Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

News by Hezki Baruch

Watch: Jerusalem Day celebrations - in the heart of Tel Aviv

Students from 'Zeitlin' religious high school in Tel Aviv march with Israeli flags through the city, dancing in Sarona market.

Watch: Jerusalem Day celebrations - in the heart of Tel Aviv

Watch: Thousands of yeshiva students celebrate at Western Wall

Thousands from institutes of Torah study from around the country gather for festive prayers in honor of Jerusalem Day.

Watch: Thousands of yeshiva students celebrate at Western Wall

'The UN should be kicked out of Jerusalem'

Attorney Yair Gabbai calls on Jerusalem to 'evacuate' United Nations headquarters, use the land to build new homes.

'The UN should be kicked out of Jerusalem'

Religious Zionist rabbis unite

Hundreds of religious Zionist rabbis gather in Jerusalem in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel.

Religious Zionist rabbis unite

This rabbi blows a shofar just before Shabbat

Every Friday, Tunisia's chief rabbi stands on his rooftop and blows a shofar, announcing the start of Shabbat.

This rabbi blows a shofar just before Shabbat

Sharren Haskel:

'Never Again means Iran as well'

'If international community continues turning blind eye to aggression, lying, pushing red line - unfortunately we'll be in same situation.'

'Never Again means Iran as well'

'Trump made a Churchillian decision on Iran'

MK Amir Ohana says US withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal shows Trump closest ally Israel has ever had in the White House.

'Trump made a Churchillian decision on Iran'

Bennett:

'Israel's policy: If one rises to kill you, kill him first'

'We are stronger and more determined than Iran,' Education Minister tells National Youth Council.

'Israel's policy: If one rises to kill you, kill him first'

'Erase Elor Azariya's criminal record'

Culture Minister vows to help convicted ex-IDF soldier who shot wounded terrorist obtain a clean record. 'I wish him peace and quiet.'

'Erase Elor Azariya's criminal record'

Mufti of Tunisia to Arutz Sheva: 'We are united by our humanity'

Grand Mufti of Tunisia calls for unity between different faiths. 'We must go hand in hand, communicate and get to know each other.'

Mufti of Tunisia to Arutz Sheva: 'We are united by our humanity'

'A community unlike anywhere else in the world'

Arutz Sheva speaks with President of Conference of European Rabbis about impressions of rabbinical delegation to Tunisia.

'A community unlike anywhere else in the world'

Agricultural terror: 'It's time to move from words to actions'

Shas MK Danny Saida attends conference on agricultural terrorism, vows to work to eradicate it.

Agricultural terror: 'It's time to move from words to actions'

Zionist Union MK:

'Too bad MKs aren't invited to Embassy opening'

MK Nahmias-Verbin reacts to report that Knesset members will not be invited to ceremony marking U.S. Embassy relocation.

'Too bad MKs aren't invited to Embassy opening'

Knesset Speaker:

'The anti-Semite is out of the bag'

Knesset Speaker blasts PA Chairman over his anti-Semitic speech attributing Holocaust to Jewish 'social behavior.'

'The anti-Semite is out of the bag'

Knesset approves: Cabinet will be allowed to authorize a war

Knesset approves bill authorizing the Cabinet to order the start of a war.

Knesset approves: Cabinet will be allowed to authorize a war

Erdan: Supreme Court protects minorities and harms majority

Minister supports Overrule Clause but prefers discussion with Supreme Court justices. 'Impossible that Knesset can't change Court decision.'

Erdan: Supreme Court protects minorities and harms majority

Jewish Home MK: Shin Bet is instigating 'price tag' incidents

MK Smotrich asserts that the Shin Bet is seeking to frame 'hilltop youth' to legitimize the torture experienced by Duma murder suspects.

Jewish Home MK: Shin Bet is instigating 'price tag' incidents

Civil Administration set for demolitions in 'Mevo'ot Yericho'

Knesset Land of Israel lobby turns to cabinet ministers, calling on them to stop demolitions tomorrow in Jordan Valley community.

Civil Administration set for demolitions in 'Mevo'ot Yericho'

'A special figure who walked among us'

Minister Bennett: Rabbi Hadari brought up countless students who will continue his unique path connecting the Torah, nation, land of Israel.

'A special figure who walked among us'

New evidence:

Way paved to convict terrorist?

