Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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'You're a racist, you don't allow Jews to speak'

Arab MK silences Jewish colleague who questioned why voting booths would be set up in illegal towns.

'You're a racist, you don't allow Jews to speak'

Minister Michaeli meets US Ambassador to Israel

Transportation Minister meets Ambassador Tom Nides: Looking forward to working together to advance US-Israel relations.

Minister Michaeli meets US Ambassador to Israel

Shas MK claims Gantz violated quarantine

MK Moshe Arbel claims Defense Minister, who returned from the US, violated isolation by meeting MK from his party.

Shas MK claims Gantz violated quarantine

Senior Gov. officials: Western Wall compromise frozen

Officials tell Israel National News Yamina MKs divided on Western Wall compromise, coalition doesn't want issue to benefit opposition.

Senior Gov. officials: Western Wall compromise frozen

Foreign Minister promises: 18 ministers in the next government

'This is the right government for the people of Israel and the State of Israel,' Foreign Min. Lapid says.

Foreign Minister promises: 18 ministers in the next government

After Jerusalem stabbing, residents call to evict terrorist's family

Residents of eastern Jerusalem neighborhood file petition with Supreme Court to evict terrorist's family illegally living in home.

After Jerusalem stabbing, residents call to evict terrorist's family

Coalition leaders meet: 'Red' countries list to be updated often

PM Bennett calls meeting of coalition leaders, holds situational assessment on status of Omicron in Israel.

Coalition leaders meet: 'Red' countries list to be updated often

Likud MKs demand more construction permits for Judea and Samaria

'Nearly half of housing plans are rejected.' Opposition MKs visit Samaria town of Kfar Tapuah, slamming government over building limits.

Likud MKs demand more construction permits for Judea and Samaria

Ayelet Shaked: We're working to connect young settlements to power grid

Interior Minister says only a general order needed to connect new communities to infrastructure, says it could happen "within months."

Ayelet Shaked: We're working to connect young settlements to power grid

Dancing and Israeli flags at scene of stabbing attack

Dozens demonstrate in support of Jews living in the Shimon Hatzadik neighborhood of Jerusalem following attack there.

Dancing and Israeli flags at scene of stabbing attack

Police are using skunk spray illegally, says MK Itamar Ben Gvir

Law only permits use of skunk water at "grade-three" violent riots, but police often blast the vile-smelling water at haredim, settlers.

Police are using skunk spray illegally, says MK Itamar Ben Gvir

Knesset passes legislation establishing minimum sentence for illegal weapons possession

Minimum sentence of 12 months for possession of, trading in illegal weapons. "Another promise we fulfilled," says Justice Minister Sa'ar.

Knesset passes legislation establishing minimum sentence for illegal weapons possession

'Electricity Law' approved in first reading

Controversial law would approve the connection of tens of thousands of illegally built homes in the Arab sector to the electricity grid.

'Electricity Law' approved in first reading

Gideon Sa'ar: We saved the State, the honor of the national camp

"I was promised to go first in a rotation agreement; I refused," said New Hope leader. Meanwhile, poll shows party fails to cross threshold.

Gideon Sa'ar: We saved the State, the honor of the national camp

Police commissioner: Police who shot terrorist are heroes

Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai says investigation into killing of stabber normal procedure in all police shootings.

Police commissioner: Police who shot terrorist are heroes

Israelis who were imprisoned in Turkey: We felt that every day in prison is like ten years

Natali and Mordy Oknin attend Hanukkah party together with Baruch Ben Yigal, father of Amit.

Israelis who were imprisoned in Turkey: We felt that every day in prison is like ten years

Interior Ministry to allocate budget for Jewish community in Hebron

Ministry headed by Ayelet Shaked allocates 500,000 shekels for development of Jewish community in Hebron.

Interior Ministry to allocate budget for Jewish community in Hebron

Shabak tracking of Omicron carriers: 'No other way to save lives'

Hearing reveals tracking has already been activated. 'Shabak is not supposed to act against civilians - but every rule has an exception.'

Shabak tracking of Omicron carriers: 'No other way to save lives'

Sa'ar: I would not rush to impose new restrictions

Justice Minister opposes restrictions on Israelis following new COVID-19 strain, but Coronavirus Cabinet approves them nonetheless.

Sa'ar: I would not rush to impose new restrictions

Israel to close to tourists for two weeks

Coronavirus Cabinet to discuss reinstating GPS tracking for those found to have contracted new 'Omicron' variant.

Israel to close to tourists for two weeks

Hilltop homes destroyed: 'They gave us no warning or time'

Hundreds of police, Civil Administration inspectors enter 2 Benjamin communities to destroy 4 homes.

Hilltop homes destroyed: 'They gave us no warning or time'

Who did the Finance Ministry consult with before taxing disposables?

'What we're hearing here is simply insane,' Shas MK Azoulay says at Finance Committee meeting.

Who did the Finance Ministry consult with before taxing disposables?

Barkat: The next war in the north will be 'the First Iran War'

MK Nir Barkat: I think we are not properly assessing the threat coming from Iran.

Barkat: The next war in the north will be 'the First Iran War'

MK Orit Strock: The government wants to empty the study halls

Yamina MKs claim to be 'doing everything possible' to enable families of Torah scholars to continue receiving daycare subsidies.

MK Orit Strock: The government wants to empty the study halls

MK Ben Gvir asks for moment of silence in memory of terrorist victim, ejected from Knesset

Ben Gvir entered special left-wing Knesset session against "settler violence," was told, "You're the terrorist!"

MK Ben Gvir asks for moment of silence in memory of terrorist victim, ejected from Knesset

Terror victim's brother Chanan Kay told to make his own way to hospital from army base

Chanan Kay had to take a public bus from city near his army base to Jerusalem, after being told his brother was seriously injured.

Terror victim's brother Chanan Kay told to make his own way to hospital from army base

Knesset Speaker again tries to establish Ethics Committee

MK Mickey Levy again unilaterally appoints opposition MKs to Knesset Ethics Committee.

Knesset Speaker again tries to establish Ethics Committee

Government approves law restricting PM's term

Law limiting a PM's term to 8 years approved in telephone vote. Likud denounces: An Iranian-type law.

Government approves law restricting PM's term

Hundreds march in Old City following deadly terror attack

Families and youths gather in the Old City of Jerusalem for vigil following terrorist shooting attack near the Western Wall.

Hundreds march in Old City following deadly terror attack

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