Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Former DM: Paying Hamas won't bring security

Avigdor Liberman slams government for agreeing to transfer money to Hamas, 'silencing' news about tumult on Gaza border.

Former DM: Paying Hamas won't bring security

'They're doing all they can so we won't be in the Knesset'

Central Elections Committee discusses rightist union's request to bump Itamar Ben-Gvir to 5th place, after Michael Ben-Ari disqualified.

'They're doing all they can so we won't be in the Knesset'

'Forget the secret recordings - I won't sit with Netanyahu'

Caught on tape saying he might sit in Netanyahu gov't, Benny Gantz claims he spoke before indictments - but reporter disputes this claim.

'Forget the secret recordings - I won't sit with Netanyahu'

'We'll set up a committee to investigate submarine affair'

Blue and White party leaders hold press conference, say that the submarine affair should be reopened.

'We'll set up a committee to investigate submarine affair'

'How will Tamar raise 12 children alone?'

Rabbi Achiad Ettinger, murdered in Samaria attack, accompanied by thousands in Eli; funeral procession will continue to Segula cemetery.

'How will Tamar raise 12 children alone?'

Eli community rallies behind family of wounded father of 12

Eli settlement committee chairman talks about supporting Ettinger family, demands Prime Minister restore security to town.

Eli community rallies behind family of wounded father of 12

Erdogan to Netanyahu: You need to twist your son's ears

Turkish Pres. Erdogan threatens to 'educate Israel' if Yair Netanyahu continues using 'shameful nicknames.'

Erdogan to Netanyahu: You need to twist your son's ears

The battle of the video clips

PM Netanyahu points out: 'Iran supports Gantz and Lapid.' Benny Gantz shoots back: 'You're going to teach ME what strong means?'

The battle of the video clips

Kahlon: If I can't be Finance Minister, I'll go home

Finance Minister Kahlon says he believes party will receive 10 Knesset seats, won't give up finance portfolio.

Kahlon: If I can't be Finance Minister, I'll go home

MK Smotrich rebukes Chief Justice: 'Don't belittle legislature'

Sharp confrontation develops between MK Betzalel Smotrich and Chief Justice Esther Hayut during hearing on Ben-Ari and Ben-Gvir appeal.

MK Smotrich rebukes Chief Justice: 'Don't belittle legislature'

Supreme Court weighs ban on Otzma Yehudit candidates

Supporters of right-wing faction face off against Arab activists outside of hearing as Supreme Court considers ban on Otzma Yehudit.

Supreme Court weighs ban on Otzma Yehudit candidates

Kahlon: It's the Finance Ministry or nothing

Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon makes clear he will not serve in any other position after the elections.

Kahlon: It's the Finance Ministry or nothing

'Preconceived escalation'

'State of Israel must enforce sovereignty and law on Temple Mount.'

'Preconceived escalation'

Bennett: 'Defeat Hamas, restrain the Supreme Court'

Education Min. responds to criticism of his statements about soldiers' hands being tied by legal system. 'Judges - judge. Let the IDF win.'

Bennett: 'Defeat Hamas, restrain the Supreme Court'

Education Minister: The Left's attack is hypocritical

Education Minister Bennett slams Labor leader Gabbay's criticism, says his party chooses to beat Hamas.

Education Minister: The Left's attack is hypocritical

Smotrich: Feiglin is 'irresponsible'

National Union chair slams Zehut chair over cannabis legalization statements. 'If so, he won't enter government as long as it's up to me.'

Smotrich: Feiglin is 'irresponsible'

Jewish Home: Committed to the south and to defeating Hamas

Jewish Home Chairman Rabbi Peretz invites PM Netanyahu to his home, says proportionate response to Hamas is 'off the table.'

Jewish Home: Committed to the south and to defeating Hamas

Gideon Sa'ar: I support the Nationality Law

Likud candidate comments on prime minister's statement that "Israel is not a state of all its citizens".

Gideon Sa'ar: I support the Nationality Law

Hadash's Jewish candidate disqualified from running for Knesset

Central Elections Committee disqualifies Ofer Cassif from running in April election.

Hadash's Jewish candidate disqualified from running for Knesset

Balad disqualified from running for the Knesset

Central Elections Committee accepts petition of Likud and Otzma Yehudit, disqualifies Balad from running for the 21st Knesset.

Balad disqualified from running for the Knesset

Arabs to be allowed to enter Golden Gate

Israel agrees to fix leaks, allow Waqf to use Golden Gate compound. MK Smotrich: Unthinkable that criminals should be rewarded.

