Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Benny Gantz: 'Israel may have a civil war'

'If new elections are held, it'll be because Netanyahu needs it for personal reasons,' Defense Min. Gantz claims.

Benny Gantz: 'Israel may have a civil war'

President Reuvin Rivlin warns against new elections

The President has been holding discussions with the heads of coalition parties in an effort to prevent new elections.

President Reuvin Rivlin warns against new elections

Yamina MK: What is the price we paid for normalizing ties?

MK Ofir Sofer demands to know what price Israel paid in the agreement with the United Arab Emirates.

Yamina MK: What is the price we paid for normalizing ties?

Gantz: We're ready for compromises, but only based on the agreement

Blue and White convenes to discuss budget crisis and the threat of elections.

Gantz: We're ready for compromises, but only based on the agreement

B'tsalmo protests against metro plan that doesn't include stops in Bnei Brak

'Unthinkable' to pay tens of millions in programs so haredim can work, but deny them access to transportation there, organization says.

B'tsalmo protests against metro plan that doesn't include stops in Bnei Brak

'A revolutionary change in America's attitude towards Jewish rights in Judea and Samaria'

Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel lauds Trump for brokering UAE-Israel deal. 'Nothing has changed on sovereignty except the timing.'

'A revolutionary change in America's attitude towards Jewish rights in Judea and Samaria'

Yamina MK: Netanyahu did not fulfill his election promise

MK Ofir Sofer says Land of Israel lobby will have to work hard to prevent dangerous situations for settlement.

Yamina MK: Netanyahu did not fulfill his election promise

Ramy Levy sues UN Human Rights Council

Israeli supermarket and telecom magnate files defamation lawsuit against United Nations Human Rights Council over settlement blacklist.

Ramy Levy sues UN Human Rights Council

'We will not condone terrorism from Gaza'

Public Security Minister visits Sderot: In the coming days we will know whether we are facing a broader escalation or a hiatus.

'We will not condone terrorism from Gaza'

Sa'ar: It makes no sense to have elections during a crisis

Likud MK Gideon Sa'ar says it is possible to resolve coalition crisis, presents compromise for the state budget.

Sa'ar: It makes no sense to have elections during a crisis

Coronavirus lab at Ben Gurion Airport expected to open only in October

Transportation Ministry working on plans to allow businessmen, tourists, to enter and exit Israel more easily.

Coronavirus lab at Ben Gurion Airport expected to open only in October

Jerusalem Mayor:

'50% of coronavirus patients in the city are from east Jerusalem'

As debate over coronavirus restrictions continues, Jerusalem mayor says mass Muslim gatherings on Temple Mount increasing infection rate.

'50% of coronavirus patients in the city are from east Jerusalem'

Soccer stadium to be named after murdered IDF soldier

Head of Be’er Yaakov council announces that local stadium will be named after IDF fighter Amit Ben Yigal.

Soccer stadium to be named after murdered IDF soldier

Artists grieve:

'The government's stealing our show'

Hundreds demonstrate near Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem demanding approval of outline for performances in closed halls.

'The government's stealing our show'

Gilad Erdan departs for US to begin service as ambassador

Former Likud minister heads for US to replace Danny Danon as Israeli's ambassador to the UN.

Gilad Erdan departs for US to begin service as ambassador

'Meni Mazuz signed a lie today'

Attorney for bereaved families: Failure to demolish the homes of terrorists will encourage other terrorists to carry out attacks.

'Meni Mazuz signed a lie today'

Minister: This is our country, we must apply sovereignty

Diaspora Affairs Minister Omer Yankelevich tours Samaria, meets recent Olim from France. 'Evacuating communities did not bring peace.'

Minister: This is our country, we must apply sovereignty

Ehud Barak: 'Netanyahu understands that the end is near'

Former PM Ehud Barak claims PM Netanyahu sends himself death threats, says he is 'weak and afraid.'

Ehud Barak: 'Netanyahu understands that the end is near'

Weekend lockdown to continue

Ministry of Health supports abolition of partial lockdown on weekends. Discussion on the issue will be held next week.

Weekend lockdown to continue

Again: Arabs throw firebomb at home of deputy mayor of Jerusalem

Arabs throw firebomb at home of Arieh King, the deputy mayor of Jerusalem who resides in Ma'ale HaZeitim neighborhood.

Again: Arabs throw firebomb at home of deputy mayor of Jerusalem

'Don't call it conversion therapy'

Rabbi Yigal Levinstein says use of term 'conversion therapy' has negative connotations which obscure debate on LGBT therapy.

