Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Thousands of artists, directors demonstrate in Jerusalem

Thousands attend demonstration by 'culture' and entertainment industry in Jerusalem opposite Finance Ministry and Prime Minister's Office.

Thousands of artists, directors demonstrate in Jerusalem

Finance Minister Katz to advance benefits to Palestinian Arab organizations

Palestinian Arab aid organizations will receive more than 60% off fuel costs, while Israeli charities will continue to pay full price.

Finance Minister Katz to advance benefits to Palestinian Arab organizations

'A right-wing government or an Amir Peretz government?'

Head of Shomron Regional Council: Netanyahu must clearly tell the public if he's planning on giving up on Judea and Samaria communities.

'A right-wing government or an Amir Peretz government?'

Cabinet approves establishment of Ramat Trump

Cabinet approves proposal to establish the community of Ramat Trump in the northern Golan Heights, named after the US President.

Cabinet approves establishment of Ramat Trump

Coalition chairman: PM won't promote establishment of a Palestinian state

MK Miki Zohar: There will be no majority in the Knesset for the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Coalition chairman: PM won't promote establishment of a Palestinian state

'We will, with our own hands, establish a Palestinian state'

Leader of Nachala movement says right-wing supporters must understand and oppose the significance of the "Deal of the Century".

'We will, with our own hands, establish a Palestinian state'

'Deal of the Century - A danger to Israel'

Nachala leader Daniella Weiss calls on government to drop Trump peace plan from the agenda.

'Deal of the Century - A danger to Israel'

Yossi Dagan: 'Trump is a friend of Israel - but we don't need his permission'

Settlement leader critical of US peace plan defends President Trump, but urges Netanyahu not to base sovereignty plan on US requirements.

Yossi Dagan: 'Trump is a friend of Israel - but we don't need his permission'

Netanyahu to settlement leaders: US still hasn't given green-light to sovereignty

PM says US and Israel are working out differences in approach to Trump plan. 'They call it Palestinian statehood, we don't see it that way.'

Netanyahu to settlement leaders: US still hasn't given green-light to sovereignty

Four MKs from Joint Arab List to enter home isolation

Four Joint List MKs required to self quarantine after party member tests positive for COVID-19.

Four MKs from Joint Arab List to enter home isolation

Chabad rabbis hear the dangers of the US peace plan

Members of Chabad Rabbinical High Court visit Hevron, where community leaders show them detailed maps of the US plan and note its dangers.

Chabad rabbis hear the dangers of the US peace plan

Dichter: Israel is sending a message of weakness to the Palestinians

MK Avi Dichter furious about decision to stop offsetting terrorists' salaries from PA tax funds.

Dichter: Israel is sending a message of weakness to the Palestinians

'Corona Effect': Immigration to Israel expected to double in 2020

Coronavirus pandemic likely to drive up number of people immigrating to Israel, with 50,000 expected to immigrate in 2020.

'Corona Effect': Immigration to Israel expected to double in 2020

Preventing infection, while maintaining normalcy

Jerusalem Council member Elad Malka says city knows how to identify hotspots, but middle schools may need to return to distance learning.

Preventing infection, while maintaining normalcy

Month to Sovereignty :

'Charged meeting' between Netanyahu and settlement leaders ends

PM tells settlement leaders that talks with the US are continuing, urges them to back sovereignty plan. 'This is a historic opportunity.'

'Charged meeting' between Netanyahu and settlement leaders ends

Yesha Leaders to PM:

Yisrael Gantz: 'Strengthen the settlement movement - don't make it collapse'

Settlement leaders meet with Netanyahu, urging him not to agree to establishment of Palestinian state as part of sovereignty plan.

Yisrael Gantz: 'Strengthen the settlement movement - don't make it collapse'

Prime Minister Netanyahu to meet with Judea and Samaria leaders over sovereignty plan

Judea and Samaria leaders lobby Israeli lawmakers to oppose sovereignty plan, if it includes support for Palestinian statehood.

Prime Minister Netanyahu to meet with Judea and Samaria leaders over sovereignty plan

Head of Binyamin Regional Council: We will not agree to a construction freeze

Head of Binyamin Regional Council: Sovereignty is an important move, but it should not be done if Judea and Samaria communities are harmed.

Head of Binyamin Regional Council: We will not agree to a construction freeze

50 million shekels for nonprofits suffering from coronavirus outbreak

MK Bezalel Smotrich's efforts bear fruit as Finance Ministry earmarks over $14m to aid non-profit organizations hurting from outbreak.

50 million shekels for nonprofits suffering from coronavirus outbreak

Benny Gantz: 'Israel's democracy is stronger than coronavirus'

Defense Minister Benny Gantz promises changes to emergency bill, says new legislation will dramatically improve status quo.

