Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

News by Hezki Baruch

'I have no intention of resigning'

MK Eitan Broshi rejects testimony of woman who claimed he harassed her 15 years ago.

'I have no intention of resigning'

Elkin: Attack stems from Palestinian Authority incitement

Minister Zeev Elkin refers to Adam stabbing attack, blames Palestinian Authority of supporting and inciting terror.

Elkin: Attack stems from Palestinian Authority incitement

Defense Minister to wounded soldier: We will reach the terrorist

Minister Liberman visits officer Bar Vaknin, wounded last week by Gaza sniper, at hospital. 'In the end, the IDF reaches everyone.'

Defense Minister to wounded soldier: We will reach the terrorist

'Abbas is directly responsible for attack'

Economy Minister: 'Anyone who talks of political settlement and desire to live in peace cannot finance murderers and martyrs.'

'Abbas is directly responsible for attack'

'Strengthen Adam with 1,000 units'

Agriculture minister calls for three-pronged response to murderous attack in Binyamin town, blaming PA chairman for encouraging terror acts.

'Strengthen Adam with 1,000 units'

New campaign:

'The goal of the NIF - to harm religious Zionism'

New campaign by Chotam organization launches today, presenting proofs that NIF is targeting various arms of religious Zionism.

'The goal of the NIF - to harm religious Zionism'

Arab MK resigns from Knesset

MK Bahloul resigns from Knesset, claiming protest of Nationality Law.

Arab MK resigns from Knesset

Stabbing victim Yotam Ovadia laid to rest

Terror victim Yotam Ovadia is laid to rest on Friday. Father-in-law: It breaks my heart to hear your son cry, 'Daddy, Daddy.'

Stabbing victim Yotam Ovadia laid to rest

Who is threatening Minister Kara?

Rocks were thrown this week at the home of Minister Ayoob Kara in Daliyat al-Karmel.

Who is threatening Minister Kara?

'They equate us with the Arabs - it's outrageous'

Head of Jewish Home Druze branch explains issues the Druze community has with the Nationality Law.

'They equate us with the Arabs - it's outrageous'

'No one will take my country away from me'

Moskowitz Prize for Zionism winner Anita Tucker, who was expelled from Gush Katif, opens up about the pain of deportation.

'No one will take my country away from me'

Fighting for the State - even on vacation

Yesh Atid Party has information pamphlets for Israelis on summer vacation abroad, to equip them against boycott organizations' claims.

Fighting for the State - even on vacation

Watch: Thousands of American teens celebrate in Latrun

2,500 youth from hundreds of Jewish communities in North America participate in NCSY event in Latrun.

Watch: Thousands of American teens celebrate in Latrun

Treasure at the Cave of Machpelah

Two millionaires who visited the Tomb of the Patriarchs decided on a unique act of charity to worshipers praying at the cave for livelihood.

Treasure at the Cave of Machpelah

Victory for new Likudniks

Court rules most petitioners be returned to Likud; administration required to decide within month on membership of thousands via Internet.

Victory for new Likudniks

Watch: Crane removes stone from Western Wall plaza

Special crane removes fallen stone, archaeologist says investigation to begin soon.

Watch: Crane removes stone from Western Wall plaza

Intelligence minister: Hamas will be defeated in the next war

Intelligence Minister Katz: 'No reason a child living near Gaza border should grow up in the shadow of sirens and rockets.'

Intelligence minister: Hamas will be defeated in the next war

Communications Minister to receive security detail

Minister Ayoob Kara receives threats following his support for the Nationality Law. Security guards stationed around his house.

Communications Minister to receive security detail

Over 1,000 Jews ascend Temple Mount

Hundreds of Jews arrive this morning to Temple Mount for Tisha B'Av fast. 9 detained by police. Clashes between Jews and Arabs in Old City.

Over 1,000 Jews ascend Temple Mount

'The Rabbinate does not appeal itself to Israelis'

Rabbi Chaim Amsalem says Chief Rabbinate has become anti-Zionist, has no right to exist if it cannot solve assimilation issue.

'The Rabbinate does not appeal itself to Israelis'

'A disgrace, an attempt to destroy the state'

Israeli lawmakers criticize attack on Border Police officers in Yitzhar in which a female officer was injured.

