Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Rabbi Peretz, Smotrich reject Netanyahu invitation

Jewish Home, National Union leaders reject Likud offer to hold meeting with Otzma Yehudit to unify ahead of elections.

Rabbi Peretz, Smotrich reject Netanyahu invitation

'Otzma Yehudit refuses to meet with us'

Jewish Home, National Union officials say Otzma Yehudit faction refusing to meet to discuss running together.

'Otzma Yehudit refuses to meet with us'

Tzipi Livni expected to announce retirement from politics

Hatnuah party chairwoman calls special press conference Monday, is expected to announce departure from politics

Tzipi Livni expected to announce retirement from politics

Anti-Israel Democrats represent 'new strain of anti-Semitism'

Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations launches Israel mission with Africa ties, rising anti-Semitism in focus.

Anti-Israel Democrats represent 'new strain of anti-Semitism'

Otzma Yehudit looks to attorney-turned radio host to lead party

Right-wing faction hoping to cross threshold in upcoming election offers prominent defense attorney-turned radio host party chairmanship.

Otzma Yehudit looks to attorney-turned radio host to lead party

Aliza Lavie leaves Yesh Atid

MKs Aliza Lavie, Haim Jelin, leave Yesh Atid party after being told they won't receive realistic spot on the list.

Aliza Lavie leaves Yesh Atid

Jewish Home and National Union to run together

Rabbi Rafi Peretz to head joint Jewish Home-National Union list, Smotrich to receive senior ministerial position.

Jewish Home and National Union to run together

Shaked:

'The New Right - a platform for leadership'

Justice Minister sets goals for next term, warns about potential dangers from Trump's Mideast peace plan.

'The New Right - a platform for leadership'

Eli Yishai unapologetic: 'I'm for Mother and Father'

'When they said haredim are like Hamas, no one spoke up; suddenly a slogan is raised that isn't approved by me, I'm invited to every show.'

Eli Yishai unapologetic: 'I'm for Mother and Father'

Feiglin: 'Zehut's sun is beginning to shine'

Zehut chairman calls on activists not to get too excited about poll granting his party 5 seats, but asserts Zehut can also reach 15 seats.

Feiglin: 'Zehut's sun is beginning to shine'

Songs in memory of Ori: Good will win

Hundreds of Bnei Akiva members take part in evening of song in memory of Ori Ansbacher.

Songs in memory of Ori: Good will win

Rabbi Rafi Peretz:

'Jewish Home will contain all; Ben-Gvir will get hug from me'

New party chair convinced of ability to attract voters from all corners of religious Zionism: 'So we'll be divided on few things, so what?'

'Jewish Home will contain all; Ben-Gvir will get hug from me'

Watch: Leftists, Arabs offer condolences to slain teen's family

Members of "Tag Meir" group and local Arabs arrive in Tekoa to pay condolence visit to Ansbacher family. "We are brothers."

Watch: Leftists, Arabs offer condolences to slain teen's family

Jewish Home alliance with Otzma Yehudit?

MK Moti Yogev opens up about Bennett's departure from Jewish Home, and the possibility of a joint run with Otzma Yehudit.

Jewish Home alliance with Otzma Yehudit?

Shmuli, Shafir and Yechimovich head Labor list

Itzik Shmuli, Stav Shafir, Shelly Yechimovich and Amir Peretz elected to top spots in Labor primaries. Eitan Cabel in the 15th spot.

Shmuli, Shafir and Yechimovich head Labor list

'Goal is unity - and it will be achieved'

Rabbi Eli Sadan says first priority is uniting National Union and Jewish Home, other right-wing parties will take more time.

'Goal is unity - and it will be achieved'

Rabbis to Smotrich and Peretz:

'Declare joint run ASAP'

Religious Zionist rabbis demand that Jewish Home and National Union unite to one list in hopes to add Otzma Yehudit.

'Declare joint run ASAP'

National Union demands Jewish Home share power

National Union refuses to affect Jewish Home leader Rabbi Rafi Peretz as the sole leader of the proposed joint list.

National Union demands Jewish Home share power

Signs in Jerusalem: Death penalty now

Activists from Im Tirtzu hang signs across Jerusalem calling for the death penalty for terrorists in wake of murder of Ori Ansbacher.

Signs in Jerusalem: Death penalty now

Lod Mayor: 'Remember the tears after 1992 elections loss'

Lod Mayor and Shomron Council head call to unite small Right parties: 'Overcome differences to prevent rise of leftist government.'

