Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Settlement freeze?

Settlement freeze? Religious Zionism party insists it won't happen, 'period'

Meanwhile, Smotrich asks Yesha leaders to "pause" establishing new outposts.

Settlement freeze? Religious Zionism party insists it won't happen, 'period'

'It's a holiday for me'

Yitzhar activist to enter Knesset under 'Norwegian Law'

The right-wing activist will become the Knesset's newest member this week after Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich resigned from the Knesset.

Yitzhar activist to enter Knesset under 'Norwegian Law'

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: I expect law enforcement to act against those who threaten with murder

PM responds to IAF pilot's incitement against him: It seemed that all borders were crossed, but it turns out they were not.

Netanyahu: I expect law enforcement to act against those who threaten with murder

Netanyahu to Macron:

Netanyahu to Macron: Deterrence against Iran and its proxies must be strengthened

Netanyahu and French President meet for about three hours. PM calls for IRGC to be added to EU's terror blacklist.

Netanyahu to Macron: Deterrence against Iran and its proxies must be strengthened

Knesset approves establishment of Ministry of Labor

Yoav Ben-Tzur from the Shas Party will serve as Labor Minister: I came to provide a better future to workers from all sectors.

Knesset approves establishment of Ministry of Labor

Shas proposes bill to bring Deri back into government

New legislation proposed by Shas would bar Supreme Court from overruling appointment of government ministers.

Shas proposes bill to bring Deri back into government

Smotrich seeks new policy:

Smotrich seeks new policy: Revocation of citizenship, deportation to Gaza, home demolition

Finance Minister says harsher measures are required in order to deter future terrorist attacks.

Smotrich seeks new policy: Revocation of citizenship, deportation to Gaza, home demolition

'They nearly murdered an MK'

'They nearly murdered an MK': MK Ohad Tal injured in Samaria car accident

MK Tal was lightly injured in an accident after an Arab driver made an illegal U-turn.

'They nearly murdered an MK': MK Ohad Tal injured in Samaria car accident

Israel cancels tax on disposables

Finance Minister touts move as campaign promise government has fulfilled, while Environmental Protection Minister protests the move.

Israel cancels tax on disposables

Former police commissioner to headline next anti-government protest in Tel Aviv

Roni Alsheikh will be the keynote speaker at demonstration to be held this coming Saturday night at Habima Square in Tel Aviv.

Former police commissioner to headline next anti-government protest in Tel Aviv

'Heil Kahane':

'Heil Kahane': Meretz ex-chief under fire for tweet on Ben-Gvir

Zehava Galon deletes tweet comparing National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to Nazis.

'Heil Kahane': Meretz ex-chief under fire for tweet on Ben-Gvir

Liberman takes shot at Lapid:

Liberman takes shot at Lapid: There's no way to compromise on judicial reform

Yisrael Beytenu chairman rejects idea of negotiating with coalition on the planned judicial reform.

Liberman takes shot at Lapid: There's no way to compromise on judicial reform

Karhi to public broadcaster:

Karhi to public broadcaster: Your content belongs to the public - release it for free

Communications Minister demands the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation not charge other media bodies which seek to air its content.

Karhi to public broadcaster: Your content belongs to the public - release it for free

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'The rampant Arab illegal building has come to an end'

The Prime Minister claimed that in the past month, 38 structures that PA Arabs illegally built were cleared.

Netanyahu: 'The rampant Arab illegal building has come to an end'

After Deri's dismissal:

After Deri's dismissal: 'Pleasant and warm atmosphere' at coalition party head meeting

At the meeting, the leaders discussed current affairs and showed support for the Shas Chairman.

After Deri's dismissal: 'Pleasant and warm atmosphere' at coalition party head meeting

Galant vs Smotrich:

Smotrich freezes outpost demolition - but Galant overrules freeze order

Arabs rampage through newly-built hilltop outpost, assaulting Jews as police begin demolition - in violation of right-wing ministers' orders

Smotrich freezes outpost demolition - but Galant overrules freeze order

Ayelet Shaked to activists:

Ayelet Shaked to activists: The government will last 4 years, we'll have time to relax

Former minister meets supporters, thanks them for their support as she takes a break from political life.

Ayelet Shaked to activists: The government will last 4 years, we'll have time to relax

Cost-of-living crisis:

Cost-of-living crisis: Finance Minister cancels import duties on variety of cheeses

"More competition leads to lower prices. This is my policy and this is just the beginning," says Smotrich.

Cost-of-living crisis: Finance Minister cancels import duties on variety of cheeses

Attorney-General to Netanyahu:

Attorney-General to Netanyahu: Remove Aryeh Deri from government

Gali Baharav-Miara has instructed the Prime Minister to find alternative ministers to replace Deri following Supreme Court ruling.

Attorney-General to Netanyahu: Remove Aryeh Deri from government

Shas minister to INN:

Shas minister Margi to INN: We expect the Supreme Court to rule against Deri

Minister Yaakov Margi says that if the court indeed disqualifies Deri, the Prime Minister will have to make a decision.

