Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Arab party condemns terror attack - but only in Hebrew

Likud party demands 'unconditional, unambiguous' condemnation of terror attack. United Arab List: 'We oppose harm to both sides' civilians.'

Arab party condemns terror attack - but only in Hebrew

Israel to sign 'electricity for water' deal in Dubai

Energy Minister Karine Elharrar will visit UAE, sign a memorandum of understanding with Jordan, UAE and the US.

Israel to sign 'electricity for water' deal in Dubai

Joint List MK says 'no' to Ethics Committee

MK Osama Saadi turns down invitation of Knesset Speaker to participate in the Knesset Ethics Committee.

Joint List MK says 'no' to Ethics Committee

MKs from the coalition to lead conference against 'settler violence'

Labor's Ibtisam Mara'ana: Terrorism against Palestinians who are living under occupation as it is should be stopped.

MKs from the coalition to lead conference against 'settler violence'

Dozens of protesters block Light Rail in Jerusalem

Dozens protest in Zion Square over death of Ahuvya Sandak. Police make arrests after demonstrators block path of Light Rail.

Dozens of protesters block Light Rail in Jerusalem

Knesset Speaker establishes Ethics Committee, appoints opposition MKs without consent

Amid disagreements with opposition, Knesset Speaker appoints members to Knesset's Ethics Committee.

Knesset Speaker establishes Ethics Committee, appoints opposition MKs without consent

Journalist attacked while covering Netanyahu trial

Woman rips kippah off head of Channel 13 News' Baruch Kra. Ministers Hendel and Bar-Lev condemn the incident.

Journalist attacked while covering Netanyahu trial

Former MK: State must encourage visits to the Temple Mount

Yehuda Glick says Education Ministry should bring Jewish students to visit Temple Mount, teach about Judaism's holiest site.

Former MK: State must encourage visits to the Temple Mount

Public health chief:

'No plans to force parents to vaccinate their children'

Israel's public health chief calls for maximum transparency on risk of COVID for kids. '206 kids were in critical condition, 11 died.'

'No plans to force parents to vaccinate their children'

Haredi MK to Tax Authority: 'You're killing businesses, who will repay them?'

At Finance Committee meeting, questions arise regarding new tax on disposables. 'The entire process was incorrect and wrong.'

Haredi MK to Tax Authority: 'You're killing businesses, who will repay them?'

Disappointed Yamina candidates meet to discuss political future

MK Chikli and 2 other Yamina candidates meet to discuss their political future.

Disappointed Yamina candidates meet to discuss political future

Yesh Atid to hold elections for party leadership in January

A decade after the party was formed, it will hold a conference which will include elections for party leadership.

Yesh Atid to hold elections for party leadership in January

Likud Central Committee: No to government with terrorist supporters

Members of Likud Central Committee approve proposal stipulating the Likud will not participate in coalition that relies terror supporters.

Likud Central Committee: No to government with terrorist supporters

Bereaved mother of terror victim protests terror group being allowed into military court

Shira Shnerb, mother of Israeli teen murdered in PFLP bombing attack, slams military court for allowing terror group's lawyers to trial.

Bereaved mother of terror victim protests terror group being allowed into military court

Colombian President seeks to upgrade ties with Israel

President Isaac Herzog hosts dinner in honor of visiting President Iván Duque Márquez of Colombia.

Colombian President seeks to upgrade ties with Israel

100,000 Attacks Each Month:

100,000 cyber attacks on Israeli medical institutes - each month

Knesset Health Committee holds meeting on security of healthcare information systems at hospitals, medical centers, following cyberattacks.

100,000 cyber attacks on Israeli medical institutes - each month

Yamina MK calls MK Amichai Chikli a 'virus in the Knesset'

MK Shirley Pinto lashes out at rebel Yamina MK: "He doesn't represent anyone; he's just trying to buy popularity."

Yamina MK calls MK Amichai Chikli a 'virus in the Knesset'

Itamar Ben-Gvir: 'Minister gave police green light to murder hilltop youth'

MK Itamar Ben-Gvir blasts Public Security Minister for blaming Ahuvya Sandak for his own death.

Itamar Ben-Gvir: 'Minister gave police green light to murder hilltop youth'

Sport & Culture Minister: Half of the country feels unrepresented

"The government subsidizes a wide range of ventures, and that's the way it should be," says Minister Tropper.

Sport & Culture Minister: Half of the country feels unrepresented

Clashes during Women of the Wall prayers at Western Wall

Reform Movement, Women of the Wall activists arrive at Western Wall Plaza, sparking backlash from Orthodox worshippers.