Arabs to be allowed to enter Golden Gate

New in Jerusalem's Old City: Ari Fuld House

Jews enter another house in Old City bought and redeemed by American donors; house will be named after Ari Fuld.

New in Jerusalem's Old City: Ari Fuld House

Gantz and Lapid: We won't give back the Golan

Four heads of the Blue and White party visit Golan Heights, promise to double the size of Jewish settlement in the area.

Gantz and Lapid: We won't give back the Golan

'In the Gaza envelope they do not whine'

Minister Uri Ariel visits Eshkol Regional Council, discusses importance of strengthening the civilian home front.

'In the Gaza envelope they do not whine'

'Difficult to understand State's conduct'

Regavim at Supreme Court hearing wonders about state conduct regarding illegal Bedouin construction and lack of law enforcement.

'Difficult to understand State's conduct'

'I made clear to Putin that Israel won't tolerate Iran in Syria'

PM opens cabinet meeting by addressing talk with Russian leader, saying the two agreed to work for withdrawal of foreign forces from Syria.

'I made clear to Putin that Israel won't tolerate Iran in Syria'

Netanyahu:

'The media will do everything so that the left wins'

"Lapid and Gantz say they won't sit with us but will sit with Tibi," PM says. "We will make the truth clear to the public, Likud can win."

'The media will do everything so that the left wins'

Benny Gantz: A painful evening for every Israeli patriot

"Sitting with Binyamin Netanyahu is not on the agenda," clarifies Blue and White leader after A-G's decision to indict the PM.

Benny Gantz: A painful evening for every Israeli patriot

Blue and White 'pursues legal action' over social media smear

“Yesterday it was a blood libel over the graves of fallen soldiers. Tonight it is baseless slander about Benny and his days in the 1970s."

Blue and White 'pursues legal action' over social media smear

National Union chairman: Rabbi Lau forgot about the Holocaust

MK Smotrich slams Rabbi Lau for Holocaust comparison, says comparison harms memory of Holocaust victims.

National Union chairman: Rabbi Lau forgot about the Holocaust

It's final: Eli Yishai's party won't run with Jewish Home

Parties submit lists of candidates for Knesset, Jewish Home list does not include Eli Yishai.

It's final: Eli Yishai's party won't run with Jewish Home

'Union of the Right-Wing Parties' submits Knesset list

Jewish Home, National Union and Otzma Yehudit submit list of candidates to the Central Elections Committee.

'Union of the Right-Wing Parties' submits Knesset list

Eli Yishai to run alone

Yahad chairman not included in joint Jewish Home, National Union and Otzma Yehudit list for Knesset.

Eli Yishai to run alone

Running for the Knesset in memory of his murdered daughter

Rafi Levengrond, father of Barkan attack victim Kim Levengrond-Yehezkel, seeks to represent Israel's 'second class citizens' in Yesha.

Running for the Knesset in memory of his murdered daughter

Levy-Abekasis to run independently: 'Gantz is run by others'

Chairwoman of Gesher announces she won't form alliance with Gantz, slamming his party's 'strange and delusional' behavior.

Levy-Abekasis to run independently: 'Gantz is run by others'

Right-wing Unity:

Netanyahu delays Moscow trip to meet with Jewish Home leaders

PM pushes off planned meeting with Vladimir Putin, schedules sit-down with Jewish Home chief Rafi Peretz in final push for right-wing unity.

Netanyahu delays Moscow trip to meet with Jewish Home leaders

Rabbi Druckman urges Jewish Home to sign deal with Otzma

Following Otzma Yehudit's acceptance of Jewish Home's terms for united list, senior Religious Zionist rabbi urges leaders to finalize deal.

Rabbi Druckman urges Jewish Home to sign deal with Otzma

Netanyahu warns: If the right doesn't unite, we will lose

PM Netanyahu issues another call for Jewish Home and Otzma Yehudit to unite.

Netanyahu warns: If the right doesn't unite, we will lose

Watch: Brit Milah of Oren Hazan's son

MK Oren Hazan names his 8-day old son Ayalon Yitzhak.

Watch: Brit Milah of Oren Hazan's son

MK Oren Hazan leaves Likud, heads Tzomet party

Firebrand MK Oren Hazan announces he will run as head of the Tzomet party. 'We are united by our love of the Land of Israel.'

MK Oren Hazan leaves Likud, heads Tzomet party