Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Rabbinical court allows nursing mother to marry

Haifa Rabbinical Court uses a fascinating ruling by Rabbi Ovadia Yosef to permit the marriage of a young nursing mother to another man.

Rabbinical court allows nursing mother to marry

Tamar Zandberg to run for Meretz leadership

Meretz MK plans to run for leadership, says party's future should not depend on how many seats Labor receives.

Tamar Zandberg to run for Meretz leadership

'What would Yitzhak Herzog's grandfather think?'

Jewish Home MK slams Opposition leader Herzog's willingness to hand responsibility for Temple Mount to Saudi Arabia.

'What would Yitzhak Herzog's grandfather think?'

Herzog offers Saudis 'special role' on Temple Mount

Zionist Union MK Herzog says Israelis ready for peace, suggests offering Saudi Arabia central role in deciding Temple Mount's future.

Herzog offers Saudis 'special role' on Temple Mount

Will Supermarket Bill be brought to a vote?

Passing of MK Yogev's mother means he will likely miss vote, jeopardizing required majority - but coalition leaders still seek to hold vote.

Will Supermarket Bill be brought to a vote?

Cave of the Patriarchs floods with rainwater

When it rains in Hevron, the Cave of the Patriarchs is flooded. The Muslim Waqf, backed by the Supreme Court refuses to roof the building.

Cave of the Patriarchs floods with rainwater

PM Netanyahu responds to former Shabak head

PM Netanyahu's office contradicts former Shabak head Yoram Cohen's claim about the provision of security details for Netanyahu's sons.

PM Netanyahu responds to former Shabak head

Mass prayer for rain - in the middle of the Kinneret

Chief Rabbi leads group of rabbis, farmers and students in special prayer for rain held on island in Kinneret created by drought.

Mass prayer for rain - in the middle of the Kinneret

Defense Minister storms out of Knesset meeting

Haredi parties condition support for death penalty for terrorists on Yisrael Beytenu's support of law closing supermarkets on Shabbat.

Defense Minister storms out of Knesset meeting

Knesset approves Primaries Funding Bill

62 MKs vote in favor of bill which would provide government funding for candidates in primary elections.

Knesset approves Primaries Funding Bill

Vote on Supermarket Law postponed

Coalition decides to postpone vote on Supermarket Law for one week, after understanding there will not be a majority.

Vote on Supermarket Law postponed

WZO: Anti-Semitism on the rise in the US

World Zionist Organization survey shows spike in anti-Semitism in the US over past year.

WZO: Anti-Semitism on the rise in the US

MDA resumes operations in Judea and Samaria

Following assurances by Jewish Home MK that funds will be transferred, MDA reopens Judea and Samaria branches.

MDA resumes operations in Judea and Samaria

'Stop playing games with our emergency services'

Yesha Council, representing half a million Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria, rejects offer by United Hatzalah to fill in for MDA.

'Stop playing games with our emergency services'

Edelstein threatens the opposition

Knesset Speaker says that if the opposition appeals to Supreme Court against Recommendations Law, he will prevent filibusters in the future.

Edelstein threatens the opposition

Zionist Union blasts move for sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Zionist Union MKs criticize meeting of Likud Central Committee where vote will take place on applying sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Zionist Union blasts move for sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

'Terrorists deserve the guillotine'

Otzma Yehudit activists arrive with mock guillotine to military court, as terrorist who murdered members of Salomon family convicted.

'Terrorists deserve the guillotine'

Culture Minister to Zoabi: 'Go back to Gaza, you traitor'

Culture Minister Miri Regev blasts Arab MK Hanin Zoabi: 'Your presence here is a stain on Israeli democracy.'

Culture Minister to Zoabi: 'Go back to Gaza, you traitor'

'Infiltrators endanger Israeli lives'

Public Security Minister Erdan presents new plan for dealing with people, mostly PA residents, illegally residing in Israel.

'Infiltrators endanger Israeli lives'

Controversial Zionist Union MK eyes Justice Ministry

MK who decried nuclear family as 'the least safe place for children' sets her sights on Justice Ministry.

Controversial Zionist Union MK eyes Justice Ministry

'You don't base judgments on news headlines'

Former minister Gideon Sa'ar says PM Netanyahu should not resign, has wide base of support.

