Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Dani Dayan Joins Jewish Home

Former Yesha Council leader pledges support for Bennett's party over Likud, indicates differences with Netanyahu over peace talks, Livni.

Dani Dayan Joins Jewish Home

Deri Instructed Not to Meet with Yishai

Shas Council of Torah Sages instructs MK Aryeh Deri not to meet MK Eli Yishai on Sunday as originally planned.

Deri Instructed Not to Meet with Yishai

Lapid: 'No Room for 4 Million Arabs in Israel'

Lapid presents Yesh Atid as the paragon of the political Center, amid polls which show a loss of at least 10 seats in the next Knesset.

Lapid: 'No Room for 4 Million Arabs in Israel'

Netanyahu Secures Victory at Central Committee

Likud Central Committee members approve Netanyahu's proposal to advance primaries for party leadership to December 31.

Netanyahu Secures Victory at Central Committee

It's Official: Hatnua, Labor Join for Leftist Bloc

Hatnua head Tzipi Livni announces pact with Yitzhak Herzog's Labor party; deal could potentially gain large bloc of Knesset seats.

It's Official: Hatnua, Labor Join for Leftist Bloc

Bibi Taps Akunis as Deputy Environment Minister

MK Ofir Akunis (Likud) will deal with disastrous oil spill in the south.

Bibi Taps Akunis as Deputy Environment Minister

MK Danny Danon to Run for Likud Party Leader

Danon promises to 'talk Right and do Right' in campaign to wrest control of the party from Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

MK Danny Danon to Run for Likud Party Leader

Official: Military Actions Unrelated to Politics

Without confirming airstrikes in Syria, Israeli official rejects opposition's claims that alleged airstrikes were politically motivated.

Official: Military Actions Unrelated to Politics

Arutz Sheva Exclusive

Report: Jewish Home-Tekuma Deal Imminent

Sources say deal close between Jewish Home, Tekuma imminent - preventing a crisis within the national-religious bloc.

Report: Jewish Home-Tekuma Deal Imminent

Bennett and Ariel Trying to Maintain Unity

Jewish Home Chairman and Tekuma Chairman hold positive meeting amid reports that Ariel may form a new party with Shas's Yishai.

Bennett and Ariel Trying to Maintain Unity

Will Ariel and Yishai Form a New Party?

Arutz Sheva has learned that Housing Minister Uri Ariel and MK Eli Yishai discussed the possibility of establishing a joint party.

Will Ariel and Yishai Form a New Party?

Lapid Accuses PM of Being 'Detached' from Public

Former Finance Minister hits back after 'personal' attack by prime minister; 'Everyone sees your corruption.'

Lapid Accuses PM of Being 'Detached' from Public

Hotovely Working to Forge 'United Right-Wing Bloc'

Deputy Minister calls on former Likud minister to bring his party into an alliance, along with the Jewish Home party.

Hotovely Working to Forge 'United Right-Wing Bloc'

Rabbi Amsalem Considering Several Offers

Am Shalem party, which failed to pass the threshold in the last elections, considering how to proceed ahead of the next elections.

Rabbi Amsalem Considering Several Offers

Edelstein Pays 'Emotional' Visit to Yehuda Glick

'It's very emotional to see someone who took four bullets at point-blank range recovering,' Edelstein says of veteran Temple Mount activist.

Edelstein Pays 'Emotional' Visit to Yehuda Glick

Deputy Minister Says Elections Are 'Inevitable'

Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis criticizes Finance Minister Yair Lapid for saying the government is "stuck", says Lapid is welcome to resign.

Deputy Minister Says Elections Are 'Inevitable'

Survivor Describes Horrific Synagogue Attack

Rabbi Shmuel Goldstein describes his 'miraculous' escape from the brutal massacre at Har Nof synagogue - after tackling a terrorist.

Survivor Describes Horrific Synagogue Attack

'Jewish State' Law Passes Cabinet Vote

Controversial bill passed after right-wing, left-wing ministers clash.

'Jewish State' Law Passes Cabinet Vote

Feiglin Favors One Large Nationalist Bloc

MK Feiglin says it would be a good idea to have all the nationalist parties run together as one bloc - but only if led by a strong Likud.

Feiglin Favors One Large Nationalist Bloc

Bennett: Time to Stop Blaming Ourselves

Jewish Home chairman says that it's time for Israel to fight terror instead of protecting itself from terrorism.

