Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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MK Ofir Sofer: 'For three days of school, we'll be paying a high price'

'Starting school on time may put thousands of families in quarantine over the holidays,' MK Ofir Sofer says.

MK Ofir Sofer: 'For three days of school, we'll be paying a high price'

Bennett meets Greek Foreign Minister

The two discussed the tightening of bilateral relations and increasing strategic cooperation on regional issues.

Bennett meets Greek Foreign Minister

Science and Technology Minister tests positive for COVID-19

Minister Orit Farkash Hacohen is feeling good, isolating and will be handling her ministry's affairs remotely.

Science and Technology Minister tests positive for COVID-19

Hospital directors: Gov't reneged on funding, we can't accept new Covid-19 patients

Finance Ministry signed agreement to transfer 300m shekels 6 months ago - and hasn't paid a penny.

Hospital directors: Gov't reneged on funding, we can't accept new Covid-19 patients

Nobel laureate Yisrael Aumann joins Likud

Prof. Aumann says he decided to join Likud and support Maj. Gen. (Res.) Uzi Dayan as a candidate on the Likud list for the next Knesset.

Nobel laureate Yisrael Aumann joins Likud

Bennett: We will settle the score with those who harm our soldiers

PM Bennett addressed escalation on Gaza border. "We will settle the score with those who harm our fighters and the citizens of Israel."

Bennett: We will settle the score with those who harm our soldiers

'This is how the Palestinians draw the map of the future state'

Head of Mount Hebron Council shows Arutz Sheva PA takeover of Area C, explaining its strategy.

'This is how the Palestinians draw the map of the future state'

Travelers to Uman to test before boarding plane home

Minister Matan Kahana presents plan to allow hasidim to travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah. 'This year, there will be no discrimination.'

Travelers to Uman to test before boarding plane home

Smotrich: Meretz is right this time around

The Labor, Meretz and Religious Zionist parties are struggling with a regulation that was promised by Yamina's Abir Kara prior to elections.

Smotrich: Meretz is right this time around

Smotrich: PM Bennett endangering Israel's security

'PM Bennett can't respond to rocket fire, because his coalition is dependent on a sister movement to Hamas,' Religious Zionism chief says.

Smotrich: PM Bennett endangering Israel's security

Red light for synagogues; green light for events halls

Interior Minister orders preparations for outdoor prayer in small quorums on High Holidays, while events may have up to 500 attendees.

Red light for synagogues; green light for events halls

Emergency meeting outside Prime Minister's Office

'Decision to build after seven months is important, but the needs of the settlement are much greater,' Samaria leader Yossi Dagan says.

Emergency meeting outside Prime Minister's Office

What is the government offering Arabs in return for supporting the state budget?

United Arab List wants coalition to pass "Electricity Law" which would connect tens of thousands of illegally built homes to electricity gri

What is the government offering Arabs in return for supporting the state budget?

PM Bennett: Prepare to administer third dose to additional sectors

If the Health Ministry approves, a third dose of the coronavirus vaccine will be available for younger Israelis beginning next week.

PM Bennett: Prepare to administer third dose to additional sectors

Thousands of units to be approved in Judea and Samaria, 1,000 for PA in Area C

Supreme Planning Council next week is to approve thousands of units, alongside the approval of some thousand units for PA Arabs in Area C.

Thousands of units to be approved in Judea and Samaria, 1,000 for PA in Area C

Not vaccinated? Hadassah hospital is looking for you

Hadassah needs another 100 volunteers for Phase-2 trials of Israel's own Covid-19 vaccine.

Not vaccinated? Hadassah hospital is looking for you

Arab MK: Committee discussions to be held in the feminine

At Special Committee meeting, Arab MK Mara'ana flips usual protocol, declaring discussions will be held in the feminine 'so it's easier.'

Arab MK: Committee discussions to be held in the feminine

Joint Arab List's Jewish MK tests positive for coronavirus

MK Ofer Cassif tests positive for coronavirus, informs Knesset officer.

Joint Arab List's Jewish MK tests positive for coronavirus

PM Bennett broadcasts appeal to Arab-Israelis to get vaccinated

Bennett appeals to younger Arabs "to protect the lives of your loved ones" & to those over 60 to get a 3rd dose.

PM Bennett broadcasts appeal to Arab-Israelis to get vaccinated

Education Minister Shasha-Biton: People have severe anxiety over lockdown

Minister Shasha-Biton at cabinet meeting calls on gov't to stop threatening citizens with lockdown.

