the south'

Blue and White MK Ofer Shelah slams PM Netanyahu for failing to exert force in Gaza, working with 'extremist' coalition partners.

'Netanyahu has abandoned the south'

Rivlin: Israel is a 'superpower of hope'

President Rivlin hosts diplomatic and consular corps in honor of Israel’s 71st Independence Day.

Rivlin: Israel is a 'superpower of hope'

'Ari was a hero in life and in death'

Eitan Fuld, brother of Ari who was murdered in a terror attack, talks about his heroic brother.

'Ari was a hero in life and in death'

From Jewish tragedy to Israeli excellence

Pittsburgh Jewish leader Jeff Finkelstein and SpaceIL president Morris Kahn give voice to tragedy and achievement at Independence Day event.

From Jewish tragedy to Israeli excellence

Arab students vandalize memorial wall for fallen IDF soldiers

Memorial wall at Jerusalem college for fallen IDF soldiers vandalized by Arab students.

Arab students vandalize memorial wall for fallen IDF soldiers

'High Court judges think they run the state'

Politicians slam High Court decision to overrule government, allow 100 PA Arabs into Israel for joint memorial day ceremony.

'High Court judges think they run the state'

MK Smotrich to Arutz Sheva:

'Netanyahu doesn't want to topple Hamas'

National Union Chairman criticizes how war with Hamas ended: 'We have to remove their desire to attack the State of Israel.'

'Netanyahu doesn't want to topple Hamas'

'We paid too heavy a price'

Jewish Home chief tells Arutz Sheva Israel failed to win decisive victory against Hamas or restore deterrence.

'We paid too heavy a price'

'We should have killed 700 terrorists in Gaza'

National Union chief blasts ceasefire agreement with Hamas: 'We cannot force 1.5 million Israelis to head to bomb shelters every few weeks.'

'We should have killed 700 terrorists in Gaza'

Cabinet instructs IDF to up retaliatory attacks in Gaza

IDF forces begin targeted assassinations of Hamas terrorists in response to hundreds of rocket attacks on Israel.

Cabinet instructs IDF to up retaliatory attacks in Gaza

2 killed in rocket attacks on southern Israel

2 killed in Ashkelon, 1 critically wounded near Yad Mordechai as barrages of rockets are fired at southern Israeli communities.

2 killed in rocket attacks on southern Israel

Rocket attacks continue

'Start doing something - the time has come to act'

Chairman of Ashkelon burial society remembers his friend Moshe Agadi killed by rocket. 'All he cared about was praying for our soldiers.'

'Start doing something - the time has come to act'

Rabbi Peretz: Bring back targeted killings

United Right chairman visits southern Israel, says he will demand that action be taken against Hamas.

Rabbi Peretz: Bring back targeted killings

'Targeted killings and occupation of Gaza'

MK Moti Yogev, a member of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, responds to the escalation.

'Targeted killings and occupation of Gaza'

Shas: We will not join any gov't that doesn't fit our values

Shas MK Michael Malkieli says Avigdor Liberman should recognize election results which strengthened haredi parties.

Shas: We will not join any gov't that doesn't fit our values

Liberman: 'Good atmosphere' at meeting with PM Netanyahu

Yisrael Beytenu promises not to discuss portfolios until 'basic issues' are worked out.

Liberman: 'Good atmosphere' at meeting with PM Netanyahu

New MK's first bill: Application of sovereignty

New MK Michal Shir submits bill for application of Israeli sovereignty in recognized communities in Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley.

New MK's first bill: Application of sovereignty

Smotrich:

'Without education, justice portfolios, there is no government'

National Union chairman: 'Without me there's no coalition. I am not returning to a government in which we are hanged in the Supreme Court.'

'Without education, justice portfolios, there is no government'

Knesset members to be sworn-in

120 members of the 21st Knesset will be sworn in at a festive ceremony.

Knesset members to be sworn-in

MK Smotrich inherits outgoing Justice Minister's office

United Right MK Bezalel Smotrich receives office of outgoing Justice Minister Shaked.

MK Smotrich inherits outgoing Justice Minister's office

United Right: No compromise on Justice, Education ministries

MK Rabbi Rafi Peretz promises to bring 'huge blessing' to State of Israel, says party won't compromise on Education and Justice ministries.

United Right: No compromise on Justice, Education ministries

'Israel is not an ATM for terror'

MK Smotrich slams attempt to give money to Palestinian Authority, says PA Chairman Abbas won't let it collapse.

'Israel is not an ATM for terror'

Ayelet Shaked to Arutz Sheva: 'I'm gathering energy'

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked attends a Mimouna celebration for lawyers in Mevaseret Zion on Saturday night and addresses the crowd.

Ayelet Shaked to Arutz Sheva: 'I'm gathering energy'

Kahlon's demands for uniting with the Likud

Netanyahu and Kahlon are expected to meet on Thursday to hammer out a final agreement for Kulanu's merger with the Likud.

Kahlon's demands for uniting with the Likud