Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

News by Hezki Baruch

Approved: Police may delay transfer of terrorist bodies

Knesset approves in second, third readings amendment allowing measures to prevent terrorist funerals from becoming pro-terror rallies.

Approved: Police may delay transfer of terrorist bodies

'Those who seek peace are seen as losers'

Middle East expert Dr. Mordechai Kedar explains how Arabs see Israel's requests for peace, explains how true peace can be achieved.

'Those who seek peace are seen as losers'

Watch: From Kuwaiti Arab to Orthodox Jew

Kuwaiti-born Israeli Jewish 'Palestinian refugee' decries UN hypocrisy in keeping Arabs refugees forever.

Watch: From Kuwaiti Arab to Orthodox Jew

'Terrorist funerals must not become pro-terror rallies'

Knesset committee approves bill to prevent mass funerals for terrorists. 'Unbelievable displays of incitement.'

'Terrorist funerals must not become pro-terror rallies'

'Budget by Passover - or we're leaving the government'

Finance Minister threatens that if coalition crisis over Draft Law not solved within weeks, his party will leave the coalition.

'Budget by Passover - or we're leaving the government'

'War may develop in Israel's north'

Major-General Eyal Ben-Reuven warns that Israel's north is not prepared for potential and probable war.

'War may develop in Israel's north'

Haredi MK:

'Without the draft law - the coalition has no right to exist'

MK Uri Maklev explains that the haredi parties are united in their stance on the draft law.

'Without the draft law - the coalition has no right to exist'

Haredi party threatens to quit coalition

Deputy Health Minister Litzman threatens to bring down coalition if haredi draft law is not passed before the budget.

Haredi party threatens to quit coalition

'A new town in Judea and Samaria - thanks to the far-left'

Ministers thank Supreme Court for delaying demolition of Netiv Ha'avot homes.

'A new town in Judea and Samaria - thanks to the far-left'

Deri in Amichai: A great privilege

Interior Ministry visits new community being built for the evicted residents of Amona.

Deri in Amichai: A great privilege

'Breaking the Silence Law' passes first reading

Law to ban 'Breaking the Silence' from entering Israeli schools passes first Knesset reading.

'Breaking the Silence Law' passes first reading

'They love to hate the courts'

Deputy Defense Minister says rabbinic courts working diligently and faithfully to help women whose husbands refuse to grant a divorce.

'They love to hate the courts'

Swedish MP:

'The Palestinians live a good life in Samaria'

MK Sharren Haskel tours Samaria with Swedish officials who admit: This is not the picture we are getting in Sweden.

'The Palestinians live a good life in Samaria'

Strengthening the bond between Israel and its Druze citizens

Deputy Defense Minister Ben Dahan meets bereaved Druze families, promises to encourage creation of jobs for Druze community.

Strengthening the bond between Israel and its Druze citizens

'Likud poised to win 40 seats next election'

'Netanyahu will be PM for years to come,' Dep. Environmental Protection Minister tells Arutz Sheva. 'Now's not the time for him to retire.'

'Likud poised to win 40 seats next election'

Law to pressure Palestinian Authority advances

Knesset committee approves first reading of law to deduct terrorists' salaries from money transferred to Palestinian Authority.

Law to pressure Palestinian Authority advances

Miracle in Jerusalem

Parking garage collapses due to gas explosion, with several people feared trapped under the rubble. Couple in their 60s rescued.

Miracle in Jerusalem

'Holocaust Day studies should focus on Holocaust denial'

Zionist Union MK Broshi calls on Education Minister Bennett to focus this year's Holocaust Remembrance Day studies on Holocaust denial.

'Holocaust Day studies should focus on Holocaust denial'

'A new town for every house the Supreme Court demolishes'

Ministers look to normalize embattled Gush Etzion neighborhood, vow that 'for every demolished house, we'll approve another town.'

'A new town for every house the Supreme Court demolishes'

Jerusalem: Demonstration in support of Netanyahu

About 100 people demonstrate in support of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu outside his Jerusalem residence.

Jerusalem: Demonstration in support of Netanyahu

PM Netanyahu preventing sovereignty in the Jordan Valley?

PM Netanyahu pans Knesset commmittee's plan to discuss bill for sovereignty in Jordan Valley.

