Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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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

Aryeh Deri: The AG response proves I was not compelled to retire from politics

Der'i responds to Attorney General reactions to the Supreme Court: this will certainly put an end to the campaign of persecution against me.

Aryeh Deri: The AG response proves I was not compelled to retire from politics

Government to approve political-security cabinet

PM Netanyahu has postponed the appointments of two deputy ministers in the Prime Minister's Office due to legal issues.

Government to approve political-security cabinet

Noam chairman demands compensation from PR man who defamed him during radio interview

MK Avi Maoz sends PR consultant Ran Rahav a warning letter before legal proceedings after Rahav goes on tirade against Maoz.

Noam chairman demands compensation from PR man who defamed him during radio interview

Gantz: I want no part in civil war Netanyahu is trying to ignite

Gantz comes out against the conduct of the new government but warns the opposition of attacking the foundations of Israeli democracy.

Gantz: I want no part in civil war Netanyahu is trying to ignite

Minister Ben-Gvir to visit the Temple Mount this week

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir informs police he will ascend the Temple Mount during his first week in office.

Minister Ben-Gvir to visit the Temple Mount this week

A-G not invited to gov't meeting

A-G not invited to gov't meeting, Netanyahu to meet her on Sunday

Likud says the meeting was purely ceremonial in nature and therefore the Attorney General was not invited to it.

A-G not invited to gov't meeting, Netanyahu to meet her on Sunday

Police surround Knesset:

Police surround Knesset: Hundreds of left-wing protesters gather to protest incoming gvt.

"Largest-ever police contingent around Knesset building."

Police surround Knesset: Hundreds of left-wing protesters gather to protest incoming gvt.

'They're erasing history'

'They're erasing history': Incoming Heritage Minister visits ancient Samaria

MK Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu: "So painful to see the immense damage wrought by Arab rioters here."

'They're erasing history': Incoming Heritage Minister visits ancient Samaria

New government to be sworn into office today

Day begins with special Knesset session, concludes with traditional photo.

New government to be sworn into office today

Otzma Yehudit MK to serve as Deputy Minister in Prime Minister's Office

MK Almog Cohen will head a department that will implement government decisions to improve the lives of the residents of the south.

Otzma Yehudit MK to serve as Deputy Minister in Prime Minister's Office

Herzog urges Ben-Gvir to care for needs of Arabs, LGBT community

Otzma Yehudit chairman assures President Herzog that he intends to work for all Israelis and to strengthen their feeling of security.

Herzog urges Ben-Gvir to care for needs of Arabs, LGBT community

Religious Zionist Party, Noam sign coalition deal with Likud

Final details of coalition agreements with Religious Zionist Party and Noam settled as Likud prepares for swearing-in of new government.

Religious Zionist Party, Noam sign coalition deal with Likud

United Torah Judaism signs final coalition deal with the Likud

Haredi lawmakers resolve internal dispute, reach full agreement with the Likud a day before swearing-in of new government.

United Torah Judaism signs final coalition deal with the Likud

Knesset passes Deri and Smotrich laws, Knesset Speaker resigns

Two key coalition bills passed two days before swearing-in of new government.

Knesset passes Deri and Smotrich laws, Knesset Speaker resigns

Heads of opposition parties:

Heads of opposition parties: We will fight together against the government

Heads of opposition parties announce fight against the new government, which they define as "dark and anti-democratic."

Heads of opposition parties: We will fight together against the government

Shaked in farewell speech:

Shaked in farewell speech: Deal with what is important, not with what creates fear

Ayelet Shaked says goodbye to the Knesset: Try to make it a better place, as it was in the past.

Shaked in farewell speech: Deal with what is important, not with what creates fear

Smotrich's brother:

Smotrich's brother to Netanyahu: You'd never dare to come out against the haredim this way

Brother of Finance Minister-designate criticizes Netanyahu after he condemned Orit Strock.

Smotrich's brother to Netanyahu: You'd never dare to come out against the haredim this way

150 thousand NIS

150 thousand NIS: Meretz chairperson sues Itamar Ben-Gvir

Zehava Galon filed a libel suit against the designated minister who claimed she threw rocks at IDF soldiers.

150 thousand NIS: Meretz chairperson sues Itamar Ben-Gvir

Likud MK blasts Bennett:

Likud MK blasts Bennett: A swindler who stole 50 million shekels from Israeli children

MK Galit Distel Atbaryan calls on public to donate money to activist who was sued by Bennett.

Likud MK blasts Bennett: A swindler who stole 50 million shekels from Israeli children

Tension in Haredi Party:

Tension in Haredi Party: Degel Hatorah faction attacks Agudat Yisrael head

A source in Degel Hatorah says his faction's head Moshe Gafni is leading the fight alone and doesn't represent the rest of the faction.

Tension in Haredi Party: Degel Hatorah faction attacks Agudat Yisrael head

Smotrich's achievements:

Smotrich's achievements: Budgets for state-religious education, Jewish settlement

National-Religious Chief Rabbi to be appointed, programs to enhance Jewish identity promoted.

Smotrich's achievements: Budgets for state-religious education, Jewish settlement