Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

News by Hezki Baruch

'I don't trust the Palestinians'

Yesh Atid chairman presents the diplomatic principles of his party.

'I don't trust the Palestinians'

'Switch from talking about deterrence to taking action'

Minister Naftali Bennett calls for tougher punishment against terrorists.

'Switch from talking about deterrence to taking action'

'There are no words to console a mother burying her daughter'

Culture and Sports Minister Miri Regev pays shiva visit to family of woman murdered in Barkan, blames Abbas for inciting murder.

'There are no words to console a mother burying her daughter'

Watch: Thousands at 'hillula' of Shimon Hatzaddik

Thousands participate last night in festive celebration at burial site of Torah sage Shimon Hatzaddik in eastern J'lem.

Watch: Thousands at 'hillula' of Shimon Hatzaddik

Netanyahu: A severe terror attack

PM opens cabinet meeting by addressing Barkan terror attack. 'Security forces are in pursuit of the murderer, I'm sure they will catch him.'

Netanyahu: A severe terror attack

Bennett: Military reinforcement 'a step in the right direction'

Education minister and cabinet member praises chief of staff's decision to bolster forces in Gaza region.

Bennett: Military reinforcement 'a step in the right direction'

'German chutzpah and gross interference'

Regavim policy director says PM must demand German leader stop interfering in internal Israeli affairs, funding illegal PA construction.

'German chutzpah and gross interference'

'A loss to the People of Israel'

Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Stern says goodbye to student, comrade Rabbi Yossi Wald: 'Exemplary figure, pleasant man, loved people and loved G-d.'

'A loss to the People of Israel'

Bereaved parents:

'We will fight to our last drop of blood'

Court hears petition of family of terrorist in Armon Hanatziv attack against their deportation from Israel. Family of attack victim present.

'We will fight to our last drop of blood'

Bennett to Liberman: Attack Hamas, not me

Bennett blasts Liberman's policy against Hamas as 'weak and leftist,' after Liberman says Bennett represents 'messianic, zealous' Right.

Bennett to Liberman: Attack Hamas, not me

Religious affairs minister struggling for his life

Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri calls on public to pray for health of Minister David Azoulay, whose condition due to cancer has worsened.

Religious affairs minister struggling for his life

Watch: 'Second Hakafot' at Rav Kook's house in Jerusalem

Traditional celebrations following 'Simchat Torah' continue at the house of spiritual luminary Rav Kook, with thousands in attendance.

Watch: 'Second Hakafot' at Rav Kook's house in Jerusalem

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Bennett at second hakafot: Bringing closeness and unity

Education Minister participates with hundreds of residents in hakafot event. 'Exciting to see love of Torah uniting people's hearts.'

Bennett at second hakafot: Bringing closeness and unity

Dozens of Jews ascend Temple Mount

Visitors pray near gates of Mount until opening, then ascend Mughrabi Gate singing. Among visitors: MK Shuli Mualem Refaeli.

Dozens of Jews ascend Temple Mount

'Reality obliges us to respond and protect'

MK Motti Yogev calls on the defense establishment to respond to the Hamas-led attacks along the Gaza border.

'Reality obliges us to respond and protect'

Jewish Home primaries go digital

Party Chairman Naftali Bennett decides to use cutting edge technology never before used in Israeli politics.

Jewish Home primaries go digital

Watch: Thousands celebrate at Mercaz Harav

Thousands attended a Simchat Beit Hashoeva celebration at the Mercaz Harav Yeshiva in Jerusalem.

Watch: Thousands celebrate at Mercaz Harav

Jerusalem hosts first-ever skydiving exhibition

History in the capital: Jerusalem hosts a skydiving exhibition to mark the 70th anniversary of the State of Israel

Jerusalem hosts first-ever skydiving exhibition

Watch: Sukkot at the 'Israeli Agricultural Park'

Arutz Sheva visits agriculture ministry's park in Rishon Letzion: Tropical fruits, children's activities, plant labyrinth, animal puppets.

Watch: Sukkot at the 'Israeli Agricultural Park'

The Jerusalem Yeshiva adopts its "lone" soldiers

Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh dedicates new program in honor of lone soldiers who came from the yeshiva.

The Jerusalem Yeshiva adopts its "lone" soldiers

Watch: Celebrating Sukkot in the heart of Jerusalem

Hundreds celebrate Sukkot in Kidmat Zion, "the most important Jewish neighborhood to be built since 1967".

