Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Zionist Union suspends its own MK

Zionist Union suspends MK Robert Tiviaev for a month due to absence in the Knesset during a vote on a bill.

Zionist Union suspends its own MK

'Netanyahu again caved to the haredim'

Opposition livid after State asks Supreme Court to postpone expiration date of Draft Law.

'Netanyahu again caved to the haredim'

MK Ilatov to Benny Begin: 'You need to be dealt with'

During Knesset Constitution Committee debate MK Ilatov speaks against MK Benny Begin who opposes death penalty for terrorists.

MK Ilatov to Benny Begin: 'You need to be dealt with'

Stormy Knesset debate:

'We're speculating with our children's blood'

Bereaved parents demand vote for terrorist death penalty: 'We could've saved lives of 100 people if death penalty was imposed on terrorists'

'We're speculating with our children's blood'

MK Haskel's new role

Likud MK to head subcommittee of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee which deals with foreign policy and public relations.

MK Haskel's new role

'Miri Regev curries favor with the boss'

Yisrael Beiteinu responds to Culture Minister and calls to remove Sa'ar Law from agenda so Cultural Loyalty Law can be approved.

'Miri Regev curries favor with the boss'

Miri Regev:

'Liberman and Kahlon working for New Israel Fund'

Culture Minister responds to Cultural Loyalty Law dropping from agenda after coalition fails to recruit majority.

'Liberman and Kahlon working for New Israel Fund'

Cultural Loyalty Law vote cancelled

Bill to strip funding from anti-Zionist artists dropped from Knesset agenda after coalition fails to secure majority.

Cultural Loyalty Law vote cancelled

These are National Union's demands for unity with Jewish Home

National Union Central Committee demands that next Knesset list be composed of a ratio of 1:3.

These are National Union's demands for unity with Jewish Home

'Cultural Loyalty Bill' facing difficulties

Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon grants Kulanu members freedom to vote as they wish on “Cultural Loyalty Bill”.

'Cultural Loyalty Bill' facing difficulties

'Artists' protests won't stop us'

Finance Minister stands by bill which would allow gov't to deny state funding of anti-Zionist art. 'Protesters just a small radical fringe.'

'Artists' protests won't stop us'

Culture Minister: Will Liberman vote with Ahmed Tibi?

Regev slams Cultural Loyalty Law critics, warns Yisrael Beytenu not to oppose bill. 'If Liberman votes against it, voters won't forget it.'

Culture Minister: Will Liberman vote with Ahmed Tibi?

Likud MK: 'Khan al-Ahmar' must be evacuated immediately

MK Anat Berko tours illegal Bedouin outpost, asserting that its residents have fallen victim to 'PA terror' using them against Israel.

Likud MK: 'Khan al-Ahmar' must be evacuated immediately

'Netanyahu is a coward in peace and a coward in war'

Zionist Union MK Omer Barlev blasts Netanyahu, says he is afraid of making significant humanitarian move in Gaza.

'Netanyahu is a coward in peace and a coward in war'

'Zero tolerance for anti-Semitism and racism'

President Rivlin hosts an event marking the 75th anniversary of the rescue of the Jews of Denmark.

'Zero tolerance for anti-Semitism and racism'

'Time for the EU to recognize J'lem as Israel's capital'

Chairman of the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meets with EU Ambassador to Israel. 'Partition plan is no longer relevant.'

'Time for the EU to recognize J'lem as Israel's capital'

Rabbi Ben-Dahan: Back to work with full force

Reinstated deputy defense min. optimistic after intense week in coalition. 'This is a good government, we must allow it to complete term.'

Rabbi Ben-Dahan: Back to work with full force

MK rushed from hospital for Knesset vote

Likud MK rushed to Knesset for vote - while still hooked up for infusion from hospital visit.

MK rushed from hospital for Knesset vote

Likud freezes 'death penalty for terrorists' bill

Coalition Chairman instructs committee not to hold vote on Yisrael Beytenu's bill seeking to make it easier to execute terrorists.

Likud freezes 'death penalty for terrorists' bill

Jewish Home MK: We showed national responsibility

MK Yogev says party's decision to remain in coalition was made for the good of the nation, and believes Jewish Home voters appreciate this.

