Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

News by Hezki Baruch

At least 30 communities in Judea and Samaria may be connected to electricity

Legal opinion of defense, justice ministries will recommend DM approve connection of over 30 Judea, Samaria communities via general order.

At least 30 communities in Judea and Samaria may be connected to electricity

Minister Resigns:

'Bennett has no plans to follow rotation agreement'

'Bennett is trying to copy Netanyahu at every opportunity.' Minister and COVID policy critic Eli Avidar announces resignation.

'Bennett has no plans to follow rotation agreement'

Former Supreme Court President to head submarine inquiry

Justice Asher Grunis appointed to head state commission of inquiry to investigate Israel’s purchase of submarines.

Former Supreme Court President to head submarine inquiry

Organizer of last year's Meron events to be put in charge again

Decision was made by Religious Affairs Ministry for reasons of "economy & efficiency."

Organizer of last year's Meron events to be put in charge again

MK Ben-Gvir files formal complaint against police for assault

'Bring the violent cops to justice.' Right-wing MK who was violently evicted from his office by police files complaint against officers.

MK Ben-Gvir files formal complaint against police for assault

Ben Gvir in Shimon Hatzadik:

Ben Gvir in Shimon Hatzadik: If there is no security here - I'm not leaving

Otzma Yehudit chairman makes clear he will not vacate Jerusalem neighborhood unless Jewish residents receive security.

Ben Gvir in Shimon Hatzadik: If there is no security here - I'm not leaving

Shimon Hatzaddik:

Violent clashes erupt in east Jerusalem neighborhood

Arab MKs clash with Jewish residents, confronting right-wing lawmaker Itamar Ben-Gvir in Shimon Hatzaddik neighborhood.

Violent clashes erupt in east Jerusalem neighborhood

Watch: Shimon Hatzadik home, including baby crib, severely burnt

Footage from Yushuviev family home burnt on Friday night reveals extent of damage caused by Molotov cocktail thrown by Arabs.

Watch: Shimon Hatzadik home, including baby crib, severely burnt

Meretz to Bennett: The economic plan is insufficient

Meretz says that the plan to reduce the cost of living deprives vulnerable populations.

Meretz to Bennett: The economic plan is insufficient

Watch: Bus shot at in Jerusalem, no casualties

Suspect shoots at bus in Jerusalem, windows of bus shattered. Suspect escapes. Shabak is investigating.

Watch: Bus shot at in Jerusalem, no casualties

Shaked to INN:

'Meretz will have to understand they can't coerce the majority'

Interior Minister pushes back on Meretz's threats over Citizenship Law.

'Meretz will have to understand they can't coerce the majority'

UTJ MK:

UTJ MK: Does anyone actually think this is a democratic state?

MK Yisrael Eichler blasts government following NSO affair.

UTJ MK: Does anyone actually think this is a democratic state?

Watch:

Watch: Bennett gestures that Netanyahu is 'crazy' during Knesset speech

PM caught on camera gesturing to suggest that opposition leader is crazy.

Watch: Bennett gestures that Netanyahu is 'crazy' during Knesset speech

Memorial for Esther Pollard:

Special memorial service for Esther Pollard in Jerusalem

Rabbis and other figures join special event marking week since passing of Esther Pollard.

Special memorial service for Esther Pollard in Jerusalem

Sa'ar approves boycott regulations

Justice Minister approves regulations that will prevent organizations that boycott Israel from receiving tax benefits.

Sa'ar approves boycott regulations

Yamina MK Nir Orbach supports repeal of Disengagement Law

For the first time, MK from the coalition publicly expresses support for the repeal of the Disengagement Law.

Yamina MK Nir Orbach supports repeal of Disengagement Law

Shas MK to Israel National News: We'll follow Deri like soldiers

MK Michael Malkieli: It is impossible to separate the Shas movement from its leader, Aryeh Deri.

Shas MK to Israel National News: We'll follow Deri like soldiers

Evyatar Compromise

AG gives final approval to deal saving Samaria outpost

On last day in office, Attorney General Mandelblit approves deal to normalize status of Evyatar outpost, build new yeshiva.

AG gives final approval to deal saving Samaria outpost

'Area C falling into Palestinian hands while govt does nothing'

Smotrich: "Gantz has given Mahmoud Abbas a green light to take over western Samaria."

'Area C falling into Palestinian hands while govt does nothing'

Thousands of yeshiva students march in Jerusalem against religious reforms

Students from national-religious community demonstrate against Minister Kahana's religious reforms.

Thousands of yeshiva students march in Jerusalem against religious reforms

Tears at the German parliament

Knesset Speaker recites 'Kaddish' prayer in German parliament

Holding a prayer book that survived the Holocaust Knesset Speaker Mickey Levy recites Kaddish during German Parliament ceremony.

Knesset Speaker recites 'Kaddish' prayer in German parliament

Knesset approves amendments to Coronavirus Law

Among the amendments approved is abolition of the government's authority to declare a "special state of emergency".

Knesset approves amendments to Coronavirus Law

Bennett refusing to meet with families of Meron victims

PM's office has been denying, for five months, the request of the families of the victims of the Meron disaster to meet Bennett.

Bennett refusing to meet with families of Meron victims

Miri Regev: Yisrael Katz, stop the rumors

MK Miri Regev responds to report that MK Yisrael Katz is working on forming a new government under his leadership.

Miri Regev: Yisrael Katz, stop the rumors

Finance Minister Liberman: We'll oppose all attempts to add haredi parties to government

Finance Minister insists on passing conversion reform, haredi draft law, before haredi parties can be allowed to join coalition.

Finance Minister Liberman: We'll oppose all attempts to add haredi parties to government

Lapid: Religious Zionist Party? More like anti-Zionist party

Israel's Foreign Minister vows to back version of Citizenship Law drafted by Religious Zionist Party MK - but bashes party as 'anti-Zionist'

Lapid: Religious Zionist Party? More like anti-Zionist party

Opposition's version of Citizenship Law authorized in ministerial committee

Ayelet Shaked: Meretz thinks they can vote any way they please, which is why we had to appeal to the opposition.

Opposition's version of Citizenship Law authorized in ministerial committee

Ra'am boycotts, Orbach leaves:

Coalition leaves plenum after losing vote

Coalition releases MKs, leaving Opposition to win on all remaining votes. Likud faction chair: 'Zero management, zero leadership.'

Coalition leaves plenum after losing vote

Coalition crisis

MK Orbach leaves Knesset until Ra'am returns to vote

Orbach: 'Why can Ra'am do whatever they want while I have to sit here in any situation?'

MK Orbach leaves Knesset until Ra'am returns to vote

Likud MK proposes: One dunam of land to each discharged soldier

'Soldier who settles in the Negev is preferable to any land-robbing Bedouin,' MK David Amsalem says.

Likud MK proposes: One dunam of land to each discharged soldier

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