Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

News by Hezki Baruch

Historic court verdict:

Historic court verdict: PA to pay compensation for Sbarro bombing in 2001

Court verdict ruled that Palestinian Authority and PLO must compensate victims of 2001 Sbarro restaurant bombing in Jerusalem with tens of millions of Shekels.

Historic court verdict: PA to pay compensation for Sbarro bombing in 2001

Amana:

Amana: 'Sanctions are a result of baseless slanders'

The construction company Amana and its founder Ze'ev Hever respond to the sanctions imposed by the Biden administration and believe they will be lifted by Trump.

Amana: 'Sanctions are a result of baseless slanders'

Benny Gantz:

Benny Gantz: 'If the Lebanese government fails, the IDF must act forcefully'

National Unity Party Chairman MK Benny Gantz says that for Israelis to be able to return to northern Israel, southern Lebanon must have a policy similar to that in Area A.

Benny Gantz: 'If the Lebanese government fails, the IDF must act forcefully'

Highway sign slams A-G: PM's blood will be on your hands

'If, G-d forbid, something happens to the Netanyahu family, the blood will be on the hands of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara,' Deputy Minister Avi Maoz warns.

Highway sign slams A-G: PM's blood will be on your hands

Israeli analyst berates US-born Minister Dermer for not being 'Israeli'

Amnon Abramovich hinted that Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, who was born in Florida, was not fit for his position because he did not have 'an Israeli experience.'

Israeli analyst berates US-born Minister Dermer for not being 'Israeli'

Canadian vigil for Yahya Sinwar canceled

Canadian Defenders for Human Rights announces the cancelation of a planned vigil in Mississauga for the October 7 mastermind, who the anti-Israel group called 'our Mandela.'

Canadian vigil for Yahya Sinwar canceled

'It's time'

Minister Levin calls for advancement of judicial reform: It's time

Justice Minister Yariv Levin responds to firing of illumination bombs at Netanyahu's private home: Rampant violence by those who are trying to dismantle the country from within.

Minister Levin calls for advancement of judicial reform: It's time

Defense Minister Katz approves 7,000 draft orders for haredim

Defense Minister Israel Katz approves 7,000 draft orders decided upon by predecessor Yoav Gallant; the orders will be sent out at a pace decided by the IDF.

Defense Minister Katz approves 7,000 draft orders for haredim

Police destroy illegal mosque and structures in Bedouin village

Large police force enters Bedouin village in southern Israel, destroying illegal structures.

Police destroy illegal mosque and structures in Bedouin village

Tel Aviv activist enters prison:

Tel Aviv activist enters prison: 'Mark of shame on the court's forehead'

Tel Aviv activist Sheffi Paz sentenced to 45 days in prison, ordered to pay 2000 NIS, for spray-painting anti-infiltrator graffiti.

Tel Aviv activist enters prison: 'Mark of shame on the court's forehead'

Minister Golan demands justice for Israeli women at the UN

Minister for Social Equality and Women Empowerment May Golan in letter to Elise Stefanik: The women of Israel who experienced the horrors of October 7th found no expression for their voices in UN institutions. Instead of supporting them, the UN has acted to silence them.

Minister Golan demands justice for Israeli women at the UN

Despite the war:

Despite the war: Netanyahu to begin testifying next month

Jerusalem District Court rejects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request to postpone testimony in his trial, scheduled to begin next month.

Despite the war: Netanyahu to begin testifying next month

Brother of terror victim, Ari Fuld:

Brother of terror victim, Ari Fuld: 'Huckabee fulfilling Ari’s legacy of love for Israel'

Brother of terror victim, Ari Fuld, sends emotional message to Mike Huckabee after his appointment as the next US Ambassador to Israel.

Brother of terror victim, Ari Fuld: 'Huckabee fulfilling Ari’s legacy of love for Israel'

MK to Arutz Sheva:

Yisrael Beytenu MK to Arutz Sheva: I would be happy if Cassif were permanently removed

MK Oded Forer comments on the six-month suspension of MK Ofer Cassif: It's too little and too late.

