Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

News by Hezki Baruch

'Netanyahu is frightened by Shaked and Bennett'

Ehud Barak responds to Ayelet Shaked's announcement that she will be heading the New Right.

'Netanyahu is frightened by Shaked and Bennett'

Amir Peretz in talks with former Shin Bet chief

Amir Peretz in talks with Yuval Diskin, known for his criticism of Netanyahu, to join Labor-Gesher alliance.

Amir Peretz in talks with former Shin Bet chief

Labor leader: We won't sit with Netanyahu

Amir Peretz says joint list is 'house of unconditional love,' promises not to support 'laws of immunity and racism.'

Labor leader: We won't sit with Netanyahu

Barak: 'The union with Gesher is the end of the Labor party'

'Orly Levy-Abekasis is giving up on a change of government in Israel and is opening the door to an alliance with Netanyahu,' Barak says.

Barak: 'The union with Gesher is the end of the Labor party'

Orly Levy-Abekasis to run with Labor

Former Yisrael Beytenu MK Orly Levy-Abekasis, who headed Gesher party in previous elections but didn't pass the threshold, joins Labor.

Orly Levy-Abekasis to run with Labor

Smotrich: 'Rabbi Peretz has been lynched'

'I'm not prepared for a reality in which all 'freedom-of-speech seekers' prove that they are in essence thought dictators,' Smotrich said.

Smotrich: 'Rabbi Peretz has been lynched'

'Grant residency to Arabs who saved the lives of Mark family'

Palestinian Arabs who risked their lives to save Jews were forced to flee their village and are living in dire poverty.

'Grant residency to Arabs who saved the lives of Mark family'

Meretz party announces list of Knesset candidates

Tamar Zandberg, former chief of far-left Meretz party, takes second place after losing leadership race to Nitzan Horowitz.

Meretz party announces list of Knesset candidates

Likud MK: Time is short, PA takeover is expanding

MK Dr. Shlomo Karhi visits Gush Etzion, sees firsthand the Palestinian Authority's takeover of Area C.

Likud MK: Time is short, PA takeover is expanding

Dichter: The solution for Gaza - Operation Defensive Shield 2

Likud MK visits Gaza envelope, says solution there will require time and patience.

Dichter: The solution for Gaza - Operation Defensive Shield 2

Meretz elects list for 22nd Knesset

Tamar Zandberg to be placed in the second spot on the list behind chairman Nitzan Horowitz.

Meretz elects list for 22nd Knesset

'Close the Gaza Pandora's Box'

MK Uzi Dayan tours Gaza periphery, says Hamas is the problem and cannot be part of any solution.

'Close the Gaza Pandora's Box'

'Gaza periphery residents are amazing'

Likud MK Kati Shirit takes part in tour of Gaza periphery communities, marvels at resilience of residents.

'Gaza periphery residents are amazing'

Court rejects petition against Likud-Kulanu merger

Tel Aviv District Court rejects petition of two Likud MKs against the merger of the Kulanu party with the Likud.

Court rejects petition against Likud-Kulanu merger

'Our children have no time to wait'

Adviser for National Council for the Child demands supervision law must be implemented 'immediately,' instead of spread out over 6 years.

'Our children have no time to wait'

Likud MK:

'Netanyahu not opposed to bringing Shaked into the Likud'

Lawmaker claims PM not opposed to reserving spot on Likud list for former Justice Minister, says senior party officials blocking appointment

'Netanyahu not opposed to bringing Shaked into the Likud'

'Place Shaked at the top of the list'

Senior Likud official calls on United Right chairman to place former Shaked at the top of the party's list in order to win more seats.

'Place Shaked at the top of the list'

'Illegal Arab town must not be allowed inside Shilo bloc'

Minister calls for crackdown on illegal construction, as work progresses on new Arab town. 'We ignore too much illegal Arab construction.'

'Illegal Arab town must not be allowed inside Shilo bloc'

Watch: Arutz Sheva meets Dr. Mike in Jerusalem

Internet celebrity Dr. Mike describes excitement at seeing medical breakthroughs being made in Israel and meeting Israelis

Watch: Arutz Sheva meets Dr. Mike in Jerusalem

Peretz: We will cancel the 'racist' Nationality Law

Labor Party chairman vows to repeal law stating that Israel is the Jewish people's nation state.

