Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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'We can't show weakness to Islamic terror on the Temple Mount'

Former MK Shuli Mualem-Rafaeli: 'Hundreds of Jews had to wait for hours in the scorching sun while fasting.'

'We can't show weakness to Islamic terror on the Temple Mount'

Smotrich slams ruling barring separate seating at haredi concert

MK Bezalel Smotrich attacks 'fundamentalist secularism' in court ruling banning separate seating at concert for religious public in Afula.

Smotrich slams ruling barring separate seating at haredi concert

1729 Jews visit Temple Mount during Tisha B'Av

20% rise in number of Jews visiting holy site during fast marking destruction of Temple. Minister vows to strengthen sovereignty over Mount.

1729 Jews visit Temple Mount during Tisha B'Av

'I hope he didn't see the face of evil'

Yoav Sorek, father of the slain teen, criticizes the release of terrorists in 'deals.' In his view, catching the terrorist is unimportant.

'I hope he didn't see the face of evil'

Gay pride parade in Israeli Arab city?

A right-wing activist plans to lead a pride parade in the Arab city of Tamra. Will the police approve?

Gay pride parade in Israeli Arab city?

Gantz in Gush Etzion: We'll continue to build in the blocs

"The terrorists will not be able to break our spirit. The IDF and the security forces will chase them and capture them - alive or dead."

Gantz in Gush Etzion: We'll continue to build in the blocs

Netanyahu: We will catch the killers

PM at scene of murder of soldier. 'The land of Israel is acquired through suffering. We will catch the killers and those who sent them.'

Netanyahu: We will catch the killers

Smotrich: Netanyahu will form a leftist government

Min. Smotrich warns PM Netanyahu wants to form a leftist government after elections, only strong United Right will force nationalist gov't.

Smotrich: Netanyahu will form a leftist government

'A government with the haredim is a right-wing government?'

Yisrael Beytenu MK to Arutz Sheva: We have nothing against the haredim. We have a problem with the haredi parties' political extortion.

'A government with the haredim is a right-wing government?'

Smotrich: We will not be silenced

Transportation Minister responds to the uproar over his comments on a halakhic state.

Smotrich: We will not be silenced

Netanyahu: There will not be a unity government

Netanyahu pledges to form right-wing coalition, warns against voting for parties that, according to polls, do not pass the threshold.

Netanyahu: There will not be a unity government

Gantz: In the next round, we will defeat Hamas

"If necessary, we'll frustrate its leaders and crush the region. We'll act on the ground as much as we want," Blue and White chair promises.

Gantz: In the next round, we will defeat Hamas

'Freedom of speech does not belong to one side only'

United Right list backs Smotrich, blasting outcry over his latest comments on Jewish law in Israel. "Ugly silencing of the Left."

'Freedom of speech does not belong to one side only'

Litzman: We won't go with Gantz, only Netanyahu

"Lapid proved for two years as finance minister that the ‘money’ video isn’t a joke," haredi deputy minister says. Lapid: Video is humorous.

Litzman: We won't go with Gantz, only Netanyahu

Erdan prevents PA events in Jerusalem

Public Security Minister signs orders preventing PA-financed events from taking place in eastern Jerusalem.

Erdan prevents PA events in Jerusalem

Haredi MK: Why are Gantz, Yaalon & Ashkenazi silent?

United Torah Judaism MK: 'The fact that Blue and White leaders haven't thrown Lapid out makes them complicit in his divisive discourse.'

Haredi MK: Why are Gantz, Yaalon & Ashkenazi silent?

'I'm the first one in line to return to Gush Katif'

14 years after Gush Katif evacuation, Anita Tucker tells Arutz Sheva how she still yearns to return home.

'I'm the first one in line to return to Gush Katif'

Helping young couples and remembering the uprooting of graves

Unique event raises funds for brides whose families were expelled from Gush Katif.

Helping young couples and remembering the uprooting of graves

'Liberman is not a rightist, he'll establish a left-wing gov't'

Likud MK Osnat Mark: Anyone who wants to ensure that there is a right-wing government must vote only for the Likud.

'Liberman is not a rightist, he'll establish a left-wing gov't'

Netanyahu: Lapid and Liberman have a shady deal

Netanyahu blasts Lapid and Liberman, says they have a secret deal in place to bring him down.

