Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Gantz and Lapid to continue rotation agreement

Gantz, Lapid, Ya'alon and Ashkenazi gather to discuss the party's preparations for the upcoming elections.

Gantz and Lapid to continue rotation agreement

'We want to return the Torah to its foundation'

National Union chairman says he wants the justice ministry in order to return the Torah to its foundation. Lapid: We won't let that happen.

'We want to return the Torah to its foundation'

Netanyahu at Mercaz Harav:

'We will never leave Jerusalem'

Netanyahu at central rally in honor of Jerusalem Day: Such great joy, such great spirit!

'We will never leave Jerusalem'

Watch: The gift that moved Netanyahu

Head of Mercaz Harav Yeshiva and brother of a hero who fought with Zachary Baumel give tallit to PM Netanyahu.

Watch: The gift that moved Netanyahu

Shaked on new elections:

'God decided to intervene'

Outgoing Justice Minister says she 'needs a few days' to make plans ahead of repeat elections, after being dismissed by Netanyahu.

'God decided to intervene'

Netanyahu to replace Shaked and Bennett within 48 hours

Prime Minister to name new Justice and Education ministers, replacing Ayelet Shaked and Naftali Bennett, by Tuesday.

Netanyahu to replace Shaked and Bennett within 48 hours

What's behind Netanyahu's decision to fire Bennett and Shaked?

Union of Right-Wing Parties looks to receive Justice and Education Ministries, following termination of Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked.

What's behind Netanyahu's decision to fire Bennett and Shaked?

'Jerusalem Day - a holiday of national unity'

Education minister arrives at cabinet meeting following prolonged absence. 'Now, more than ever, we need unity, not polarization.'

'Jerusalem Day - a holiday of national unity'

Watch: Jerusalem Day prayers at Mercaz Harav

Hundreds participate in prayers celebrating 52 years since Jerusalem's liberation at flagship religious Zionist yeshiva in the city

Watch: Jerusalem Day prayers at Mercaz Harav

Labor to join Blue and White - or Meretz?

Labor chief announces plans to run with either Meretz, or Blue and White party, as poll shows Labor failing to cross electoral threshold.

Labor to join Blue and White - or Meretz?

Likud MK in Hevron: We will continue to promote sovereignty

MK Michal Shir: Legislative initiatives to impose Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria will wait, but our spirit will not be broken.

Likud MK in Hevron: We will continue to promote sovereignty

'We went above and beyond, I don't understand Liberman'

United Right chairman says decision to go for new elections was reached with a heavy heart.

'We went above and beyond, I don't understand Liberman'

Benny Gantz: Three months of madness

Blue and White chairman: "Hundreds of millions of shekels will be invested in elections that will bring us back to the same place."

Benny Gantz: Three months of madness

Deri: I was wrong, I apologize to Netanyahu

Shas chairman tells Arutz Sheva about a far-reaching proposal rejected by Liberman. "Turns out I did not know Liberman well enough."

Deri: I was wrong, I apologize to Netanyahu

Smotrich blasts Liberman: A cynical and irresponsible man

National Union chairman blasts Yisrael Beytenu chairman: His only significant move is undermining establishment of a right-wing government.

Smotrich blasts Liberman: A cynical and irresponsible man

Liberman: The Likud surrendered to the haredim

Yisrael Beytenu chairman: The Likud alone is responsible for the fact that the State of Israel is going to new elections.

Liberman: The Likud surrendered to the haredim

Political drama:

Knesset dissolved, Israel going to elections

Law to dissolve the Knesset approved in second and third readings. Elections expected to take place on September 17.

Knesset dissolved, Israel going to elections

First publication:

Rabbi Peretz tried to oust Shaked and Bennett

United Right looked into possibly firing ministers Bennett and Shaked and replacing them with serving Knesset members, but was rejected.

Rabbi Peretz tried to oust Shaked and Bennett

Netanyahu's last-minute compromise rejected

Likud says deals reached with coalition-minimum of 60 MKs, as it makes final attempt to reach compromise on Draft Law.

Netanyahu's last-minute compromise rejected

'I will do everything in my power to prevent another election'

Amid the crisis in coalition negotiations, President Rivlin releases video in which he outlines the possibilities available to him by law.

