Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Law to expose links between NGOs, foreign sources

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked's proposed amendment to make abundantly clear who stirs the pot of Israeli politics, in her words.

Law to expose links between NGOs, foreign sources

Lapid: We were offered Jewish Home's portfolios

Jewish Home officials accuse Netanyahu of betraying voters on the right, after Lapid claims he was offered ministries held by Jewish Home.

Lapid: We were offered Jewish Home's portfolios

'Embarrassing concession'

Govt. breaks promise, returns terrorists' bodies

Five bodies returned in breach of Cabinet decision; Liberman: 'this is ransom pay.' Zionist Camp: hypocritical 'govt. is weak.'

Govt. breaks promise, returns terrorists' bodies

Deri to become the first Periphery Minister

Deri set to step down from Economy Ministry to let gas plan pass without being involved, will become first minister of periphery.

Deri to become the first Periphery Minister

'Israel allows terror education in its capital'

Activist reveals crucial admission regarding terror indoctrination made during special Knesset Committee session.

'Israel allows terror education in its capital'

Attorney: 'Demolishing homes a deterrent'

At hearing over demolition orders for homes of seven terrorists, state urges Supreme Court to consider opinion of security officials.

Attorney: 'Demolishing homes a deterrent'

Netanyahu weighs implementing security court

Security tribunal would likely deal with terrorist home demolitions, administrative detention and citizenship revocation.

Netanyahu weighs implementing security court

Stop 'soft' building freeze, MKs, officials demand

Jewish Home MKs and heads of local authorities demand Naftali Bennett 'take action' against lack of construction in Judea-Samaria.

Stop 'soft' building freeze, MKs, officials demand

Minister to haredi MK: Did you justify Arafat?

Fierce debate rages in Knesset committee over ascent to Temple Mount, in which MK Gafni blames terror on Jewish presence at holiest site.

Minister to haredi MK: Did you justify Arafat?

Knesset boosts security due to terror wave

MKs to receive extra security as terror heightens - but no new measures for MKs in Judea-Samaria.

Knesset boosts security due to terror wave

A-G prohibits shooting terrorists once neutralized

Despite unprecedented terror wave, firing shots is a last resort, Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein insists.

A-G prohibits shooting terrorists once neutralized

PM denies Israel blocking Temple Mount cameras

PM denies Waqf claims that Israel stalling placement of CCTV cameras - but says they must be coordinated with Israel.

PM denies Israel blocking Temple Mount cameras

Lapid calls to prosecute Jewish Home MK

Yesh Atid head demands MK Moti Yogev be prosecuted for comments attacking High Court Judge for halting terrorist home demolitions.

Lapid calls to prosecute Jewish Home MK

PM says he may take away east Jerusalemites' IDs

Netanyahu tells Knesset committee he intends to tour eastern Jerusalem ahead of crucial decision that may change capital's future.

PM says he may take away east Jerusalemites' IDs

'Rocks and firebombs a regular occurrence here'

Beit El council head Shai Alon visits Tahel Sofer, 3, who was injured in a firebomb attack on Friday.

'Rocks and firebombs a regular occurrence here'

Bennett: Court isn't the enemy of the people

Jewish Home chairman tries to lower flames of acrimony between MK Yogev and courts, over Supreme Court's 'pro-terrorist' decision.

Bennett: Court isn't the enemy of the people

'It's such a nightmare, to see your child burning'

Sigal Sofer recounts the moments in which Arabs hurled firebombs at her car, setting her 3-year-old daughter on fire.

'It's such a nightmare, to see your child burning'

Video: 'I pushed him away and shot him'

58-year-old Yisrael Ben-Aharon describes from his hospital bed how he successfully fought off his attacker, despite being badly injured.

Video: 'I pushed him away and shot him'

Hundreds attend funeral of Har Nof Victim Rotman

Hundreds of people attend funeral for Rabbi Haim Yehiel Rotman, who died from injuries sustained during synagogue massacre.

Hundreds attend funeral of Har Nof Victim Rotman

Bibi orders Jewish State Bill vote delayed

Prime Minister Netanyahu tells Justice Minister Shaked not to bring Jewish State Bill to vote in Knesset tomorrow.

Bibi orders Jewish State Bill vote delayed

Aryeh Deri resigns from Economy Ministry

Shas head Aryeh Deri steps down from role as Economy Minister. MK Yellin: 'Deri is a coward and not a leader.'

