Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Smotrich:

Smotrich: 'Millions for criminal organizations? Not on my watch'

Smotrich reacted strongly to Kalman Liebeskind's column proving that funds designated for the Arab sector end up in criminal organizations.

Smotrich: 'Millions for criminal organizations? Not on my watch'

National Unity MK proposes:

National Unity MK proposes: Unity government with Netanyahu - and then he retires

MK Matan Kahana proposes national unity government without religious parties, says it'll 'heal the deep internal divide' in Israeli society.

National Unity MK proposes: Unity government with Netanyahu - and then he retires

In first: Direct flight from Israel to Hanoi, Vietnam

Economy Min. Barkat announces: Electronic instead of print visas to travel to Vietnam, direct flight routes to launch this year.

In first: Direct flight from Israel to Hanoi, Vietnam

Yariv Levin to Benny Gantz:

Yariv Levin to Benny Gantz: Come to talk, there is no room for preconditions

Justice Minister responds to Gantz, who rejected his call for a one-on-one meeting to discuss the judicial reform.

Yariv Levin to Benny Gantz: Come to talk, there is no room for preconditions

MK Tibi's threat to Minister Ben Gvir

MK Tibi threatens to petition Supreme Court for discrimination after not being granted permission to visit a jailed terrorist.

MK Tibi's threat to Minister Ben Gvir

Senior minister to INN:

Senior minister to INN: The Draft Law could bring down the government

Senior minister expresses concerns over haredi parties' reluctance to compromise on the Draft Law.

Senior minister to INN: The Draft Law could bring down the government

Corporal Hillel Ofen Z"L laid to rest on Mount Herzl

The burial of Hillel Nehemia Ofen, who died after collapsing in training, had been postponed due to the army's request for an autopsy.

Corporal Hillel Ofen Z"L laid to rest on Mount Herzl

Shas chief: UTJ liable to harm Draft Law approval

MK Aryeh Deri warns 'unnecessary words' by United Torah Judaism liable to hurt ability to pass Draft Law.

Shas chief: UTJ liable to harm Draft Law approval

Watch: Hundreds of protesters 'welcome' Netanyahu to resort town

Crowds of protesters waited for Netanyahu on a nearby hill that was assigned to them hundreds of meters from the hotel entrance.

Watch: Hundreds of protesters 'welcome' Netanyahu to resort town

Family opposes autopsy of soldier's body: 'No justification'

Rabbi Arle Harel eulogized his nephew Hillel: 'One of the things that was important to him was military unity.'

Family opposes autopsy of soldier's body: 'No justification'

Lapid: Experiment of 'fully right-wing government' has failed

Opposition leader slams government, says its days are numbered. 'We can look to the next year and see the next government in it.'

Lapid: Experiment of 'fully right-wing government' has failed

Burqa incident:

Burqa incident: Activists enraged over Shin Bet pressure to release victim from hospital

Some 200 protesters demonstrate in support of Yehiel Indor at the entrance to Jerusalem, four arrested.

Burqa incident: Activists enraged over Shin Bet pressure to release victim from hospital

In first:

In first, Saudi ambassador to visit Palestinian Authority and Jerusalem

Nayef Al-Sudairi is appointed Saudi Arabia's non-resident ambassador to Palestinian Authority, non-resident consul to Jerusalem.

In first, Saudi ambassador to visit Palestinian Authority and Jerusalem

Watch:

Watch: Opponents of judicial reform clash with MK from Religious Zionist Party

Opponents of judicial reform confront MK Tzvi Sukkot in Tel Aviv and shout insults at him.

Watch: Opponents of judicial reform clash with MK from Religious Zionist Party

Protest organizers: 'We're vacationing with PM Netanyahu and Sara'

PM Netanyahu and wife Sara go on vacation - and anti-government protesters announce intention to join them.

Protest organizers: 'We're vacationing with PM Netanyahu and Sara'

Ben-Gvir criticizes concessions to Palestinian Authority

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, during a Security Cabinet meeting, opposed proposed economic concessions to the PA.

Ben-Gvir criticizes concessions to Palestinian Authority

Labor leader charges:

Labor leader charges: The Netanyahu government has terrorist supporters

MK Boaz Bismuth fires back at MK Merav Michaeli: Show some respect and start denouncing terrorists.

Labor leader charges: The Netanyahu government has terrorist supporters

'Same law applies to Binyamin Region and to Tel Aviv'

'A patrolman in Tel Aviv who kills a terrorist is praised, but a Jew defending himself from an Arab mob is arrested,' MK Har Melech says.

'Same law applies to Binyamin Region and to Tel Aviv'

Religious Zionism and Jewish Home parties merge

Bezalel Smotrich will lead the party, which will be officially called: 'the National Religious - Religious Zionism Party.'

Religious Zionism and Jewish Home parties merge

Ma'ale Adumim attack survivor:

Ma'ale Adumim attack survivor: 'The second I jumped, the terrorist shot Yossi'

Yossi Nahon recalled: 'I got a bullet in the back, and it came out of my stomach, Thank G-d it didn't hit any organs.'