Lod Mayor: 'Remember the tears after 1992 elections loss'

Danon to UN: Condemn the barbaric murder

Israel's UN Ambassador urges the Security Council to condemn the brutal murder of 19-year-old Ori Ansbacher.

Danon to UN: Condemn the barbaric murder

Soccer team owner: I have decided to enter politics

Alona Barkat, who owns Hapoel Beer Sheva soccer team, announces she is joining the New Right party.

Soccer team owner: I have decided to enter politics

'Gantz's advisers must be pulling their hair out'

Avi Farhan, who was evicted from Yamit and Gush Katif, responds to Gantz: What kind of security did the Disengagement bring us?

'Gantz's advisers must be pulling their hair out'

Gantz to Netanyahu:

'You expelled Jews, paid protection money to Hamas'

Israel Resilience chairman attacks prime minister, who said Abbas "wished Gantz success in the elections." "Your time has passed."

'You expelled Jews, paid protection money to Hamas'

Gabi Ashkenazi: I will decide in the coming days

Former IDF chief of staff speaks outside his home with activists calling on him to unite the left-wing parties. "I'm working on it."

Gabi Ashkenazi: I will decide in the coming days

Today: Primaries in the Likud

120,000 members of the Likud will be eligible to vote and choose the party's list for the 21st Knesset.

Today: Primaries in the Likud

UN ambassadors see how small Israel is - from above

“When the ambassadors go back to New York, they will be able to speak about what they saw here.”

UN ambassadors see how small Israel is - from above

PM Netanyahu praises UN Ambassadors' 'fairness, integrity'

Prime Minister briefs delegation on Middle East security situation: 'We want to see you change your votes.'

PM Netanyahu praises UN Ambassadors' 'fairness, integrity'

UN ambassadors moved and excited visiting Jerusalem

Watch: Arutz Sheva spoke with ambassadors taking part in the 40-member delegation visit to Israel led by Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon.

UN ambassadors moved and excited visiting Jerusalem

40 UN ambassadors visit City of David

The ambassadors were led by Amb. Danny Danon and met Mayor Moshe Leon.

40 UN ambassadors visit City of David

Zehut party launches election campaign

Feiglin: Never before has a party been established in Israel that respects the citizen and his intelligence.

Zehut party launches election campaign

Negotiations between National Union, Otzma Yehudit underway

Talks over alliance between the parties in progress. National Union: "We are ready for compromise so that votes aren't lost."

Negotiations between National Union, Otzma Yehudit underway

Bereaved family: Joy mixed with sadness

Son of murdered man wonders why it took 3 years for Defense Ministry to admit murder was a terror attack.

Bereaved family: Joy mixed with sadness

Left and right blast Gantz following speech

Neither left nor right impressed by Hosen Le'Yisrael chairman's first public speech.

Left and right blast Gantz following speech

Rabbi Yosef: Full gender separation in Cave of the Patriarchs

Rishon LeZion publishes letter signed by rabbis Dov Lior, Avigdor Neventzal, Shmuel Rabinowitz calling for strict separation in cave.

Rabbi Yosef: Full gender separation in Cave of the Patriarchs

'It felt like murder - or something even worse'

Mayor visits Jerusalem synagogue which was desecrated during overnight break-in. 'I'm horrified by what I saw.'

'It felt like murder - or something even worse'

PM gets chilly Nativ HaAvot reception

On way to Nativ HaAvot Netanyahu greeted by dozens of signs from Young Settlement Forum: 'Bibi - young settlement still awaits arrangement.'

PM gets chilly Nativ HaAvot reception

Prime Minister visits Netiv Ha'avot

Netanyahu arrives to visit neighborhood in Gush Etzion, 15 of whose homes were demolished following Supreme Court ruling six months ago.

Prime Minister visits Netiv Ha'avot

Watch: MK Yehuda Glick visits Temple Mount ahead of wedding

Hours before his wedding, Likud MK Yehuda Glick ascends Temple Mount where me met with his bride-to-be.

Watch: MK Yehuda Glick visits Temple Mount ahead of wedding

What was ex-Pentagon spokesperson doing in Old City of J'lem?

Former Pentagon spokeswoman Dana White joins Roseanne, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach in visit to Old City of Jerusalem.

What was ex-Pentagon spokesperson doing in Old City of J'lem?