Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Third election likely to be held on March 3

Netanyahu speaks with leaders of right-wing bloc, decides that elections will likely take place on March 3.

Third election likely to be held on March 3

Bennett: 'New elections will cause us to miss opportunities'

DM Bennett calls on 'all responsible public servants' to form coalition by deadline, as Likud MK announces support for bid by MK Sa'ar.

Bennett: 'New elections will cause us to miss opportunities'

'Right-wing government is in danger, we need Likud primaries'

Yossi Dagan, Samaria leader, urges Likud primaries, ays MK Sa'ar is 'moral and worthy' candidate.

'Right-wing government is in danger, we need Likud primaries'

'Muslim provocation in the Jewish Quarter'

Jewish residents of Old City of Jerusalem protest renovation of out-of-use mosque inside the Jewish Quarter.

'Muslim provocation in the Jewish Quarter'

Nearly half of Israelis in the south don't feel safe

New survey shows 42% of Israelis living in southern Israel don't have a nearby bomb shelter.

Nearly half of Israelis in the south don't feel safe

Peretz: Hevron construction will undermine stability

Labor-Gesher chairman argues that the Defense Minister has much more important things to focus on than Hevron.

Peretz: Hevron construction will undermine stability

Liberman answers Deri: 'Anti-Semitism, racism for its own sake'

Yisrael Beyteinu head furious at Minister Deri's remarks against Soviet immigrants.

Liberman answers Deri: 'Anti-Semitism, racism for its own sake'

Gantz: 'I will give Netanyahu a position befitting his status'

MK Gantz says he's willing to form a unity government - but only if he serves as PM for its first two years.

Gantz: 'I will give Netanyahu a position befitting his status'

Rabbi Peretz to Gantz:

'Don't listen to those who advise you to be stubborn'

Education Minister: We are not the United Kingdom or Italy. We don't have the privilege of a third election.

'Don't listen to those who advise you to be stubborn'

The unusual strings attached to Judea & Samaria funding package

Treasury Ministry includes unusual clause in Judea and Samaria spending bill, conditioning disbursal of funds.

The unusual strings attached to Judea & Samaria funding package

Joint List chairman blasts 'psychopath' Netanyahu

MK Ayman Odeh says PM is a "dangerous psychopath. a criminal with his back to the wall."

Joint List chairman blasts 'psychopath' Netanyahu

Likud, Blue and White, work to gather support to form government

PM Netanyahu, MK Gantz, working to gather 61 signatures to request another chance at forming coalition.

Likud, Blue and White, work to gather support to form government

For & against: Hundreds demonstrate outside Netanyahu's home

Netanyahu's supporters protest the 'legal coup' while his left-wing opponents demand he resign and leave the PM's residence.

For & against: Hundreds demonstrate outside Netanyahu's home

Knesset Speaker makes last-ditch attempt at unity government

Yuli Edelstein plans meetings with MK Liberman, UTJ leaders.

Knesset Speaker makes last-ditch attempt at unity government

'We hope the terrorist never sees the light of day again'

The father of Shira Ish-Ran, who was critically wounded and lost her 1st baby in Ofer terrorist attack, speaks out.

'We hope the terrorist never sees the light of day again'

Gantz: 'We're looking for options to form a unity government'

Blue and White leader meets local leaders in the Galilee.

Gantz: 'We're looking for options to form a unity government'

Bennett meets with UN Middle East envoy

Israel's Defense Minister meets with Nickolay Mladenov to discuss Israeli efforts to stop Iranian entrenchment in Syria, situation in Gaza.

Bennett meets with UN Middle East envoy

Dichter: Blue and White's demand is 'arrogant'

Deputy Defense Minister blasts Blue and White for conditioning unity on replacing Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Dichter: Blue and White's demand is 'arrogant'

'Religious Zionism will be first to be harmed'

Im Tirtzu: 'Religious Zionism should be first to attend rally because it's first to be harmed if Leftist government is established here.'

'Religious Zionism will be first to be harmed'

Interior Minister: I turn to the Benjamins - Netanyahu and Gantz

Min. Deri urges PM Netanyahu, MK Gantz: 'Sit in a room and do everything to prevent elections.'

Interior Minister: I turn to the Benjamins - Netanyahu and Gantz

'A third election can be prevented'

Likud MK Michal Shir explains why she decided to support Gideon Sa'ar.

