Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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MK Blasts Netanyahu, Liberman Over Behavior

MK Moses blasts Prime Minister and Foreign Minister for engaging in petty politics while southern Israel is under attack.

MK Blasts Netanyahu, Liberman Over Behavior

Sderot Resident Pessimistic Rocket Fire Will End

Sderot resident whose home was directly hit by a mortar shell: It remains a dream that the rocket fire will stop.

Sderot Resident Pessimistic Rocket Fire Will End

Liberman: Time for 'Defensive Shield 2' - in Gaza

Foreign Minister says Israel should launch a military operation in Gaza similar to the large-scale one in Judea and Samaria in 2002.

Liberman: Time for 'Defensive Shield 2' - in Gaza

IDF: It's Not Over Until We Find the Murderers

Head of the IDF’s Central Command says Operation Brother's Keeper will continue until the two murderers are found.

IDF: It's Not Over Until We Find the Murderers

Peres Asks Obama: Release Pollard

In his final visit to Washington as Israel's president, Peres tells Obama that Jonathan Pollard should be released for humanitarian reasons.

Peres Asks Obama: Release Pollard

Yesh Atid, Likud Compromise on Force-Feeding Bill

After Yesh Atid threatened a coalition crisis, compromise reached on bill allowing force-feeding of hunger-striking prisoners.

Yesh Atid, Likud Compromise on Force-Feeding Bill

Netanyahu Calls out Hamas's 'War on Israel'

PM issues fierce response after Khaled Meshaal blesses abductors, says kidnapping 'a logical and natural reaction.'

Netanyahu Calls out Hamas's 'War on Israel'

Watch: Rabbi Lau Leads Prayer for Kidnapped Teens

The Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi of Israel led a prayer rally for the safety of the three kidnapped teens at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hevron.

Watch: Rabbi Lau Leads Prayer for Kidnapped Teens

Watch: MKs Unite to Pray for Students

Knesset Members from all the parties gathered to pray together for the safe return of the three abducted yeshiva students.

Watch: MKs Unite to Pray for Students

Families Make First Joint Statement to the Press

First meeting between families since abduction; families thank supporters, IDF. "Naftali, Gilad, and Eyal: We love you and miss you."

Families Make First Joint Statement to the Press

Verbal Sparring in Knesset Between Zoabi, MK

MK Aliza Lavie takes Zoabi to task over justifying kidnapping, says comments 'deepen the rift' and betray the public she represents.

Verbal Sparring in Knesset Between Zoabi, MK

Watch: Minister and Students Sing and Pray

Communications Minister Gilad Erdan visited the Makor Chaim yeshiva, where he joined the students in song and prayer.

Watch: Minister and Students Sing and Pray

Watch: Thousands at Kotel Pray for Missing Youths

Ashkenazi and Sephardi Chief Rabbis of Israel lead a mass prayer gathering for the three abducted youths.

Watch: Thousands at Kotel Pray for Missing Youths

100s Pray for Missing Students at Kotel, Hevron

Hundreds prayed Saturday night at the Kotel for the safe return of the three yeshiva students who were kidnapped by terrorists.

100s Pray for Missing Students at Kotel, Hevron

Netanyahu: I Voted for Rivlin Not Once, but Twice

Netanyahu meets new president, assures him he voted for him in both rounds.

Netanyahu: I Voted for Rivlin Not Once, but Twice

Knesset Rejects Civil Marriage Bill

Civil marriage shot down in landslide vote; Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu attends to personally place opposing vote.

Knesset Rejects Civil Marriage Bill

Steinitz Slams US 'Self-Deception' on PA Gov't

Intelligence Minister notes that the PA will probably not give up on Gaza's missile arsenal, equating them with Hamas.

Steinitz Slams US 'Self-Deception' on PA Gov't

Israel Mulls Freezing 1/3 of PA Tax Revenue

Israel bars unity government 'ministers' traveling between PA and Gaza, in latest sanction on terror-backed regime, mulls cutting transfers.

Israel Mulls Freezing 1/3 of PA Tax Revenue

'Abbas said 'Yes' to Terror'

Official Israeli response rejects negotiating with terrorists; Cabinet debating imposing more sanctions on the PA after unity declaration.

'Abbas said 'Yes' to Terror'

Sa'ar: Jerusalem is the Heart of the Jewish People

Interior Minister Gideon Sa’ar participates in the annual Flag Dance, vows there will be no unilateral withdrawals from Jerusalem.

