Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

News by Hezki Baruch

Lapid: The world stands with the Golan

MK Lapid calls on US, Europe, to recognize Israeli sovereignty in the Golan Heights, says Israelis from left and right support the move.

Lapid: The world stands with the Golan

Defense Minister:

'We'll close accounts with Hamas and Jihad'

'We're unwilling to accept kite routine and fence riots and attempts to breach it,' Liberman said at start of faction meeting.

'We'll close accounts with Hamas and Jihad'

Netanyahu answers Pardo:

'The Mossad is not a criminal organization'

PM refers at start of cabinet meeting to words of ex Mossad head. 'The Mossad is a splendid organization that does very important work.'

'The Mossad is not a criminal organization'

Netanyahu shelves legislation on Armenian genocide

Netanyahu orders Ministerial Committee not to discuss two bills calling for recognition of Armenian genocide.

Netanyahu shelves legislation on Armenian genocide

Watch: Likud minister prays at Lubavitcher Rebbe's gravesite

Miri Regev visits Lubavitcher Rebbe's gravesite, prays for residents of southern Israel and for IDF soldiers and commanders.

Watch: Likud minister prays at Lubavitcher Rebbe's gravesite

Prisoners may pray in hat and suit

At request of Chief Rabbi, Prison Service formulates outline allowing those accustomed to praying in hat and suit to also do so in prison.

Prisoners may pray in hat and suit

'Suddenly when they divorce, Dad isn't good enough'

MK Shasha-Biton stresses importance of looking at what's best for the child in cases of divorce.

'Suddenly when they divorce, Dad isn't good enough'

Watch: Economy Minister answers pro-BDS activists

BDS and pro-Palestinian Arab activists interrupt meeting between Economy Minister Eli Cohen and businesspeople in Toronto.

Watch: Economy Minister answers pro-BDS activists

Building permits granted for 450 units in Gush Etzion

Supreme Planning Council of Civil Administration grants permits for some 450 new housing units across Gush Etzion.

Building permits granted for 450 units in Gush Etzion

Zionist Union MK: 'Netanyahu has surrendered to Hamas'

MK Eitan Cabel visits Gaza region, criticizing conduct of PM, DM. 'Hamas must not be given the keys to the bomb shelters.'

Zionist Union MK: 'Netanyahu has surrendered to Hamas'

Conquer, defeat, and eliminate

Jewish Home's MK Yogev supports retaking Gaza - but admits it is not PM Netanyahu's policy.

Conquer, defeat, and eliminate

Coming soon: Smoking ban to include parks and courts

Knesset committee approves order expanding list of no-smoking zones, promises to apply it within 60 days.

Coming soon: Smoking ban to include parks and courts

Likud minister: We will act as you would act

Science Minister Akunis tells counterparts that Israel will act to protect its citizens - just as their countries would.

Likud minister: We will act as you would act

Rare guest in Gulf of Eilat

Blue Whale at least 65 feet long observed in Gulf of Eilat. This is heaviest animal ever seen on Earth.

Rare guest in Gulf of Eilat

'Override Clause will ensure democracy'

Attorney explains why limiting Supreme Court's ability to strike down Knesset laws will ensure Israel's future as a democracy.

'Override Clause will ensure democracy'

'We saw Begin's pain'

Ex activist against Israel's withdrawal from Sinai: 'Begin's pain was over the uprooting of Yamit, not the results of 'Peace for Galilee.''

'We saw Begin's pain'

Exclusive: Amana to construct homes in south

Organization previously focused on construction in Judea and Samaria takes on projects near Gaza border.

Exclusive: Amana to construct homes in south

Danon to Security Council:

'Iran continues to carry out ballistic missile tests'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN informs Security Council that Iran had conducted two additional ballistic missile tests in January 2018.

'Iran continues to carry out ballistic missile tests'

Bennett at Gaza:

'Rehabilitate Gaza - provided the boys return home'

Minister Bennett tours Gaza perimeter, refers to negotiations on possible 'hudna' and issue of Overrule Clause.

'Rehabilitate Gaza - provided the boys return home'

Power to declare war goes back to the Cabinet

Cabinet approves proposal to return authority to declare war to the Cabinet.