Aryeh Deri resigns from Economy Ministry

Ahmed Tibi Has Minister Thrown Out of Knesset

Ze'ev Elkin accuses Ahmed Tibi of having blood on his hands, prompting Deputy Speaker to remove him from the Knesset.

Ahmed Tibi Has Minister Thrown Out of Knesset

Barbs Fly Between Haredi and Religious Zionist MK

'I'd rather be a leftist than tied to Jewish Home,' a bitter Moshe Gafni tells Bezalel Smotrich at Finance Committee meeting.

Barbs Fly Between Haredi and Religious Zionist MK

Netanyahu: There is no Building Freeze

In visit to Gaza region, PM says Hamas 'got the message' and IDF is in control, denies he has been freezing 'settlements.'

Netanyahu: There is no Building Freeze

Knesset Debates Rock-Proofing School Buses

MK demands NIS 50M go to reinforced windows for school buses in Judea and Samaria, which are getting very old and unsafe.

Knesset Debates Rock-Proofing School Buses

Rajoub: Tel Aviv Bombs Out, Shooting Settlers In

The Yesha Council is demanding that something be done about restraining the incitement of top Fatah terrorist Jibril Rajoub.

Rajoub: Tel Aviv Bombs Out, Shooting Settlers In

Bennett: 'Wall of Deterrence' Will Stop Terror

Jewish Home Chairman Naftali Bennett on Monday met with MKs and party members to discuss ways to battle the current terror wave.

Bennett: 'Wall of Deterrence' Will Stop Terror

'Today Everyone Knows: Bibi is Dividing J'lem'

Councilman tasked with security portfolio slams government for abandoning capital, warns PM's new walls reveal his hand.

'Today Everyone Knows: Bibi is Dividing J'lem'

Minister Demands: Expel the Terrorist's Family

Minister Regev urges the expulsion of family of Israeli Arab terrorist who launched bloody Be'er Sheva attack.

Minister Demands: Expel the Terrorist's Family

Ministers Approve Bill Blocking Boycotters' Entry

People who call for boycotting Israel will not be allowed into the country, according to a bill by MK Yinon Magal.

Ministers Approve Bill Blocking Boycotters' Entry

Yehuda Glick: I'm Here to Say Thank You

One year after surviving an assassination attempt, Yehuda Glick returns to the Menachem Begin Heritage to celebrate his recovery.

Yehuda Glick: I'm Here to Say Thank You

Chief Rabbi: Kohen Who Kills Terrorist Can Bless

A Kohen who kills a terrorist may still recite the priestly blessing of peace, says Rabbi Yosef.

Chief Rabbi: Kohen Who Kills Terrorist Can Bless

Bennett: Abbas is a Terrorist, Don't Talk to Him

Jewish Home chairman attacks Netanyahu's statement that he is willing to meet PA chairman in an attempt to end terror wave.

Bennett: Abbas is a Terrorist, Don't Talk to Him

Jerusalem Central Bus Station Victim Released

Six other terror victims remain hospitalized in Shaare Zedek Medical Center; two in serious condition.

Jerusalem Central Bus Station Victim Released

Hundreds Attend Funeral of 'Lone' Terror Victim

Emotional funeral service for 51 year-old Alon Guverg, who was murdered in Jerusalem bus shooting and stabbing spree Tuesday.

Hundreds Attend Funeral of 'Lone' Terror Victim

Proposal: Strengthen Security in Synagogues

Religious Affairs Minister David Azoulay makes specific requests to secure synagogues, noting prayer cannot be postponed.

Proposal: Strengthen Security in Synagogues

Final Victim of Jerusalem Terror Identified

Second man murdered in Armon Hanatziv attack named ahead of double burials in the capital.

Final Victim of Jerusalem Terror Identified

Cabinet Approves IDF Security on Public Transit

Cabinet approves new security system for public transportation. IDF soldiers will serve as security guards in the interim.

Cabinet Approves IDF Security on Public Transit

Knesset Speaker: Time for Unity Government

Now is the time to unite against terror, Yuli Edelstein asserts, urging parties to disband with political divisions and come together.

Knesset Speaker: Time for Unity Government

Netanyahu: Terrorists 'To Pay Full Price'

Prime Minister vows to pass additional steps against terrorists, inciters at special Knesset session in memory of Rehavam Ze'evi.

Netanyahu: Terrorists 'To Pay Full Price'