Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

News by Hezki Baruch

Likud minister:

'The most important thing is to oppose a two-state solution'

Minister Akunis addresses reports of US initiative to renew Israel-PA negotiations. 'Two-state solution will bring about a terror state.'

'The most important thing is to oppose a two-state solution'

Government ministers:

'Time to strengthen Hevron'

Collective call to PM to advance Jewish building in Hevron. 'The PA cannot incite against us while continuing to receive gestures from us.'

'Time to strengthen Hevron'

Coalition members demand expansion in Hevron

10 coalition MKs call on PM to allow Jewish community in Hevron to expand.

Coalition members demand expansion in Hevron

Soldier Avshalom Armoni laid to rest

Funeral of officer killed in training accident yesterday takes place at Har Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem.

Soldier Avshalom Armoni laid to rest

Arabs throw rocks, Jews barred from site

A single security guard watches entire compound of the grave of the Prophet Samuel, a short distance from the Har Adar terrorist's village.

Arabs throw rocks, Jews barred from site

Watch: Selichot prayers at the President's Residence

Singer Yonatan Razel leads selichot prayers at the President Rivlin's residence in Jerusalem.

Watch: Selichot prayers at the President's Residence

'Gush Etzion and Itamar are not the same thing'

Chairman of Zionist Union slams jubilee event for Judea and Samaria. 'We certainly don't agree with all that was said there.'

'Gush Etzion and Itamar are not the same thing'

'Sinkholes are a death sentence for Dead Sea towns'

Local residents say Dead Sea sinkholes are sinking their livelihood.

'Sinkholes are a death sentence for Dead Sea towns'

Arutz Sheva exclusive:

European Union to boycott Israeli state ceremony

EU ambassador to Israel to boycott state event marking 50th anniversary of liberation of Judea, Samaria.

European Union to boycott Israeli state ceremony

Watch: Students protest, insist on learning Torah

130 students and teachers from Mitzpeh Yericho demonstrate in front of Education Ministry, insist on continuing current curriculum.

Watch: Students protest, insist on learning Torah

Hazan: Nuclear Iran is no less a threat than the Holocaust

Likud MK demands Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee convene urgent meeting on Iranian threat, after the country's ballistic missile test.

Hazan: Nuclear Iran is no less a threat than the Holocaust

Civil Admin: People who don't understand things blame us

Chief of Civil Admin. speaks with Arutz Sheva amid accusations that agency fails to enforce law on Arabs, is biased against local Jews.

Civil Admin: People who don't understand things blame us

Arab Joint List MK resigns from Knesset

Joint List MK Osama Saadi quits Knesset Monday.

Arab Joint List MK resigns from Knesset

Hundreds mark anniversary of Migron destruction

Minister Ze'ev Elkin asks the residents of Migron for forgiveness as they remain homeless five years after the demolition.

Hundreds mark anniversary of Migron destruction

'Joy after a year of pain'

Israelis celebrate 'sheva brachot' with daughter of rabbi murdered in terror attack last year.

'Joy after a year of pain'

'Constitutional law will restore faith in Supreme Court'

Education Minister Bennett says new proposal won't harm Supreme Court, slams Labor leader Gabbay for not reading plan's details.

'Constitutional law  will restore faith in Supreme Court'

Left outraged over Bennett and Shaked's 'constitutional plan'

Knesset members from the left blast Bennett and Shaked plan to rein in the Supreme Court.

Left outraged over Bennett and Shaked's 'constitutional plan'

Are they waiting for a child to burn?

Jewish Home MK insists government allocate funds fornew school buses in Judea, Samaria.

Are they waiting for a child to burn?

'Without the Supreme Court there would be no state'

MK Elazar Stern praises court decision to overturn haredi IDF exemptions, says haredi leaders alienating many Israelis from Judaism.

'Without the Supreme Court there would be no state'

Health Minister: Justice Rubinstein is 'audacious'

Haredi minister slams Supreme Court justice, says he's 'anti-religious' and 'distorted' Gur Rebbe's words.

Health Minister: Justice Rubinstein is 'audacious'

'The first step towards the elimination of the Oslo Accords'

Hundreds attend National Union conference, which approves Smotrich's new diplomatic plan.

