Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Kahlon urged to cancel benefits to Amnesty

MK Nava Boker urges Finance Minister to cancel the economic benefits given by the State of Israel to Amnesty International.

Kahlon urged to cancel benefits to Amnesty

'We clung to our land - and will continue to do so'

President Reuven Rivlin pays condolence visit to family of murdered terror victim Itamar Ben-Gal. 'I will meet his students to hear of him.'

'We clung to our land - and will continue to do so'

Minister to Arutz Sheva:

'We will convince Netanyahu to convince the US'

Minister Elkin undeterred by PM's reported delay of Judea and Samaria sovereignty bill. 'Those who persevere will see results.'

'We will convince Netanyahu to convince the US'

Netanyahu blocks Judea and Samaria sovereignty bill

PM instructs that vote in key ministerial committee will only take place after coordination with the Trump administration.

Netanyahu blocks Judea and Samaria sovereignty bill

'Mr Prime Minister, the time has come for sovereignty'

Jewish Home Minister calls on PM not to block Judea, Samaria sovereignty bill, to come to Ministerial Committee for Legislation this Sunday.

'Mr Prime Minister, the time has come for sovereignty'

Terror victim would give up his break for his students

Jewish Home chairman speaks about Rabbi Itamar Ben Gal and how he would work with students during his recess.

Terror victim would give up his break for his students

Minister Ariel to Arutz Sheva:

'Without deterrence we have a serious problem'

Agriculture Minister demands that families of terrorists be expelled and that every village from which murderers come be punished.

'Without deterrence we have a serious problem'

'I inform the terrorists: We will not be deterred'

Yesha Council chairman: The correct response to the terrorist attack is Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

'I inform the terrorists: We will not be deterred'

Deputy Defense Minister: Punish terrorists' families

Deputy Defense Minister Ben Dahan says terrorists' families must pay the price of supporting terror.

Deputy Defense Minister: Punish terrorists' families

Netanyahu: We will bring the terrorist to justice

Prime Minister addresses Ariel terror attack at Likud faction meeting. 'Security forces are in pursuit.'

Netanyahu: We will bring the terrorist to justice

Former Defense Minister: Netanyahu should have resigned long ago

Former Defense Minister Ya'alon promises to unveil his party list as soon as Israel sets date for elections.

Former Defense Minister: Netanyahu should have resigned long ago

Yesha Council head:

'The government must take advantage of the opportunity'

Yesha Council Secretary General Shilo Adler welcomes Havat Gilad recognition, urges government to do the same with 24 other communities.

'The government must take advantage of the opportunity'

A Palestinian Nationality Law? Or a science fiction movie?

Likud MK Nurit Koren slams Arab MKs' idea to pass 'Palestinian Nationality Law.' 'They should concentrate on helping their Israeli voters.'

A Palestinian Nationality Law? Or a science fiction movie?

Cabinet to approve Havat Gilad recognition on Sunday

Defense minister promises that resolution on normalizing Havat Gilad will be approved at next cabinet meeting.

Cabinet to approve Havat Gilad recognition on Sunday

MK Hazan forbidden to attend Knesset meetings for six months

Knesset Ethics Committee forbids MK Oren Hazan from participating in Knesset, committee, meetings for six months.

MK Hazan forbidden to attend Knesset meetings for six months

Watch: Israeli artists in moving performance at the UN

Israeli singers Amir Benayoun, David D'Or and Miri Mesika perform at UN ceremony in honor of International Holocaust Day.

Watch: Israeli artists in moving performance at the UN

Sovereignty Movement strengthens Likud MK

Sovereignty Movement sends letter of appreciation to MK Yoav Kisch who is promoting law for sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Sovereignty Movement strengthens Likud MK

'Israel's schools will address Polish law about death camps'

Education Minister orders Israeli schools to cover the role of European nations in Holocaust. 'Many nations helped the Nazis murder Jews.'

'Israel's schools will address Polish law about death camps'

'Expel the traitors'

MK responds to police announcement of adequate evidence to press charges against Balad MKs. 'Hope they'll boot them from Knesset this time.'

'Expel the traitors'

Likud MK:

'Pence speaking about two-state solution was a bit bothersome'

MK Nurit Koren pleased with Vice President's speech, but thinks that he could have avoided mentioning the two-state solution.

