Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

News by Hezki Baruch

Abbas to Netanyahu:

Abbas to Netanyahu: You, too, agreed to stop planting in the Negev

Ra'am chairman responds to opposition leader: You agreed to recognize three Bedouin communities, take a deep breath.

Abbas to Netanyahu: You, too, agreed to stop planting in the Negev

Report:

Central Command commander pushing to demolish Homesh yeshiva

Political sources tell Israel National News Major General Yehuda Fuchs is seeking green light to demolish Samaria yeshiva,

Central Command commander pushing to demolish Homesh yeshiva

Bereaved father:

Bereaved father: 'Demolishing terrorists' homes is part of war on terror'

Boaz Kokia, whose son Ron was killed in a stabbing attack, calls on government to act with determination in demolishing terrorists' homes.

Bereaved father: 'Demolishing terrorists' homes is part of war on terror'

Yamina MK:

Yamina MK: "No lockdown, but businesses are paying a heavy price"

'We'll protect those who were hit,' Yamina's MK Abir Kara says.

Yamina MK: "No lockdown, but businesses are paying a heavy price"

MK Nir Barkat:

MK Nir Barkat: Jews have the right to live wherever they want

Likud MK comes to express support for protest tent set up outside Prime Minister's Office.

MK Nir Barkat: Jews have the right to live wherever they want

Religious Zionism party MKs meet in Shimon Hatzadik neighborhood

Members of Religious Zionism party meet today to discuss the multiple car arson attacks in Shimon Hatzadik neighborhood by Arabs.

Religious Zionism party MKs meet in Shimon Hatzadik neighborhood

Finance Min.: Media causes the public to fear

Finance Min. Liberman claims, 'I'll base decisions only on financial considerations - not populist or electoral considerations.'

Finance Min.: Media causes the public to fear

Jerusalem mayor Moshe Leon receives fourth COVID vaccine dose

Mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Leon, receives second COVID booster shot at Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center in the capital.

Jerusalem mayor Moshe Leon receives fourth COVID vaccine dose

Meron disaster

Bridge where 45 were crushed in stampede is demolished

Government unit demolishes dangerous and illegal bridge where 45 were killed in stampede last year.

Bridge where 45 were crushed in stampede is demolished

Israel's Public Security Minister infected with COVID

Minister Omer Bar-Lev tests positive for coronavirus, after senior ministry official infected with the virus.

Israel's Public Security Minister infected with COVID

Ministers spar over bill to combine emergency call centers

Most support move but doubt wisdom of instituting "dramatic change during time of crisis."

Ministers spar over bill to combine emergency call centers

Ayelet Shaked's Citizenship Law headed for failure once again

Meretz, UAL vow to oppose law in Knesset. "Unacceptable attempt of minority to impose veto," says Justice Minister Sa'ar.

Ayelet Shaked's Citizenship Law headed for failure once again

Eighth time

For the eighth time: Car set on fire in 'Shimon Hatzadik' Jerusalem neighborhood

MK Ben Gvir demands response: 'Home is 200 meters from Border Police base - if the police want to, they can.'

For the eighth time: Car set on fire in 'Shimon Hatzadik' Jerusalem neighborhood

Settlement leader Yossi Dagan sets up protest tent outside PMO's office

With father of Yehuda Dimentman at his side, Yossi Dagan announces campaign of protests against government policies.

Settlement leader Yossi Dagan sets up protest tent outside PMO's office

MK Odeh hospitalized after complaining of heart palpitations

MK arrives at Knesset clinic with heart palpitations. MDA team dispatched to scene decides to evacuate him to hospital.

MK Odeh hospitalized after complaining of heart palpitations

Gantz: We need US for Iran issue

DM promises legal advances regarding young communities, but says that, at the moment, he doesn't want tensions with US.

Gantz: We need US for Iran issue

'You Sold Israel Out'

Shouting match in Knesset as 'Electricity Law' passes final vote

Opposition MKs jeer Prime Minister Bennett on Knesset floor, Bennett responds by castigating Opposition Leader Netanyahu.

Shouting match in Knesset as 'Electricity Law' passes final vote

Haredi Lawmaker: All rapists deserve to be shot

United Torah Judaism MK Yitzhak Pindrus tells Knesset hearing on sexual abuse that in Jewish theocracy, 'all rapists would be shot'.

Haredi Lawmaker: All rapists deserve to be shot

Bereaved families:

Bereaved families: Abbas pays money to terrorists thanks to Gantz

Families of terrorist victims protest outside Gantz home following his meeting with PA chairman.

Bereaved families: Abbas pays money to terrorists thanks to Gantz

Yossi Dagan: 'Destroying Homesh will finalize the Expulsion'

"Prime Minister Bennett must take responsibility for what his government is doing - destroying instead of building."