Peretz: We will cancel the 'racist' Nationality Law

'A road that shakes the heart and soul'

Hundreds gather at the Oz Vegaon reserve in Gush Etzion to commemorate the memory of Gil-ad, Eyal and Naftali.

'A road that shakes the heart and soul'

Likud minister promises: I'll never vote to give away land

Min. Ofir Akunis warns right-wing parties may be headed for an Oslo-like disaster, promises never to support giving away Israel's land.

Likud minister promises: I'll never vote to give away land

'No way to cancel new elections'

Knesset legal adviser says plan to reverse dissolution of 21st Knesset, avoid repeat elections cannot be implemented.

'No way to cancel new elections'

Watch: Hundreds at Western Wall for Rosh Chodesh prayers

Education Minister Rabbi Rafi Peretz among the worshipers. 'We are truly living in a special generation.'

Watch: Hundreds at Western Wall for Rosh Chodesh prayers

Amir Peretz: Only enlarging the bloc will create a chance

New Labor chairman promises to work towards alliances in the leftist camp in order to defeat the nationalist camp in the upcoming elections.

Amir Peretz: Only enlarging the bloc will create a chance

Peretz skips victory celebration

Labor chairman-elect Amir Peretz decides not hold celebration of his victory in wake of protest Ethiopian Israeli community.

Peretz skips victory celebration

New Right denies deal reached with Zehut

No alliance talks until after July 15th, says New Right party, denying reports it reached preliminary agreement with Zehut for joint run.

New Right denies deal reached with Zehut

Feiglin denies issuing election ultimatum to Bennett

Former MK Moshe Feiglin calls for formation of 'Israeli Republican Party', uniting Zehut with Naftali Bennett's New Right.

Feiglin denies issuing election ultimatum to Bennett

Barak blasts Edelstein: He's trying to rescue Netanyahu

Former PM fires back after Knesset Speaker calls him "the most failed Prime Minister Israel has ever had".

Barak blasts Edelstein: He's trying to rescue Netanyahu

2000-year-old road to the Temple unveiled

Ancient walkway used during Second Temple period by pilgrims bringing sacrifices to the Temple unveiled in Jerusalem.

2000-year-old road to the Temple unveiled

Amb. Friedman:

'America's spiritual underpinnings come from Jerusalem'

Senior officials from around the world gather in City of David near Old City of Jerusalem for unveiling of 2nd Temple period Pilgrims' Road.

'America's spiritual underpinnings come from Jerusalem'

Watch:

Peace Now activists protest event featuring top US envoys

Far-left activists clash with police while protesting against US diplomats David Friedman and Jason Greenblatt at east Jerusalem event.

Peace Now activists protest event featuring top US envoys

Amir Peretz: If I lead Labor, Netanyahu won't be prime minister

MK Amir Peretz is preparing for Labor's primaries on Tuesday, hoping to be chosen as the party's leader.

Amir Peretz: If I lead Labor, Netanyahu won't be prime minister

'Case of 7-year-old rape victim has lessons for entire country'

MK Omer Yankelevich says all of Israeli society must learn from rape of 7-year-old girl.

'Case of 7-year-old rape victim has lessons for entire country'

Netanyahu: PA wants conflict at any price

PM blasts PA for arrest of businessman who attended Bahrain conference. 'This is not how one who wants to advance peace acts.'

Netanyahu: PA wants conflict at any price

Shmuli: If elected, I will join forces with Ehud Barak

Labor MK Itzik Shmuli: We need to bring back a lot of people we lost along the way and I believe I'm the man who is the most fit to do that.

Shmuli: If elected, I will join forces with Ehud Barak

What's it like raising 10 kids in the Muslim quarter?

Dafna Kandel hosts groups in her home in the Muslim quarter for a meeting of past, present and future.

What's it like raising 10 kids in the Muslim quarter?

'Bennett expresses the opinion of dozens of rabbis'

Rabbi Avraham Stav criticizes media personality Yedidya Meir, who lashed out at Naftali Bennet's proposed conversion reform.

'Bennett expresses the opinion of dozens of rabbis'

Nitzan Horowitz elected as Meretz chairman

Former MK defeats Tamar Zandberg in race for Meretz chairman.

Nitzan Horowitz elected as Meretz chairman

Netanyahu:

'US-Israel cooperation is something we've never had'

PM Netanyahu hails US-Israel ties, praises Trump for leaving Iran nuclear deal.

'US-Israel cooperation is something we've never had'