Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Likud Minister Says Partners are 'Flexing Muscles'

Minister Steinitz reprimands Jewish Home, other Coalition partners, over threats to leave the Coalition.

Likud Minister Says Partners are 'Flexing Muscles'

Minister to Ya'alon: Stop 'Punishing' Yitzhar

Ariel clarifies that while extremist activity in Yitzhar 'violates the spirit of Judaism,' so does taking over yeshiva - and it must stop.

Minister to Ya'alon: Stop 'Punishing' Yitzhar

'Free Murderers So Enemies Will Talk To Us?'

Chairman of Bnei Akiva notes that deal to free more terrorists, enact building freeze, 'would hurt our people the most.'

'Free Murderers So Enemies Will Talk To Us?'

Poll: Jewish Home to Gain From New Elections

Likud has challenged Bennett to follow through on his threats to leave the government; but poll says Jewish Home stands to gain.

Poll: Jewish Home to Gain From New Elections

Elkin: Terrorist Release Could Topple Government

Israel is portraying itself as weak when it agrees to release more terrorists, says Deputy Foreign Minister.

Elkin: Terrorist Release Could Topple Government

Backtracking?

Kerry Denies Blaming Israel Over Peace Talks

US Secretary of State meets with Liberman, claims he merely 'described sequence of events' in comment.

Kerry Denies Blaming Israel Over Peace Talks

Time for 'Plan B'?

Bennett Demands Judea-Samaria Annexation

Minister drafts letter to Netanyahu demanding sovereignty over settlement blocs, after PA scuppers negotiations.

Bennett Demands Judea-Samaria Annexation

Liberman: Bring 'Yitzhar Hooligans' to Justice

Foreign Minister slams those who destroyed an IDF outpost near Yitzhar, says they "are not Zionists".

Liberman: Bring 'Yitzhar Hooligans' to Justice

Livni: 'Price Tag' Attack an 'Anti-Zionist Crime'

Justice Minister slams 'price tag' attacks as harming IDF, Israel, Jewish people.

Livni: 'Price Tag' Attack an 'Anti-Zionist Crime'

Ariel Reiterates Stance on Peace Talks

Housing Minister Uri Ariel says Jewish Home will not agree to any negotiations with the PA until it drops its UN bid.

Ariel Reiterates Stance on Peace Talks

Hearing Reveals PA Building 'Facts on the Ground'

MK slams PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas over allowing illegal Arab building on Jewish land in Judea and Samaria.

Hearing Reveals PA Building 'Facts on the Ground'

'This is Our Country - Period'

Deputy Minister calls on Israel to stop capitulating to unreasonable demands from PA, in light of newest demands from Erekat.

'This is Our Country - Period'

Katz on Talks Breaking Down: I Told You So

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz says that Israel should re-arrest all the terrorists it freed in previous “gestures” to the PA.

Katz on Talks Breaking Down: I Told You So

'Here's a Commitment – You'll Never Get Jerusalem'

Jewish Home leader Naftali Bennett keeps it snappy in a reply to Palestinian Authority's list of 7 demands.

'Here's a Commitment – You'll Never Get Jerusalem'

'For Jews, Religion and Nationality the Same'

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman believes in keeping religion and state together - in certain contexts, at least.

'For Jews, Religion and Nationality the Same'

Secularist Minister Calls to Employ Hareidim

Finance Minister Lapid says hareidim are 'industrious and intelligent workers,' urges their employment.

Secularist Minister Calls to Employ Hareidim

Danon to Bennett: Join Me, Say You'll Resign

Deputy Defense Minister calls on Jewish Home chairman to declare that he will resign if Israel agrees to release Israeli-Arab terrorists.

Danon to Bennett: Join Me, Say You'll Resign

Economics Ministry Behind Hi-Tech Project in Negev

Park for Science and Technology attracts several companies, praise from senior MKs - including Naftali Bennett.

Economics Ministry Behind Hi-Tech Project in Negev

Thousands of Teenagers March in Gush Etzion

Demonstration, presentation on the IDF's role in the region draws thousands of high school students to learn about Gush Etzion's history.

Thousands of Teenagers March in Gush Etzion

Peres Pays Respect to Austria Holocaust Victims

"The State of Israel is our victory" over the Holocaust, says Peres at a memorial service in Vienna.

Peres Pays Respect to Austria Holocaust Victims

'Separate But Equal is Not Equal'

Ministers Limor Livnat and Tzipi Livni propose bill to hold ministers responsible for women's rights in their respective departments.

