Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Demolition order issued for road in the Jezreel Valley

Following residents’ complaints and checks by enforcement authorities, road works conducted without a permit were stopped and a demolition order was issued for the road.

Demolition order issued for road in the Jezreel Valley

Bereaved families meet Ohana and Levin: Continue to ensure security in north

Bereaved families from Gvura Forum call on the government to continue countering threats in the north and refuse to yield to international pressure.

Bereaved families meet Ohana and Levin: Continue to ensure security in north

First Time Since Oslo:

First Time Since Oslo: Knesset to hold thorough review of PA violations

The Knesset will hold next week a comprehensive discussion on violations of the Oslo Accords over the years. Briefings will be presented on security, the economy, smuggling, holy sites, and antiquities.

First Time Since Oslo: Knesset to hold thorough review of PA violations

Massive parcel of land rezoned for Binyamin Region homesteads

465,000 square meters were declared state land in Samaria, in a move that will enable the expansion of the settlement of Givot Haroeh and advance broad construction in the area.

Massive parcel of land rezoned for Binyamin Region homesteads

Smotrich backs Zini:

Smotrich backs Zini: Shin Bet funds intended for security missions

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich backs Shin Bet Chief David Zini's refusal to approve LGBT activities, stressing need to increase focus on national security.

Smotrich backs Zini: Shin Bet funds intended for security missions

Response to Bennett:

Response to Bennett: 'Sovereignty and the repeal of the Oslo Accords'

Following Naftali Bennett's remarks advocating Palestinian autonomy in Areas A and B, Likud ministers and Knesset members presented Arutz Sheva with a series of alternative proposals.

Response to Bennett: 'Sovereignty and the repeal of the Oslo Accords'

'Break free from dependency'

Netanyahu: Israel must achieve armaments independence

Netanyahu told reserve officers Israel is confronting Iran and its proxies while stressing the need for independent munitions production and strength.

Netanyahu: Israel must achieve armaments independence

Ben-Gvir weighs dismissing officers over protest violence

Ben-Gvir called for a thorough investigation after footage appeared to show police violence against haredi protesters near Bnei Brak.

Ben-Gvir weighs dismissing officers over protest violence

Gun rights expanded to additional Israeli communities

Residents of Yavne, Rosh Haayin, Even Yehuda, and several communities in the Hevel Modi'in region can now apply to carry personal firearms.

Gun rights expanded to additional Israeli communities

MK removed for refusing to condemn October 7

Confrontation erupts in the Education Committee after MK Tzvi Sukkot demanded that MK Ben Said condemn the October 7 massacre and terrorist attacks.

MK removed for refusing to condemn October 7

Smortrich warns: Yair Golan will be Eisenkot's defense minister

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich accused Yair Golan of planning to defund the Eli pre-military academy and warned of broader moves against Religious Zionism.

Smortrich warns: Yair Golan will be Eisenkot's defense minister

Not budging:

Not budging | Minister Smotrich: 'We will remain in Lebanon for years

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says that Israel will remain in southern Lebanon as long as Hezbollah has not been disarmed and praised the achievements of IDF soldiers.

Not budging | Minister Smotrich: 'We will remain in Lebanon for years

Knesset to High Court

Knesset to High Court: No revote for State Comptroller

After the High Court suggested that the Knesset hold a new vote, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana announced that he rejects the proposal.

Knesset to High Court: No revote for State Comptroller

Movie about B'Tzalmo nominated for an Ophir Award

Movie by Amnon Halbersberg, which follows the activities of B'Tsalmo's CEO Shai Glick, has been nominated for the prestigious Ophir Award presented by the Israeli Academy of Film and Television.

Movie about B'Tzalmo nominated for an Ophir Award

New court entry form sparks storm of protest

Court security services began having participants identified in the past as disruptors sign a new form as a condition for their entry into future court hearings.

New court entry form sparks storm of protest

Reserve Officer:

Reserve Officer: 'Driver left us at the curb for complaining about Arabic music'

A reserve officer and victim of a terror attack says he and his wife were left on the side of the Jordan Valley road after asking an Egged driver to lower Arabic music.

Reserve Officer: 'Driver left us at the curb for complaining about Arabic music'

Arabs throw stones at MK Succot in Jerusalem

Under heavy security, Education Committee chair MK Tzvi Sukkot visited a school in Kfar Aqab in northern Jerusalem where, he says, Palestinian Authority curricula that include incitement to terror are taught.

Arabs throw stones at MK Succot in Jerusalem

Watch:

Watch: Huckabee surprises Minister Eliyahu on stage

The U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, paid a personal tribute to Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu during the International Conference for Israeli Heritage in Judea and Samaria.

Watch: Huckabee surprises Minister Eliyahu on stage

Headed for first reading:

Headed for first reading: Terror victims to be compensated from frozen PA funds

Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approves for its first reading a bill introduced by MK Moshe Passal to freeze funds paid by the Palestinian Authority to the Gaza Strip.

Headed for first reading: Terror victims to be compensated from frozen PA funds

Huckabee

Huckabee: 'Without Israel, there would be no America'

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee speaks about the connection between Jewish history and American identity at a conference on Israeli heritage in Judea and Samaria.

Huckabee: 'Without Israel, there would be no America'

Daycare Law crisis

Daycare Law crisis | Haredi parties warn Netanyahu: No law means elections

Degel HaTorah and Agudat Yisrael are demanding that the commitment to pass the Daycare Law be fulfilled and are warning of political consequences.