Shas minister Margi to INN: We expect the Supreme Court to rule against Deri

Judicial Reform

Gideon Sa'ar: Democratic regime is under political attack

Former Justice Minister: This isn't Levin's reform, it is Netanyahu's.

Gideon Sa'ar: Democratic regime is under political attack

Cut in salary increase approved for politicians and Supreme Court President

The Knesset Finance Committee approved the recommendation of the Public Committee, cut the salary increase by 7.4% to a 5.1% increase only.

Cut in salary increase approved for politicians and Supreme Court President

Ben-Gvir on Meron celebration: Human life comes first

National Security Minister says he respects Minister Meir Porush, but police must have security responsibility in Meron.

Ben-Gvir on Meron celebration: Human life comes first

Migron residents to Netanyahu: Let us return

The residents of the village, which was destroyed, in 2012, are asking to return to the land which they legally purchased.

Migron residents to Netanyahu: Let us return

On Friday evening:

On Friday evening: Masked man attempts to infiltrate house in Nofei Prat

A large force, led by the local security coordinators and emergency squad rushed to the scene, The suspect was not located.

On Friday evening: Masked man attempts to infiltrate house in Nofei Prat

Lapid to Police Commissioner:

Lapid to Police Commissioner: Treat the protesters with respect, don't use water cannons

Opposition leader writes to Police Commissioner ahead of protests: The demonstrators should be treated with respect.

Lapid to Police Commissioner: Treat the protesters with respect, don't use water cannons

Judicial reform:

Judicial reform: Government legal counsel will not be binding

MK Simcha Rothman's bill delineates authority of Attorney-General, ministry legal advisers.

Judicial reform: Government legal counsel will not be binding

Judicial Reform Plan:

Left-wing lawmakers ejected from raucous Knesset committee hearing

As Knesset committee formally begins deliberations on sweeping judicial reform plan, multiple Opposition MKs ejected for disrupting hearing.

Left-wing lawmakers ejected from raucous Knesset committee hearing

Ben Gvir meets police officials:

Ben Gvir meets top police officials: Do not allow wild incitement during demonstrations

National Security Minister asks police to ensure that protests allow for freedom of expression without harm to the police and incitement.

Ben Gvir meets top police officials: Do not allow wild incitement during demonstrations

Beersheba:

Beersheba: Driver attempts to ram left-wing protesters, activists claim

Activists from Yesh Atid party say driver nearly ran down demonstrators during left-wing protest in southern Israel.

Beersheba: Driver attempts to ram left-wing protesters, activists claim

Thanks to 'Norwegian Law':

Four new Knesset members sworn in thanks to 'Norwegian Law'

Dan Illouz, Etty Hava Atia, Ariel Kallner and Yitzhak Pindrus sworn in as Knesset members after ministers from their party resign.

Four new Knesset members sworn in thanks to 'Norwegian Law'

In first reading:

Knesset approves extension of Judea and Samaria regulations in first reading

58 MKs vote in favor of the bill, 13 oppose it. The proposal will now be prepared for its second and third readings.

Knesset approves extension of Judea and Samaria regulations in first reading

Netanyahu to AIPAC leaders:

Netanyahu to AIPAC leaders on Iran: It's time to close ranks between Israel and the US

PM speaks to AIPAC leaders: The entire world sees what we've been talking about, that Iran is a terrible, repressive, terrorist regime.

Netanyahu to AIPAC leaders on Iran: It's time to close ranks between Israel and the US

Likud MK drafting plan to apply Israeli sovereignty to Jordan Valley

Opposition parties Yisrael Beytenu and National Camp considering backing bid by MK Danny Danon to extend sovereignty over Jordan Valley.

Likud MK drafting plan to apply Israeli sovereignty to Jordan Valley

Ben Gvir's new directive:

Ben Gvir's new directive to police: Remove PLO flags and disperse incidents of incitement

National Security Minister instructs Police Commissioner to allow every policeman on duty to remove PLO flags.

Ben Gvir's new directive to police: Remove PLO flags and disperse incidents of incitement

Finance Minister Smotrich announces reappropriation of PA funding

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced the reappropriation of funding from the Palestinian Authority to victims of terror.

Finance Minister Smotrich announces reappropriation of PA funding

Levin answers Aharon Barak: 'He brought a tragedy upon Israel'

The retired Supreme Court President attacked Levin's judicial reforms in multiple prime-time news interviews on Saturday.

Levin answers Aharon Barak: 'He brought a tragedy upon Israel'

Prime Minister Netanyahu has two colon polyps removed

Netanyahu undergoes colonoscopy at Jerusalem hospital, has two polyps removed. 'PM is in excellent health and will return to full activity.'

Prime Minister Netanyahu has two colon polyps removed

Likud Ministers to withdraw resignation letters

Ministers Haim Katz and Miki Zohar planned to resign from the Knesset in accordance with the "Norwegian Law".

Likud Ministers to withdraw resignation letters

Meeting between Chief Rabbi Yosef, Ben-Gvir cancelled

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef has rebuked Minister Ben-Gvir for visiting the Temple Mount.

Meeting between Chief Rabbi Yosef, Ben-Gvir cancelled