Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Rabbinate Cracks Down After Marrying Two Woman

After Rabbinate fooled into marrying a woman to a transgender man, Religion Ministry demands computerized background testing.

Rabbinate Cracks Down After Marrying Two Woman

Parents Launch School Strikes in 70 Cities

Parents protest overcrowding in the classroom by keeping kids home; Ed. Minister Bennett says 'parents are right, but strike not practical.'

Parents Launch School Strikes in 70 Cities

Liberman Calls Abbas a 'Diplomatic Terrorist'

Responding to PA suit against Israel at ICC, ex-foreign minister argues there will be no chance of peace as long as Abbas is in power.

Liberman Calls Abbas a 'Diplomatic Terrorist'

Marriage of Woman and Transgender Man Nullified

Rabbinate discovers one half of couple married two weeks ago is transgender man; marriage license revoked.

Marriage of Woman and Transgender Man Nullified

Opposition MK Slams 'Farcical' Committee

MK Stav Shaffir calls for greater transparency in Ministerial Committee for Legislation, calls on MKs to prove 'loyalty' to Israeli public.

Opposition MK Slams 'Farcical' Committee

Minister Ariel: Left Shouldn't Celebrate Just Yet

Despite A-G claim that national service ban to far-left NGOs is 'illegal,' Uri Ariel determined not to fund groups working against Israel.

Minister Ariel: Left Shouldn't Celebrate Just Yet

Likud MK Calls for Targeted Killings of Terrorists

MK Yoav Kish says Israel must kill terrorists who are preparing to fire rockets on Israel - before they carry out the rocket attacks.

Likud MK Calls for Targeted Killings of Terrorists

Justice Min. Urged to End Temple Mount 'Wild West'

Temple Mount activists including Yehuda Glick meet with Ayelet Shaked, call for rule of law, freedom of worship on Judaism's holiest site.

Justice Min. Urged to End Temple Mount 'Wild West'

The Left Versus... The Left

Meretz chairman Zehava Galon refuses to participate with Zionist Union, Yesh Atid after latter two skip critical vote.

The Left Versus... The Left

Enough is enough

Budget for Mount of Olives Security to Be Doubled

Religious Affairs Min. says doubling security budget for Mount of Olives is part of Shas coalition deal; 'Jews afraid to bury their dead.'

Budget for Mount of Olives Security to Be Doubled

MK: Leftist Agitators 'Would Be Shot in the US'

Jordan Valley Regional Council head asserts photographers from left-wing groups disseminate names of farmers in Europe.

MK: Leftist Agitators 'Would Be Shot in the US'

Netanyahu: Israel Does Not Commit War Crimes

Prime Minister condemns UN report alleging Israeli war crimes, and HRC for 'doing everything but worrying about human rights.'

Netanyahu: Israel Does Not Commit War Crimes

Gaza Flotilla May Keep Shas MK from Son's Wedding

After learning MK Ghattas plans to board Gaza flotilla, MK Mergi calls off mutual absence deal they had agreed on.

Gaza Flotilla May Keep Shas MK from Son's Wedding

Doctor: Miraculous Recovery of Stabbed Officer

Trauma head at hospital talks about 'dramatic transition' from dying officer stabbed by Arab terrorist to now stable condition.

Doctor: Miraculous Recovery of Stabbed Officer

Netanyahu: Border Policeman Is 'a Big Hero'

Prime Minister spoke with Border Police commander and lauded the heroism of policeman who was stabbed, shot attacker.

Netanyahu: Border Policeman Is 'a Big Hero'

Netanyahu: Terror Attacks Prove Security is Key

Prime Minister opens Cabinet with reference to Friday's shooting attack - and implies international pressure will lead to more of them.

Netanyahu: Terror Attacks Prove Security is Key

Hotovely: UN's Ban is Showing His Anti-Israel Bias

Pointing out daily slaughter of children in Middle East, deputy FM slams UN head's accusation about Gazan children.

Hotovely: UN's Ban is Showing His Anti-Israel Bias

Erdan Slams Ex-Envoy for Obama Bashing

Strategic Affairs Minister says Kulanu MK Michael Oren's recent attacks on US President Barack Obama 'don't match the reality.'

Erdan Slams Ex-Envoy for Obama Bashing

Haredi MK Fuming over Reports of PM's Budget Cuts

Deputy Health Minister Yaakov Litzman (UTJ) threatens he will not allow anyone to touch 'child allowances and funding for yeshivas.'

Haredi MK Fuming over Reports of PM's Budget Cuts

'Reform Jews a Disaster to the Nation of Israel'

Religious Affairs Minister Azulai and Justice Minister Shaked discuss Women of the Wall, and their insistence on causing 'provocations.'

