Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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PM: Israel Is Being Tried in Global Kangaroo Court

'When we are depicted as the source of evil in the world, this is a blatant lie that conjures up clear memories from the past.'

PM: Israel Is Being Tried in Global Kangaroo Court

Knesset Ethics C'tee: No Steps Against 'Casino' MK

No sanctions will be slapped on MK Oren Hazan despite allegations of immoral activity before his election.

Knesset Ethics C'tee: No Steps Against 'Casino' MK

EU Delegation Blocked from Entering Knesset

Arab MKs refuse to allow presence of Knesset political adviser at 'sensitive' meeting with foreign officials - what are they hiding?

EU Delegation Blocked from Entering Knesset

Harsh Punishments for Rock Attacks Approved

Arab MKs livid as Knesset plenum passes bill that toughens the punishment handed out to rock throwers.

Harsh Punishments for Rock Attacks Approved

Thousands Attend Tanakh Conference in Gush Etzion

More than 7,000 gather at the Herzog College for the annual Tanakh study conference, part of the revival of Tanakh study in Israel.

Thousands Attend Tanakh Conference in Gush Etzion

'They Want to Prevent Another Tragedy'

Attorney Haim Meir who is representing the Gross family explains reason for its negligence lawsuit.

'They Want to Prevent Another Tragedy'

Lapid: Iran Deal a Great Failure of Foreign Policy

Lapid slams PM again as he pushes for an inquiry into Iran deal. Likud minister shoots back: Lapid never left the government over it.

Lapid: Iran Deal a Great Failure of Foreign Policy

'Their Hatred For Us Bends the Nations' Views'

Prominent Religious Zionist rabbi tells Arutz Sheva that Israel must stand up and ignore international pressure to gain the world's respect.

'Their Hatred For Us Bends the Nations' Views'

Lapid Demands 'Commission of Inquiry' Over Iran

Yesh Atid chairman blames Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu for 'failing Israeli foreign policy' in Iran deal.

Lapid Demands 'Commission of Inquiry' Over Iran

Netanyahu-Herzog Unity Gov't Not on the Horizon

Political sources reveal talks hit a loggerhead, with opposition by Livni and Yechimovich primary in fouling up anti-Iran deal move.

Netanyahu-Herzog Unity Gov't Not on the Horizon

Netanyahu Blasts ICC for Singling Out Israel

Prime Minister Netanyahu condemns ICC decision to reopen the Mavi Marmara case, urges it to focus on Iran, Syria or Gaza.

Netanyahu Blasts ICC for Singling Out Israel

Expert: Nothing in Deal Stops Iran Going Nuclear

National Security Council deputy chief warns government that loophole-ridden deal won't stop 'Iran's vision of nuclear arms power.'

Expert: Nothing in Deal Stops Iran Going Nuclear

Arabs Use Shock Video in Force Feeding Debate

Arab MKs screen American video of what force feeding looks like. Min. Erdan says he'll show video of terror victims.

Arabs Use Shock Video in Force Feeding Debate

Netanyahu: Bitter Mistake of Historic Proportions

PM condemns deal, as former FM Liberman says 'today will be remembered in history as a black day for the entire free world.'

Netanyahu: Bitter Mistake of Historic Proportions

'Zionist Revolution' Celebrates Twenty Years

The Torah M'Tzion organization has sent thousands to countries around the world to teach Zionism and Jewish values.

'Zionist Revolution' Celebrates Twenty Years

Bennett: Iran Deal 'International Hara-Kiri'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett compares Iran deal to Japanese suicide ritual, urges MKs to unite before disastrous deal is signed.

Bennett: Iran Deal 'International Hara-Kiri'

Shoah Survivors Celebrate Bar Mitzvah at the Kotel

After more than half a century, survivors finally undergo ceremony denied to them by the Nazis

Shoah Survivors Celebrate Bar Mitzvah at the Kotel

Rivlin Visits Embattled Mount of Olives Cemetery

President visits Afghan Section of Mount of Olives cemetery, where 62 graves were smashed by vandals. 'We must not give up.'

Rivlin Visits Embattled Mount of Olives Cemetery

Anger at Netanyahu's Burying of Death Penalty Bill

MK Sharon Gal claims Netanyahu's decision to bury bill requiring death sentence for terrorist murderers shows govt not serious about terror.

Anger at Netanyahu's Burying of Death Penalty Bill

PM: Israel Won't Pay Price of Capitulation to Iran

Prime Minister begins Cabinet meeting by slamming talks in Vienna as feeding 'hundreds of billions' to Iranian terror machine.