'Pence speaking about two-state solution was a bit bothersome'

Haskel: Pence's speech was amazing - and a relief for Israelis

Canadian-born Likud MK lauds VP Pence following his Knesset address: 'This was an amazing, exciting, and important speech.'

Haskel: Pence's speech was amazing - and a relief for Israelis

Lapid: Abbas prefers to be a victim

Yesh Atid Chairman welcomes Pence to Israel. 'Not only the government welcomes him, but so does the Opposition.'

Lapid: Abbas prefers to be a victim

Akunis:

'One of the lowest points of the leftist protesters'

Science, Technology and Space Minister blasts leftist protesters who disrupted the Attorney General while he was reciting Kaddish.

'One of the lowest points of the leftist protesters'

Minister Gamliel:

'The Abu Mazen era is over'

Social Equality Minister blasts PA chairman for refusing to negotiate with Israel.

'The Abu Mazen era is over'

Likud MK to Joint List: The party's over

MK Nurit Koren seeks to sanction Arab Knesset members who boycott official visits.

Likud MK to Joint List: The party's over

Smotrich to the Chief of Staff: Get it together

Jewish Home MK blasts Chief of Staff's order to boycott the Chief Rabbi: Appears to be illegal.

Smotrich to the Chief of Staff: Get it together

Netanyahu: Arab boycott of Pence 'a disgrace'

Prime Minister blasts intention of Arab MKs to boycott US Vice President's speech in the Knesset. 'We will all be there.'

Netanyahu: Arab boycott of Pence 'a disgrace'

Chief Rabbi: An act of desecration which harmed the synagogue

Rabbi David Lau condemns leftist protesters who interrupted Attorney General while he was reciting Kaddish in memory of his mother.

Chief Rabbi: An act of desecration which harmed the synagogue

Deri: I'm done with Liberman

Shas chairman livid after Defense Minister visits Ashdod during the Sabbath.

Deri: I'm done with Liberman

Netanyahu invites Bollywood stars for a selfie

Netanyahu meets Bollywood stars, asks for selfie "so millions can see the great friendship between our two countries."

Netanyahu invites Bollywood stars for a selfie

'There will never be peace between Jews and Arabs'

Former MK and son of former Lehi leader: 'If there is conflict between two ideas, dividing land won't work.'

'There will never be peace between Jews and Arabs'

Jewish Home Min.: It's chutzpah to say IDF has a feminist agenda

Education Minister Bennett criticizes Tzfat Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu for demanding IDF Chief of Staff Eizenkot step down.

Jewish Home Min.: It's chutzpah to say IDF has a feminist agenda

'King David Railways'

Watch: Trial run of 'King David' Jerusalem express train

Transportation minister participates in trial run of Tel Aviv-Jerusalem high speed train, set to open at the end of March.

Watch: Trial run of 'King David' Jerusalem express train

Money finally released for Judea, Samaria emergency services

MK Smotrich: 'This crisis never should have happened. Nothing justifies playing with the lives of our citizens.'

Money finally released for Judea, Samaria emergency services

Gabbay: Abbas's speech contains anti-Semitic fabrications

Zionist Union chairman says PA chairman's remarks were fabrications but stresses: Separation from Arabs is in our interest.

Gabbay: Abbas's speech contains anti-Semitic fabrications

Compromise reached between Likud and Jewish Home

MKs Mualem and Kisch agree: Both Tender Years Law and Ariel University Law will be discussed on Wednesday.

Compromise reached between Likud and Jewish Home

Livni slams plan to legalize murder victim's community

Zionist Union MK and former Justice Minister Tzipi Livni slams plans to normalize Havat Gilad, home of rabbi slain in terror attack.

Livni slams plan to legalize murder victim's community

Chief Rabbi pays condolence visit to terror victim's family

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef visits the home of Rabbi Raziel Shevach. "He was immersed in Torah and kindness."

Chief Rabbi pays condolence visit to terror victim's family

'Fighting with the Reform Movement won't help anything'

Jerusalem Chief Rabbi presents his own solution to Western Wall dispute to preserve sanctity of the site while giving Reform place to pray.

'Fighting with the Reform Movement won't help anything'

New poll shows Likud leading Yesh Atid - by a single seat

Poll contrasts Friday survey which put Yesh Atid on top.

New poll shows Likud leading Yesh Atid - by a single seat