PM Netanyahu preventing sovereignty in the Jordan Valley?

Hundreds gather to remember friendly-fire victim

500 soldiers complete Tractate 'Megillah' ahead of Purim holiday in honor of IDF officer killed in tragic friendly-fire incident in Hevron.

Hundreds gather to remember friendly-fire victim

'A rare opportunity for sovereignty in the Jordan Valley'

Ministerial Committee for Legislation to vote on Likud MK's bill to implement Israeli law in the Jordan Valley.

'A rare opportunity for sovereignty in the Jordan Valley'

'Sovereignty Law' postponed - again

In light of PM's trip to Germany, MK who drafted bill decides to postpone vote in key ministerial committee by another week.

'Sovereignty Law' postponed - again

Knesset passes 'Ariel University Law'

Law placing Israeli colleges in Judea and Samaria directly under Israeli authority passes Knesset, gains support of Yesh Atid MKs.

Knesset passes 'Ariel University Law'

Netanyahu reveals:

Israel discussing Judea, Samaria sovereignty law with Trump WH

Prime Minister reveals that law to apply Israeli sovereignty to Judea and Samaria being discussed with Trump administration.

Israel discussing Judea, Samaria sovereignty law with Trump WH

Due to security situation: Sovereignty bill postponed

Coalition heads unanimously decide to postpone vote on bill seeking to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, due to situation in North.

Due to security situation: Sovereignty bill postponed

Opposition head: Terror attack was 'despicable murder'

Opposition head Yitzhak Herzog pays condolence visit to family of terror victim Itamar Ben Gal, says murderer should be 'duly punished.'

Opposition head: Terror attack was 'despicable murder'

Kahlon urged to cancel benefits to Amnesty

MK Nava Boker urges Finance Minister to cancel the economic benefits given by the State of Israel to Amnesty International.

Kahlon urged to cancel benefits to Amnesty

'We clung to our land - and will continue to do so'

President Reuven Rivlin pays condolence visit to family of murdered terror victim Itamar Ben-Gal. 'I will meet his students to hear of him.'

'We clung to our land - and will continue to do so'

Minister to Arutz Sheva:

'We will convince Netanyahu to convince the US'

Minister Elkin undeterred by PM's reported delay of Judea and Samaria sovereignty bill. 'Those who persevere will see results.'

'We will convince Netanyahu to convince the US'

Netanyahu blocks Judea and Samaria sovereignty bill

PM instructs that vote in key ministerial committee will only take place after coordination with the Trump administration.

Netanyahu blocks Judea and Samaria sovereignty bill

'Mr Prime Minister, the time has come for sovereignty'

Jewish Home Minister calls on PM not to block Judea, Samaria sovereignty bill, to come to Ministerial Committee for Legislation this Sunday.

'Mr Prime Minister, the time has come for sovereignty'

Terror victim would give up his break for his students

Jewish Home chairman speaks about Rabbi Itamar Ben Gal and how he would work with students during his recess.

Terror victim would give up his break for his students

Minister Ariel to Arutz Sheva:

'Without deterrence we have a serious problem'

Agriculture Minister demands that families of terrorists be expelled and that every village from which murderers come be punished.

'Without deterrence we have a serious problem'

'I inform the terrorists: We will not be deterred'

Yesha Council chairman: The correct response to the terrorist attack is Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

'I inform the terrorists: We will not be deterred'

Deputy Defense Minister: Punish terrorists' families

Deputy Defense Minister Ben Dahan says terrorists' families must pay the price of supporting terror.

Deputy Defense Minister: Punish terrorists' families

Netanyahu: We will bring the terrorist to justice

Prime Minister addresses Ariel terror attack at Likud faction meeting. 'Security forces are in pursuit.'

Netanyahu: We will bring the terrorist to justice

Former Defense Minister: Netanyahu should have resigned long ago

Former Defense Minister Ya'alon promises to unveil his party list as soon as Israel sets date for elections.

Former Defense Minister: Netanyahu should have resigned long ago

Yesha Council head:

'The government must take advantage of the opportunity'

Yesha Council Secretary General Shilo Adler welcomes Havat Gilad recognition, urges government to do the same with 24 other communities.

'The government must take advantage of the opportunity'