Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Netanyahu tells Cabinet

Netanyahu tells Cabinet: 'We're securing strategic areas & fortifying the security zone'

Netanyahu stated at the beginning of the cabinet meeting that the IDF is deepening its operations in Lebanon and fortifying the security zone.

Netanyahu tells Cabinet: 'We're securing strategic areas & fortifying the security zone'

Families of October 7 victims to hold first-ever meeting on inquiry commission

Representatives of the bereaved families from the Choosing Life Forum and the October Council to to discuss establishing an investigation committee for the events of October 7.

Families of October 7 victims to hold first-ever meeting on inquiry commission

Ben-Gvir to Netanyahu:

Ben-Gvir to Netanyahu: 'Call Trump, bang on his desk'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to intensify the war in Lebanon and create a new security perimeter.

Ben-Gvir to Netanyahu: 'Call Trump, bang on his desk'

MK Galit Distel-Atbaryan announces she will not run for Knesset in next elections

Likud MK Galit Distel-Atbaryan addressed the Knesset and said that she would be departing politics.

MK Galit Distel-Atbaryan announces she will not run for Knesset in next elections

After 23 Years:

After 23 Years: MK Yaakov Margi to leave Knesset

Former minister and MK Yaakov Margi informed Shas chairman Aryeh Deri that he will not run in the next Knesset term.

After 23 Years: MK Yaakov Margi to leave Knesset

President Herzog denounces Ben-Gvir at Jerusalem Prize ceremony

The president condemned violence against Arabs in Judea and Samaria in his Unity Day speech and issued sharp criticism of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

President Herzog denounces Ben-Gvir at Jerusalem Prize ceremony

Otzma Yehudit MK:

Otzma Yehudit MK: 'Time for a Zionist offensive in the Galilee'

A special caucus meeting focused on strengthening Jewish construction in the Galilee was held Sunday at the Knesset.

Otzma Yehudit MK:  'Time for a Zionist offensive in the Galilee'

MK Amit Halevy:

MK Amit Halevi: 'We must move from defense to decisive action against Hezbollah and Iran'

MK Amit Halevi says Israel must “move toward decisive, not defensive, action, take control of territory up to the Litani River, and destroy Hezbollah’s centers of control,' warning of the outcome of a possible agreement between the US and Iran.

MK Amit Halevi: 'We must move from defense to decisive action against Hezbollah and Iran'

Smotrich: “Zionism without Torah is lost"

The Minister of Finance and Chairman of Religious Zionism wrote that the holiday of Shavuot expresses the deep connection between the Torah, the land and settlement in the Land.

Smotrich: “Zionism without Torah is lost"

Following criticism:

Ben-Gvir lashes out at Sa'ar from Knesset podium following criticism

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sharply criticized Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar over backlash to footage of detained flotilla activists.

Ben-Gvir lashes out at Sa'ar from Knesset podium following criticism

IDF: 7,000 combat soldiers needed immediately

IDF warns of manpower shortage, bereaved father urges Draft Law to heal rift in nation.

IDF: 7,000 combat soldiers needed immediately

Smotrich declares:

Smotrich declares: Illegal Arab outpost Khan al-Ahmar to be evacuated

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced plans to evict Khan al-Ahmar while condemning possible ICC arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.

Smotrich declares: Illegal Arab outpost Khan al-Ahmar to be evacuated

Deputy Minister warns:

Deputy Minister warns: The haredim will pay a heavy price for toppling the government

Deputy Foreign Minister Sharon Haskel stands by her oppoistion of the currently proposed draft bill and predicts that the haredi parties will suffer in the next election if they topple the government.

Deputy Minister warns: The haredim will pay a heavy price for toppling the government

IDF reveals:

IDF reveals: Why the Palestinian Authority wants elections in Israel

Key Knesset committee holds discussion on Palestinian Authority, potential escalations; IDF Intelligence Directorate representative says Palestinian Authority wants Israeli elections.

IDF reveals: Why the Palestinian Authority wants elections in Israel

Smotrich outrage:

Smotrich attacks Attorney General: ‘Very soon we will end the AG's dictatorship’

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich launches sharp attack on Attorney General during Knesset committee debate, accusing her and her office of persecuting IDF officers and the government while neglecting crime and personal security in Israel.

Smotrich attacks Attorney General: ‘Very soon we will end the AG's dictatorship’

Dudi Amsalem:

Dudi Amsalem: Without the Torah, there is no Nation of Israel

Minister Amsalem launches a fierce attack on the left, claiming they employ anti-democratic methods. On the judicial reform, he vows: "We will push it through, by both force and intellect."

Dudi Amsalem: Without the Torah, there is no Nation of Israel

'I Wanted To See You A Father':

'I Wanted To See You A Father': Hundreds gather to bid farewell to Maoz Recanati

Hundreds of family members, friends and mourners in Jerusalem accompanied the 24-year-old Golani platoon commander who fell after an explosive-drone strike, a month before his scheduled wedding.

'I Wanted To See You A Father': Hundreds gather to bid farewell to Maoz Recanati

MK Moshe Arbel resigns from Knesset

MK and former minister Moshe Arbel announced his resignation after 12 years in the Knesset in order to focus on family, Torah study, and completing his doctorate. Erez Malul is expected to replace him.

MK Moshe Arbel resigns from Knesset

Government approves:

Government approves establishment of IDF museum at former UNRWA complex

The government approved in a special session for Jerusalem Day the establishment of the new IDF museum, an advanced recruitment office and an office for the Minister of Defense in the former UNRWA compound in Jerusalem.

