Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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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

Herzog to Argentine President:

Herzog to Argentine President: Many Israelis cheered for the Argentinian national team

President Isaac Herzog phones President Alberto Fernández of Argentina, congratulates him on Argentina's victory at the World Cup.

Herzog to Argentine President: Many Israelis cheered for the Argentinian national team

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