Power to declare war goes back to the Cabinet

Recognition of Armenian genocide reaches Knesset

Knesset approves motion seeking to hold discussion on recognition of Armenian genocide. Government chooses not to respond to proposal.

Recognition of Armenian genocide reaches Knesset

Arab MK doesn't regret anti-Israel statements

MK Jamal Zahalka responds to petition by MK Forer demanding that he be questioned.

Arab MK doesn't regret anti-Israel statements

Knesset Christian Allies Caucus to celebrate embassy moves

MKs across the political spectrum to gather with Christian leaders to celebrate the moves of US, Guatemalan embassies to Jerusalem.

Knesset Christian Allies Caucus to celebrate embassy moves

MK: We won't accept lectures from the Turkish butcher

MK Shmuli calls on Israel to recognize Armenian genocide, slams Turkish government for hypocrisy.

MK: We won't accept lectures from the Turkish butcher

'They sold Hadar and Oron in favor of an agreement'

Family of Hadar Goldin urges government not to repeat the mistakes of the past.

'They sold Hadar and Oron in favor of an agreement'

When Lapid gave credit to Netanyahu

Yesh Atid Chairman complements PM on his efforts for US embassy move to J'lem. 'Whoever cannot give credit loses right to criticize.'

When Lapid gave credit to Netanyahu

'Hamas using children as human shields'

Deputy Defense Minister slams Hamas leaders for sitting in their offices while they send children to act as human shields.

'Hamas using children as human shields'

Tens of thousands march through capital for Jerusalem Day

Thousands of marchers make their way towards Old City of Jerusalem as part of annual 'Rikudegalim' Flag Dance, marking 51st Jerusalem Day.

Tens of thousands march through capital for Jerusalem Day

Watch: Jerusalem Day celebrations - in the heart of Tel Aviv

Students from 'Zeitlin' religious high school in Tel Aviv march with Israeli flags through the city, dancing in Sarona market.

Watch: Jerusalem Day celebrations - in the heart of Tel Aviv

Watch: Thousands of yeshiva students celebrate at Western Wall

Thousands from institutes of Torah study from around the country gather for festive prayers in honor of Jerusalem Day.

Watch: Thousands of yeshiva students celebrate at Western Wall

'The UN should be kicked out of Jerusalem'

Attorney Yair Gabbai calls on Jerusalem to 'evacuate' United Nations headquarters, use the land to build new homes.

'The UN should be kicked out of Jerusalem'

Religious Zionist rabbis unite

Hundreds of religious Zionist rabbis gather in Jerusalem in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel.

Religious Zionist rabbis unite

This rabbi blows a shofar just before Shabbat

Every Friday, Tunisia's chief rabbi stands on his rooftop and blows a shofar, announcing the start of Shabbat.

This rabbi blows a shofar just before Shabbat

Sharren Haskel:

'Never Again means Iran as well'

'If international community continues turning blind eye to aggression, lying, pushing red line - unfortunately we'll be in same situation.'

'Never Again means Iran as well'

'Trump made a Churchillian decision on Iran'

MK Amir Ohana says US withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal shows Trump closest ally Israel has ever had in the White House.

'Trump made a Churchillian decision on Iran'

Bennett:

'Israel's policy: If one rises to kill you, kill him first'

'We are stronger and more determined than Iran,' Education Minister tells National Youth Council.

'Israel's policy: If one rises to kill you, kill him first'

'Erase Elor Azariya's criminal record'

Culture Minister vows to help convicted ex-IDF soldier who shot wounded terrorist obtain a clean record. 'I wish him peace and quiet.'

'Erase Elor Azariya's criminal record'

Mufti of Tunisia to Arutz Sheva: 'We are united by our humanity'

Grand Mufti of Tunisia calls for unity between different faiths. 'We must go hand in hand, communicate and get to know each other.'

Mufti of Tunisia to Arutz Sheva: 'We are united by our humanity'

'A community unlike anywhere else in the world'

Arutz Sheva speaks with President of Conference of European Rabbis about impressions of rabbinical delegation to Tunisia.

'A community unlike anywhere else in the world'

Agricultural terror: 'It's time to move from words to actions'

Shas MK Danny Saida attends conference on agricultural terrorism, vows to work to eradicate it.

Agricultural terror: 'It's time to move from words to actions'