'I will do everything in my power to prevent another election'

New Elections:

Bennett meets with Shaked ahead of Knesset dissolution vote

New Right leaders meet in Naftali Bennett's office amid talk of possible run with Likud, as Israel inches towards new elections.

Bennett meets with Shaked ahead of Knesset dissolution vote

Likud MK: Don't vote for the smaller parties

MK Zohar says he's 'disappointed and frustrated,' says Knesset dissolution prevents minority from attempting to rule majority.

Likud MK: Don't vote for the smaller parties

'Haredi lawmakers are to blame for political crisis'

Yisrael Beytenu rejects accusations it is responsible for failure to form government, calls on Likud to pressure haredi parties.

'Haredi lawmakers are to blame for political crisis'

'Give death penalty - and they will stop harming us'

Mother of baby seriously wounded when Molotov cocktail thrown at family car arrives at terrorist's trial. 'I owe it to the family.'

'Give death penalty - and they will stop harming us'

Likud to vote on merger with Kulanu

Likud, Kulanu parties expected to merge after Likud votes on unification plan ahead of Wednesday's Knesset dissolution vote.

Likud to vote on merger with Kulanu

Mother to terrorist: I hope your children burn

Terror survivor and mother of young Israeli girl who was severely injured in firebomb attack lashes out at terrorist during trial.

Mother to terrorist: I hope your children burn

Liberman: We're not looking to bring down Netanyahu

Yisrael Beytenu chairman: Our sole motive is to 'uphold the principles and commitments given to the public before the elections.'

Liberman: We're not looking to bring down Netanyahu

Bill to dissolve Knesset passes first reading

Knesset approves first reading of bill to dissolve the Knesset. 66 MKs voted in favor, 44 voted against and five abstained.

Bill to dissolve Knesset passes first reading

Elections to be held on September 17

Date is not final and could still change. Netanyahu continuing efforts to prevent elections.

Elections to be held on September 17

Report: Netanyahu and Liberman to meet at height of crisis

After break between them in recent days, PM and the Yisrael Beyteinu Chair to meet in private in effort to form government.

Report: Netanyahu and Liberman to meet at height of crisis

Liberman: 'Would-be coalition is not a right-wing government'

Yisrael Beytenu chair says party will support dissolving Knesset, will keep current list if new elections are called.

Liberman: 'Would-be coalition is not a right-wing government'

Shas minister: Israel doesn't need new elections

Interior Minister Deri tours Mevo Modi'im, visiting burned homes, promises special staff will work to aid residents.

Shas minister: Israel doesn't need new elections

Shas: Liberman is not being truthful

The Shas party rejects the claims voiced by Yisrael Beiteinu chairman. 'He's using the draft law as an excuse to topple the gov't.'

Shas: Liberman is not being truthful

Liberman to Likud: Stop lying to the Israeli people

Yisrael Beytenu chief rejects claims he is to blame for stalled coalition talks. 'Accept our draft law and everything will fall into place.'

Liberman to Likud: Stop lying to the Israeli people

Lapid to Netanyahu: We won't allow you to be Erdogan

'There won't be a Turkish dictator here,' Yair Lapid says at a demonstration against the Immunity Law on Saturday night in Tel Aviv.

Lapid to Netanyahu: We won't allow you to be Erdogan

Haredi party: Liberman isn't telling the truth

UTJ leaders claim Yisrael Beytenu chair wants to bring down right-wing government, deny wanting 'state of Jewish law.'

Haredi party: Liberman isn't telling the truth

Netanyahu: Thank you to my friend Sisi, the Egyptian president

Netanyahu thanks Egypt, as well as Greece, Croatia, Italy and Cyprus for sending firefighting aid to Israel. The PA also offers its help.

Netanyahu: Thank you to my friend Sisi, the Egyptian president

Liberman: We'll only recommend Netanyahu

Yisrael Beytenu won't support any candidate other than PM Netanyahu. Likud: We only ask that he join a right-wing government.

Liberman: We'll only recommend Netanyahu

'Wall-to-wall support for canceling Disengagement'

Ten Likud, United Right, MKs, submit bill to cancel disengagement from northern Samaria.

'Wall-to-wall support for canceling Disengagement'

Attorney General warns new coalition

Mandelblit says he will not hesitate to voice his position on initiatives to weaken the judicial system.

Attorney General warns new coalition