'A disgrace, an attempt to destroy the state'

Knesset approves 'Nationality Law'

Knesset approves Nationality Law in second and third readings. 62 MKs vote in favor, 55 vote against, two abstain.

Knesset approves 'Nationality Law'

'The real test of the justices of the Supreme Court'

Deputy director of the Legal Forum for Israel says the Nationality Law will be a significant test for judges who rule on its interpretation.

'The real test of the justices of the Supreme Court'

Arab MK accuses Likud MK of murder, is barred from Knesset

Ethics Committee orders MK Zahalka barred from Knesset for one month as punishment for calling Likud MK a 'murderer.'

Arab MK accuses Likud MK of murder, is barred from Knesset

'Nationality Law' goes to final vote in Knesset

Committee paves way for Knesset to vote on law enshrining Israel's status as nation-state of the Jewish people.

'Nationality Law' goes to final vote in Knesset

Shaked's revolution:

'The petition party is over'

Knesset approves law which transfers authority over issues about Judea and Samaria from Supreme Court to Administrative Court in J'lem.

'The petition party is over'

'Ending the theater of the absurd'

Likud MK Nava Boker proposes bill prohibiting universities from using affirmative action for minorities who didn't serve in the army.

'Ending the theater of the absurd'

EU blasts Israel's Public Security Minister

EU foreign minister asks strategic affairs minister to present evidence of his 'vague' claim that EU funds terror, BDS through NGOs.

EU blasts Israel's Public Security Minister

Knesset approves 'Breaking the Silence Law'

Knesset approves law that would bar extreme leftist organizations from entering schools.

Knesset approves 'Breaking the Silence Law'

Deputy AG supports Nationality Law

Deputy AG Nizri emphasizes difference between collective and individual rights, says granting Jews national rights is legitimate in Israel.

Deputy AG supports Nationality Law

'The haredi community is in terrible danger'

Haredi lawmaker says Nationality Law a threat to haredi community in Israel, urges peers not to back it.

'The haredi community is in terrible danger'

Smotrich: Netanyahu castrated the Nationality Law

Jewish Home MK slams attempts to soften Nationality Law. 'PM is giving up on Judaization of Negev, Galilee and is surrendering to the left.'

Smotrich: Netanyahu castrated the Nationality Law

Meretz MK: 'At least Smotrich tells the truth'

MK Michal Rozin in Knesset committee: 'They ask how I'm friends with Smotrich, the answer is at least he tells the truth.'

Meretz MK: 'At least Smotrich tells the truth'

Defense Minister: We will neither 'contain' rockets nor kites

Liberman at cabinet meeting: 'I hope Hamas draws conclusions. If not - they will pay a heavy price.'

Defense Minister: We will neither 'contain' rockets nor kites

Arab lawmaker: Move into Jewish cities

Former aid to Yasser Arafat urges Israeli Arabs to move into predominantly Jewish towns across Israel. 'This used to be our country'.

Arab lawmaker: Move into Jewish cities

Kish versus Mandelblit: 'We will end the disgrace'

MK responds to AG, who withheld law enforcement officials from hearing on conflict of interest in investigations of PM.

Kish versus Mandelblit: 'We will end the disgrace'

Herzog's parting speech: Be careful how you talk

Chairman of opposition leaves Knesset to head Jewish Agency. 'Understand that every word here can ignite a fire among our people in vain.'

Herzog's parting speech: Be careful how you talk

'Jews and Arabs should be allowed to live anywhere'

MK Jamal Zahalka argues that Nationality Law "gives superiority to Jews at the expense of Arabs."

'Jews and Arabs should be allowed to live anywhere'

Minister Hanegbi: 'I'm alive thanks to Jabotinsky'

On 78th anniversary of Betar and Irgun leader's passing, Tzachi Hanegbi tells of his teachings and personal connection he feels to figure.

Minister Hanegbi: 'I'm alive thanks to Jabotinsky'

'Unfortunately, no Jews live in Umm al-Fahm'

Joint List MK protests possibility in Nationality Law of communities for Jews only. 'Every citizen has a right to live where he wishes.'

'Unfortunately, no Jews live in Umm al-Fahm'