Ma'ale Adumim attack survivor: 'The second I jumped, the terrorist shot Yossi'

Min. Ben Gvir cancels Palestinian Authority event in Jerusalem

Jerusalem event under auspices of Palestinian Authority is canceled in order signed by Min. Ben Gvir after organizers fail to obtain permit.

Min. Ben Gvir cancels Palestinian Authority event in Jerusalem

Likud: 'No prerequisites'

Lapid demands year and a half legislation freeze | Likud: 'No prerequisites'

Lapid calls on government to agree to freeze judicial reform legislation for 18 months as prerequisite for negotiations.

Lapid demands year and a half legislation freeze | Likud: 'No prerequisites'

At campaign event:

At campaign event in Iowa: Trump takes the stage to song about 'going to prison'

Former US Pres. takes stage at campaign event as lyrics from Brooks and Dunn's on 'going to prison' play in the background.

At campaign event in Iowa: Trump takes the stage to song about 'going to prison'

Liberman:

Liberman: 'Netanyahu is an immediate threat to Israel's existence'

MK Avigdor Liberman claims PM Netanyahu 'no longer able' to function as prime minister due to health issues.

Liberman: 'Netanyahu is an immediate threat to Israel's existence'

Swastikas spray-painted on Bnei Akiva branch in Jerusalem

Dep. Mayor of Jerusalem pens urgent letter to Jerusalem police commander. 'We must stop this dangerous deterioration immediately.'

Swastikas spray-painted on Bnei Akiva branch in Jerusalem

Likud MK: Bullies are endangering the country

Min. Dichter on protesters: 'They're using a lot of physical strength, operating with their own rules and not for the good of the country.'

Likud MK: Bullies are endangering the country

Tisha B'Av:

Tisha B'Av: Minister Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount

Thousands of Jews are expected to visit the Temple Mount on Thursday to mark Tisha B'Av.

Tisha B'Av: Minister Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount

Coalition chairman criticizes Herzog's Tisha B'Av statement

MK Ofir Katz: Instead of conveying a message of reconciliation, the President points an accusing finger.

Coalition chairman criticizes Herzog's Tisha B'Av statement

Ben-Gvir ahead of Tisha B'av:

Ben-Gvir ahead of Tisha B'av: Brothers and sisters, supporters and opponents: I love you.

National Security Minister pens letter calling on the nation to overcome baseless hatred.

Ben-Gvir ahead of Tisha B'av: Brothers and sisters, supporters and opponents: I love you.

New bill aims to ensure fair child support

MK Gideon Sa'ar proposes bill to ensure child support rulings are objective and fair.

New bill aims to ensure fair child support

Supreme Court won't stop first phase of judicial reform

Supreme Court decides: Hearings on petition against reasonableness standard to take place in September.

Supreme Court won't stop first phase of judicial reform

Haredi faction submits bill to pass Torah Study law

Likud party clarifies: Bill submitted by Agudat Yisrael will not be promoted by the coalition.

Haredi faction submits bill to pass Torah Study law

Likud minister demands Attorney General investigate Ehud Barak

Transportation Min. Regev says she has proofs that Ehud Barak and Forum 555 seemingly planned 'a coup d'état and to create chaos.'

Likud minister demands Attorney General investigate Ehud Barak

Opposition to boycott vote

Opposition to boycott vote | Herzog: 'It's a national emergency. Time for responsibility'

President makes one more call to reach consensus ahead of vote on reasonableness standard. Opposition leaders to abstain from vote.

Opposition to boycott vote | Herzog: 'It's a national emergency. Time for responsibility'

Knesset to vote on first judicial reform bill today

The Knesset will vote on the Reasonableness Standard Bill, which would limit the use of the judicial doctrine of reasonableness.

Knesset to vote on first judicial reform bill today

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'I feel great. Tomorrow I will join my friends in the Knesset'

Netanyahu published a video after undergoing a procedure to implant an artificial cardiac pacemaker.

Netanyahu: 'I feel great. Tomorrow I will join my friends in the Knesset'

Deri:

Deri: We are making every effort to reach agreements

Shas chairman: We are determined to approve Reasonableness Standard Bill, with consent or unfortunately without consent.

Deri: We are making every effort to reach agreements

Coalition sources:

Coalition sources: 'Lacking agreement, legislation will pass as planned'

Coalition sources say they have no intention of caving to left-wing protests against the legislation.

Coalition sources: 'Lacking agreement, legislation will pass as planned'

'Discussions of unity':

'Discussions of unity': Government MK sets up office at site of anti-government protests

MK Tzvi Succot spent the night speaking with opponents of the government's judicial reform plan.

'Discussions of unity': Government MK sets up office at site of anti-government protests

Knesset Constitution Committee:

Parliamentary advisers suspended after interrupting vote in Knesset Committee

Advisers of Labor MKs disrupt vote on reasonableness legislation, will be suspended until the end of the summer session.

Parliamentary advisers suspended after interrupting vote in Knesset Committee