Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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PM: No work permits for terrorists' families

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu talks tough on terror in the wake of spike in murders across Israel.

PM: No work permits for terrorists' families

Gush Etzion to be revamped for security

In wake of attacks, Transportation Minister announces plans to improve road security have been completed, work to start soon.

Gush Etzion to be revamped for security

Hadar: 'The Nation of Israel can suffer no more!'

Hadar Buchris discussed the security situation with her friends just ten days before her own murder. She said: 'Messiah must arrive!'

Hadar: 'The Nation of Israel can suffer no more!'

Israel: dismantle Palestinian 'refugee camps'

Deputy foreign minister says 'refugee camps' must be taken down, Palestinian 'right of return' taken off agenda.

Israel: dismantle Palestinian 'refugee camps'

Israel marks 40 years since 'Zionism is Racism'

President Rivlin and guests marked the 40th anniversary of a magnificent speech by former President Haim Herzog at the UN.

Israel marks 40 years since 'Zionism is Racism'

Gush Etzion leader: Time for Defensive Shield II

Davidi Perl, Head of Etzion Bloc Regional Council, says IDF has to enter villages, 'turn over every rock.'

Gush Etzion leader: Time for Defensive Shield II

MK: State is hounding nationalist protesters

Five youths who protested against planned razing of synagogue face up to 20 years in jail.

MK: State is hounding nationalist protesters

'The terrorist ran toward us with a knife'

Victim of car-ramming and stabbing at Kfar Adumim Junction, Rabbi Shmuel Shapira, recounts harrowing moments of Sunday's attack.

'The terrorist ran toward us with a knife'

Netanyahu condemns German department store boycott

Prime Minister notes KaDeWe store which removed Israeli products from shelves was taken from Jews by the Nazis.

Netanyahu condemns German department store boycott

Emotional haredi MK calls Yesh Atid 'fascist'

MK Moshe Gafni appears to truly blow his top in the debate on haredi enlistment deferral.

Emotional haredi MK calls Yesh Atid 'fascist'

Coalition fights to approve state budget

Amid technical malfunctions and hundreds of objections from opposition, Knesset members in for long night of voting.

Coalition fights to approve state budget

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Jewish Home behind Jerusalem building thaw

Naftali Bennett, Uri Ariel presented ultimatum to Netanyahu, Arutz Sheva has learned - to lift freeze in exchange for vote on budget.

Jewish Home behind Jerusalem building thaw

'Terror is running wild, no solution in sight'

Heads of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria meet Jewish Home leaders, express their pain and frustration over ongoing terror.

'Terror is running wild, no solution in sight'

EU MP: Labeling decision 'a mistake'

Fulvio Martuscello, an EU Parliament member, admits mistake in labeling Jewish products from Judea, Samaria, and the Golan.

EU MP: Labeling decision 'a mistake'

Knesset nixes sanctions on haredi non-enlisters

By 60 to 45, Knesset postpones criminal sanctions on draft evaders to 2023.

Knesset nixes sanctions on haredi non-enlisters

'Capital set back many years'

Protest: Kahlon has critically wounded Jerusalem

Mayor, municipality block Knesset protesting Finance Minister's budget, which will see deep cuts in security, education and more.

Protest: Kahlon has critically wounded Jerusalem

Finance Committee approves state budget

Finance Committee approves state budget for 2015-2016 despite difficulties imposed by the opposition.

Finance Committee approves state budget

Muslim NYC cabbie attacks Jewish passenger

Businessman Moshe Indig was attacked and robbed by a cabbie who said he hates Jews.

Muslim NYC cabbie attacks Jewish passenger

Netanyahu: In Israel or France, terror is terror

'In Israel, like in France, terrorism is terrorism,' Prime Minister says; also notes Israel not to blame for terror wave.

Netanyahu: In Israel or France, terror is terror

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Compromise reached over Givat Ze'ev synagogue

Ayelet HaShachar synagogue will be demolished - but it will be rebuilt in an adjacent spot within three months.