PM: Israel Won't Pay Price of Capitulation to Iran

Akunis to Support Death Sentence for Terrorists

Minister Ofir Akunis says he will vote in favor of MK Sharon Gal's bill enacting a death penalty for terrorists.

Akunis to Support Death Sentence for Terrorists

Envoy Apologizes Over Threats to Hostage's Family

Netanyahu's envoy on hostages and missing persons apologizes over recording of threats to family of Avraham Mengistu.

Envoy Apologizes Over Threats to Hostage's Family

MK: We Share Nothing with Leftist Opposition

MK Sharon Gal touts Yisrael Beytenu deal with Likud, says closer cooperation with the coalition expected.

MK: We Share Nothing with Leftist Opposition

Edelstein Appeals to Facebook to Stop Incitement

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein turns to Mark Zuckerberg, asks to crack down on incitement against Jews and Arabs on the social network.

Edelstein Appeals to Facebook to Stop Incitement

Netanyahu and Liberman Strike a Deal

Could agreement spell further cooperation for Likud and Yisrael Beytenu?

Netanyahu and Liberman Strike a Deal

Take a Peek Inside America's Oldest Synagogue

Join Arutz Sheva for a look at Touro Synagogue, a symbol of freedom of worship from 1763 that was visited by George Washington.

Take a Peek Inside America's Oldest Synagogue

Online Campaign for Terrorist Death Penalty Law

Yisrael Beytenu's Sharon Gal pushes for public pressure ahead of critical debate Sunday on his bill to execute terrorists.

Online Campaign for Terrorist Death Penalty Law

MKs Demand a Diplomatic Solution in Gaza

At Knesset session various MKs warn 'next round' is coming and can only be avoided by diplomacy, but remain divided over policy.

MKs Demand a Diplomatic Solution in Gaza

Bereaved Father: At Last, Our Sons Are Recognized

IDF recognizes Protective Edge as fully fledged campaign. Netanyahu tells father: we must be like a whale among the sharks.

Bereaved Father: At Last, Our Sons Are Recognized

Lapid: Bibi Must Resign if Iran Nuke Deal Signed

Yesh Atid head says bad deal would be Netanyahu's failure, says Israel 'spits in the face' of US Jews with conversion decision.

Lapid: Bibi Must Resign if Iran Nuke Deal Signed

Minister Gathers Police Top Brass after Suicide

Interior Security Minister Erdan tells police's top officers they need to stand up for each other when under external attack.

Minister Gathers Police Top Brass after Suicide

Rise in Gun Sales: Jews Are Arming

In the wake of terror wave, residents of Jerusalem neighborhoods are taking advantage of new regulations that allow them to arm.

Rise in Gun Sales: Jews Are Arming

Bill on Foster Care Favors Uncles, Grandparents

Bill approved by gov't committee would encourage handing over children to relatives instead of other families.

Bill on Foster Care Favors Uncles, Grandparents

Jewish Home Enraged by Approval of Shas 'Reforms'

Jewish Home officials slam Likud for stealing Religious-Zionist votes in last election and now doing everything to service haredi parties.

Jewish Home Enraged by Approval of Shas 'Reforms'

Liberman: Netanyahu Gov Won't Last the Year

MK Avigdor Liberman claims that Israel's loss of deterrence is a greater threat than Hamas or ISIS.

Liberman: Netanyahu Gov Won't Last the Year

PM: 'Our Hearts Are with the Egyptian People'

'ISIS acts with extraordinary cruelty on both our northern and our southern border,' says prime minister.

PM: 'Our Hearts Are with the Egyptian People'

Jewish Home Demands Construction

Jewish Home calls on Netanyahu to respond to terror wave by renewing construction in Judea and Samaria and cancelling Ramadan “gestures”.

Jewish Home Demands Construction

PM, Ya'alon Vow to End Terror at Victims' Bedsides

Both officials promise to fight to stop wave of terror attacks as they visit stabbing victims in Jerusalem hospital.

PM, Ya'alon Vow to End Terror at Victims' Bedsides

Samaria MKs Demand Iron Fist against Terror

MKs Bezalel Smotrich, Moti Yogev say Ramadan gestures must be cancelled, Jewish communities enlarged.

Samaria MKs Demand Iron Fist against Terror

Bostoner Rebbe: Israel All Jews' Focal Point

Rabbi of famous hassidic movement recalls premonitions of the 2005 Disengagement from Gaza and calls for Jewish unity.

Bostoner Rebbe: Israel All Jews' Focal Point