Benny Gantz: 'Israel's democracy is stronger than coronavirus'

Another disagreement between Likud and Blue and White

Blue and White's Science Minister will not prevent appointment of researcher who signed petition calling on soldiers to disobey orders.

Another disagreement between Likud and Blue and White

Haredi party to reach agreements on division of parliamentary roles

UTJ factions Agudat Yisrael, Degel Hatorah, meet to resolve disagreements regaridng who will fill the Knesset roles offered to it.

Haredi party to reach agreements on division of parliamentary roles

This is how the Yamina party has divided its roles

'We intend to continue fighting for our values and ideology, we'll fight to advance sovereignty,' MK Ayelet Shaked says.

This is how the Yamina party has divided its roles

'Netanyahu promised sovereignty, it's this government's most important event'

Minister Tzipi Hotovely speaks to Arutz Sheva about National Service vs army service, and the planned application of sovereignty.

'Netanyahu promised sovereignty, it's this government's most important event'

MK Zohar warns: 'MKs who don't attend votes will be punished'

MK Miki Zohar warns coalition MKs to attend votes, vote with coalition.

MK Zohar warns: 'MKs who don't attend votes will be punished'

Yamina MK: Netanyahu is to blame for the sickness of the justice system

"A day on which the Israeli Prime Minister sits on the defendant’s bench is a sad day for the State of Israel," says MK Matan Kahana.

Yamina MK: Netanyahu is to blame for the sickness of the justice system

Gantz: I have full confidence in the legal system

Gantz comments on Netanyahu's trial: He is presumed innocent, I'm sure he will receive a fair trial.

Gantz: I have full confidence in the legal system

MK Tzipi Hotovely: We're not opposed to the courts, we want justice

Minister of Settlement Affairs to accompany Netanyahu as he goes on trial: 'Much of what has come out in trial is opposite of justice.'

MK Tzipi Hotovely: We're not opposed to the courts, we want justice

May Golan: 'What's next? Banning voting for the Right?'

MK Golan addressed the opening of Prime Minister Netanyahu's trial: 'A black day for the country. Delusional, unfounded, case.'

May Golan: 'What's next? Banning voting for the Right?'

Demonstrators congregate ahead of Netanyahu trial

Protesters both in support of and against the PM congregate at court and PM's residence ahead of trial.

Demonstrators congregate ahead of Netanyahu trial

Benny Gantz responds to Ali Khamenei: 'Don't test us'

Ali Khamenei's statements 'prove his weakness,' MK Benny Gantz says. 'I don't suggest anyone test us.'

Benny Gantz responds to Ali Khamenei: 'Don't test us'

Ayelet Shaked: All of Israel should celebrate Jerusalem Day

MK Shaked participates in Jerusalem Day celebration at Mercaz Harav Yeshiva: Sad to see the spacious yeshiva relatively empty.

Ayelet Shaked: All of Israel should celebrate Jerusalem Day

Netanyahu: There will be no stoppage in construction in Jerusalem

Netanyahu speaks at Jerusalem Day rally at Mercaz Harav Yeshiva.

Netanyahu: There will be no stoppage in construction in Jerusalem

Watch: With no audience, Bennett and Smotrich dance at Mercaz Harav

The MKs came to speak at the Jerusalem Day rally at Mercaz Harav Yeshiva, but what happened when Yonatan Razel began playing Hasidic music?

Watch: With no audience, Bennett and Smotrich dance at Mercaz Harav

Bennett to Netanyahu:

'Don't promise us ministerial posts, apply sovereignty'

Yamina chairman and former Defense Minister speaks at Mercaz Harav Yeshiva, calls on PM to apply sovereignty as he promised.

'Don't promise us ministerial posts, apply sovereignty'

Limited number of people to be permitted to take part in annual Jerusalem Day march

Court orders police, Jerusalem Day event organizers to reach compromise, leading to deal which would allow limited human chain, Kotel event.

Limited number of people to be permitted to take part in annual Jerusalem Day march

Limit on number of passengers on buses lifted

New Transportation Minister lifts limit on number of passengers on public transportation vehicles, expands service during peak hours.

Limit on number of passengers on buses lifted

MK Evgeny Sova: 'Current government has no connection to Right'

MK Evgeny Sova of Yisrael Beyteinu talks to Arutz Sheva about Gantz behavior towards party and fear of a Netanyahu-led disengagement.

MK Evgeny Sova: 'Current government has no connection to Right'

The internal battle in the United Torah Judaism

The Knesset's UTJ party is grappling with who should step down, and who should take charge of Knesset committee.

The internal battle in the United Torah Judaism

Israel's first female haredi minister adds 'with God's help' to pledge of allegiance

Incoming Diaspora Minister received permission from the Knesset Secretary to add the two words to her pledge of allegiance.

Israel's first female haredi minister adds 'with God's help' to pledge of allegiance