Hezki Baruch

Ben Gvir unveils plan to amend IDF's ethical code

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir proposes replacing IDF's 'Purity of Arms' principle with 'Righteousness of Arms,' emphasizing victory over enemies and Jewish moral values.

What happens if war breaks out on election day?

Head of the Central Elections Committee's logistics division speaks with Arutz Sheva about the preparations, inclduing for worst-case scenarios.

'Blood libel'

'Blood libel:' Ex-Shin Bet chief sues Netanyahu for NIS 3 million

Ronen Bar filed a defamation lawsuit against the Prime Minister, alleging that Netanyahu published false accusations about his role in the October 7 failures.

Israel confirms:

Israel confirms: Hamas extorts Gaza merchants, demands NIS 10,000 per aid truck

COGAT reveals Hamas demanding NIS 10,000 per humanitarian aid truck entering Gaza, threatening merchants who refuse to pay; private traders suspend shipments.

Ban on appointing ILA chief:

Ban on appointing ILA chief: Smotrich slams High Court, calls ruling a 'legal injustice'

Smotrich slammed the High Court for delaying Yehuda Eliyahu’s appointment as Israel Land Authority director-general until after the elections, vowing to remove 'extremist elements' from the judicial system.

'A fraud is a fraud':

'A fraud is a fraud': Ben Gvir and Bennett clash in heated exchange

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir challenges 'Together' leader Naftali Bennett to debate as they clash at Walla!, trading accusations over cooperation with Ra'am leader MK Mansour Abbas.

'An Oslo-era Chief of Staff'

Likud MK Amit Halevi slams Eisenkot: He's an Oslo-era Chief of Staff

In an interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News, Likud MK Amit Halevi rejects claims that the right could "steal the election" and vows close scrutiny of polling stations.

Injured student recounts

Injured student recounts: 'He unscrewed it - and then it exploded'

Eitan Masauri, a student injured by shrapnel in his neck, told the PM that another student had been playing with the munition before the explosion.

Three foreign activists to be deported after filming IDF soldiers in Hevron

Three foreign activists, including the president of an anti-Israel organization that promotes BDS, who filmed IDF soldiers in Hebron will be deported from Israel after photos of soldiers from previous shifts were found.

'I will not give in':

'I will not give in': Katz draws a red line for the High Court over Judea and Samaria

Katz warns the High Court against intervening in IDF’s activities in northern Samaria refugee camps, vows to maintain IDF presence, even if special legislation is needed.

Joint List offers to back any government that ousts Netanyahu

Joint List chairman Yousef Jabareen says party prepared to support any government that replaces Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but demands progress toward Palestinian state.

Likud responds to Avi Gil: ‘A blood libel’

Likud launches a fierce attack following an interview in which former military secretary Avi Gil leveled serious allegations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Hendel to Winter:

Hendel to Winter: Join forces, reject coalition with haredi or Arab parties

Reservists chief Yoaz Hendel calls on Amcha Yisrael chair Ofer Winter to form political alliance, pledge to join only a Zionist government not dependent on haredi or Arab parties.

Knesset demands: Bring October 7 Nukhba terrorists to trial

ועדת החוקה פתחה בדקת דומייה ובקריאת תהילים את הדיון ביישום החוק להעמדת מחבלי הנוח'בה לדין.

This week

This week: Six heroes of Dubai flight to receive Presidential Award for Heroism

President Isaac Herzog will present Israel’s highest civilian award for heroism this week to six Israelis who acted to save the passengers of the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight.

Gevurah Forum:

Gevurah Forum: Bereaved families demand accountability three years after October 7

Dozens of families from the Gevurah and Din V’Tzedek Forums demand an investigation of October 7 failure, accountability for those responsible, and lessons to be learned.

'No spins and lies'

Eisenkot challenges Netanyahu to televised debate: No spins and lies

Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot formally invites Netanyahu to a live televised debate: “The public deserves answers without spins and lies."

Outside Parliament

Watch: ‘Zionism is racism’ resolution torn to shreds outside UK Parliament

WZO delegation head Matan Bar Noy tore up the Green Party resolution outside Parliament, invoking Chaim Herzog’s 1975 protest against the UN’s 'Zionism is racism' vote.

'They won't break me'

'They won't break me': Yehuda Glick banned from Temple Mount for six months

Police issue six-month restraining order against Temple Mount activist Yehuda Glick, banning him from holy site. Claims it was due to prayers for wounded reservist.

Lapid

Lapid: ‘Staying alive under this government is a miracle’

The opposition leader attacked the government following the attempted hijacking, arguing that its senior officials are shirking responsibility.