Government approves establishment of IDF museum at former UNRWA complex

Dozens support combat soldier:

Protests outside Prison 10: Dozens come to support combat soldier

Dozens protest outside Prison 10 against the jail sentence given to a Nahal soldier for wearing a 'Mashiach' patch. IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir delayed soldier’s imprisonment until the evening.

Protests outside Prison 10: Dozens come to support combat soldier

Smotrich: Erase Areas A, B, and C of Samaria

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at Jerusalem Day event at Mercaz Harav Yeshiva, noting achievements in Judea and Samaria and laying out a new vision.

Smotrich: Erase Areas A, B, and C of Samaria

Finance Ministry leaders hold professional tour for Jerusalem Day

The Finance Ministry leadership held a tour in the City of David for Jerusalem Day. Finance Minister Smotrich announced the launch of a large-scale plan to populate the city's entry neighborhood.

Finance Ministry leaders hold professional tour for Jerusalem Day

Min. Kisch to Arutz Sheva:

Minister Kisch to Arutz Sheva: Elections? It all depends on the security situation

Education Minister talks about the coalition crisis, tensions with haredi parties, and Naftali Bennett’s campaign in an exclusive interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News.

Minister Kisch to Arutz Sheva: Elections? It all depends on the security situation

Election date TBD

Likud to lead bill to dissolve Knesset

Coalition chairman Ofir Katz (Likud), together with all coalition faction leaders, submitted a bill to dissolve the 25th Knesset.

Likud to lead bill to dissolve Knesset

Confrontation in Finance Committee over Judea and Samaria

A bill seeking to establish tax benefits for settlements under threat in Judea and Samaria was at the center of a heated Finance Committee discussion today.

Confrontation in Finance Committee over Judea and Samaria

Minister praises 'revolution' on Temple Mount

Negev, Galilee and National Resilience Minister Itshak Wasserlauf visits Temple Mount ahead of Jerusalem Day, praising revolution in site management.

Minister praises 'revolution' on Temple Mount

Commission of inquiry law denounced as cover-up

At a hearing of the Constitution Committee an updated draft of MK Ariel Kallner's bill to establish an inquiry committee into the October 7th massacre was revealed, in which several clauses were removed.

Commission of inquiry law denounced as cover-up

Edelstein

Edelstein: My replacement did not advance the Draft Law - he buried it

MK Yuli Edelstein responded to Rabbi Dov Lando's decision to run for election, claiming that he had warned in advance that replacing him as chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Security Committee would bury the draft law.

Edelstein: My replacement did not advance the Draft Law - he buried it

End To Skunk Trucks:

End To Skunk Trucks: Knesset bans chemicals in police water cannons

The Knesset approved a law requiring the use of clean water only in water cannons and full documentation of every deployment.

End To Skunk Trucks: Knesset bans chemicals in police water cannons

With 93-vote majority

Knesset passes law to prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists with 93-vote majority

With a 93-MK majority, legislation approved to bring Nukhba terrorists to justice - including the potential for the death penalty and a precedent-setting clause barring their release in any future exchange deals.

Knesset passes law to prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists with 93-vote majority

Historic vote looming

Historic vote: Bill to prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists heads for final approval in Knesset

Justice Minister and bill sponsors present a framework allowing for death sentences in a special military court. Approximately 110 MKs are expected to support the measure.

Historic vote: Bill to prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists heads for final approval in Knesset

Coalition denounces demand for cost of dealing with Hilltop Youth

During a closed discussion with the Chief of Staff, MK Meir Porush demanded to know the security costs of Hilltop Youth activity in Judea and Samaria. Coalition members criticized him for raising the subject.

Coalition denounces demand for cost of dealing with Hilltop Youth

'No ceasefire'

Chief of Staff: IDF not ordered to disarm Hezbollah

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir warned of reserve force strain, discussed Iran strike limits, and said the army is ready to resume fighting.

Chief of Staff: IDF not ordered to disarm Hezbollah

Netanyahu delays bill to repeal the Oslo Accords

The Ministerial Committee for Legislative Affairs rejected the bill to cancel the Oslo Accords at the request of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Netanyahu delays bill to repeal the Oslo Accords

Smotrich against AG: “You corrupt people have become intolerable"

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich sharply attacked Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara on Sunday following her opposition to the appointment of Roman Gofman as Mossad head.

Smotrich against AG: “You corrupt people have become intolerable"

New bill aims to completely cancel Oslo Accords

Otzma Yehudit bill seeks to cancel Oslo Accords and related agreements which led to decades of terrorism, undermined Israel’s security and sovereignty.

New bill aims to completely cancel Oslo Accords

First merger on the right:

Moshe Feiglin and Michael Ben-Ari agree to run joint list in upcoming elections

Moshe Feiglin and Michael Ben Ari announced a joint run, aiming to advance a hardline right-wing agenda focused, among others, on encouraging immigration, reinforcing Jewish identity, and restoring governance.

Moshe Feiglin and Michael Ben-Ari agree to run joint list in upcoming elections

The Education Minister's ultimatum to university deans

Education Minister Yoav Kisch issues ultimatum to universities, demanding they sign document to maintain neutrality.

The Education Minister's ultimatum to university deans

Watch:

Watch: Lag Ba'Omer at the tomb of Rabbi Yehuda Bar Ilai

Safed Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu lit a Lag Ba'Omer bonfire at the tomb of the 2nd-century Tanna, Rabbi Yehuda Bar Ilai, in northern Israel

Watch: Lag Ba'Omer at the tomb of Rabbi Yehuda Bar Ilai

'They only meant to stab'

Likud activist defends teens who murdered pizza employee: 'They only meant to stab'

Emergency Knesset meeting on youth violence descends into clashes after controversial remarks and political accusations over rising crime.

Likud activist defends teens who murdered pizza employee: 'They only meant to stab'