Bennett: Time to Stop Blaming Ourselves

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Victim's Daughter: 'My Father Was a Man of Truth'

Daughter of Rabbi Kalman Levine hy''d talks about her father, who was murdered by Arab terrorists in synagogue massacre.

Victim's Daughter: 'My Father Was a Man of Truth'

Sister of Har Nof Terrorist Works for Jerusalem

The sister of one of the terrorists who carried out the synagogue attack in Jerusalem works for the city as a social worker.

Sister of Har Nof Terrorist Works for Jerusalem

Hundreds Block Traffic in Jerusalem Protest

Protesters in Jerusalem, Haifa demand tough government action in the face of this morning's terrorist atrocity; six arrested.

Hundreds Block Traffic in Jerusalem Protest

Netanyahu: Cabinet will Vote on Jewish State Law

Despite Livni's objections, PM Netanyahu reiterates that he intends to bring the Jewish State Law before the Cabinet.

Netanyahu: Cabinet will Vote on Jewish State Law

Liberman: I Wouldn't Recommend Elections Right Now

Foreign Minister reiterates that the Yisrael Beytenu party will not accept any changes to the coalition.

Liberman: I Wouldn't Recommend Elections Right Now

Netanyahu Trumps Livni

How Netanyahu Foiled Livni's 'Dirty Tricks'

Loud dispute at Ministerial Law Committee after Livni scuttles the discussion on the National Law. Minister Uri Ariel calls it "sabotage".

How Netanyahu Foiled Livni's 'Dirty Tricks'

MKs: We Need a Giuliani in Jerusalem

Lawmakers Hotovely and Chetboun tour the Jerusalem Light Rail and find fear ruling the streets.

MKs: We Need a Giuliani in Jerusalem

Tensions Rise Ahead of Hearing on Likud Primaries

Standoff expected between Prime Minister and MK Danny Danon, amid rumors that Netanyahu is trying to win allegiances.

Tensions Rise Ahead of Hearing on Likud Primaries

Gilad Erdan is Israel's New Interior Minister

Communications Minister takes over from Gidon Sa'ar after accepting prime minister's recommendation.

Gilad Erdan is Israel's New Interior Minister

MK Chetboun Opposes 'Israel Hayom Bill'

Jewish Home MK Yoni Chetboun says the bill constitutes censorship and interferes with freedom of expression.

MK Chetboun Opposes 'Israel Hayom Bill'

Sa'ar to Step Down Within 48 Hours

Interior Minister Gidon Sa'ar submits official resignation to PMO; scramble to find replacement ensues.

Sa'ar to Step Down Within 48 Hours

Feiglin: Israel Gave Glick Shooter What He Wanted

Likud MK livid over reported allowance of Muslims on Temple Mount following shooting, laments that apathy was 'expected.'

Feiglin: Israel Gave Glick Shooter What He Wanted

Date Announced for Likud Leadership Elections

Date for vote on changes to constitution also announced as Bibi seeks to consolidate leadership prior to looming general elections.

Date Announced for Likud Leadership Elections

Jerusalem Chief Rabbis Elected

Rabbis Shlomo Amar and Aryeh Stern win close election after long and hard-fought campaign

Jerusalem Chief Rabbis Elected

Ya'alon: Tunnels? No Gaza Rehabilitation

Meeting with UN chief, Defense Minister makes clear that Israel will stop Gaza's rehabilitation process if Hamas keeps building tunnels.

Ya'alon: Tunnels? No Gaza Rehabilitation

Kahlon Vows to Fix Cost of Living When He Returns

Former minister reiterates intent to form new party, says cost of living 'needs to be dealt with.'

Kahlon Vows to Fix Cost of Living When He Returns

MK: Tibi a 'Puppet' for Mahmoud Abbas

MK Alex Miller slams Arab MK's push for 'Palestine' in the UK, adds that begging for money is 'one thing Abbas does well.'

MK: Tibi a 'Puppet' for Mahmoud Abbas

What Happened to Demilitarization of Gaza?

Netanyahu's demand that Gaza's rehabilitation be linked to its demilitarization is completely ignored at donors' conference.

What Happened to Demilitarization of Gaza?

Netanyahu to Sweden: Unilateral Moves Won't Work

PM Netanyahu responds to Sweden's announcement it would recognize "Palestine", says unilateral moves will not bring peace.

Netanyahu to Sweden: Unilateral Moves Won't Work

Did Netanyahu Cave in to White House Demand?

White House reportedly demanded that Netanyahu declare commitment to the "two-state solution" before meeting Obama.

Did Netanyahu Cave in to White House Demand?