Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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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'

Odeh: PM Invented 'Blood Libel' Against Arabs

In letter to Attorney General, Ayman Odeh demands Prime Minister be prosecuted for defamation and incitement against Arabs.

Odeh: PM Invented 'Blood Libel' Against Arabs

'Terrorist Chased the Driver With a Huge Knife'

Armon Hanatziv resident recounts how she spoke to bus driver just before attack, and watched him just escape death.

'Terrorist Chased the Driver With a Huge Knife'

'Driver Shouted: He's Butchering the Passengers!'

Bus driver who rode behind J'lem bus targeted in lethal attack recalls horror as terrorist approached, then returned to lock in riders.

'Driver Shouted: He's Butchering the Passengers!'

Minister Regev: Stop Free Legal Aid to Terrorists

Likud minister demands Justice Minister Shaked stop providing public defense attorneys to terrorist murderers.

Minister Regev: Stop Free Legal Aid to Terrorists

'A Great Miracle, Stabbed Inches From His Heart'

Two victims in Pisgat Ze'ev stabbing stabilize, brother of one reveals miraculous survival; residents protest: 'we can't continue this way.'

'A Great Miracle, Stabbed Inches From His Heart'

Netanyahu Promises to Secure Israel's Borders

'We will finish building fences around the State of Israel,' Prime Minister declares at weekly Likud meeting.

Netanyahu Promises to Secure Israel's Borders

'There is No Security in Jerusalem'

At Interior Committee Erdan warns 'height of terror wave, innocent civilians at the front'; police chief: 'live fire at rock terrorists.'

'There is No Security in Jerusalem'

'The Jews Will Not be Driven from Jerusalem'

Daniel Luria of Ateret Cohanim calls on Jews around the world to fill the Old City of Jerusalem in response to latest terror wave.

'The Jews Will Not be Driven from Jerusalem'

Islamic Movement Likely to be Declared Illegal

The Islamic Movement is likely to be declared illegal, after ministers met again Sunday night to discuss the latest round of terror attacks.

Islamic Movement Likely to be Declared Illegal

Police Chief: Snipers Effective against Rioters

Since police began using less-than-lethal Ruger rifles against rock throwers, Arab riots have become less severe.

Police Chief: Snipers Effective against Rioters

Policeman Injured During Jerusalem Attack Critical

Dep. director of Shaare Zedek, Dr. Ofer Merin, gives medical update of six terror victims currently being treated at the Jerusalem hospital.

Policeman Injured During Jerusalem Attack Critical

Hero Policeman Speaks After Attempted Bombing

Sgt. Maj. Moshe Chen felt his face burning, but he nonetheless urged people to stay away from the terrorist who injured him.

Hero Policeman Speaks After Attempted Bombing

Roni Alsheich Appointed Next Police Chief

Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan welcomes appointment, says it will allow the Israel Police to 'move forward.'

Roni Alsheich Appointed Next Police Chief

Shaked Vows to Demolish More Terrorists' Homes

In visit to Henkin family home, Justice Minister promises that measures to legalize full demolition of terrorists' homes underway.

Shaked Vows to Demolish More Terrorists' Homes

Likud MKs Squabble Whether to Back or Bash Ya'alon

Rookie MK Haskel calls Hazan's demand to dismiss defense minister in light of lacking terror response 'irresponsible.'

Likud MKs Squabble Whether to Back or Bash Ya'alon

'We Are Here Because Jerusalem is Ours'

Yair Lapid tours Old City of Jerusalem expressing support for security forces and gratitude to local Jewish residents.

'We Are Here Because Jerusalem is Ours'

'Netanyahu, Tell the Truth: No Palestinian State'

Jewish Home MK Yinon Magal urges world leaders to admit that there is 'no realistic way' to establish a Palestinian state and stay secure.

'Netanyahu, Tell the Truth: No Palestinian State'

French Embassy Shuns Judea-Samaria Leaders

Judea-Samaria mayors disinvited from Legion Award ceremony in Yafo. Officials: they never would have done this when Liberman was FM.

French Embassy Shuns Judea-Samaria Leaders

Will Israel Send a Man to the Moon?

Israeli nonprofit SpaceIL becomes the first organization to advance in a unique Google contest promoting space travel.

Will Israel Send a Man to the Moon?