Education Minister Shasha-Biton: People have severe anxiety over lockdown

Foreign Minister Lapid to attend Coronavirus Cabinet meetings

Following criticism at his lack of attendance at Coronavirus Cabinet meetings, FM Yair Lapid announces he will attend 'as much as possible.'

Foreign Minister Lapid to attend Coronavirus Cabinet meetings

Likud approves: Those who leave the party won't be allowed to rejoin for 8 years

Secretariat also approves clause preventing a person who headed a government that ousted the Likud from power from rejoining the party.

Likud approves: Those who leave the party won't be allowed to rejoin for 8 years

Green pass regulations approved, synagogues exempted

Ministers approve green pass regulations. Some ministers object to clause exempting synagogues with less than 50 worshipers.

Green pass regulations approved, synagogues exempted

PM Bennett: 'Those 60+ not vaccinated are especially at risk'

'Anyone over age 60 who hasn't received three doses is at six times greater risk of serious illness than those vaccinated,' PM Bennett says.

PM Bennett: 'Those 60+ not vaccinated are especially at risk'

'Netanyahu tried to form government with United Arab List'

Arab lawmaker pushes back on denials by the Likud, saying Netanyahu had tried to forge coalition with the United Arab List.

'Netanyahu tried to form government with United Arab List'

Haredi lawmaker: Bennett government is evil, pro-Reform

MK Yaakov Litzman blasts government over its new budget, accuses it of hurting low-income Israelis.

Haredi lawmaker: Bennett government is evil, pro-Reform

Netanyahu's war on Elkin and Sa'ar

Likud secretariat to approve decision preventing people who left the party from returning to its ranks for the next eight years.

Netanyahu's war on Elkin and Sa'ar

Immigration and Absorption Minister threatening to vote against budget

Minister Pnina Tamano-Shata livid over Treasury's refusal to include clause supporting Ethiopian Aliyah in annual budget.

Immigration and Absorption Minister threatening to vote against budget

Supervisors to enforce mask-wearing on public transportation

Transportation Ministry procures budget to hire 400 supervisors to enforce mask-wearing on public transportation around the country.

Supervisors to enforce mask-wearing on public transportation

PM Bennett: 'Experts' recommendations carry great weight, we'll decide today'

PM Naftali Bennett says 'plan of action' almost ready, says Israelis have 'three layers of protection' against coronavirus.

PM Bennett: 'Experts' recommendations carry great weight, we'll decide today'

Businessman Nathan Milikowsky passes away

Businessman Nathan Milikowsky, cousin of opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu, passes away after long illness.

Businessman Nathan Milikowsky passes away

Prof. Gabi Barabash supports Education Minister's plan for opening schools

Former Health Min. Director General supports plan for 48-hour quarantine for schoolchildren with infected classmate. 'It could work.'

Prof. Gabi Barabash supports Education Minister's plan for opening schools

Bennett government votes down Judea and Samaria sovereignty bill

Bill introduced by the Likud to apply Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria defeated in Knesset, 50 to 64.

Bennett government votes down Judea and Samaria sovereignty bill

First publication: Chief Rabbi's deal with Religious Affairs Minister

Rabbi David Lau will continue to serve as a judge after his term ends in exchange for not opposing kashrut reforms.

First publication: Chief Rabbi's deal with Religious Affairs Minister

Sa'ar commits to passing anti-Netanyahu legislation

Barring someone under indictment from PM is only logical, says Sa'ar. It's opposing such a law that is personal.

Sa'ar commits to passing anti-Netanyahu legislation

Bennett: Protests won't beat the Delta variant, the vaccine will

PM emphasizes he stands by remarks against those who choose not to receive COVID shot, and addresses subsequent protests.

Bennett: Protests won't beat the Delta variant, the vaccine will

Gafni: A temporary government with small kippahs

MK Moshe Gafni attends event for yeshiva students, blasts the government: "We will topple you soon."

Gafni: A temporary government with small kippahs

Yamina MK Kalfon in the Negev: We'll do what Likud failed to do

"Bennett thinks out of the box; he realizes we have to learn how to cooperate with the United Arab List."

Yamina MK Kalfon in the Negev: We'll do what Likud failed to do

Blue and White: Likud's offers are irrelevant

Sources in the party make clear that the coalition will not compromise with the opposition on the majority in the Economics Committee.

Blue and White: Likud's offers are irrelevant

Barkat meets US lawmakers: I met true friends of Israel

Likud MK meets members of Congress and Senators and presents them with the dangers of opening a Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem.

Barkat meets US lawmakers: I met true friends of Israel