Clashes during Women of the Wall prayers at Western Wall

Meretz MKs demand: Cancel terror designation of PFLP affiliates

Mossi Raz, Gaby Lasky and Michal Rozin turn to Gantz, demand he back down from blacklisting of six PA organizations.

Meretz MKs demand: Cancel terror designation of PFLP affiliates

Smotrich to Bennett: You're a puppet on a string

Religious Zionist chairman fires back after Bennett says "the government under my leadership will take care of everyone".

Smotrich to Bennett: You're a puppet on a string

Likud official: As long as Netanyahu leads us we'll be in opposition

"As long as Netanyahu remains we can not return to power even with 40 seats" the senior official said "He has too many enemies blocking him"

Likud official: As long as Netanyahu leads us we'll be in opposition

Controversial government reforms pass second and third readings

The Knesset approved the Arrangements Law, which includes the kashrut reform, import reform, and others, in its second and third readings.

Controversial government reforms pass second and third readings

Likud's original suggestion to the coalition

MK Miki Zohar offers to withdraw all opposition reservations to Regulatory Law - but sets a condition.

Likud's original suggestion to the coalition

Haredi MK Litzman on government behavior: 'Dogs giving to cats'

MK Yakov Litzman slams proposed state budget, says 'first time I've seen dogs give something to cats.' MK Kushnir: 'You don't know much.'

Haredi MK Litzman on government behavior: 'Dogs giving to cats'

Likud now wooing Yamina's Abir Kara as potential defector

With just days to pass the budget and just 61 MKs in the coalition, every vote counts.

Likud now wooing Yamina's Abir Kara as potential defector

Smotrich: Investigate links between United Arab List & Hamas

Several organizations linked to the United Arab List, such as the '48 Aid NGO, also have links to Hamas in Gaza.

Smotrich: Investigate links between United Arab List & Hamas

Mansour Abbas accuses Netanyahu of 'incitement campaign'

Ra'am chairman blasts Likud chairman: You are welcome to contact law enforcement authorities instead of engaging in leaks.

Mansour Abbas accuses Netanyahu of 'incitement campaign'

'Israel has become the most congested country in the world'

Likud member blames former Likud Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz for failure to deal with Israel's worsening traffic problem.

'Israel has become the most congested country in the world'

Gideon Sa'ar tries to inspire party activists

New Hope Party to hold a conference of activists next month as it fails to gain strength in polls.

Gideon Sa'ar tries to inspire party activists

MK Kish: 'Are you sane? Is this a democracy or a dictatorship?'

Committee chair MK Yulia Malinovsky blocks Likud party from discussion for arriving at meeting one minute late.

MK Kish: 'Are you sane? Is this a democracy or a dictatorship?'

Yisrael Beytenu MK promotes her own mock kashrut certification

"MK Yulia Malinovsky is saying what Matan Kahana is trying to hide." This is "Avigdor Liberman's idea of kashrut reform."

Yisrael Beytenu MK promotes her own mock kashrut certification

Yair Lapid:

Yair Lapid: People at memorial service for Kahane 'ideological descendants of Yigal Amir'

Speaking at party meeting, Lapid insists government will pass budget & survive its four years in power.

Yair Lapid: People at memorial service for Kahane 'ideological descendants of Yigal Amir'

Yamina forming municipal front with Jewish Home

Ready itself for the next elections, Yamina party is working to shore up its voter base, install its own mayors & local councillors.

Yamina forming municipal front with Jewish Home

Coalition Crisis:

Left-wing parties demand recognition of 'massacre; in Kafr Qassam

Meretz, UAL want "massacre" to be taught in all schools as part of curriculum, "so that we don't repeat such mistakes."

Left-wing parties demand recognition of 'massacre; in Kafr Qassam

Approved: 2.5 billion shekels to fight crime in the Arab sector

Cabinet approves national multi-year plan to fight crime and violence in the Arab sector in 2022-2026.

Approved: 2.5 billion shekels to fight crime in the Arab sector

Judea & Samaria to be included in government's affordable rent project

MKs Smotrich & Azoulay stalled Knesset committee until Construction Ministry agreed to divert necessary budgets.

Judea & Samaria to be included in government's affordable rent project

'Why are Meretz, United Arab List in the same govt as Bennett?'

Fury on the Left at new housing tenders in Judea & Samaria.

'Why are Meretz, United Arab List in the same govt as Bennett?'

Bennett refuses calls from Putin during Shabbat

Russian president makes repeated calls on Saturday, to be told that the Israeli PM will only talk on the phone on Shabbat for urgent matters

Bennett refuses calls from Putin during Shabbat