Military court accepts new evidence in trial of terrorist acquitted two weeks ago of Nirit Zmora's attempted murder.

Way paved to convict terrorist?

'After what I went through here, anything can happen'

Nirit Zmora, seriously injured in stabbing attack while terrorist charged only with causing aggravated injury, arrives at military court.

'After what I went through here, anything can happen'

The secret entrance to Jerusalem

Dr. Hagi Ben Artzi visits Burma Road, which used to be the secret way to the city of Jerusalem.

The secret entrance to Jerusalem

Twitter suspends Jewish Home MK's account

MK Bezalel Smotrich's Twitter account suspended after he wrote that Arab teen Ahed Tamimi should have been shot in the kneecap.

Twitter suspends Jewish Home MK's account

Netanyahu: The law applies to everyone

PM Netanyahu says law applies to everyone, promises to act against reckless Arab drivers.

Netanyahu: The law applies to everyone

Honoring the heroes of Latrun

Join Dr. Ben Artzi as he visits another historic site in Israel where we continue to learn the story of the miraculous foundation of Israel

Honoring the heroes of Latrun

'Don't fight one another - we have enough enemies'

Mother of soldier murdered in Arad terror attack expresses her feelings during her first Memorial Day as a bereaved mother.

'Don't fight one another - we have enough enemies'

Defense Minister warns Israel's neighbors: Don't test us

Defense Minister Liberman warns Israel's neighbors: Israel won't compromise on security, don't test us.

Defense Minister warns Israel's neighbors: Don't test us

"These are our Days of Awe"

The father of Lt. David Golovensitz, who was killed in Hevron 9 months ago, speaks about his son and the first Remembrance Day without him.

 "These are our Days of Awe"

Suez fighter finds comrade's grave after 48 years

For decades Benjamin Schwartz searched for family of fallen war comrade. A month ago he found him and attended military cemetery memorial.

Suez fighter finds comrade's grave after 48 years

Watch: lngathering and lndependence - part 5

Israel nearly lost its war of independence in 1948 - but managed to survive, thanks to a surprising decision by its Arab enemies.

Watch: lngathering and lndependence - part 5

'You were a symbol of Israel's revival in its land'

Yitzhak Drexler, one of the Yom Kippur War's last casualties, died Saturday in hospital. Hundreds accompany him on his last journey.

'You were a symbol of Israel's revival in its land'

'Assad will pay if he gives Iran platform to attack Israel'

Energy Minister speaks with Arutz Sheva about Iran's use of Syria as base for attacking Israel. 'This goes beyond chemical weapons issue.'

'Assad will pay if he gives Iran platform to attack Israel'

Jewish Home MK to try to ascend Temple Mount

MK Shuli Mualem-Refaeli to join bereaved families on visit to Temple Mount on Sunday.

Jewish Home MK to try to ascend Temple Mount

Former Defense Minister: No immediate danger of escalation

Former Defense Minister Ya'alon says no need to fear escalation, attack on Syria isn't related to Israel.

Former Defense Minister: No immediate danger of escalation

Watch: lngathering and lndependence part 4

Dr. Haggai Ben-Artzi brings us to Latrun, scene of some of the most intense battles of 1948 and used for the siege on Jerusalem.

Watch: lngathering and lndependence part 4

Regev fires back at Barkat: Cancel the terrorist memorial event

Culture Minister outraged at J'lem Mayor, demands he use his authority to stop the event rather than place responsibility on her.

Regev fires back at Barkat: Cancel the terrorist memorial event

Watch: lngathering and lndependence part 3

Dr. Haggai Ben-Artzi takes us to the place where the state of Israel was declared.

Watch: lngathering and lndependence part 3

The heroes who tried to reach Jerusalem

lngathering and lndependence (part 2): Dr. Ben Artzi visits the Castel hill telling the stories of the heroic convoys to Jerusalem.

The heroes who tried to reach Jerusalem

lngathering and independence - Part 1

Dr. Haggai Ben-Artzi takes Arutz Sheva readers for a tour following the convoys that broke through the road to Jerusalem.

lngathering and independence - Part 1

'We have not forgotten our brethren in the Diaspora'

In preparation for Israel's 70th anniversary, 70 Israeli leaders and intellectuals will leave for 70 Jewish communities around the world.

'We have not forgotten our brethren in the Diaspora'