Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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18 minutes before the deadline

18 minutes before the deadline | Netanyahu informs Herzog: I have succeeded

Religious Zionist Party is the first to sign an agreement with the Likud.

18 minutes before the deadline | Netanyahu informs Herzog: I have succeeded

Campaign against MK Ben-Gvir

Campaign against MK Ben-Gvir: Over NIS 140,000 donated to fight ministerial appointment

'Tag Meir' launches mass mobilization campaign for legal battle to prevent Itamar Ben-Gvir being appointed National Security Minister.

Campaign against MK Ben-Gvir: Over NIS 140,000 donated to fight ministerial appointment

Eizenkot to Likud:

Eizenkot to Likud leadership: It's not too late to stop

Former Chief of Staff says Smotrich and Ben Gvir will harm the IDF's mission to provide security and will lead to a binational state.

Eizenkot to Likud leadership: It's not too late to stop

Uproar in the Knesset:

Uproar in the Knesset: Ben-Gvir introduces bill subordinating police to government

Opposition MK: "Shame on you, you never even wore a uniform."

Uproar in the Knesset: Ben-Gvir introduces bill subordinating police to government

New threats against Itamar Ben Gvir

The Lions' Den terror organization has published new threats against designated National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

New threats against Itamar Ben Gvir

Yisrael Beytenu MK:

Yisrael Beytenu MK: If Yigal Amir were to run in an election - he would be elected

MK Yulia Malinovsky claims: If there is a bad security situation - Benny Gantz will join the Netanyahu government.

Yisrael Beytenu MK: If Yigal Amir were to run in an election - he would be elected

Former Religious Affairs Min:

Former Religious Affairs Minister: 'I support tightening Law of Return'

Former minister Kahana supports changing the Grandfather Clause and emphasizes: 'Conversion can only be according to Orthodox law.

Former Religious Affairs Minister: 'I support tightening Law of Return'

After four-hour filibuster:

After four-hour filibuster: Knesset approves 'Deri-Smotrich Law' in first reading

Knesset approves bill allowing Deri to be appointed a minister and giving Smotrich powers over the Civil Administration.

After four-hour filibuster: Knesset approves 'Deri-Smotrich Law' in first reading

Outgoing Defense Minister Benny Gantz: New government will have 3 Defense Ministers

Govt poised to pass law dividing authority within Defense Ministry.

Outgoing Defense Minister Benny Gantz: New government will have 3 Defense Ministers

Knesset Legal Advisor: 'Deri Law' not straightforward

The legal Advisor of the Knesset believes that the Deri law causes difficulties because it is a personal law..

Knesset Legal Advisor: 'Deri Law' not straightforward

Taking advantage of immunity: MK to monitor administrative detainee conditions in prison

MK Limor Son Har-Melech will visit administrative detainee Elhai Carmeli in prison to witness conditions of his incarceration.

Taking advantage of immunity: MK to monitor administrative detainee conditions in prison

Ben Gvir blasts opposition:

Ben Gvir blasts the opposition: The people are tired of terrorism, violence and bullying

Knesset approves in preliminary reading a bill that increases the powers of the Minister of National Security.

Ben Gvir blasts the opposition: The people are tired of terrorism, violence and bullying

Knesset approves 'Deri Law' in preliminary reading

Knesset approves bill that would allow Shas chairman Aryeh Deri to serve as a minister in the government.

Knesset approves 'Deri Law' in preliminary reading

'Jewish blood isn't cheap':

Terrorists to pay Jewish victim nearly NIS 3 million in damages

A Jew was viciously beaten by Arabs in the Old City of Jerusalem in 2015. Now they will pay.

Terrorists to pay Jewish victim nearly NIS 3 million in damages

Filibuster woes:

Coalition agrees to vote in new Speaker tomorrow

The opposition planned a long filibuster, the coalition threatened legal action. Eventually, they agreed to postpone the vote.

Coalition agrees to vote in new Speaker tomorrow

Likud Officials:

Center-left to filibuster Likud's bid to replace Knesset Speaker

As Likud prepares to take control of the Knesset's top leadership position, Lapid government apparently preparing filibuster.

Center-left to filibuster Likud's bid to replace Knesset Speaker

Swearing-in of government likely to be pushed off until after Hanukkah

Knesset slated to vote in Likud MK as new Knesset Speaker Monday, but formation of Netanyahu government likely to be delayed yet again.

Swearing-in of government likely to be pushed off until after Hanukkah

Ben Gvir: I want more forces in the Arab sector

Designated National Security Minister: I am not ashamed that I want to move forces to the south. I want more forces in the Arab sector.

Ben Gvir: I want more forces in the Arab sector

Security to be upgraded to protect ministers in new government

New weapons & systems needed to ensure safety of ministers from Judea & Samaria.

Security to be upgraded to protect ministers in new government

UTJ, Likud agree:

UTJ, Likud agree: Goldknopf to serve as Housing Minister, Porush as Jerusalem Minister

Agreement reached between United Torah Judaism and Likud regarding UTJ's positions in the new government.

