Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Deputy Minister Kara considers quitting Likud

Kara announces he is weighing his future in the party, accusing Netanyahu of racism for not appointing him as minister.

Deputy Minister Kara considers quitting Likud

Lapid: Netanyahu offered me to join the government

Yesh Atid head slams Labor for unity talks, saying 'the left is no better than the right'; reveals he turned down an offer from Netanyahu.

Lapid: Netanyahu offered me to join the government

Liberman reveals Likud talks hit a 'dead end'

Yisrael Beytenu head says coalition talks on hold until a counter-offer on pension reform is received, apologizes for insulting Netanyahu.

Liberman reveals Likud talks hit a 'dead end'

Glick ascends Temple Mount before swearing-in

Glick notes he does not intend to violate directive banning MKs from visiting Judaism's holiest site.

Glick ascends Temple Mount before swearing-in

Deputy Defense Min.: Ya'alon kept me in the dark

Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan puzzles over Ya'alon's treatment of him, noting the enmity the latter had toward him seemingly came from nowhere.

Deputy Defense Min.: Ya'alon kept me in the dark

'Door is closed' for Zionist Union to join gov't

Opposition leader rejects offer from Netanyahu to reconsider joining coalition, says PM chose 'extremist' government.

'Door is closed' for Zionist Union to join gov't

Former Chief of Staff not worried about Liberman

Gabi Ashkenazi says he believes Avigdor Liberman will demonstrate pragmatic approach as Defense Minister.

Former Chief of Staff not worried about Liberman

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'The blood of a Jewish child must be avenged'

Terror victim organization head demands ministers and AG support death penalty bill, urges that child murderers be 'the first in line.'

'The blood of a Jewish child must be avenged'

Zionist dis-Union

Herzog takes a drubbing from his own party

End of Herzog? Third of his MKs boycott meeting, those who come give him a thorough browbeating for 'betraying' them in unity govt. talks.

Herzog takes a drubbing from his own party

Insurrection: Third of Herzog's party boycotts

Backlash seen in protest at first meeting after unity talk fiasco, as MKs accuse Herzog of 'being a crybaby without principles.'

Insurrection: Third of Herzog's party boycotts

Deputy Education Minister resigns from Knesset

Meir Porush leaves Knesset as per 'Norwegian Law,' to end months of infighting within UTJ over distribution of MKs.

Deputy Education Minister resigns from Knesset

Dept. Defense Minister, staff told to leave office

Ben-Dahan's tenure technically expires with Yaalon's departure, but expected to be extended. So why are he and his staff being booted out?

Dept. Defense Minister, staff told to leave office

Netanyahu responds to Ya'alon

PM says Ya'alon should have taken Foreign Ministry, rejects claims of confidence crisis and Likud 'extremism,' renews unity govt. offer.

Netanyahu responds to Ya'alon

New MK Glick: 'I pray to sanctify Heaven's name'

Temple Mount activist gives emotional response to Arutz Sheva after Ya'alon's dramatic resignation launches his political career.

New MK Glick: 'I pray to sanctify Heaven's name'

Top Likud official: 'Bad' Ya'alon harmed party

Senior official slams 'bad-hearted' Ya'alon for 'thinking he's above us all,' and 'lighting fires that are hard to put out.'

Top Likud official: 'Bad' Ya'alon harmed party

Lapid: Israel should sign MoU with Washington now

Yesh Atid chairman urges the government not to wait until after Obama leaves office to sign agreement on defense aid.

Lapid: Israel should sign MoU with Washington now

'Herzog is a bald-faced liar, we need primaries'

Zionist Union sinks deeper into chaos as MK hits back at Herzog after slew of insults, accusations during press conference.

'Herzog is a bald-faced liar, we need primaries'

MK defends 'professional, responsible' Ya'alon

MK Moti Yogev 'uncomfortable' with prospect of Avigdor Liberman replacing Moshe Ya'alon as Defense Minister.

MK defends 'professional, responsible' Ya'alon

Likud ministers overjoyed at Liberman meeting

Outpouring of ministers and deputy ministers hail the coming of a 'wide, right-wing government' with Likud's 'natural partner.'

Likud ministers overjoyed at Liberman meeting

'This is why the public hates politicians'

Likud MK warns against lying by joining with Zionist Union, after election slogan: 'it's them or us.' His preference - bring in Liberman.

