Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Israel to join the UN Security Council?

In exclusive Arutz Sheva interview, Israeli Ambassador to the UN discusses Israel's growing clout - and challenges - in United Nations.

Israel to join the UN Security Council?

Danon: 120,000 Hezbollah missiles aimed at Israel

Israeli ambassador to the UN Danny Danon revealed new intelligence information at the UN showing Hezbollah bases next to schools.

Danon: 120,000 Hezbollah missiles aimed at Israel

Knesset approves 'Transparency Law'

Knesset approves law requiring NGOs to reveal sources of funding by a majority of 57 to 48.

Knesset approves 'Transparency Law'

Family asks Cabinet to return Hadar Goldin's body

Goldin family wants Egypt to make Hamas return Hadar's body, which it has held since 2014.

Family asks Cabinet to return Hadar Goldin's body

Under Fire: Former MK recounts Lebanon war

Former MK and Lt Col Yoni Chetboun tells Arutz Sheva about the different perceptions of the 2006 war, need for unity among all Israelis.

Under Fire: Former MK recounts Lebanon war

Shooting victim: We were saved by a miracle

Eitan Finkel, who was wounded in last night's terror shooting, recalls the harrowing moments of the attack.

Shooting victim: We were saved by a miracle

Lapid apologizes to Haaretz, Breaking the Silence

Lapid apologizes for attacking relationship between Haaretz editor, Breaking the Silence leader, yet insists on criticism of both bodies.

Lapid apologizes to Haaretz, Breaking the Silence

'Zionist Union is waging pillow fight on Zoabi'

Coalition head David Biton rejects opposition plan to walk out during Haneen Zoabi's speeches, insists on promoting Suspension Bill.

'Zionist Union is waging pillow fight on Zoabi'

Ministers demand government recognize Amona

Several ministers, MKs join Amona residents' protest tent in front of Prime Minister's office, declaring 'Amona won't fall again'.

Ministers demand government recognize Amona

Gov advances plan to support Hevron, Kiryat Arba

50 million shekel plan, originally proposed by Agriculture Min Uri Ariel, aims to strengthen local infrastructure, encourage resilience.

Gov advances plan to support Hevron, Kiryat Arba

'We fought Sharon, if need be we can fight Bibi'

Likud minister visits Amona protest tent, promises to fight for embattled town. 'We made a mistake in Gush Katif, we cannot repeat it.'

'We fought Sharon, if need be we can fight Bibi'

Glick: 'We must show them we're here to stay'

MK Glick describes need to apply sovereignty to Judea-Samaria as response to terror attacks.

Glick: 'We must show them we're here to stay'

Political fight holds up rabbinic court appointees

Appointment committee meeting canceled after Chief Rabbis refuse to attend. Shas demands Sephardi majority on Supreme Court.

Political fight holds up rabbinic court appointees

Lapid denies he's giving up on drafting haredim

Yesh Atid head confronted after saying the haredi draft won't be on table for next gov. Says it's because he thinks Court will decide first.

Lapid denies he's giving up on drafting haredim

Smotrich: We need a new direction

Smotrich warns Netanyahu that support for a Palestinian state is "fueling" terrorism.

Smotrich: We need a new direction

Joint List demands: Investigate Liberman

Joint List chairman Ayman Odeh demands Attorney General probe Defense Minister's comments on MK Hanin Zoabi.

Joint List demands: Investigate Liberman

Defense Minister slams 'terrorist' Zoabi

'Our soldiers will continue to fight terrorists on land, sea, and air - including MKs sailing in flotillas'.

Defense Minister slams 'terrorist' Zoabi

Netanyahu weighs expelling Zoabi from Knesset

Likud MKs outraged by Arab MK's anti-Israel incitement following Turkey deal, call for her ouster from Knesset.

Netanyahu weighs expelling Zoabi from Knesset

Likud MKs call for MK Zoabi to be deported

Joint List MK's provocative statements spark outrage among Likud members. 'She needs to be expelled from the Knesset and deported.'

