Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Jewish Home voters say party is not doing enough

Recent poll shows dissatisfaction with Jewish Home; supporters say more needs to be done for Judea-Samaria.

Jewish Home voters say party is not doing enough

'I understand Hadar saved my life'

PM Netanyahu visits hospital bed of Ravit, the officer injured in deadly Damascus Gate attack on Wednesday.

'I understand Hadar saved my life'

Chief rabbis demand PM keep dep't in rabbinate

In letter to PM, Rabbis David Lau and Yitzhak Yosef insist transferring Jewish Consciousness dep't from IDF Rabbinate will cause 'ruin.'

Chief rabbis demand PM keep dep't in rabbinate

'Oren Hazan Law' fails to pass first reading

Coalition-backed law to make it easier to dismiss Deputy Knesset Speaker not approved by Knesset. Hazan himself votes in favor.

'Oren Hazan Law' fails to pass first reading

'The majority decides, but it isn't always right'

Knesset Speaker inaugurates memorial of the expulsion from Gush Katif and four Samaria towns, to 'remind the Knesset.'

'The majority decides, but it isn't always right'

Herzog: Thank you for calling me a 'dictator'

Labor leader dismisses criticism from angry party members following his declaration that two-state solution is currently 'untenable.'

Herzog: Thank you for calling me a 'dictator'

Request to remove Gush Katif memorial from denied

Attorney General of the Knesset denies Peace Now's request to remove memorial to Jews expelled from Gaza in 2005.

Request to remove Gush Katif memorial from denied

Netanyahu vows to hit tunnels - after Hamas attack

PM essentially confirms Herzog's criticism that the government is waiting for terrorists to attack Israeli civilians before doing anything.

Netanyahu vows to hit tunnels - after Hamas attack

MK Ariel: Reform prayer attacks 'Jewish tradition'

Ahead of cabinet vote on allowing egalitarian prayer services at Kotel, Uri Ariel says initiative will only spur 'conflict and division.'

MK Ariel: Reform prayer attacks 'Jewish tradition'

Jewish Home divided on Reform prayer at Kotel

Uri Ariel blasts change to 'status quo' at Kotel while Bennett and Shaked appear primed to vote in favor of proposal to allow Reform prayer.

Jewish Home divided on Reform prayer at Kotel

Results of 'Likudiada' mock primaries

As part of Likud event in Eilat, mock primaries find Gila Gamliel most popular party member.

Results of 'Likudiada' mock primaries

'Herzog is not relevant and must resign'

Joint List head attacks Yizhak Herzog, after he said two state solution no longer relevant. 'Bougie's not fit to be opposition head.'

'Herzog is not relevant and must resign'

Hazan to Ya'alon: Are we in the same reality?

At Likud event MK takes aim at Defense Minister for not addressing 'knife intifada'; Ya'alon claims he 'wants' to return Hevron Jews.

Hazan to Ya'alon: Are we in the same reality?

'The state of southern Tel Aviv is occupied'

Activist May Golan takes part in Likud event to demand 'right-wing government solve infiltration crisis it has overseen for 7 years.'

'The state of southern Tel Aviv is occupied'

Interview

Deputy Minister demands collective punishment

Likud's Kara says govt. still has no answer to terror wave, calls for crackdown on towns, terrorists' families expelled in 'all out war.'

Deputy Minister demands collective punishment

MK ramps up battle against far-left NGOs

New proposed law would allow courts to dismantle any NGO for physically or verbally attacking the IDF or any of its active soldiers.

MK ramps up battle against far-left NGOs

The Knesset is 'abandoning Israeli lives'

MK Shuli Mualem expects a significant operation by security forces to wipe out Arab terrorists.

The Knesset is 'abandoning Israeli lives'

Edelstein shames world leaders for Rouhani visit

Knesset Speaker: 'Leaders should be ashamed for having Holocaust denying Iranian President visit on Holocaust Memorial Day.'

Edelstein shames world leaders for Rouhani visit

Regev responds to critiques, defends loyalty bill

Loyalty bill discussed in committee passes to Justice Ministry for review. 'No one will burn the Israeli flag on the government's dime!'

Regev responds to critiques, defends loyalty bill

Knesset welcomes new haredi MK

Former Bnei Brak city council member Yigal Guetta of Shas sworn into musical chair-like 34th Knesset.