Watch: Celebrating Sukkot in the heart of Jerusalem

Elkin: 400 housing units in eastern Jerusalem neighborhood

Jerusalem Affairs Minister, who is running for mayor, vows to build Jewish community 'on land purchased by Jews for Jewish settlement.'

Elkin: 400 housing units in eastern Jerusalem neighborhood

Likud source: Olmert is now Abbas' mouthpiece

Likud source slams former PM Olmert, says he's 'still living in the previous decade.'

Likud source: Olmert is now Abbas' mouthpiece

Liberman furious after Chief of Staff's comments leaked

Defense Minister demands that leaks from Cabinet meetings be prevented.

Liberman furious after Chief of Staff's comments leaked

Construction in Beit El finally underway

After a decade of promises, construction begins on 300 housing units PM pledged for years in Samaria community.

Construction in Beit El finally underway

Bennett: Jewish Home supports Elkin for J'lem mayor

Jewish Home chairman expresses his party's support for Likud minister's mayoral candidacy. 'A national figure with a right-wing outlook.'

Bennett: Jewish Home supports Elkin for J'lem mayor

'A fighter in his life and a fighter in his death'

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked eulogizes Ari Fuld: 'Led accurate informational discourse for Israel, we'll preserve his legacy.'

'A fighter in his life and a fighter in his death'

Netanyahu opposes shortening of terrorists' sentences

Prime Minister says he strongly opposes shortening the sentences of those involved in the murder of Border Policewoman Hadas Malka.

Netanyahu opposes shortening of terrorists' sentences

'It is our obligation to get up and charge'

Residents of Efrat plan new neighborhood on nearby Givat Eitam as a response to murder of Ari Fuld. 'This land is ours.'

'It is our obligation to get up and charge'

Likud leadership: Jerusalem needs Elkin

Likud leadership explains why Ze'ev Elkin is the most suitable candidate for mayor of Jerusalem.

Likud leadership: Jerusalem needs Elkin

'Justice system hunting Jews instead of terrorists'

Former Kach activist slams conviction, says he acted to defend himself and local Jews from stone-throwers.

'Justice system hunting Jews instead of terrorists'

Hevron Jew who retaliated against rock-throwers convicted

Court convicts Hevron resident for causing damage to PA vehicle, while at the same time praising his heroism. 'A contradictory message.'

Hevron Jew who retaliated against rock-throwers convicted

'Erdogan is trying to take over the Israeli market'

Israeli cement workers protest at finance ministry against flooding of Israeli market with Turkish cement. 'Let us make a decent living.'

'Erdogan is trying to take over the Israeli market'

Netanyahu:

'Europe appeases Iran which acts against it'

'Time has come for Western governments to join Trump government strong effort against terror regime in Iran,' said Prime Minister.

'Europe appeases Iran which acts against it'

'We continue to maintain the status of the Knesset'

Knesset speaker sums up the past year and blesses citizens for the coming year. 'The Knesset is succeeding - Israelis are succeeding!'

'We continue to maintain the status of the Knesset'

Jerusalem

Pensioners break into PMs office: 'This is war'

Retired police and prison workers protest near PM office decision to grant salary supplement only to IDF career soldiers and pensioners.

Pensioners break into PMs office: 'This is war'

Chief Medical Officer absent from vital Knesset hearing by order

Chief of Staff forbids Chief Medical Officer to attend Knesset session. Smotrich: 'Army sends reps to Knesset only for left-wing causes.'

Chief Medical Officer absent from vital Knesset hearing by order

Meretz protests Philippine president's meeting with Rivlin

Meretz activists protest outside President's Residence over Rodrigo Duterte's visit to Israel and his meeting with President Rivlin.

Meretz protests Philippine president's meeting with Rivlin

Security chief blasts Eurovision's 'galling' demands on Israel

Israel's Public Security Minister pushes back on Eurovision's 'disgraceful' demands on Israel as conditions for hosting music contest.

Security chief blasts Eurovision's 'galling' demands on Israel

Deri on picture burning:

'My heart is with southern Tel Aviv residents'

Interior minister addresses the burning of his picture at a protest of southern Tel Aviv residents. 'I did everything I could.'

'My heart is with southern Tel Aviv residents'