'You don't base judgments on news headlines'

Defense Minister: PM Netanyahu shouldn't resign if he's indicted

Defense Minister Liberman says PM Netanyahu is innocent until proven guilty, calls the investigations an attempt at 'political shake-up.'

Defense Minister: PM Netanyahu shouldn't resign if he's indicted

Knesset Speaker urges counterparts to recognize Jerusalem

MK Yuli Edelstein to dozens of his colleagues: Support the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Knesset Speaker urges counterparts to recognize Jerusalem

Knesset to vote on death penalty for terrorists

Yisrael Beytenu's death penalty for terrorists law approved by coalition leaders' forum and will be voted upon by the Knesset.

Knesset to vote on death penalty for terrorists

'Another tool to prevent terror and save lives'

New bill seeks to allow expulsion of a terrorist's family. 'If one knows his family will be expelled, he will think twice before attacking.'

'Another tool to prevent terror and save lives'

'Gaza well knows how powerful the IDF is'

MK Ben Reuven says what the IDF does to prevent a war is just as important as efforts to win the war.'

'Gaza well knows how powerful the IDF is'

Hazan to Edelstein: Wake up before it's too late

MK Oren Hazan demands Knesset Speaker take action over anti-Israel statements made by Arab MKs.

Hazan to Edelstein: Wake up before it's too late

'Hamas can't be allowed to destroy Hanukkah'

MK Berko responds to foiled Hamas attempt to kidnap Jew on Hanukkah. 'They want to repeat Shalit deal' when 1,000 terrorists were freed.'

'Hamas can't be allowed to destroy Hanukkah'

Finance Committee approves budget for bullet-proof buses

Finance Committee agrees to transfer $12,800,000 budget to protect school, civilian buses.

Finance Committee approves budget for bullet-proof buses

'No more racism on the Temple Mount!'

Activists call for end to discriminatory policies on Temple Mount, insist Jews be allowed to ascend, pray, as they wish.

'No more racism on the Temple Mount!'

'Tunnel threat will become a thing of the past'

Defense Minister Liberman pledges to crack down on Hamas terror tunnels. "Israel won't tolerate tunnels being dug into its territory.'

'Tunnel threat will become a thing of the past'

MK Hazan:

'Trump told everyone that he means business'

Likud MK welcomes recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, says the move will actually bring peace closer.

'Trump told everyone that he means business'

'The rioters tried to murder Jewish children'

Jewish Home minister demands arrest of Arab assailants who assaulted Israeli 13-year-olds, stole pistol, during attempted lynch.

'The rioters tried to murder Jewish children'

'Promised to kill Hamas leader, but then killed store owners'

Store owners' union says Yisrael Beytenu's vote against law forcing stores to close on Shabbat is attempt to 'eliminate' small businesses.

'Promised to kill Hamas leader, but then killed store owners'

Netiv Ha'avot

'A blow to the soul'

Head of Gush Etzion Council to Arutz Sheva: 'The world recognized our right to this land, but the government of Israel is still hesitating.'

'A blow to the soul'

Labor party leader attacks PM Netanyahu while visiting US

Labor leader Avi Gabbay says US Jews contribute to Israel's security, slams PM Netanyahu for 'abandoning' relationship with them.

Labor party leader attacks PM Netanyahu while visiting US

Knesset approves first reading of 'Recommendations Law'

46 MKs vote in favor of bill which would prohibit police from making recommendations for and against prosecution following investigation.

Knesset approves first reading of 'Recommendations Law'

'Netanyahu, save our homes!'

Residents of embattled Jewish neighborhood south of Jerusalem rally supporters, call for community's legal status to be normalized.

'Netanyahu, save our homes!'

Government moves to nix restrictions on use of soldiers' grants

The Ministerial Legislative Committee approves bill allowing demobilized soldiers to use government grant as they wish with no restrictions.

Government moves to nix restrictions on use of soldiers' grants

Health Minister resigns from post due to Shabbat desecration

Health Minister Yaakov Litzman resigns from his post, but his UTJ party remains in coalition.

Health Minister resigns from post due to Shabbat desecration