UTJ, Likud agree: Goldknopf to serve as Housing Minister, Porush as Jerusalem Minister

Likud announces:

Likud announces: All necessary signatures to replace Knesset Speaker submitted

Likud announces that all right-wing factions submitted their signatures in order to replace Knesset Speaker. Vote likely next week.

Likud announces: All necessary signatures to replace Knesset Speaker submitted

'Go to hell,' MK Ahmad Tibi tells Yesh Atid MKs during committee meeting

Committee members spar on "whether homos are depraved" and "appointment of people with anti-liberal views."

'Go to hell,' MK Ahmad Tibi tells Yesh Atid MKs during committee meeting

Lapid: Netanyahu sold out the country to the 'hardalim'

Outgoing PM fumes at coalition accord between Religious Zionism and Likud.

Lapid: Netanyahu sold out the country to the 'hardalim'

MK Amichai Eliyahu demands:

MK Rabbi Eliyahu calls on hospital to fire intern who called to 'end the occupation'

An intern at Emek Medical Center posted support for a terrorist who attempted to stab a Border Police officer on Friday in Samaria

MK Rabbi Eliyahu calls on hospital to fire intern who called to 'end the occupation'

Netanyahu: Jerusalem pride parade will not be cancelled

Netanyahu pushes back on MK Avi Maoz's promise to cancel the LGBT parade in Jerusalem: 'Pride Parade will continue.'

Netanyahu: Jerusalem pride parade will not be cancelled

RZP to sign deal Wednesday

Smotrich, Deri to split Finance Ministry, Interior Ministry

Coalition agreement expected to be signed Wednesday after breakthrough during marathon talks between the parties.

Smotrich, Deri to split Finance Ministry, Interior Ministry

Netanyahu and Smotrich reportedly close to signing agreement

Leaders of Likud and Religious Zionist Party meeting with negotiation teams in an attempt to bridge the remaining gaps between them.

Netanyahu and Smotrich reportedly close to signing agreement

Netanyahu to choose temporary Knesset speaker

Prime Minister-designate Netanyahu expected to appoint temporary Knesset Speaker on Tuesday, choosing from top three candidates.

Netanyahu to choose temporary Knesset speaker

"On the verge of an agreement"

Further progress made in talks between Likud and Religious Zionist parties

Likud and Religious Zionist parties say they made progress in negotiations and are close to signing an agreement.

Further progress made in talks between Likud and Religious Zionist parties

"Positive atmosphere"

Netanyahu and Smotrich meet for three hours, make progress in coalition talks

Likud says the meeting was held in a good atmosphere and the sides will meet again on Monday.

Netanyahu and Smotrich meet for three hours, make progress in coalition talks

Noam party signs coalition deal with the Likud

MK Avi Maoz to be Deputy Minister of new Jewish-National Identity Authority within Prime Minister's Office.

Noam party signs coalition deal with the Likud

MK Strock criticizes Ben Gvir:

MK Strock: 'The Negev and Galilee Ministry can't help the young settlements'

According to Strock, 'The residents of the young settlements are worried that this is just a car without a motor'

MK Strock: 'The Negev and Galilee Ministry can't help the young settlements'

Normalizing young settlements:

Normalizing young settlements: The agreement between Likud and Otzma Yehudit

Sources involved in coalition negotiations detail the agreements between Likud and Otzma Yehudit on the issue of young settlements.

Normalizing young settlements: The agreement between Likud and Otzma Yehudit

Report: Netanyahu attempted to split Religious Zionism

Adviser to PM-designate Netanyahu offered Religious Zionism MK to serve as minister - in exchange for breaking off from party, report says.

Report: Netanyahu attempted to split Religious Zionism

Coalition talks:

Coalition talks: Agreement reached between Likud and Otzma Yehudit

Likud and Otzma Yehudit sign agreement, Ben Gvir to serve as "Minister of National Security".

Coalition talks: Agreement reached between Likud and Otzma Yehudit

New MK's bill:

New MK's bill: Revoke citizenship and deport families of terrorists

New Likud MK Hanoch Milwidsky tables bill which would allow Interior Minister deny citizenship and deport families of terrorists.

New MK's bill: Revoke citizenship and deport families of terrorists

Otzma Yehudit:

Otzma Yehudit: There is progress in the talks, but we have not yet signed with the Likud

Ben Gvir's party says some issues have been agreed upon but there are ideological differences that have not yet been resolved.

Otzma Yehudit: There is progress in the talks, but we have not yet signed with the Likud

Otzma Yehudit MK: Go to the terrorists' beds and strike them

Double bombings in Jerusalem were 'well-planned by a cell which knew what it was doing,' Otzma Yehudit's MK Almog Cohen says.

Otzma Yehudit MK: Go to the terrorists' beds and strike them

New crisis in coalition talks

Religious Zionist Party: Likud retracted all the agreements

Religious Zionist Party accuses Likud of taking negotiations back to their starting point. Likud: Smotrich added new demands.

Religious Zionist Party: Likud retracted all the agreements

Religious Zionism to Likud: 'We'll form a government together'

MK Bezalel Smotrich joins conference alongside Likud representatives, tells them that 'a good government will be formed in the coming days.'

Religious Zionism to Likud: 'We'll form a government together'