Jewish Home MK: We showed national responsibility

New Likud MK sworn in

MK Osnat Hila Mark replaces Jackie Levy, who was elected as mayor of the city of Beit She’an.

New Likud MK sworn in

'We bring leaders to Israel to deal with 21st century issues'

Organizer of Jerusalem Leaders Summit says Israel 'great place' for addressing issues of the modern world.

'We bring leaders to Israel to deal with 21st century issues'

'Peace not possible in the foreseeable future'

Justice Minister Shaked says push for peace talks a 'waste of time,' Netanyahu will be reelected.

'Peace not possible in the foreseeable future'

'Israel is a law-abiding nation'

Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi says IDF, goes to great pains to obey international law despite brazen violations of international law by enemies.

'Israel is a law-abiding nation'

'As goes Israel, so goes America'

Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant addresses Jerusalem Leaders Summit, lauds close ties between Mississippi and Israel.

'As goes Israel, so goes America'

Watch: Liberman comes out of Rabbi Kanievsky's house

Outgoing defense minister seen in Bnei Brak after visiting leading haredi rabbi and authority of Jewish law Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky.

Watch: Liberman comes out of Rabbi Kanievsky's house

Netanyahu: Not right to go to elections now

PM opens cabinet meeting by addressing efforts to stabilize coalition. 'In this sensitive security period, elections not needed, not right.'

Netanyahu: Not right to go to elections now

Shaked: The government is no longer right-wing

Justice Minister explains why there is no reason for the continued existence of the government without Bennett as defense minister.

Shaked: The government is no longer right-wing

Kahlon: I don't have a problem with Bennett as Defense Minister

Finance Minister denies rejecting the idea of Naftali Bennett being appointed defense minister.

Kahlon: I don't have a problem with Bennett as Defense Minister

Kahlon to Netanyahu: Best to go to elections

'In the present situation, the best thing for Israeli citizens and the Israeli economy is to go to elections as soon as possible.'

Kahlon to Netanyahu: Best to go to elections

Likud minister: Hamas attacks were 'minor'

Minister Tzachi Hanegbi says attacks on Israel were not particularly severe because Tel Aviv was not attacked. 'Hamas had reason to attack.'

Likud minister: Hamas attacks were 'minor'

It's official: Liberman tenders resignation

Yisrael Beytenu chairman sends letter of resignation from position of defense minister to Prime Minister Netanyahu.

It's official: Liberman tenders resignation

Jewish Home: Defense portfolio - or elections

Faction unanimously decides to demand defense portfolio from prime minister following Liberman's resignation.

Jewish Home: Defense portfolio - or elections

Jewish Home ultimatum: Bennett as Defense Minister - or we bolt

Party officials tell Arutz Sheva Jewish Home will remain in coalition only if Bennett tapped to replace Liberman as Defense Minister.

Jewish Home ultimatum: Bennett as Defense Minister - or we bolt

'If Liberman resigns, Netanyahu will dissolve Knesset'

Senior coalition official close to Prime Minister says if Defense Minister quits gov't, decision will lead to early elections.

'If Liberman resigns, Netanyahu will dissolve Knesset'

Report: Liberman set to step down as Defense Minister

Sources close to Defense Minister say he is frustrated with government's response to Hamas attacks, has decided to resign.

Report: Liberman set to step down as Defense Minister

'We'll have a decisive victory over Hamas'

MK Miki Zohar confident Netanyahu will lead Israel to 'decisive victory' over Hamas, following wave of rocket attacks.

'We'll have a decisive victory over Hamas'

Netanyahu:

'All the claims against me have been shattered'

Netanyahu discusses submarine affair before departing for Paris. "There is no claim against me in this case."

'All the claims against me have been shattered'

Meretz MK refuses apology from Hazan

MK Oren Hazan seeks to apologize to MK Ilan Gilon after calling him "half a human being". Gilon refuses to accept the apology.

Meretz MK refuses apology from Hazan

Nir Barkat to Rav Sabato: Ambitious plans ahead

"It'll be easier for young couples to say 'I am part the Zionist mission; we want and can settle the land of Israel' "

Nir Barkat to Rav Sabato: Ambitious plans ahead