Knesset welcomes new haredi MK

PM to head ministerial committee on 'settlements'

Judea-Samaria to remain under Defense Minister's authority despite protests from Jewish Home.

PM to head ministerial committee on 'settlements'

Liberman slams 'government with no policy at all'

Coalition 'only held together by desire to keep their seats at any cost,' fires Yisrael Beytenu head, demanding elections.

Liberman slams 'government with no policy at all'

Lapid accuses eviction critics of 'divisiveness'

Yesh Atid chair defends Moshe Ya'alon against right-wing MKs threatening to bring down gov't over eviction of 200 Jews.

Lapid accuses eviction critics of 'divisiveness'

Motion to dissolve Knesset to be proposed

Zionist Union looking to take advantage of the current coalition crisis over Hevron expulsion, tables no-confidence motion for Wednesday.

Motion to dissolve Knesset to be proposed

Hanegbi: Crisis over Hevron eviction 'exaggerated'

Despite asserting gov't is not in crisis, coalition chairman says he will not accept 'threats' from MKs angry about eviction of 200 Jews.

Hanegbi: Crisis over Hevron eviction 'exaggerated'

Coalition crisis

Hazan threatens to take on the government

MK vows on TV to vote against coalition over Hevron eviction, journalist debunks Ya'alon's claims: 'Ya'alon is the law in Judea-Samaria.'

Hazan threatens to take on the government

'Who is Gabi Ashkenazi, what are his politics?'

After poll indicating ex-IDF head could cause major shift in Israeli politics, Zionist Union MK slams the 'where will Gabi be festival.'

'Who is Gabi Ashkenazi, what are his politics?'

Watch: New Hevron homes evicted

Security forces evacuate 200 Jews who took up residence of 2 new buildings the day before, despite their full purchase from Arab.

Watch: New Hevron homes evicted

Tekoa stab victim to be released from hospital

Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek hospital says Michael Froman will be released home three days after stabbing attack in 'generally good condition.'

Tekoa stab victim to be released from hospital

'Terrorist should end up with bullet between eyes'

Likud MK Yoav Kish attacks Bennett for criticism of Defense Minister, asserts terror wave won't be solved with military operation.

'Terrorist should end up with bullet between eyes'

Israel needs 'deep conversation' about security

Bennett responded to accusations leveled against him for comments yesterday; 'we need an in depth conversation.'

Israel needs 'deep conversation' about security

Lapid: 'Tu B'Shevat is the holiday of my nation'

At Yesh Atid's annual celebration, Yair Lapid quotes Isaiah, explains his party is still 'a sapling.'

Lapid: 'Tu B'Shevat is the holiday of my nation'

'Until Hadar returned, our dignity is missing'

Simha Goldin, father of slain IDF soldier Hadar, attends launch of Jerusalem art exhibition in his honor.

'Until Hadar returned, our dignity is missing'

'The knowledge she is gone is unbearable'

Dafna Meir's friend Rina Ben Shabbat painfully describes the deep loss felt by the community of Otniel.

'The knowledge she is gone is unbearable'

Netanyahu: We will destroy Otniel terrorist's home

In visit to hometown of terror victim Dafna Meir, prime minister contrasts peaceful Jewish communities, Palestinian incitement.

Netanyahu: We will destroy Otniel terrorist's home

Knesset Committee passes 'Oren Hazan Law'

New law would make it easier to dismiss a Deputy Knesset Speaker for inappropriate behavior.

Knesset Committee passes 'Oren Hazan Law'

Victim's in-law calls to expel terrorist families

Rebbetzin Hadassah Froman, mother-in-law of Monday stabbing victim Michal, says expelling terrorist's families only way to 'stop' terror.

Victim's in-law calls to expel terrorist families

Terror victim Dafna Meir laid to rest

Mother of six stabbed to death by Arab terrorist at her home in Otniel brought to final rest in Jerusalem.

Terror victim Dafna Meir laid to rest

Netanyahu vows: We'll catch the terrorist

In response to murder of Dafna Meir, PM 'embraces her family,' promises terrorist 'will pay the full price.'

Netanyahu vows: We'll catch the terrorist

Israel's newest city is Arab

One of Aryeh Deri's first steps as the new Minister of Interior is to classify a new Arab city: Arraba.

Israel's newest city is Arab