Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Rivlin returns to Israel ahead of Peres funeral

President Reuven Rivlin and his wife, Nechama, place a flower on Peres's statue at the Presidential Residence.

Rivlin returns to Israel ahead of Peres funeral

Knesset flags lowered to half-mast

Speaker Edelstein: 'When I visited Peres last week, I was optimistic, sure that he'll be there at the open of the Knesset winter session.'

Knesset flags lowered to half-mast

Is Herzog on the way to the coalition?

Likud source denies reports that Netanyahu asked heads of coalition parties to opine about the possibility of Zionist Union joining.

Is Herzog on the way to the coalition?

Netanyahu promises:

'We'll remove the illegals from southern Tel Aviv'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu speaks at Rosh Hashanah toast, promises to remove all the illegal aliens from south Tel Aviv.

'We'll remove the illegals from southern Tel Aviv'

New poll: Yesh Atid with 25 seats, Likud 21

Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid party would garner 25 seats if elections were held now, while the Likud would have just 21 seats.

New poll: Yesh Atid with 25 seats, Likud 21

Leftists protest against right-wing movememnt

Leftist and Reform activists protested against right-wing Lehava's goals and activities.

Leftists protest against right-wing movememnt

Jerusalem event commemorates Henkin couple

12 months after the Henkin couple was murdered, an event was held in Jerusalem to commemorate them.

Jerusalem event commemorates Henkin couple

Anti-assimilation org crashes Christian conference

Lehava chief arrested as dozens of activists break into conference featuring Christian missionaries.

Anti-assimilation org crashes Christian conference

CityPass fines Belgian tourist who asked to pay

CityPass inspectors fined a Belgian tourist who asked them how to pay and took her passport in order to 'help' her.

CityPass fines Belgian tourist who asked to pay

Glick may take action against Temple Mount ban

MK Yehuda Glick says he's not ruling out taking action against Netanyahu's ban on MKs from visiting the Temple Mount.

Glick may take action against Temple Mount ban

34 people injured in fire in Jerusalem

Victims suffered smoke inhalation, no one severely injured.

34 people injured in fire in Jerusalem

'We checked every house for the terrorist'

Lior Shurka of Efrat emergency response team recalls Sunday's terrorist infiltration into Jerusalem suburb.

'We checked every house for the terrorist'

Efrat mayor explains how terrorist was caught

'We do not like to live behind fences', says Efrat mayor Oded Ravivi.

Efrat mayor explains how terrorist was caught

Yehuda Glick: 'Why was this place destroyed?'

MK Yehuda Glick visits ruins of Migron - evacuated four years ago today - and asks 'Why was this place destroyed? Who gained from it?'

Yehuda Glick: 'Why was this place destroyed?'

'Do we fight for Shabbat the way R' Kook would?'

Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem calls for introspection in religious community regarding attitude toward public Shabbat desecration.

'Do we fight for Shabbat the way R' Kook would?'

Leftist MK: Regulation law is a waste of time

Broshi slams government's inability to make a decision; says there is no question that Amona residents need to be expelled.

Leftist MK: Regulation law is a waste of time

Minister: Israel concerned about level of violence

Despite terror attacks, Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan insists that the government is dealing well with the current terror wave.

Minister: Israel concerned about level of violence

Likud pressures Netanyahu: don't raze Amona

The government is still working to legalize community of Amona instead of destroying it. Will it succeed?

Likud pressures Netanyahu: don't raze Amona

Protestors plan to match pro-Arab flotilla

A group of sailors from the South are planning a flotilla in reaction to the pro-Arab one to depart this week for Gaza.

Protestors plan to match pro-Arab flotilla

Dichter fires back at Barak

"I do not recall Barak having any dramatic successes," says Likud MK after former PM criticizes defense aid agreement.

Dichter fires back at Barak

Netanyahu issues stern warning to terrorists

"Anyone who trickles rocket fire on us - will receive a shower in return," warns Prime Minister.

