Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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'A nation which stands up for itself will be respected'

Jerusalem Affairs Minister says PM was right to cancel meeting with German Foreign Minister over meeting with radical groups.

'A nation which stands up for itself will be respected'

German reporters ask: Can Israel ever put the past behind?

Speaker of the Knesset Yuli Edelstein describes Israeli relations with Germany in light of its role in the Holocaust.

German reporters ask: Can Israel ever put the past behind?

'One picture, full of strength'

A picture found in the Arutz Sheva archives shows fallen soldier Captain Tzvika Kaplan on an army delegation to Poland - and tells a story.

'One picture, full of strength'

Watch: Shaked at Havdalah ceremony in Moscow

Justice Minister participates in havdalah ceremony at the Limmud FSU conference in Moscow.

Watch: Shaked at Havdalah ceremony in Moscow

Watch: Limmud FSU conference in Moscow

2,500 people gathered in Moscow for Limmud FSU’s 11th conference.

Watch: Limmud FSU conference in Moscow

Bereaved father:

'I expect the Prime Minister to provide answers'

Father of soldier who was killed in Gaza disappointed by Prime Minister's behavior during Knesset committee discussion.

'I expect the Prime Minister to provide answers'

Obama to Netanyahu, 2014: Don't go into Gaza

Israeli PM reveals former President Obama told him explicitly not to send ground forces into Gaza during Operation Protective Edge.

Obama to Netanyahu, 2014: Don't go into Gaza

Likud: We will stall Kahlon's program

Two central Likud ministers emphasize that they will not allow Finance Minister's new family program until disability allowances raised.

Likud: We will stall Kahlon's program

Liberman: I hope the Arab MKs join the hunger strike

Defense Minister Liberman: 'I hope MKs from the Arab Joint List will join the terrorists, without breaking and eating chicken at night.'

Liberman: I hope the Arab MKs join the hunger strike

'If Barghouti is a leader, Assad is a pediatrician.'

Prime Minister Netanyahu mocks NYT article by arch-terrorist Marwan Barghouti. 'The newspaper retracted after we complained.'

'If Barghouti is a leader, Assad is a pediatrician.'

Gay challenge from a Torah perspective

A conference for rabbis dealing with LGBT issues is taking place in Jerusalem. 'We need to see why Hashem assigned us this challenge.'

Gay challenge from a Torah perspective

Kulanu minister: Prepare for war with Hamas this summer

Minister Yoav Gallant warns summer may see Israel warring with Hamas, says Israel must do everything possible to prevent it.

Kulanu minister: Prepare for war with Hamas this summer

Israel Navy to aid search for missing Israelis

Defense Minister orders submarines, naval ships to Kinneret to aid search for three Israelis missing since Wednesday.

Israel Navy to aid search for missing Israelis

'It's a celebration for every Israeli'

Israeli government approves plans to celebrate 50 years since liberation of Golan Heights, Judea, and Samaria.

'It's a celebration for every Israeli'

'She devoted her life to holiness'

Victim of Paris terror attack laid to rest in Jerusalem.

'She devoted her life to holiness'

'We cannot ignore the situation in Syria'

Minister Uri Ariel says Israel should lead the humanitarian effort to treat Syrian civilians.

'We cannot ignore the situation in Syria'

'The world has been silent on Syria for 6 years'

MK Avi Dichter tells Arutz Sheva that Israel should not intervene in Syria.

'The world has been silent on Syria for 6 years'

MK Glick: Put an end to the wild west in Jerusalem

MK Yehuda Glick tours eastern Jerusalem, calls for government to end illegal Arab construction.

MK Glick: Put an end to the wild west in Jerusalem

'Cabinet decision allows balanced' construction in Yesha

Housing and Construction Minister Yoav Galant participated in pre-Pesach ceremony with Yesha leaders.

'Cabinet decision allows balanced' construction in Yesha

Kahlon welcomes Saar back to politics

Finance Minister welcomes Gideon Saar's return to politics, calls him a true friend.