Yisrael Beytenu MK to Arutz Sheva: I would be happy if Cassif were permanently removed

Attorney General:

Attorney General: 'Send 7,000 draft orders to haredim'

Attorney General, Gali Baharav-Miara, writes that 'the security establishment's plan to send 7,000 draft orders to haredim starting Sunday must be implemented immediately.'

Attorney General: 'Send 7,000 draft orders to haredim'

Two weeks with MK Succot:

Tuvia Tenenbom spent two weeks with MK Succot to write a book about Samaria residents

Tuvia Tenenbom spent two weeks with MK Succot in Yitzhar and plans to write a book about Samaria residents, 'They are very nice people; I enjoyed spending time with them.'

Tuvia Tenenbom spent two weeks with MK Succot to write a book about Samaria residents

Minister Smotrich at Nir Oz:

Minister Smotrich at Nir Oz: 'I am committed to bringing the hostages home'

During his visit, Minister Smotrich met with Sigal Yehud, widow of Dolev, murdered on 10/7 and Dolev's sister-in-law, Sharon Aloni Cunio, who was released from captivity.

Minister Smotrich at Nir Oz: 'I am committed to bringing the hostages home'

In first reading

First reading of watered down 'Rabbis Law' approved by the Knesset

Knesset approves by a majority of 52 to 38 a watered version of the "Rabbis Law" which seeks to make changes in the budgeting of the religious councils.

First reading of watered down 'Rabbis Law' approved by the Knesset

Bereaved families to Lapid:

Bereaved families to Yair Lapid: 'Don't get in the way of our victory'

Representatives of bereaved families from Forum Hagvura met with opposition leader Yair Lapid and implored him to tone down public discourse.

Bereaved families to Yair Lapid: 'Don't get in the way of our victory'

A million NIS:

Courts demanding NIS 1 million for Nukhba terrorists' lawyers

The court management is demanding that the Finance Ministry find a way to fund the lawyers defending Hamas' Nukhba terrorists arrested since the October 7 massacre.

Courts demanding NIS 1 million for Nukhba terrorists' lawyers

Hamas terrorists planned to assassinate Minister Ben-Gvir and son

A terror cell from Hebron attempted to track and assassinate National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and his son Shovael.

Hamas terrorists planned to assassinate Minister Ben-Gvir and son

Netanyahu confirms:

Netanyahu confirms: Israel behind pager explosions

Netanyahu revealed to the cabinet that Israel was behind the pager explosions which severely harmed the Hezbollah terror organization. He added that there were members of the defense establishment and cabinet who opposed the operation.

Netanyahu confirms: Israel behind pager explosions

Watch:

Watch: Binyamin Governor saves PA man's life

Binyamin Regional Council Governor Yisrael Ganz came upon the scene of a car accident and saved a Palestinian Arab passenger before the vehicle he was in caught fire.

Watch: Binyamin Governor saves PA man's life

National Security Council:

National Security Council: No restriction for Israelis in Amsterdam

The National Security Council reports: 'Security bodies estimate that the wave of violence has ended. There is no concern for Israelis wishing to move around the city.'

National Security Council: No restriction for Israelis in Amsterdam

https://www.inn.co.il/news/652818

Former Minister Michael Eitan passed away at the age of 80. He founded the Israeli Front Lobby through which he greatly assisted growth in Judea and Samaria.

https://www.inn.co.il/news/652818

Approved in the Knesset

Approved in the Knesset: Israel Katz as Defense Minister, Gideon Sa'ar as Foreign Minister

Knesset approves new appointments in the government. 58 Knesset members support the move, with no opponents or abstentions. Opposition skips the vote.

Approved in the Knesset: Israel Katz as Defense Minister, Gideon Sa'ar as Foreign Minister

Last day as Defense Minister:

Gallant approves roofing project for Cave of the Patriarchs in last day as Defense Min.

Just before leaving his position, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant approved a project that will provide relief from the heat during the summer and rain during the winter at the holy site.