Daycare Law crisis | Haredi parties warn Netanyahu: No law means elections

MK Adi Azuz reveals harassment in the Knesset

MK Adi Azuz alleged in the Education Committee that she was harassed in the Knesset by MKs and maintenance staff. Committee members urged her to identify the harassers and file a complaint.

MK Adi Azuz reveals harassment in the Knesset

Ben Gvir to Arutz Sheva:

Ben Gvir to Arutz Sheva: Israel must operate in Lebanon even against Trump's wishes

Responding to a question from Arutz Sheva-Israel National News during a faction meeting, Itamar Ben Gvir asserts that the demolition of infrastructure in Lebanon must continue, even if it runs counter to the stance of the US administration.

Ben Gvir to Arutz Sheva: Israel must operate in Lebanon even against Trump's wishes

Smotrich

Smotrich: Agreement with Iran is bad; The test now is Lebanon

At a Religious Zionism faction meeting, Bezalel Smotrich declared that following the emerging agreement with Iran, the main arena in which Israel will be tested is Lebanon.

Smotrich: Agreement with Iran is bad; The test now is Lebanon

Miriam Peretz:

Miriam Peretz: This is a generation of givers, volunteers, those who care for the country

'I've come to the President’s Residence many times for state events, but this is the first time I am coming for something personal and family-related,' says Miriam Peretz at the national service excellence ceremony at the president’s residence.

Miriam Peretz: This is a generation of givers, volunteers, those who care for the country

Arab world outraged at MK touring Arab schools

MK Tzvi Succot's visit to a school in Shuafat, where allegations of links to figures identified with Hamas were examined, received extensive coverage and sharp criticism in the Arabic press.

Arab world outraged at MK touring Arab schools

Maoz should have been here:

Maoz should have been here: The moment that moved the wedding guests to tears

A moving wedding ceremony was held for Yarin Ma’oz and Noa Yizraeli, during which the father of the late Captain Maoz Recanati filled in for his son, who was meant to serve as a witness.

Maoz should have been here: The moment that moved the wedding guests to tears

MK Succot confronts school principal who supports Hamas

Succot toured a school in Shuafat and confronted its principal, Hamza Qaisi, a member of a Hamas-affiliated association that funded the establishment of the educational institution.

MK Succot confronts school principal who supports Hamas

Religious Zionist party fears internal split

Sources say Bezalel Smotrich fears three MKs could break away from his faction, influencing his stance on conscription and Torah study.

Religious Zionist party fears internal split

Anger in Religious Zionism Party over Basic Law: Torah Study vote

Dozens of angry responses were written in internal party groups after a Religious Zionism MK voted against the Basic Law: Torah Study.

Anger in Religious Zionism Party over Basic Law: Torah Study vote

Basic Law: Torah Study passes preliminary reading

Knesset plenum approves Basic Law: Torah Study in preliminary reading, recognizing Torah study as an underlying value of the State.

Basic Law: Torah Study passes preliminary reading

Royal Jordanian pilot sparks outrage with mid-flight remarks

A Royal Jordanian pilot's announcement about 'Palestinian land' while flying over Israel drew criticism and prompted calls for action against the airline.

Royal Jordanian pilot sparks outrage with mid-flight remarks

Religious Zionism demands revision of haredi law

Finance Minister Smotrich announced that his party will oppose any wording that equates yeshiva students with IDF service members. The Government Secretary announced that the clause will be removed from the law.

Religious Zionism demands revision of haredi law

MK demands Netanyahu expel UNIFIL

After an Arutz Sheva report on an alleged leak of information from the UN force to Hezbollah, Education Committee chair MK Tzvi Sukkot appealed to the Prime Minister demanding urgent action.

MK demands Netanyahu expel UNIFIL

Knesset approves law to combat border smuggling

The law proposed by MK Amit Halevi states that any smuggling across the border will constitute a security offense.

Knesset approves law to combat border smuggling

Settlement pioneer calls for action against attacks on Arabs

The veteran settlement leader, Pinchas Wallerstein, urged Yesha Council officials to pair public condemnations with concrete action against violence and vandalism.

Settlement pioneer calls for action against attacks on Arabs

Ben-Gvir:

Ben-Gvir: 'Victim of attack is a hero of Israel'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrived at the scene of the attack and declared the victim 'A hero of Israel' - but would not give any further details.

Ben-Gvir: 'Victim of attack is a hero of Israel'

South Sharon Governor:

South Sharon Governor: 'Illegal laborers have become an avenue of terror'

Oshrat Gani-Gonen, governor of the South Sharon Regional Council, shred the feelings of the region following the deadly terror attack earlier today.

South Sharon Governor: 'Illegal laborers have become an avenue of terror'

Netanyahu at Cabinet meeting:

Netanyahu at Cabinet meeting: Israel controls over 60% of the Gaza Strip

Prime Minister Netanyahu opened the Cabinet meeting with an update on Israel's operations against terrorist organizations in Judea and Samaria, Gaza, and Lebanon.

Netanyahu at Cabinet meeting: Israel controls over 60% of the Gaza Strip

Exclusive:

Exclusive: Minister Eliyahu makes secret visit to Russia

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu departs secretly for Russia to advance the establishment of a Soviet Jewry heritage center in Rishon LeZion, amid the ongoing war there and diplomatic sensitivities with Israel.

Exclusive: Minister Eliyahu makes secret visit to Russia