Compromise reached over Givat Ze'ev synagogue

'Instead of a wedding we're burying a father, son'

Bride-to-be inconsolable as her father and brother - murdered in Friday terror attack near Hevron - are buried in Jerusalem.

'Instead of a wedding we're burying a father, son'

Deri makes reconciliation offer to Yishai

In huge political curve ball, Shas head proposes Yishai disband Yachad and return, offering to cover his campaign debts.

Deri makes reconciliation offer to Yishai

Knesset approves bill blocking visas to boycotters

MK Magal's law would prevent activists and supporters of boycott from entering the Jewish state.

Knesset approves bill blocking visas to boycotters

Bill to determine the state's name is 'Israel'

MK Hazan has bill passed in first reading to anchor name of state in law; 'today MKs can sign off as a member of Kingdom of Palestine.'

Bill to determine the state's name is 'Israel'

How much? MKs vote to raise their own salaries

MKs livid after committee shoots down suggestion to stop 'embarrassing' increases; current monthly income: over 40,000 shekels.

How much? MKs vote to raise their own salaries

Study: Israelis happy, but mistrust government

Official 2015 Democracy Index also reveals deep divide in Israeli-Arab relations on political level - though not personal level.

Study: Israelis happy, but mistrust government

Yisrael Beytenu the 'only right, secular party'?

Avigdor Liberman slams Likud as 'sellouts' to haredi community after changes slated for draft law.

Yisrael Beytenu the 'only right, secular party'?

Bennett supports Temple Mount Jewish prayer ban

Bennett: 'I'm for preserving status quo, now it is correct not to allow Jews to pray,' says Jewish construction is ongoing.

Bennett supports Temple Mount Jewish prayer ban

Hot tempers between Chief Rabbinate and Rav Stav

Unkosher products found in Shoham event hall. Rabbinate officials: 'Rav Stav should careful check the kashrut system in his home.'

Hot tempers between Chief Rabbinate and Rav Stav

PM: Meeting with Obama is 'important'

Netanyahu eulogizes Israel's fifth president and discusses upcoming meeting with US president at Cabinet meeting on Sunday.

PM: Meeting with Obama is 'important'

Shas chair slams 'problematic' Baratz appointment

Aryeh Deri joins chorus of dissent against PR chief, says he trusts Netanyahu to 'make the right decision.'

Shas chair slams 'problematic' Baratz appointment

Chabad emissary confab begins

About 3,500 shluchim take part in massive conference in Brooklyn, NYC.

Chabad emissary confab begins

PM says his PR pick apologized for Facebook posts

Netanyahu says his choice for hasbarah czar, Dr. Ran Baratz, posted 'improper' comments about Rivlin, Obama.

PM says his PR pick apologized for Facebook posts

Likud ministers tussle over 'reforming' Army Radio

Culture Minister accuses Yaalon of 'insensitivity' to public while Defense Minister suggests she 'look elsewhere' for headlines.

Likud ministers tussle over 'reforming' Army Radio

Jewish Home drama: MK severely punished

Bennett and Magal sanction Yogev for not taking part in anti-parent bill, after verbal clash between Magal and Yogev.

Jewish Home drama: MK severely punished

DM: Keeping terrorists' bodies not a deterrent

Freshmen MKs attack Ya'alon for suggesting keeping hold of terrorists' bodies not a proven deterrent, following recent return of bodies.

DM: Keeping terrorists' bodies not a deterrent

'People are willing to commit suicide'

Hundreds hole up in Givat Ze'ev synagogue that High Court wants razed, prepare for confrontation.

'People are willing to commit suicide'

MK defends citizens who chased terrorist

Jewish Home's MK Magal says there is nothing wrong with taking out terrorists before helping wounded.

MK defends citizens who chased terrorist

Bennett meets PM, demands tougher policies

Jewish Home Chairman will tell Netanyahu not to return terrorist's bodies, resume building in Judea and Samaria.

Bennett meets PM, demands tougher policies

Ancient fortress solves riddle of Macabbean revolt

Archaeologists make breathtaking discovery of Antiochus's fortress, replete with weapons bearing his mark that were used to fight Jews.

Ancient fortress solves riddle of Macabbean revolt