Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Joy as Torah dedicated at Samuel's tomb

Bereaved family dedicates Torah scroll to tomb of Prophet Samuel in memory of holocaust survivor and baby - both named Samuel.

Joy as Torah dedicated at Samuel's tomb

'No Western Wall tour with Reform reps'

Israeli Rabbinate backs out of Knesset committee's tour of Western Wall after Reform movement says it will take part.

'No Western Wall tour with Reform reps'

The far-left comes to Amona

Representatives of Peace Now and Meretz tour the Binyamin community of Amona, which they claim is 'stolen land.'

The far-left comes to Amona

'Stop using Rabin murder to silence the right'

Jewish Home chairman blasts Herzog over a tweet attacking Netanyahu and blaming him for the Rabin assassination.

'Stop using Rabin murder to silence the right'

Left livid at prospect of funds to Hevron Jews

Despite efforts of the opposition, the Knesset Finance Committee approved the transfer of 1.9 million shekels to the Jews of Hevron.

Left livid at prospect of funds to Hevron Jews

'The PA is not a solution - it's the problem'

The Deputy Defense Minister reacted to the news of the shooting terror attack near the Jewish community of Beit El.

'The PA is not a solution - it's the problem'

Deri quits Knesset for 'young leaders'

'I have decided to quit the Knesset in deference to the strength of youth.'

Deri quits Knesset for 'young leaders'

Mayor: We're willing to close off northern Israel

Kiryat Shmona mayor comes to Knesset, tells municipal heads to protest cancelling aid package for northern Israel.

Mayor: We're willing to close off northern Israel

Leftist NGOs to be ineligible for National Service

Likud MK submits law cancelling National Service positions in foreign-funded NGOs.

Leftist NGOs to be ineligible for National Service

Bennett: Time to annex Judea and Samaria

Education Minister calls for Israel to extend sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Bennett: Time to annex Judea and Samaria

Netanyahu shuts down vote on Amona law

Prime Minister undermines Jewish Home's efforts to advance law normalizing Amona, pushes off vote for one week.

Netanyahu shuts down vote on Amona law

Likud minister blasts Jewish Home 'hypocrisy'

MK Miki Zohar of Likud claimed that Jewish Home wants to steal his due credit for the new internet filtering law.

Likud minister blasts Jewish Home 'hypocrisy'

Foreign Ministry apologizes to Italy

Israel's Foreign Ministry apologizes after Deputy Minister Ayoob Kara said an earthquake in Italy was punishment for UNESCO resolution.

Foreign Ministry apologizes to Italy

Law to ensure cleaner internet

Knesset to vote on law requiring companies to provide access to clean sites only, unless clients specifically request otherwise.

Law to ensure cleaner internet

Rally held opposite government officials' homes

Amona residents hold protest on Saturday night outside government officials' homes.

Rally held opposite government officials' homes

Bennett: We'll make sure Amona law gets a vote

Education Minister accuses Netanyahu of dragging his feet over law to normalize Amona, demands Likud back bill.

Bennett: We'll make sure Amona law gets a vote

'We will end the silent murder of Israelis'

Likud MK warns massive air pollution from illegal charcoal production in the Palestinian Authority is poisoning thousands of Israelis daily.

'We will end the silent murder of Israelis'

Amona: We're not moving anywhere

Amona residents sent a letter to the PM, in which they emphasized that they will not cooperate with any plan seeking to relocate them.

Amona: We're not moving anywhere

No change in policy on MKs visiting Temple Mount

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's Office says ban on MKs visiting the Temple Mount will remain in place.

No change in policy on MKs visiting Temple Mount

Bill would forbid Israelis from speaking at UN

Coalition chairman to promote a bill that would forbid Israelis from appearing before international bodies with operational powers.

Bill would forbid Israelis from speaking at UN

Netanyahu thanks Italian PM for 'positive change'

PM Netanyahu thanked Italian PM Renzi for defying UNESCO and acknowledging the truth of Jewish history.

Netanyahu thanks Italian PM for 'positive change'

Thousands participate in Biblical Marathon

More than 3,000 participate in marathon, follow route of Binyaminite mentioned in Prophets.

Thousands participate in Biblical Marathon

WATCH: Thousands celeberate Sukkot in Merkaz Harav

Thousands attend traditional Sukkot celebration in Merkaz Harav yeshiva.

WATCH: Thousands celeberate Sukkot in Merkaz Harav

WATCH: Jerusalem parade

Tourists, soldiers, artists, and musicians participate in annual festive chol hamoed parade.

WATCH: Jerusalem parade

Terrorist who planned attack loses citizenship

Terrorist who planned attack on event hall and soldier kidnapping loses citizenship; worked with Gazans illegally in Israel.

Terrorist who planned attack loses citizenship

President Rivlin visits Chief Rabbis on Sukkot

Rabbis discuss politics and halacha in the sukkah with President Rivlin.

President Rivlin visits Chief Rabbis on Sukkot

'Amona is the test'

Amona representatives called on the Israeli government to take responsibility for the future of Amona - despite US pressure.

'Amona is the test'

Thousands to participate in Amona solidarity march

'We expect the arrival of thousands whose hearts burn on the issue of Amona and Jewish settlement in Judea and Samaria.'

Thousands to participate in Amona solidarity march

World fights UNESCO

60,000 sign petition against UNESCO, after it declared no connection between Jews and Temple Mount.

World fights UNESCO

Bennett suspends activities with UNESCO

Education Minister Naftali Bennett ceases UNESCO activity, says those backing terror 'may be next in line.'

Bennett suspends activities with UNESCO

Kahlon, Edelstein agree on Arrangements Law

Taxation on a third apartment to be included in the Arrangements Law for 2017-2018.

Kahlon, Edelstein agree on Arrangements Law

Officer wounded in attack released from hospital

28-year old officer who was shot in terror attack near Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem is released from hospital after successful operation.

Officer wounded in attack released from hospital

'I feel I left half of myself in the cemetery'

President Rivlin visited the bereaved families of the two victims murdered in yesterday's terror attack in Jerusalem.

'I feel I left half of myself in the cemetery'

Liberman: Time to boycott Joint List in Knesset

Predominantly Arab party crossed a red line, says Liberman, when they refused to attend funeral of Israeli president.

Liberman: Time to boycott Joint List in Knesset

Netanyhu explains Amona compensation to Kerry

Netanyahu tells Kerry building in Shvut Rachel is 'alternative for Amona residents.'

Netanyhu explains Amona compensation to Kerry

Who can stand beside Rabbi Hanan Porat?

Pinchas Wallerstein speaks about the greatness of Rabbi Hanan Porat on the fifth anniversary of his death

Who can stand beside Rabbi Hanan Porat?

Left blasts Bennett's annexation call

Education Minister criticized for calling to annex Judea and Samaria. Livni: We must fight this nightmare.

Left blasts Bennett's annexation call

Bennett: Judea and Samaria must be part of Israel

"The dream is that Judea and Samaria will be part of the Land of Israel," says Education Minister at concert in memory of Rabbi Hanan Porat.

Bennett: Judea and Samaria must be part of Israel

Terror victim shows signs of improvement

Female police officer seriously wounded in stabbing attack in Old City of Jerusalem begins breathing unassisted, communicates with staff.

Terror victim shows signs of improvement

Bennett:

'Why did people line up to shake Abbas's hand?'

Jewish Home chairman surprised to see so many senior Israeli officials standing in line to shake hands with PA chairman at Peres funeral.

'Why did people line up to shake Abbas's hand?'