'Reform Jews a Disaster to the Nation of Israel'

Lapid Warns Israel Has 'Lost the Ear' of the US

Yesh Atid chairman says reports Netanyahu was invited to the White House only after Iran deal are a bad sign for everyone.

Lapid Warns Israel Has 'Lost the Ear' of the US

PM: Free Speech Does Not Mean Public Funding

Condemning Kotler's remarks, PM stresses importance of free speech, while noting not every opinion expressed deserves funding.

PM: Free Speech Does Not Mean Public Funding

MKs Left and Right Blast Kotler

MKs from right and left criticize actor Oded Kotler, who compared Likud voters to "straw-chewing beasts".

MKs Left and Right Blast Kotler

Netanyahu Secures Victory at Central Committee

Likud Central Committee approves Netanyahu's proposal on a change in the primaries system.

Netanyahu Secures Victory at Central Committee

Arab Israeli Poet Enters 'Enemy' Lebanon

Liberman demands Marwan Makhoul be arrested upon returning from Beirut for flaunting travel ban to enemy state, threatens steps if he isn't.

Arab Israeli Poet Enters 'Enemy' Lebanon

Orange CEO: BDS 'Inconsistent' with Brand's Values

Stephane Richard backtracks on 'dumping Israel' comments and move in meeting with PM, claims he is happy for Israel investment.

Orange CEO: BDS 'Inconsistent' with Brand's Values

Bennett to Liberman: Stop the Nonsense

Jewish Home chairman urges Yisrael Beytenu head to “stop the nonsense” and join the coalition.

Bennett to Liberman: Stop the Nonsense

Hazan Partially Stripped of Authority

Freshman Likud MK will not be allowed to direct Knesset sessions until further notice, but still receives support from Knesset speaker.

Hazan Partially Stripped of Authority

Netanyahu Slams Meretz 'Settlement Labeling' Bill

Enemy within? PM 'surprised' that despite unified effort to defend against global boycotts, leftist party trying to push BDS bill in Israel.

Netanyahu Slams Meretz 'Settlement Labeling' Bill

Herzog: Netanyahu Will Ruin Israel as Jewish State

Zionist Union chair alleges continuation of PM Netanyahu's policies will result in binational Jewish-Arab state in Israel.

Herzog: Netanyahu Will Ruin Israel as Jewish State

Former MK David Rotem Passes Away

Former Yisrael Beytenu MK passes away at home in Efrat; led an impressive Knesset career before retiring prior to elections.

Former MK David Rotem Passes Away

Netanyahu Condemns Global Silence Over Rocket Fire

'This hypocrisy which pervades the world will not tie our hands for defending the citizens of Israel,' Prime Minister warns.

Netanyahu Condemns Global Silence Over Rocket Fire

Hazan Wins Big as Likud Rep on Knesset Committees

The Knesset's youngest member has weaseled his way into three major committees and will also serve as Deputy Speaker for two years.

Hazan Wins Big as Likud Rep on Knesset Committees

Yesh Atid Submits No-Confidence Vote Over MFA

Second no-confidence vote against the current government over the division of the Foreign Ministry responsibilities among 6 ministers.

Yesh Atid Submits No-Confidence Vote Over MFA

Rivlin Honorers: We Don't Get Funds from NIF

Jewish-Arab Center at Givat Haviva says Shatil is hosting a panel but not involved in citation honoring President.

Rivlin Honorers: We Don't Get Funds from NIF

Bill to Centralize All Foreign Ministry Powers

MK to propose bill to stop making the MFA 'a bank for spare parts for frustrated ministers,' halt division of responsibilities.

Bill to Centralize All Foreign Ministry Powers

MK Urges IDF, HFC: Cancel Drill in Gaza Belt

Former Eshkol Regional Council chief notes planned emergency preparedness drill with sirens could cause post-traumatic stress.

MK Urges IDF, HFC: Cancel Drill in Gaza Belt

Danon: Boycott the Boycotters

Science and Technology Minister Danny Danon says calls to boycott FIFA only hurt the 'Palestinian cause.'

Danon: Boycott the Boycotters

Ya'alon Apologizes to Ben-Dahan Over Bus Fiasco

Defense Minister calls his new Deputy Minister to apologize for not informing him of reversal of Judea-Samaria bus plan.

Ya'alon Apologizes to Ben-Dahan Over Bus Fiasco

Hotovely: There is a Consensus Regarding Jerusalem

Deputy Foreign Minister meets Norwegian Foreign, tells him Israelis agree that Jerusalem must remain united.

Hotovely: There is a Consensus Regarding Jerusalem