Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

News by Hezki Baruch

Why were guests ejected from Knesset meeting?

Jewish Home MK explains her decision to remove guests from discussion, says Israel may need to rethink changing Tender Years Clause.

Why were guests ejected from Knesset meeting?

Jerusalem Law passes initial vote

Law requiring 80-vote supermajority to divide Jerusalem in future negotiations passes first vote.

Jerusalem Law passes initial vote

'A perfect example of secular coercion'

Knesset committee discusses hotels' insistence on evacuating Shabbat-observant guests from their rooms before Shabbat ends.

'A perfect example of secular coercion'

Lapid: National security is not a game

Yesh Atid chief slams PM Netanyahu, tells him to go home if he can't keep track of his own government.

Lapid: National security is not a game

Can Diaspora Jews connect to Israel without making Aliyah?

Torah MiTzion emissaries prepare for year-long 'shlichut' abroad, teaching Judaism and building bridges between Israeli and Diaspora Jews.

Can Diaspora Jews connect to Israel without making Aliyah?

'Terror victim and Zionist emissaries inspired my immigration'

Elie Schiff, who made aliyah after being inspired by terror victim Dafna Meir, shares her story.

'Terror victim and Zionist emissaries inspired my immigration'

'The silence of the Arab leaders is outrageous'

President Rivlin blasts Arab MKs for failing to condemn terrorist attack on the Temple Mount.

'The silence of the Arab leaders is outrageous'

'We lost a true leader'

Avi Raskas eulogizes brother in law Lt. David Golovensitz, who was shot and killed by an accidental firearm discharge.

'We lost a true leader'

'Israelis need to speak from a position of strength'

The Lilyan Wilder Center for Communication Excellence works to train those who speak on behalf of Israel on how to get their message across.

'Israelis need to speak from a position of strength'

'Close the Temple Mount to Arabs - not Jews'

Constitution Committee Chairman says Israel must hold exclusive control over Temple Mount for security. 'We can't rely on anybody else.'

'Close the Temple Mount to Arabs - not Jews'

'Righteous become victims, attackers claim victory'

Student movement protests plan to reopen Temple Mount to Muslims, calls on PM not to reward terror.

'Righteous become victims, attackers claim victory'

Magnetometers to be placed at the entrance to Temple Mount

Security forces to place magnometers at Temple Mount entrances, cameras outside Temple Mount; Site to reopen Sunday afternoon.

Magnetometers to be placed at the entrance to Temple Mount

Lapid: We'll never surrender the Golan Heights

Yesh Atid chairman tours Golan Heights. 'The time has come for the world to recognize Israeli sovereignty in the Golan.'

Lapid: We'll never surrender the Golan Heights

Watch: Prayers in memory of IDF soldiers killed in 2014 Gaza war

Memorial service at Har Herzl military cemetery honors those killed during 2014 Gaza war. Chief IDF Cantor leads 'El Maleh Rahamim' prayer.

Watch: Prayers in memory of IDF soldiers killed in 2014 Gaza war

'The Qalqiliya issue also applies to Gush Etzion'

Cabinet ministers receive letter from Gush Etzion regional head demanding that Arab land grabs in Gush Etzion also be taken into account.

'The Qalqiliya issue also applies to Gush Etzion'

Justice Minister: We bring results, and our hard work pays off

Justice Minister Shaked speaks with Arutz Sheva about elections, the submarine scandal, Qalqiliya, and building in Beit El.

Justice Minister: We bring results, and our hard work pays off

AG approves new homes in Ofra, Gush Etzion

Attorney General Mandelblit green-lights 91 new homes in Ofra in Samaria, 56 houses in Kfar Etzion in Judea.

AG approves new homes in Ofra, Gush Etzion

'The Chief of Staff wants a smoke-free army'

Sale of cigarettes and tobacco at army bases to end.

'The Chief of Staff wants a smoke-free army'

MK Mualem-Refaeli:

'The Supreme Court judges must stop interfering'

Jewish Home MK welcomes Defense Ministry's opinions that Regulation Law isn't discriminatory.

'The Supreme Court judges must stop interfering'

'Elderly man who shot burglars is a hero, he deserves a medal'

Likud MK and chair of Gun reform lobby praises 82-year old Holocaust survivor who shot Arab burglars who broke into his house, killing one.