Gallant approves roofing project for Cave of the Patriarchs in last day as Defense Min.

After Gallant's dismissal:

After Gallant's dismissal: Right-wing bloc maintains its power

The Likud party continues to maintain its power after the dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, television polls show.

After Gallant's dismissal: Right-wing bloc maintains its power

In second and third readings

Law allowing deportations of families of terrorists approved in second and third readings

The law permits the Minister of the Interior to order the deportation of a family member of a terrorist, if it is proven that he knew in advance of his relative's intention to commit an act of terrorism and did not make efforts to prevent the act.

Law allowing deportations of families of terrorists approved in second and third readings

"Children ask every evening - where's Daddy?"

A heated discussion was held in the Constitution Committee on restricting the use of administrative detentions against Israelis.

"Children ask every evening - where's Daddy?"

Against Gallant's Dismissal:

Against Gallant's Dismissal: Ben-Gurion University students call for halt to classes

Students at Ben-Gurion University have called to protest the dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant with a two-hour class strike.

Against Gallant's Dismissal: Ben-Gurion University students call for halt to classes

Golan lashes out at Netanyahu:

Golan lashes out at Netanyahu: 'Netanyahu forgot what it's like to be a bereaved brother'

Opposition leaders made a statement to the media following Netanyahu's decision to dismiss the Defense Minister | Lapid appealed to the coalition: 'Do not support Gallant's dismissal'

Golan lashes out at Netanyahu: 'Netanyahu forgot what it's like to be a bereaved brother'

Gallant firing:

Gallant firing: Left wing protesters light bonfire on Ayalon Highway

Thousands of left-wingers take to the streets to protest dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Protesters light bonfire on Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv and chanting "Bibi is a traitor." Police remove them forcefully.

Gallant firing: Left wing protesters light bonfire on Ayalon Highway

Herzog on Gallant dismissal:

Herzog against Gallant dismissal: The last thing Israel needs right now'

President Isaac Herzog condemns the dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant: We must not go back towards the abyss.

Herzog against Gallant dismissal: The last thing Israel needs right now'

Report:

Report: Netanyahu to offer $5 million for each hostage released

PM reportedly set to offer each person who releases the hostages they hold captive millions of dollars in addition to guaranteed safe passage to a third country if they release their captives.

Report: Netanyahu to offer $5 million for each hostage released

Two Religious Zionism MKs announce:

Two Religious Zionism MKs announce: We'll vote against daycare subsidy bill

Religious Zionism MKs Ohad Tal and Moshe Solomon announce intention to vote against daycare subsidy bill, depriving the coalition of the majority necessary to pass it.

Two Religious Zionism MKs announce: We'll vote against daycare subsidy bill

'Jewish terrorists':

'Jewish terrorists': Left-wing activist removed from discussions in the Knesset

MK Tzvi Succot removed far-left activist Guy Hirschfeld from the subcommittee on Judea and Samaria after he called some of the participants 'Jewish terrorists.'

'Jewish terrorists': Left-wing activist removed from discussions in the Knesset

Tel Aviv University:

Tel Aviv University: Arab students demand to bar IDF reservists from carrying weapons

Arab students demand Tel Aviv University bar reservists studying at the university campus from carrying weapons on campus. 'An infuriating and audacious demand.'

Tel Aviv University: Arab students demand to bar IDF reservists from carrying weapons

Knesset approves:

Knesset approves: Educators who support terrorism will be fired

A bill has been was approved in second and third readings stating that teachers who support terrorism will be fired and institutions supporting terror will lose funding.

Knesset approves: Educators who support terrorism will be fired

Gantz calls on Netanyahu:

'Prepare politically, economically and militarily to attack Iran's nuclear facilities'

Gantz: 'While a case of breaking the law is being investigated in PM's office, he is busy neutralizing the gatekeepers' | Lieberman calls to attack Iran: 'Strike first.'

'Prepare politically, economically and militarily to attack Iran's nuclear facilities'