Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

News by Hezki Baruch

'Override Clause will ensure democracy'

Attorney explains why limiting Supreme Court's ability to strike down Knesset laws will ensure Israel's future as a democracy.

'Override Clause will ensure democracy'

'We saw Begin's pain'

Ex activist against Israel's withdrawal from Sinai: 'Begin's pain was over the uprooting of Yamit, not the results of 'Peace for Galilee.''

'We saw Begin's pain'

Exclusive: Amana to construct homes in south

Organization previously focused on construction in Judea and Samaria takes on projects near Gaza border.

Exclusive: Amana to construct homes in south

Danon to Security Council:

'Iran continues to carry out ballistic missile tests'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN informs Security Council that Iran had conducted two additional ballistic missile tests in January 2018.

'Iran continues to carry out ballistic missile tests'

Bennett at Gaza:

'Rehabilitate Gaza - provided the boys return home'

Minister Bennett tours Gaza perimeter, refers to negotiations on possible 'hudna' and issue of Overrule Clause.

'Rehabilitate Gaza - provided the boys return home'

Power to declare war goes back to the Cabinet

Cabinet approves proposal to return authority to declare war to the Cabinet.

Power to declare war goes back to the Cabinet

Recognition of Armenian genocide reaches Knesset

Knesset approves motion seeking to hold discussion on recognition of Armenian genocide. Government chooses not to respond to proposal.

Recognition of Armenian genocide reaches Knesset

Arab MK doesn't regret anti-Israel statements

MK Jamal Zahalka responds to petition by MK Forer demanding that he be questioned.

Arab MK doesn't regret anti-Israel statements

Knesset Christian Allies Caucus to celebrate embassy moves

MKs across the political spectrum to gather with Christian leaders to celebrate the moves of US, Guatemalan embassies to Jerusalem.

Knesset Christian Allies Caucus to celebrate embassy moves

MK: We won't accept lectures from the Turkish butcher

MK Shmuli calls on Israel to recognize Armenian genocide, slams Turkish government for hypocrisy.

MK: We won't accept lectures from the Turkish butcher

'They sold Hadar and Oron in favor of an agreement'

Family of Hadar Goldin urges government not to repeat the mistakes of the past.

'They sold Hadar and Oron in favor of an agreement'

When Lapid gave credit to Netanyahu

Yesh Atid Chairman complements PM on his efforts for US embassy move to J'lem. 'Whoever cannot give credit loses right to criticize.'

When Lapid gave credit to Netanyahu

'Hamas using children as human shields'

Deputy Defense Minister slams Hamas leaders for sitting in their offices while they send children to act as human shields.

'Hamas using children as human shields'

Tens of thousands march through capital for Jerusalem Day

Thousands of marchers make their way towards Old City of Jerusalem as part of annual 'Rikudegalim' Flag Dance, marking 51st Jerusalem Day.

Tens of thousands march through capital for Jerusalem Day

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'