Sa'ar: Jerusalem is the Heart of the Jewish People

Olmert's Attorney: His Rights Were Violated

Former PM's attorney criticizes the conduct of Judge David Rosen, particularly when it came to Shula Zaken.

Olmert's Attorney: His Rights Were Violated

PM Slams EU's Hypocrisy Following Belgium Attack

PM slams EU for 'condemn[ing] an apartment in Jerusalem, but do not denounce the murder of Jews here or in Europe itself.'

PM Slams EU's Hypocrisy Following Belgium Attack

'Affirmative Action' to Boost Hareidi Employment?

Economics Minister Naftali Bennett to push bill demanding employers hire hareidi men, blames prejudice for the workforce gap.

'Affirmative Action' to Boost Hareidi Employment?

Jewish Home Fights Back, Appeals Yesh Atid's Laws

Jewish Home appeals four laws proposed by Yesh Atid, a day after Minister Perry blocked "life sentence for terrorists" bill.

Jewish Home Fights Back, Appeals Yesh Atid's Laws

Lapid Rejects Postponing Presidential Election

"I will oppose any initiative to postpone the presidential election," declares Finance Minister.

Lapid Rejects Postponing Presidential Election

Minister Proposes a Presidential-Based Government

Liberman agrees to support presidential election postponement - but only if the entire fabric of Israel's government changes.

Minister Proposes a Presidential-Based Government

Lapid Not Giving Up on Peace with PA

"We will not give up until we are separated from the Palestinians," says Yesh Atid leader at party convention.

Lapid Not Giving Up on Peace with PA

Minister Slams Indyk's 'Lies'

Deputy Minister laments US envoy Martin Indyk's comments as the result of too much influence from PA propaganda.

Minister Slams Indyk's 'Lies'

Ariel: We Can't Release Terrorist Murderers

Housing Minister visits the family of Shelly Dadon, calls for an end of terrorist releases.

Ariel: We Can't Release Terrorist Murderers

Shalom Likely Won't Run for President

Water and Energy Minister likely won't run for President despite the case against him being closed.

Shalom Likely Won't Run for President

Ariel: Price Tag Isn't Terrorism

Housing Minister criticizes Livni and Aharonovitch for equating “price tag” vandalism attacks with terrorism.

Ariel: Price Tag Isn't Terrorism

Security Jeep Attacked in Eastern Jerusalem

Security jeep driving through the neighborhood of Silwan attacked by masked men who hurled rocks and paint bottles at it.

Security Jeep Attacked in Eastern Jerusalem

Ya'alon Pains Bereaved with Price Tag Allusions

Some bereaved families were upset Sunday with the Defense Minister, for focusing in speech on 'price tag terrorism.'

Ya'alon Pains Bereaved with Price Tag Allusions

Wounded Soldier Inspires at Memorial Day Ceremony

"Always move forward," says Ahiya Klein, who nearly lost his sight in a clash with terrorists in Gaza.

Wounded Soldier Inspires at Memorial Day Ceremony

Tribute to Israel's Fallen Heroes

'Without Our Soldiers We Could Not Live Our Lives'

In national address on the eve of Memorial Day, Economics Minister pays tribute to Israel's fallen.

'Without Our Soldiers We Could Not Live Our Lives'

Livni Slams 'Price Tag' Attacks as 'Hate Crimes'

Livni takes advantage of U.S. report that criticized “price tag” attacks to slam these incidents as “hate crimes” that “destroy Israel.”

Livni Slams 'Price Tag' Attacks as 'Hate Crimes'

'Bibi, Stay Away from Memorial Day Ceremony'

Bereaved families tell PM not to make their pain worse by speaking at ceremony for terror victims after releasing terrorists 3 times.

'Bibi, Stay Away from Memorial Day Ceremony'

'Don't Make David's Tomb Like the Temple Mount'

Deputy Minister writes stern letter to PM, warning him that handing David's Tomb to the Vatican is a Palestinian Arab victory.

'Don't Make David's Tomb Like the Temple Mount'

'Kerry, Shame on You!'

Transportation Minister lashes out at Kerry Monday for 'apartheid' comments, connects to Holocaust Memorial Day.

'Kerry, Shame on You!'

MK Vows to Fight French Anti-Semitism

MK Yoni Chetboun links Holocaust Memorial Day with the present-day realities of French Jewry, vows to bring more home to Israel.

MK Vows to Fight French Anti-Semitism