Yair Golan embarrasses opposition bloc

Democrats chair Yair Golan's proposal to include Ra'am in future coalition sparks disagreement with Yisrael Beytenu chairman, who rules out joining Arab parties in government.

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'Whoever sent the Flydubai terrorist will pay'

The prime minister said the investigation is examining whether the copilot, who he said underwent Islamist radicalization, acted on behalf of another party.

Shameful:

Shameful: Galilee man replaces Israeli flag with protest sign

A man was recorded removing an Israeli flag that had been placed by Religious Zionist activists, laying it on the ground, and hanging in its place a sign against the 'government of failure.'

Supreme Court rules:

Supreme Court overturns election bans on Cassif, Joint List, and Ra'am

Supreme Court allows MK Ofer Cassif, the Joint List, and Ra'am to run, while proceedings against Sami Abu Shehadeh were dropped after he withdrew his candidacy.

Following Court proposal

Balad decides: Sami Abu Shehadeh to accept Supreme Court proposal and withdraw

Balad decides to accept the Supreme Court justices’ proposal: Party chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh will withdraw from the Knesset race, avoiding a reasoned ruling on his disqualification.

A heritage of heroism

Netanyahu studies Torah with defense chiefs: A heritage of heroism

At a Hoshana Rabba Torah study in the Knesset sukkah, Netanyahu praised those who stopped the Flydubai copilot and said disaster had been averted.

With Torah verse of his own

Lapid turns down invite to study Torah with Netanyahu with Torah verse of his own

Netanyahu hosts security chiefs and IDF veterans for Hoshana Rabbah Torah study at the Knesset, but Lapid cries foul over a last-minute invitation.

Netanyahu to flight heroes

Netanyahu to flight heroes: 'You will light a torch on Independence Day'

Prime Minister meets four of the heroes of the flight from Dubai and announces that they will light a torch honoring civilian heroism on Independence Day.

Judge clears Smotrich’s explosive campaign video targeting judges

The Central Elections Committee rejects a bid to remove Bezalel Smotrich’s controversial campaign video, ruling that public officials can be depicted as part of political criticism.

Netanyahu: 'Passengers prevented a major disaster'

Prime Minister says pilot who stabbed fellow pilot apparently attempted to crash plane: 'The passengers who neutralized him saved many lives and prevented a major disaster.'

Lapid attacks, official responds

Lapid attacks, official responds: Clash over warning before plane terror attack

Lapid said that during his briefing with Netanyahu, no incident resembling what occurred on the flight was mentioned. Political official: He was briefed on a significant increase in terrorist activity abroad.

Ahead of elections

Shin Bet develops new security plan for party leaders ahead of elections

Shin Bet Director David Zini approves measures including active threat monitoring, coordination with private security teams, and armed protection even without a specific threat.

Lapid meets Netanyahu:

Lapid after meeting with Netanyahu: No reason to cause public panic

Meeting between Netanyahu and Lapid on security threats ahead of the election ends after about 30 minutes. Lapid says he will not disclose the briefing’s contents but states: “There is no reason to cause public panic."

“False blood libels"

“False blood libels": Netanyahu launches legal battle against media

Prime Minister files NIS 2.6 million defamation lawsuit against media outlets and journalists over reports that he received warnings before October 7.

Netanyahu

Netanyahu: There are signs our enemies will try to attack us ahead of elections

During a visit to an Israeli Air Force base, the Prime Minister issued a stern warning to terrorist organizations: “Our long arm will reach you anywhere and at any time."

Itzik Bonzel to Arutz Sheva:

Itzik Bonzel to Arutz Sheva: I apologized, but Yocheved’s remarks are unforgivable

Bereaved father and Likud candidate responds to the outcry over his comments about released hostage Yocheved Lifshitz: “How low can one go?"

Netanyahu denies claims - announces defamation lawsuit

Netanyahu denies meeting or speaking with Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel before October 7 and says he received no Egyptian warning. He has instructed his lawyers to file a defamation lawsuit.

Hundreds of Israeli flags torn down in Galilee

Religious Zionist Party blames local Arabs for vandalizing Israeli flags near Majd al-Krum, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich vows to expand Jewish settlement in Galilee and Negev.

Ben Gvir on Temple Mount: ‘We are the masters here’

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir ascends Temple Mount, calling for Israeli sovereignty over the site and declares that Israel is on the path to total victory.

Ballot letters revealed

Bennett loses battle over ballot letter to Ben-Gvir

Bennett, Netanyahu, Ben Gvir and Golan will all run under distinctive Hebrew letters. One party’s request was rejected because it was considered a name of God.