Yossi Dagan: 'Destroying Homesh will finalize the Expulsion'

A clear message to the Prime Minister from Homesh: You won't drive us out

Knesset members from Likud, Religious Zionism, Shas visit Homesh to launch 'Homesh First' lobby.

A clear message to the Prime Minister from Homesh: You won't drive us out

Deputy Foreign Minister spotted at crowded party - with no mask

Idan Roll, Dep. Foreign Minister and MK from Yesh Atid, danced maskless at crowded party - despite rise in COVID-19 infections.

Deputy Foreign Minister spotted at crowded party - with no mask

Israel abolishes tariffs on butter

Finance Minister, in coordination with Agriculture Minister, signs order permanently abolishing tariffs on butter products.

Israel abolishes tariffs on butter

Why did a Likud MK hide in the Knesset parking lot?

Opposition parties using innovative tactics to defeat government in Knesset votes.

Why did a Likud MK hide in the Knesset parking lot?

MK Tibi:

Tibi: Netanyahu brought Ben Gvir to attack Arabs. Ben Gvir: You're a terrorist

Verbal confrontation breaks out at the Knesset between MK Itamar Ben Gvir and MK Ahmed Tibi.

Tibi: Netanyahu brought Ben Gvir to attack Arabs. Ben Gvir: You're a terrorist

Yamina official: Govt. will collapse if peace process resumes

Deputy Minister Abir Kara: "I will also dismantle the government over the evacuation of settlements. The days of land for peace are over."

Yamina official: Govt. will collapse if peace process resumes

Chief rabbi responds to haredi author's suicide

'Indecent acts must be uprooted and eradicated completely - complain to the relevant authorities,' Chief Rabbi Lau says.

Chief rabbi responds to haredi author's suicide

Electricity Law passes in committee, Ben Gvir ejected before voting begins

"This is the first ever law to legalize the theft of land," says MK Orit Strook, adding, "young settlements should get electricity too."

Electricity Law passes in committee, Ben Gvir ejected before voting begins

Ministerial Committee approves 'Nir Barkat Law'

Bill would limit self-funding of elected officials and targets Barkat who seeks the leadership of the Likud.

Ministerial Committee approves 'Nir Barkat Law'

Bennett to Barkat:

Bennett to Barkat: Go to Washington, make some noise about the consulate for Palestinians

Bennett at the Knesset: There is no place for a Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem. Period.

Bennett to Barkat: Go to Washington, make some noise about the consulate for Palestinians

Restaurants permitted to employ 500 additional Palestinian Arabs

Shaked approves increase in quota of Palestinian Arab workers in restaurants.

Restaurants permitted to employ 500 additional Palestinian Arabs

Itamar Ben Gvir: Left wing crossed red line, declared my blood free for the taking

"Threats against me, against my children," Otzma Yehudit head reveals. "The writing is on the wall."

Itamar Ben Gvir: Left wing crossed red line, declared my blood free for the taking

Former PM Benjamin Netanyahu: 'New Likud' is a threat to the country

"New Likud members are a Trojan horse; they want to destroy the Likud party from within."

Former PM Benjamin Netanyahu: 'New Likud' is a threat to the country

A change of name, a change of fate: Khan al-Homesh?

Yossi Dagan requests a name change for Homesh, "with the expectation that it will be accorded the same treatment as Khan al-Akhmar."

A change of name, a change of fate: Khan al-Homesh?

Government to approve plan for development of the Golan

Cabinet meeting to be held in the Golan Heights. Ministers will approve comprehensive plan for the development of the region.

Government to approve plan for development of the Golan

Netanyahu: Sa'ar promoting anti-democratic legislation

Opposition chairman blasts Justice Minister over law prohibiting incitement on social media.

Netanyahu: Sa'ar promoting anti-democratic legislation

Aryeh Deri signs plea bargain without admission of criminal intent

Investigation began with "a huge tumult, ended without as much as a little mouse," in words of Attorney-General

Aryeh Deri signs plea bargain without admission of criminal intent

Are fruit & vegetable prices about to drop?

Agriculture Minister to publish outline for tax reforms & benefits to Israeli farmers, resulting in annual savings of NIS 840 per family.

Are fruit & vegetable prices about to drop?

Knesset committee to discuss death of hilltop teen

Commission of inquiry initiated by MK Ben Gvir to hold first meeting on death of Ahuvya Sandak.

Knesset committee to discuss death of hilltop teen

Yair Lapid re-elected chair in party primaries

Foreign Minister Lapid re-elected to chair Yesh Atid party, after running as sole contender in party primaries.

Yair Lapid re-elected chair in party primaries