Netanyahu issues stern warning to terrorists

Haredi MKs: No reason to work this Shabbat

After police announce road closures on Shabbat, Haredi MKs protest 'trampling' of Shabbat's honor.

Haredi MKs: No reason to work this Shabbat

'Civil Admin. blocking efforts to save Amona'

Officials from Civil Administration reject proposals to legalize Amona during hearing with Attorney General.

'Civil Admin. blocking efforts to save Amona'

Breaking: Progress towards Amona arrangement

Attorney General's office discusses moving 11 houses in Amona to areas defined as absentee properties with no known claimants.

Breaking: Progress towards Amona arrangement

Challenger emerges for Jewish Home leadership

Rabbi Yitzchak Hai Zaga has joined Jewish Home and will challenge Naftali Bennett for the party leadership.

Challenger emerges for Jewish Home leadership

'Peres is covered in our blood from head to toe'

Arab MK Basel Ghattas doesn't join in get-well wishes for Shimon Peres. 'He's a tyrant who's committed war crimes against us.'

'Peres is covered in our blood from head to toe'

'A compass and a map, a giant of giants'

At an assembly held today in the Knesset building, Naftali Bennett described Rav Kook's teachings as a guide to complex current problems.

'A compass and a map, a giant of giants'

'I've got a bullet for you, Netanyahu'

Israeli Arab arrested for threatening Prime Minister.

'I've got a bullet for you, Netanyahu'

'Amona can't be evacuated'

On Monday evening, members of the Knesset visited Amona to provide support in light of pressure to expel the residents.

'Amona can't be evacuated'

Pray for the return of Oron's body

During week of mourning for Oron Shaul's father, his mother Zahava asked the Chief Rabbi to ensure people would pray for her son.

Pray for the return of Oron's body

Facebook removes content at Israel's request

Social media giant removes 95% of content Israel asked for, while YouTube removes 80%. Minister Shaked: The numbers are impressive.

Facebook removes content at Israel's request

'I will not go against rule of law'

MK Yoav Kish (Likud) warns against 'violating rule of law' to oppose the destruction of Amona.

'I will not go against rule of law'

Knesset weighs 'Arab only' water treatment plant

Knesset convenes to discuss impending waste treatment plant 'for Arabs only.'

Knesset weighs 'Arab only' water treatment plant

Meet Hebrewvision, interactive way to learn Hebrew

Hebrewvision, available on iTunes and iBooks, incorporates video and interactivity in helping to learn Hebrew.

Meet Hebrewvision, interactive way to learn Hebrew

Welding of pipes sparks Jerusalem forest fire

20 firefighting teams and 6 planes are operating to contain the fire that started near a guesthouse. 20 workers and guests were evacuated.

Welding of pipes sparks Jerusalem forest fire

Ex-Minister Yaalon to establish new party?

Moshe Ya'alon, former Defense Minister, has sent out a letter to potential supporters asking for help in establishing new organization.

Ex-Minister Yaalon to establish new party?

'He who ascends the Temple Mount needs to repent'

Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef strongly opposed ascending the Temple Mount on the anniversary of Rabbi Kook's passing.

'He who ascends the Temple Mount needs to repent'

'Preconditions for peace talks are unacceptable'

MK Avi Dichter welcomes Netanyahu-Abbas meeting, but says that if the PA is imposing preconditions, it means it's not serious about talking.

'Preconditions for peace talks are unacceptable'

Bereaved father: I'm shocked, this is a travesty

Father of Emanuel Moreno, soldier who died in Lebanon, decries court ruling to demolish monument established in memory of his son.

Bereaved father: I'm shocked, this is a travesty

Chief Rabbinate: No compromise on Shabbat holiness

Chief Rabbis publish special statement following brouhaha over Israel Railways construction on Shabbat. 'We are not like other nations.'

Chief Rabbinate: No compromise on Shabbat holiness