'Elderly man who shot burglars is a hero, he deserves a medal'

Efforts to prevent demolition of Gush Etzion neighborhood

Jewish Home trying to prevent or at least postpone the demolition of 16 homes in the Netiv Ha'Avot neighborhood of Gush Etzion.

Efforts to prevent demolition of Gush Etzion neighborhood

Gabbay:

'We will take care of Dimona and not only Amona'

Newly elected Labor chairman Avi Gabbay gives victory speech, calls on Peretz to work toward unity.

'We will take care of Dimona and not only Amona'

'Beit El Law' gets another chance

Prime Minister's Office sources say PM did not veto bill. Justice Minister pledges to bring law up Sunday.

'Beit El Law' gets another chance

'Hold cabinet meeting at Tomb of Patriarchs'

Yesha Council and Amana issue invitation following UNESCO designation of Hevron's Old City as 'endangered PA heritage site'

'Hold cabinet meeting at Tomb of Patriarchs'

'MK Kish paid a high price for the Beit El Law'

Reports say PM Netanyahu decided not to appoint Likud MK to head committee, as punishment for insisting PM keep promise to build in Beit El.

'MK Kish paid a high price for the Beit El Law'

Regev: Culture Ministry used to be an ATM for the elite

Culture Minister says Rahat, Elad, never received any funds from the Ministry, since Tel Aviv took too big a chunk, says policy is changing.

Regev: Culture Ministry used to be an ATM for the elite

Chief Rabbi: Heads will roll over leaking of rabbinic blacklist

Rabbi David Lau promises consequences for senior rabbinate official who publicized list of 160 'blacklisted' Diaspora rabbis

Chief Rabbi: Heads will roll over leaking of rabbinic blacklist

'The Supreme Court has become the legislator'

Law Committee to discuss today Basic Law amendment meant to curtail Supreme Court's ability to reject Knesset bills.

'The Supreme Court has become the legislator'

Gafni puts the brakes on 'United Jerusalem' bill

Haredi MK tells coalition chairman not to bring 'United Jerusalem' bill for vote until his party can decide whether or not to support it.

Gafni puts the brakes on 'United Jerusalem' bill

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva:

'I agree to primaries but I want a religious party'

MK Bezalel Smotrich says the unity between the National Union and Jewish Home won't fall apart over primaries.

'I agree to primaries but I want a religious party'

Poll: Likud remains the largest party

New poll finds that the Likud will remain the largest party in the Knesset regardless of who wins the Labor leadership.

Poll: Likud remains the largest party

'Does a religious soldier have to feel like an exception?'

MK Smotrich present at meeting on mixed service, upset by by Chief of Staff's words, says 'IDF is no place for radical feminist agendas.'

'Does a religious soldier have to feel like an exception?'

Gabai: Party members want change

Former Minister Avi Gabai, who will run against Amir Peretz in the second round of the Labor primaries, addresses his supporters.

Gabai: Party members want change

Protecting Judea, Samaria residents against firebombs and rocks

Residents of Judea and Samaria get permission to rock-proof leased cars, not just cars they purchased.

Protecting Judea, Samaria residents against firebombs and rocks

Likud MK:

'The Palestinians are rewriting history'

MK Sharren Haskel visits Hevron, urges UNESCO to reject resolution declaring Cave of the Patriarchs a Palestinian heritage site.

'The Palestinians are rewriting history'

Hazan warns Netanyahu

MK Oren Hazan threatens to work to topple Netanyahu if he advances a plan to divide Jerusalem.

Hazan warns Netanyahu

US leftists attack Netanyahu

J Street's Jeremy Ben Ami attacks Israel's Prime Minister and the recent government decissions regarding the Western Wall

US leftists attack Netanyahu

'Liberman ignoring illegal Arab towns around Jerusalem'

Jerusalem Belt Forum blasts Defense Minister, says little being done to halt expansion of illegal Arab settlements in Jerusalem area.

'Liberman ignoring illegal Arab towns around Jerusalem'

A gloomy picture:

'Israel is strengthening Arab grip on Yesha with its own hands'

Judea and Samaria Forum of Jewish Home party blasts Civil Administration's quiet advancement of Arab foothold over Area C.

'Israel is strengthening Arab grip on Yesha with its own hands'

Mahmoud Abbas - 'A terrorist in a suit'

Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee considers bill to cut funding to PA over terrorist stipends. 'Time for words to become action.'

Mahmoud Abbas - 'A terrorist in a suit'