'Separate But Equal is Not Equal'

Jewish Home MK Skewers 'Professional Army' Idea

MK Yoni Chetboun calls the initiative 'stupid' and says professional soldiers lack motivation. MK Feiglin is among the idea's proponents.

Jewish Home MK Skewers 'Professional Army' Idea

Minister Says Talks are Doomed – Temporarily

Strategic Affairs Minister Yuval Steinitz says Abbas 'torpedoing' talks; tells of a 'long and friendly' conversation with Turkish president.

Minister Says Talks are Doomed – Temporarily

MK Yogev: No Country Would Release Murderers

MK Motti Yogev blasts Israel’s plan to release terrorists as a “gesture” to the PA, points an accusing finger at the Americans.

MK Yogev: No Country Would Release Murderers

Likud Min. Says 'No More One-Sided Concessions'

Saar slams talk of building freeze and terrorist releases, 'no place today' for concessions just to extend talks.

Likud Min. Says 'No More One-Sided Concessions'

'The Solution is to Kill The Terrorists'

Brother of Ruti Fogel, murdered in 2011 Itamar massacre, argues for a different approach in Knesset committee on terrorist releases.

'The Solution is to Kill The Terrorists'

White House: No Plans to Free Pollard

State Department stops short of clearly denying report that it offered Israel a deal in which Pollard will be freed.

White House: No Plans to Free Pollard

Bennett doesn't Believe US Offer on Pollard

'I'm very skeptical,' says Bayit Yehudi head. 'I still haven't seen the US put its hand in its pocket on Pollard.'

Bennett doesn't Believe US Offer on Pollard

MK Pooh-Poohs Claim of Big Cash for Judea, Samaria

MK Slomiansky on MK Shafir: 'Either she's not telling the truth or she doesn't understand – like a parrot, she repeats things.'

MK Pooh-Poohs Claim of Big Cash for Judea, Samaria

MK: 'Too Much' Investing in Judea and Samaria

MK Stav Shafir attacks the government, claims it secretly transferred millions to Judea and Samaria at the expense of other areas in Israel.

MK: 'Too Much' Investing in Judea and Samaria

Hareidi MKs Clash with Reform Movement Leader

MK Moshe Gafni demands Reform Movement head Gilad Kariv be removed from stormy committee meeting for 'hutzpah'.

Hareidi MKs Clash with Reform Movement Leader

Elkin: Learn From Mistake of the Disengagement

Referring to the disengagement, Deputy Foreign Minister Zeev Elkin said that Israel had given up security “in exchange for nothing.”

Elkin: Learn From Mistake of the Disengagement

JNF's CEO: We Are the Only Nation Linked to a Land

Arutz ShevaTV accompanied JNF Chief Executive Officer Russell Robinson during the national conference in Denver.

JNF's CEO: We Are the Only Nation Linked to a Land

Bennett Fights for Women's Rights in the Workplace

Economy Minister Naftali Bennett has revealed plans to strengthen and encourage the integration of women at work.

Bennett Fights for Women's Rights in the Workplace

'Budget Cut Harms Entire World of Torah'

Heads of yeshivas in Israel decide to “take off the gloves” and make their voices heard against a harsh budget cut.

'Budget Cut Harms Entire World of Torah'

Greeting Party for 80 Immigrant 'Lone' Soldiers

Minister of Immigrant Absorption greeted 80 new olim joining the IDF at a special gathering in Jerusalem.

Greeting Party for 80 Immigrant 'Lone' Soldiers

Video: Visit to Ancient Ritual Bath in Jerusalem

Arutz Sheva TV visits the rare find in Jerusalem: a ritual bath from the Second Temple era.

Video: Visit to Ancient Ritual Bath in Jerusalem

Holocaust Story: Jerusalem to Berlin and Back

Ruth Epstein-Polack was born in Jerusalem but emigrated to Germany with her family. Then came Hitler.

Holocaust Story: Jerusalem to Berlin and Back

Katif Museum - Legacy Against Any Other Eviction

Arutz Sheva TV attended the Gush Katif Museum dinner in New York and spoke with the organizers and participants.

Katif Museum - Legacy Against Any Other Eviction

Thousands Rally for Pollard in Jerusalem

Thousands of people rallied outside the Presidential Residence in Jerusalem, demanding President Obama pardon Jonathan Pollard.

Thousands Rally for Pollard in Jerusalem