'Don't call it conversion therapy'

Ayelet Shaked: 'Skies closed, government does nothing'

Former Justice Minister warns world will get used to working without Israel if skies remain closed.

Ayelet Shaked: 'Skies closed, government does nothing'

'There's an unacceptable double standard on digital media'

Blue and White MK Michal Cotler-Wunsh explains her decision to join two-day boycott of Twitter over anti-Semitic content.

'There's an unacceptable double standard on digital media'

MK Yevgeny Sova: 'Deportation from Gush Katif was a mistake'

MK Yevgeny Sova from Yisrael Beyteinu talks about lessons he believes should be learned 15 years after expulsion.

MK Yevgeny Sova: 'Deportation from Gush Katif was a mistake'

MK Shlomo Karhi:

'Want to protest Netanyahu? Let them demonstrate in capsules'

MK Shlomo Karhi responds to continued demonstrations against PM and warns: 'The road to elections isn't long.'

'Want to protest Netanyahu? Let them demonstrate in capsules'

Likud activist: The rift is big, there's no escaping elections

Veteran Likud activist Arik Ziv does not recommend that Netanyahu go to elections.

Likud activist: The rift is big, there's no escaping elections

Leftist demonstration in Jerusalem turns violent, 34 arrested

Protesters calling for removal of PM concentrate in Paris Square in Jerusalem, riot and confront the police.

Leftist demonstration in Jerusalem turns violent, 34 arrested

Knesset overturns government restrictions, reopens restaurants

Government suffers latest defeat as Knesset's Coronavirus Committee rejects ban on on-site dining at restaurants.

Knesset overturns government restrictions, reopens restaurants

Complaint filed with Ethics Committee against Joint List MK

MK Ofir Sofer complains against MK Ofer Cassif after he called for a civil uprising during a radio interview.

Complaint filed with Ethics Committee against Joint List MK

Coronavirus restrictions relaxed: Restaurants to open - only in open areas

'There is an option to open restaurants in open areas, not closed, while adhering to the restrictions,' MK Miki Zohar says.

Coronavirus restrictions relaxed: Restaurants to open - only in open areas

Top Likud officials clash in the Knesset

Finance Minister Yisrael Katz and Coalition chairman Miki Zohar trade insults in stormy Knesset committee meeting.

Top Likud officials clash in the Knesset

Senior Likud officials planning rebellion against Netanyahu

The officials say Netanyahu's continued tenure as PM could destroy Likud, whose agenda is being dictated by his personal affairs.

Senior Likud officials planning rebellion against Netanyahu

Netanyahu-supporters protest at court entrance: 'We came to protect our country'

Supporters of PM protest at district court ahead of hearing in Netanyahu trial. Netanyahu received exemption from today's hearing.

Netanyahu-supporters protest at court entrance: 'We came to protect our country'

Likud official: Netanyahu to fire Coronavirus Committee chairwoman

Likud official says MK Yifat Shasha-Biton is on the firing line after saying she might not adopt new coronavirus restrictions.

Likud official: Netanyahu to fire Coronavirus Committee chairwoman

Likud Youth increasing pressure on PM Netanyahu

Samaria leader, Likud Youth, pressure PM Netanyahu to apply sovereignty. 'Opportunity which will not return.'

Likud Youth increasing pressure on PM Netanyahu

Senior Likud official: Gantz leading to full lockdown

Netanyahu accuses Gantz and his party of failing to take the necessary steps to curb coronavirus.

Senior Likud official: Gantz leading to full lockdown

50 arrested during leftist protest in Jerusalem

Protesters near PM's residence set trash bins on fire and throw objects at police. 50 arrested.

50 arrested during leftist protest in Jerusalem

16 months in prison for not preventing Rina Shnerb murder

Military court approves plea agreement between military prosecution and Issar Hatem Rashid Maruf.

16 months in prison for not preventing Rina Shnerb murder

Jewish Home formally splits off from Yamina

Knesset backs Minister Rafi Peretz's request to break off from the Yamina party, establish Jewish Home as a separate Knesset faction.

Jewish Home formally splits off from Yamina

Gafni vs. Netanyahu: 'We have grievances against him'

MK Moshe Gafni attacks PM's conduct both on coronavirus and support of Judicial Review Committee: 'Show some leadership.'

Gafni vs. Netanyahu: 'We have grievances against him'