'The first step towards the elimination of the Oslo Accords'

Shaked to Arutz Sheva:

'I hope PM strengthens Hevron, lets Jewish community expand'

Justice Minister calls on Netanyahu to expand Jewish community in Hevron following election of convicted murderer as PA mayor of city.

'I hope PM strengthens Hevron, lets Jewish community expand'

'The criminals must be brought to justice'

Acting WZO chairman not surprised by latest anti-Semitic attack in France, calls for perpetrators to be brought to justice.

'The criminals must be brought to justice'

'The State of Israel is the answer to anti-Semitism'

Social Equality Minister attends Romanian parade in memory of Elie Wiesel, speaks of Wiesel's legacy in fighting anti-Semitism.

'The State of Israel is the answer to anti-Semitism'

MK Glick in Arad following clashes between haredim, secular Jews

MK Yehuda Glick meets with representatives of both sides following riots, says secular Jews and haredim have real desire for dialogue.

MK Glick in Arad following clashes between haredim, secular Jews

Kahlon's goal: 20 seats

Finance Minister and Kulanu chairman believes his party will be the second largest in the Knesset in the next election.

Kahlon's goal: 20 seats

Return an illegal weapon - and you won't be tried

Police operation seeks to cut down on Arab possession of illegal weapons by promising legal immunity if weapons returned.

Return an illegal weapon - and you won't be tried

'The Jews have returned - stones and knives won't stop us'

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's grandson tells Arutz Sheva 'Jews are here to stay' in eastern Jerusalem. 'We won't be intimidated.'

'The Jews have returned - stones and knives won't stop us'

'Jews have the right to live anywhere in the country'

Deputy Defense Minister says PA law mandating death penalty for Arabs who sell land or homes to Jews must be fought,

'Jews have the right to live anywhere in the country'

Unprecedented aid to Houston's Jewish community

Israeli government donates $1 million to aid recovery of Houston Jewish community.

Unprecedented aid to Houston's Jewish community

United Hatzalah recognized as official EMS organization

Government recognizes United Hatzalah as official rescue organization, police say recognition will improve overall emergency response.

United Hatzalah recognized as official EMS organization

Israel to issue free temporary passports

Interior Ministry issues free temporary passports to travelers with flights before Oct. 20.

Israel to issue free temporary passports

'Takeover of south Tel Aviv by infiltrators is intolerable'

Netanyahu discusses his visit to south Tel Aviv during cabinet meeting. '72-year-old Sofia can't leave apartment without escort.'

'Takeover of south Tel Aviv by infiltrators is intolerable'

Cabinet approves budget for first new Samaria town in 25 years

Government gives green light to transfer to Interior Ministry funds needed for infrastructure of Amona evictees' replacement community.

Cabinet approves budget for first new Samaria town in 25 years

Soccer on Shabbat? 'Woe unto us'

Sephardi Chief Rabbi laments intention to officially sanction soccer games on the Sabbath.

Soccer on Shabbat? 'Woe unto us'

'Jews also have human rights'

Hundreds of Tel Aviv residents protest opposite home of Supreme Court Chief Justice.

'Jews also have human rights'

Housing Minister: Time for Gush Etzion to expand dramatically

Kulanu minister visits Gush Etzion towns south of Jerusalem, calls Jewish settlement there 'historically, strategically, morally important.'

Housing Minister: Time for Gush Etzion to expand dramatically

Victims of Great Revolt brought to rest in Ofra

Remains of Jews who perished in the Great Revolt against the Romans and were discovered in Binyamin secretly buried in Ofra.

Victims of Great Revolt brought to rest in Ofra

'Supreme Court's rulings leave us no choice'

Constitution Committee chairman slams Supreme Court's rulings on illegal immigrants, Amona, Regulation Law force Knesset to take action.

'Supreme Court's rulings leave us no choice'

'We'll build a beautiful synagogue in Gaza'

Emotional prayer ceremony at new synagogue in Netzer Hazani marks 12 years since the destruction of the synagogues of Gush Katif.

'We'll build a beautiful synagogue in Gaza'