Netanyahu: Lapid and Liberman have a shady deal

Likud candidates sign oath of loyalty to Netanyahu

Top 40 candidates on Likud's Knesset list sign loyalty oath vowing to back Netanyahu - and only Netanyahu - for PM, even over other Likud MK

Likud candidates sign oath of loyalty to Netanyahu

Liberman: My wife and daughter are completely religious

Yisrael Beytenu chairman claims that he's not against religious people. 'I live in a mixed comm. - haredim, religious and secular.'

Liberman: My wife and daughter are completely religious

'We cannot behave irresponsibly again'

Minister Yariv Levin blasts United Right after submitting the Likud list to the Knesset.

'We cannot behave irresponsibly again'

Ayelet Shaked:

'If we are not big enough, a leftist government will be formed'

United Right submits its list to the Central Election Committee.

'If we are not big enough, a leftist government will be formed'

Ben-Gvir: Bennett is blocking alliance - we'll run alone

Otzma Yehudit party to run separately, accuses Naftali Bennett of torpedoing alliance with United Right.

Ben-Gvir: Bennett is blocking alliance - we'll run alone

Benny Gantz retracts:

Gantz: 'I want to replace Netanyahu, not sit together with him'

Benny Gantz stated he would call for a unity gov't after elections. A few minutes later, he retracted his words.

Gantz: 'I want to replace Netanyahu, not sit together with him'

Otzma Yehudit and Noam cancel joint run

Following dispute over inclusion of secular candidate on joint list, Otzma Yehudit and Noam end union hours ahead of registration deadline.

Otzma Yehudit and Noam cancel joint run

It's final: Moshe Feiglin's Zehut is running alone

Former MK Moshe Feiglin submits party list to election committee, ending possibility of joint run with other parties.

It's final: Moshe Feiglin's Zehut is running alone

Arab unity: Arab nationalist party joins Joint List

'For the sake of ending the occupation.' Balad faction rejoins Joint List, ending split between Arab factions and creating single list.

Arab unity: Arab nationalist party joins Joint List

Amir Peretz: We're the alternative to Netanyahu's social apathy

MK Itzik Shmuli announces he is remaining in the Labor-Gesher party.

Amir Peretz: We're the alternative to Netanyahu's social apathy

Chief Rabbi Lau: Argentinean Jews can vote on Tisha B'Av

A mandatory presidential election is taking place in Argentina on Tisha B'Av. Is voting considered a distraction from mourning?

Chief Rabbi Lau: Argentinean Jews can vote on Tisha B'Av

Bennett to meet Rabbi Peretz on Sunday

New Right, United Right, leaders to meet Sunday for last-ditch effort at unity talks.

Bennett to meet Rabbi Peretz on Sunday

Haredim protest Blue & White chief's visit to Bnei Brak

Hundreds of residents demonstrated against the visit of the Blue and White chairman. 'The haredi community only supports Netanyahu.'

Haredim protest Blue & White chief's visit to Bnei Brak

'To listen, accept, and hear each other'

President Rivlin: 'Religious Zionism has already proved that it knows the changes in outlook required of one seeking national leadership.'

'To listen, accept, and hear each other'

'It's a miracle no child has died'

MK Kati Shitrit initiates Knesset discussion on treatment of children with severe life-threatening allergies in school.

'It's a miracle no child has died'

Interior Minister working to reduce obstacles to Ukraine travel

Interior Min. Deri meets Ukraine ambassador to discuss entry procedures, reduce obstacles.

Interior Minister working to reduce obstacles to Ukraine travel

Gantz: 'No Gaza solution without returning Hadar and Oron'

Bereaved father: 'I appreciate Chiefs of Staff and President, but I cannot hear Prime Minister promising same thing five times.'

Gantz: 'No Gaza solution without returning Hadar and Oron'

Unity on the Right:

Ayelet Shaked meets with Rafi Peretz

Party leaders meet to advance unification, agree that their negotiating teams will meet in coming days. 'Meeting was good, helpful.'

Ayelet Shaked meets with Rafi Peretz

'PA is stealing our land and Israel is doing nothing to stop it'

New Right to push for crack-down on Arab land grabs in Judea and Samaria, says Bennett. 'PA is stealing our land and we're not stopping it.'

'PA is stealing our land and Israel is doing nothing to stop it'

'Run together - or we'll end up with a left-wing government'

United Right launches campaign calling on Ayelet Shaked to run for the Knesset as part of a large right-wing list.

'Run together - or we'll end up with a left-wing government'