'This is why the public hates politicians'

Egyptian President pushes PA-Israel peace talks

Israel-PA peace deal could be 'more important' than Israel-Egypt deal, President Sisi insists.

Egyptian President pushes PA-Israel peace talks

Gov't approves 900 million shekels for Bedouin

PM: 'No reason that an entire sector of the population which contributes to the state shouldn't get support in education, infrastructure'.

Gov't approves 900 million shekels for Bedouin

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Leading rabbis: Shoot terrorists on sight

Noted rabbis hold emergency conference on Arab terror, demand government reject 2-state solution and stop making 'stupid' statements.

Leading rabbis: Shoot terrorists on sight

Liberman: Netanyahu's government is not right-wing

Netanyahu leads a 'fake' right-wing government, former Foreign Minister fumes, amid unity government attempts with leftist Zionist Union.

Liberman: Netanyahu's government is not right-wing

Revealed: Netanyahu's harsh letter to France

PM Netanyahu sent a strongly worded letter to French President Francois Hollande after France supported UNESCO on the Temple Mount.

Revealed: Netanyahu's harsh letter to France

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Bible Contest winner celebrates with Arutz Sheva

Elkana Friedman speaks of his excitement taking home the prize on 'the day of Israel's revival,' but reveals winning wasn't the goal.

Bible Contest winner celebrates with Arutz Sheva

Yechimovich takes credit for blocking unity govt.

Ex-Labor head condemns Herzog for not dismissing talk of joining Likud, says Labor 'crawling' to right-wing after portfolios and honor.

Yechimovich takes credit for blocking unity govt.

Chief Rabbi: Could we study without soldiers?

Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yosef on Independence Day calls to be grateful to secular founders of Israel, urges spiritual independence too.

Chief Rabbi: Could we study without soldiers?

Ya'alon pot shot at Elor Azariya on Memorial Day?

At official ceremony Ya'alon warns 'not to lose humanity' by overusing force, in seemingly subtle jab at Hevron soldier.

Ya'alon pot shot at Elor Azariya on Memorial Day?

Liberman demands apology from Channel 10

Yisrael Beytenu chairman demands Channel 10 apologize for hinting he leaked State Comptroller's report on Gaza war.

Liberman demands apology from Channel 10

PM: What happened in the Bible, happened here

'We are in the land of the Bible,' Netanyahu says in meeting with Bible Quiz participants.

PM: What happened in the Bible, happened here

Uri Ariel: Deputy Chief of Staff should apologize

Agriculture Minister insists Yair Golan's comparison of Israel to Nazi Germany was from the wrong person at the wrong time.

Uri Ariel: Deputy Chief of Staff should apologize

Jewish Home MK to Hamas: Don't test us

Amid unrest in south, MK Motti Yogev suggests that Hamas not test Israel’s patience.

Jewish Home MK to Hamas: Don't test us

'We can't give up ideology to expand government'

Minister Ze'ev Elkin tells Arutz Sheva about importance of principles, eternal phenomenon of anti-Semitism, danger of withdrawals.

'We can't give up ideology to expand government'

'Trying to bash Merkel by criticizing Netanyahu'

Sources close to Prime Minister Netanyahu deny claims by German legislators that relations between the two countries are worsening.

'Trying to bash Merkel by criticizing Netanyahu'

Israel rejects French peace initiative

Jerusalem warns international summit will 'distance PA from direct talks,' as France remains vague on 'Palestine' recognition threats.

Israel rejects French peace initiative

First Chinese commercial flight to Israel

Tourism, Transportation Ministers welcome first Chinese commercial flight to Israel in ceremony highlight strengthening ties.

First Chinese commercial flight to Israel

Gafni: Jews on Temple Mount leads to war

Gafni assails Jews visiting Temple Mount, calls visits 'stupid provocations causing state immeasurable damage'.

Gafni: Jews on Temple Mount leads to war

'We need to say no thanks to American aid'

Likud MK calls for Israel to become independent, so that it won't need US financial aid, and can be a world power in its own right.

'We need to say no thanks to American aid'

MK: 'Where are those babbling about isolation?'

MK Boker calls on 'experts' to stop 'lying to the public' about international isolation, after 83 senators tell Obama to raise aid.

MK: 'Where are those babbling about isolation?'