Likud MKs call for MK Zoabi to be deported

Zoabi causes uproar in Knesset

Controversial Joint List MK claims Israel's compensation plan for Turkish terrorists 'vindicates' her, demands apology from critics.

Zoabi causes uproar in Knesset

Regev demands removal of Arab committee chairwoman

Arab MK refused to hold deliberation for female IDF soldiers. Likud minister demands she be removed from position.

Regev demands removal of Arab committee chairwoman

1,165 Arab citizens murdered since 2000

Mayor of Sakhnin reacts to statistics on violent crime in the Arab sector; 'We must work together to prevent the next murder.'

1,165 Arab citizens murdered since 2000

MK Yogev praises security forces

Jewish Home MK and other members of Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee visit Judea and Samaria communities.

MK Yogev praises security forces

MIA’s family: No deal without our son

Family of Oron Shaul Hy”d erects protest tent outside Prime Minister’s residence as Turkey deal nears.

MIA’s family: No deal without our son

‘Bring our son back from Gaza’

The family of Abera Mengistu demands any deal with Turkey includes their son, who is held by Hamas.

‘Bring our son back from Gaza’

Arab vandals desecrate Tomb of Patriarchs mezuzah

Thousands of shekels worth of equipment stolen from holy site's maintenance staff.

Arab vandals desecrate Tomb of Patriarchs mezuzah

Closure order for PA channel operating in Israel

Public Security Minister Erdan orders Musawa, TV channel funded by Palestinian Auhority, to cease operations.

Closure order for PA channel operating in Israel

MK Amsalem: No reason for us to fear the Court

Likud MK demands answers on controversial police investigation, criticizes MK Kish's bill.

MK Amsalem: No reason for us to fear the Court

Shas leader clarifies rhetoric against Jewish Home

'I love all Jews; everything I said was out of love', Rabbi Cohen tells Bennett during Shiva visit.

Shas leader clarifies rhetoric against Jewish Home

Oren Hazan moving to Amona

Likud MK looking to rent caravan in embattled community. 'People are tired of politicians who are all talk'.

Oren Hazan moving to Amona

'We need to have one united religious party'

Tekuma faction looking for unity in national-religious camp - and elimination of party primaries.

'We need to have one united religious party'

MK Zohar tries to delay Amona destruction

MK Miki Zohar submits bill to give government more time to prepare in administrative destruction orders.

MK Zohar tries to delay Amona destruction

Lapid: Left is making its classic mistake

Yesh Atid head claims he warned Bibi of outside interference years ago, attacks Herzog for naive approach to negotiating.

Lapid: Left is making its classic mistake

Jerusalem to get 'Gush Katif Square'

Square on Shaarei Tzedek Street to be dedicated to memory of 21 Gaza communities destroyed in 2005 Disengagement.

Jerusalem to get 'Gush Katif Square'

Elkin: The Likud's victory saved Israel

Minister Ze’ev Elkin responds to secret letter between Herzog and Abbas in which opposition leader agreed to divide Jerusalem.

Elkin: The Likud's victory saved Israel

Livni: 'Gov is doing what YESHA Council wants'

Tzipi Livni calls on Israeli leaders to listen to complaints, particularly from Ya'alon, Barak.

Livni: 'Gov is doing what YESHA Council wants'

'I feel like the government is abandoning me'

Nava Segev, whose home was struck with Molotov cocktails this morning, talks about her fears.

'I feel like the government is abandoning me'

Netanyahu brushes off Ya’alon’s attack

Prime Minister pooh-poohs ex-Defense Minister’s claim that Iran is not an existential threat.

Netanyahu brushes off Ya’alon’s attack

'Governments can reform tax codes, not religion'

Committee chairman blasts Kotel Plaza changes pushed by Reform movement. 'Don't use the Kotel for a political struggle.'

'Governments can reform tax codes, not religion'

MK Dichter to leftist MKs: Stop the hysterics

Likud MK Avi Dichter urges leftists to calm down over dispute with the Americans on missile defense aid.

MK Dichter to leftist MKs: Stop the hysterics