Kahlon welcomes Saar back to politics

Likud Minister: Bennett is obsessed with building

Ayoub Kara rips Education Minister, says Netanyahu is acting properly and without attracting unnecessary attention.

Likud Minister: Bennett is obsessed with building

'A thank you to the people of Israel'

CEO of Israeli chocolate company thanks Israelis for their support after Haaretz journalist calls for boycott of his company.

'A thank you to the people of Israel'

Bennett: PM missed a big opportunity

Jewish Home head rips Prime Minister: 'Instead of putting out alternatives, like Jewish sovereignty, we've gone back to two-state solution'.

Bennett: PM missed a big opportunity

'We'll know what the Cabinet decided when we see what they do'

YESHA Council member says Cabinet ended building freeze but limited permissible building.

'We'll know what the Cabinet decided when we see what they do'

'A worthy arrangement, the test will be in implementation'

Bennett addresses the policy agreements reached with the US administration regarding building in Judea and Samaria.

'A worthy arrangement, the test will be in implementation'

'It's a great honor to help Chabad'

MK Smotrich tours Chabad institutions in Beitar Illit, Kfar Chabad. 'I'll do whatever I can to help.'

'It's a great honor to help Chabad'

Ya'alon:

'Today, Rivlin wouldn't get into the Likud'

Former Defense Minister criticizes Likud as he prepares to form a new party.

'Today, Rivlin wouldn't get into the Likud'

'We want to make kashrut more efficient: Is that so bad?'

Head of Tzohar rabbinic movement questions why call to reform kashrut supervision called a 'disaster.'

'We want to make kashrut more efficient: Is that so bad?'

Netanyahu, Kahlon still working to end coalition crisis

PM Netanyahu meets Finance Minister in attempt to hammer out agreement on broadcasting authority to end ongoing coalition crisis.

Netanyahu, Kahlon still working to end coalition crisis

Supreme Court: No change to Temple Mount restrictions

Court turns down request by Likud MK to issue injunction against Knesset rule barring MKs from visiting holy site.

Supreme Court: No change to Temple Mount restrictions

Watch: Thousands of haredim protest in Jerusalem

Thousands of anti-draft demonstrators are gathered in central Jerusalem. Traffic is blocked in the surrounding area.

Watch: Thousands of haredim protest in Jerusalem

New Israeli show a slap in the face to bereaved families

Show claims to document terrorists' lives in jail. Minister Regev: 'Whoever is interested in state funding needs to preserve our values.'

New Israeli show a slap in the face to bereaved families

'Relax, there won't be early elections'

Health Minister says coalition crisis not likely to bring down government.

'Relax, there won't be early elections'

27 million NIS to Judea and Samaria

Finance Committee okays money to bulletproof Judea and Samaria buses.

27 million NIS to Judea and Samaria

Haredi parties: No to early elections

Shas, UTJ announce they will oppose any efforts to initiate early elections amid polling suggesting Yesh Atid would defeat Likud.

Haredi parties: No to early elections

Netanyahu, Kahlon meet as coalition crisis continues

PM Netanyahu meets with Finance Minister Kahlon to discuss Israel Public Broadcasting Corporation and solve coalition crisis.

Netanyahu, Kahlon meet as coalition crisis continues

Netanyahu tells Likud: No compromise yet

Finance Minister Kahlon and PM Netanyahu still negotiating to prevent coalition crisis.

Netanyahu tells Likud: No compromise yet

'Jewish law is vital for the State of Israel'

Justice Minister requests the opinion of the Jewish Law Department of the Justice Ministry for every bill.

'Jewish law is vital for the State of Israel'

Here's how traitorous MKs will be punished

Jewish Home MK proposes law revoking all workplace rights from MKs charged with endangering the State.

Here's how traitorous MKs will be punished

Number of men testing for rabbinate jumps

40% more men to take upcoming rabbinate tests, rabbinate increases number of graders.

Number of men testing for rabbinate jumps