'Ya'alon Has Gone Mad'

Defense Minister blamed Jewish 'gangs' for Arab terror attacks in meeting with settlers.

'Ya'alon Has Gone Mad'

Liberman: Arab Violence is an 'Organized Campaign'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman warns that the wave of Arab violence goes beyond Jerusalem, calls on the government to act.

Liberman: Arab Violence is an 'Organized Campaign'

Ex-Chief Rabbi comforts

'I Remember How it is to be an Orphaned Child'

Holocaust survivor and Tel Aviv Chief Rabbi Lau, together with Rabbi Lior, visits parents of Rabbi Henkin to comfort Henkin family.

'I Remember How it is to be an Orphaned Child'

Bennett: Law in J'lem is the Same as in Tel Aviv

Jewish Home holds faction meeting in Old City, with Bennett promising no more terrorist releases and an implementation of law.

Bennett: Law in J'lem is the Same as in Tel Aviv

Spat over Photo-Op Nearly Derailed Meeting with PM

Prime Minister planned to meet Judea and Samaria leadership, but they refused to have a picture taken with him and 'participate in his PR.'

Spat over Photo-Op Nearly Derailed Meeting with PM

Teacher Threatens to Strike if Attacks Continue

At protest outside PM's Residence in Jerusalem, Sarah Shulman of Eli refuses to teach 'children who may be murdered tomorrow.'

Teacher Threatens to Strike if Attacks Continue

Knesset Speaker at PM's Residence: We're Suckers

Edelstein visits protest tent, saying he expects government to crush terror. Region head demands: 'we want sovereignty in Judea-Samaria.'

Knesset Speaker at PM's Residence: We're Suckers

Ministers Disagree Over Anti-Terror Rally

The morning after: public officials squabble over appropriateness of ministers speaking at mass rally in front of Prime Minister's House.

Ministers Disagree Over Anti-Terror Rally

Thousands Demand: Take Off Gloves, Fight the Enemy

Pained and angry demonstrators outside Prime Minister's residence demanded Israel use its full force against terrorists.

Thousands Demand: Take Off Gloves, Fight the Enemy

Netanyahu, Cabinet Pass Anti-Terror Measures

Security reinforcements, new roads, and new laws. 'We will defeat terror, as we have done in the past,' the Prime Minister warns.

Netanyahu, Cabinet Pass Anti-Terror Measures

Thousands Protest at Prime Minister's House

Likud ministers join the crowd as the masses say 'enough!' to terror.

Thousands Protest at Prime Minister's House

Murderers of Henkin Couple Arrested

Security sources reveal group of terrorists behind murder arrested, likely including those who actually pulled the trigger.

Murderers of Henkin Couple Arrested

Nationalist Activists Demand Rivlin Apologize

Top activists approach presidential car, shout at Rivlin for saying 'my people chose terror.' Ben-Gvir: 'he can be president of Ramallah.'

Nationalist Activists Demand Rivlin Apologize

'They Lived in Holiness, They Died in Holiness'

Family friend of murdered couple describes his pain, sense of loss; 'they lived in holiness, they died in holiness'.

'They Lived in Holiness, They Died in Holiness'

Hotovely Takes On Jordanian Foreign Minister at UN

Deputy FM cuts off Jordanian as he says 'IDF soldiers defile Al-Aqsa with their feet,' compares his 'warping of history' to Arafat's.

Hotovely Takes On Jordanian Foreign Minister at UN

Liberman: Netanyahu 'All Talk, and No Action'

Prime Minister is a gifted orator, Liberman admits, before slamming his 'inability' to make decisions.

Liberman: Netanyahu 'All Talk, and No Action'

MK Salaries On the Way Up in January

Monthly salaries for Knesset members will jump from $10,100 a month to approximately $11,250.

MK Salaries On the Way Up in January

Police Summon Arab MK over Temple Mount Fracas

Police summon Jamal Zahalka for investigation after he was caught on film in verbal assault on officers and Jewish visitors.

Police Summon Arab MK over Temple Mount Fracas

Likud MK: Ban Radical Arab MK From Temple Mount

Hazan tells Arutz Sheva the time has come for Zahalka and his inciting friends to be forbidden from holy site - and kicked out of Israel.

Likud MK: Ban Radical Arab MK From Temple Mount