'A third election can be prevented'

Netanyahu:

'Only Israeli citizens will determine who prime minister is'

PM declares will continue to strive for unity government: 'The contacts haven't stopped - they're taking place.'

'Only Israeli citizens will determine who prime minister is'

Sa'ar blasts Netanyahu: Lack of inhibitions

Sa'ar criticizes Likud spokesman who used the party's Twitter account to attack him.

Sa'ar blasts Netanyahu: Lack of inhibitions

Deri in Hevron: Israel needs Netanyahu's experience and wisdom

Shas chairman seeks to strengthen Netanyahu amid fallout from indictments.

Deri in Hevron: Israel needs Netanyahu's experience and wisdom

Urban Place: Where entrepreneurs and investors meet

A business networking event was held in J'm at the Urban Place for female entrepreneurs in honor of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW).

Urban Place: Where entrepreneurs and investors meet

Rabbis decide: Litzman will be appointed minister

Agudat Yisrael Council of Torah Sages: Deputy Minister Litzman will serve as Minister if Netanyahu is forced to resign as Health Minister.

Rabbis decide: Litzman will be appointed minister

Manchester's Zionist emissaries

Arutz Sheva speaks with Matan & Nini Milner, Bnei Akiva emissaries in the United Kingdom. 'The weather is cold but the people are warm.'

Manchester's Zionist emissaries

Likud Stands By PM:

'PM is an Israeli patriot who dedicated his life to our country'

Senior Likud lawmakers unite behind Netanyahu following indictment. 'I back Netanyahu, he can continue as PM despite indictment,' says FM.

'PM is an Israeli patriot who dedicated his life to our country'

Shas is the first to express support for Netanyahu

Aryeh Deri's party is the first from the right-wing bloc to issue a statement of support for the PM following the indictment announcement.

Shas is the first to express support for Netanyahu

Trump's declaration: 'Political window for sovereignty expands'

Nadia Matar: 'Once again President Trump is not afraid of being on the side of justice.'

Trump's declaration: 'Political window for sovereignty expands'

"If I'm not PM, Trump admin's declarations won't mean a thing"

Netanyahu meets with Yesha leaders, warns of dangers of minority left-wing government relying on Arab MKs. 'We could lose everything.'

"If I'm not PM, Trump admin's declarations won't mean a thing"

'We'll continue to work towards unity government'

PM Netanyahu meets with Liberman, both sides call meeting 'good and substantive, vow to work towards unity government.

'We'll continue to work towards unity government'

Country leaders attend Director's Brit at President's house

Ministers and MKs attend circumcision ceremony for son of President's House's Director Harel Toby. President honored Sandek.

Country leaders attend Director's Brit at President's house

White Knight:

Benny Gantz insulates Arab MKs from criticism

Blue and White Chair strongly attacks PMs words at Likud rally: 'Instead of scare tactics, let's talk. Instead of inciting, let's talk.'

Benny Gantz insulates Arab MKs from criticism

Netanyahu: 'Blue and White galloping to minority government'

Right bloc MKs gather for joint meeting; PM warns: 'Minority government - Hamas, Iran, Hezbollah's dream government.'

Netanyahu: 'Blue and White galloping to minority government'

'Gantz wants to be prime minister - at any cost'

Senior officials close to MK Gantz say he's 'not a pushover,' isn't afraid of relying on Arab parties for support.

'Gantz wants to be prime minister - at any cost'

'Decisive days for the Land of Israel'

Science and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis visits Ofra, warns against leftist government supported by the Arab parties.

'Decisive days for the Land of Israel'

Lapid: Netanyahu should say goodbye to 'haredi-messianic bloc'

Lapid responds to Netanyahu: If he agrees to be the second to serve as PM and abandons the right-wing bloc, we have a unity gov't.

Lapid: Netanyahu should say goodbye to 'haredi-messianic bloc'

Likud MK: The haredim have to compromise to prevent elections

MK Miki Zohar at Likud emergency conference: I hope Liberman comes to his senses.

Likud MK: The haredim have to compromise to prevent elections

Lapid to Netanyahu: Part from Litzman and Smotrich

Smotrich: 'Yair Lapid prefers Tibi over Litzman and Cassif over Smotrich - a gov't with supporters of terrorism and opponents of Zionism.'

Lapid to Netanyahu: Part from Litzman and Smotrich