Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

News by Hezki Baruch

Prime Minister threatens Hamas: 'Very strong blows'

'Hamas has not understood. If they don't stop attacks, they will be stopped in another way and it will be painful - very painful.'

Prime Minister threatens Hamas: 'Very strong blows'

New bill: 'The Basel Ghattas law'

Yisrael Beytenu MK proposes legislation to prevent deduction of a third of sentence for prisoners convicted under anti-terror law.

New bill: 'The Basel Ghattas law'

Jewish Home MK: Eliminating Hamas heads will bring calm

MK Yogev says there's no reason to withhold fuel from Gaza, Israel should eliminate Hamas leaders.

Jewish Home MK: Eliminating Hamas heads will bring calm

Yair Netanyahu: They've been at my father for 30 years

PM Netanyahu's son slams leftist journalists, says hypocrisy and double standards are their 'supporting pillars.'

Yair Netanyahu: They've been at my father for 30 years

Ze'evi: The great teacher in the struggle for the Land of Israel

Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan arrives with son Yair-Rechavam to commemorate Gandhi on Mount Herzl.

Ze'evi: The great teacher in the struggle for the Land of Israel

'Converts to Judaism suffering because of gov't failure to act'

Deputy Defense Minister calls on government to appoint empower Chief Rabbi to handle conversion matters, says delay harming converts.

'Converts to Judaism suffering because of gov't failure to act'

From Pennsylvania to the Bank of Israel

Professor from Donald Trump's alma mater tapped to replace Karnit Flug as governor of Bank of Israel.

From Pennsylvania to the Bank of Israel

'My heart was pounding, my hands shook'

Archaeologist tells Arutz Sheva of exciting moments when she discovered Second Temple-era Hebrew inscription noting Jerusalem.

'My heart was pounding, my hands shook'

'I don't trust the Palestinians'

Yesh Atid chairman presents the diplomatic principles of his party.

'I don't trust the Palestinians'

'Switch from talking about deterrence to taking action'

Minister Naftali Bennett calls for tougher punishment against terrorists.

'Switch from talking about deterrence to taking action'

'There are no words to console a mother burying her daughter'

Culture and Sports Minister Miri Regev pays shiva visit to family of woman murdered in Barkan, blames Abbas for inciting murder.

'There are no words to console a mother burying her daughter'

Watch: Thousands at 'hillula' of Shimon Hatzaddik

Thousands participate last night in festive celebration at burial site of Torah sage Shimon Hatzaddik in eastern J'lem.

Watch: Thousands at 'hillula' of Shimon Hatzaddik

Netanyahu: A severe terror attack

PM opens cabinet meeting by addressing Barkan terror attack. 'Security forces are in pursuit of the murderer, I'm sure they will catch him.'

Netanyahu: A severe terror attack

Bennett: Military reinforcement 'a step in the right direction'

Education minister and cabinet member praises chief of staff's decision to bolster forces in Gaza region.

Bennett: Military reinforcement 'a step in the right direction'

'German chutzpah and gross interference'

Regavim policy director says PM must demand German leader stop interfering in internal Israeli affairs, funding illegal PA construction.

'German chutzpah and gross interference'

'A loss to the People of Israel'

Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Stern says goodbye to student, comrade Rabbi Yossi Wald: 'Exemplary figure, pleasant man, loved people and loved G-d.'

'A loss to the People of Israel'

Bereaved parents:

'We will fight to our last drop of blood'

Court hears petition of family of terrorist in Armon Hanatziv attack against their deportation from Israel. Family of attack victim present.

'We will fight to our last drop of blood'

Bennett to Liberman: Attack Hamas, not me

Bennett blasts Liberman's policy against Hamas as 'weak and leftist,' after Liberman says Bennett represents 'messianic, zealous' Right.

Bennett to Liberman: Attack Hamas, not me

Religious affairs minister struggling for his life

Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri calls on public to pray for health of Minister David Azoulay, whose condition due to cancer has worsened.

Religious affairs minister struggling for his life

Watch: 'Second Hakafot' at Rav Kook's house in Jerusalem

Traditional celebrations following 'Simchat Torah' continue at the house of spiritual luminary Rav Kook, with thousands in attendance.

Watch: 'Second Hakafot' at Rav Kook's house in Jerusalem

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Bennett at second hakafot: Bringing closeness and unity

Education Minister participates with hundreds of residents in hakafot event. 'Exciting to see love of Torah uniting people's hearts.'

Bennett at second hakafot: Bringing closeness and unity

Dozens of Jews ascend Temple Mount

Visitors pray near gates of Mount until opening, then ascend Mughrabi Gate singing. Among visitors: MK Shuli Mualem Refaeli.

Dozens of Jews ascend Temple Mount

'Reality obliges us to respond and protect'

MK Motti Yogev calls on the defense establishment to respond to the Hamas-led attacks along the Gaza border.

'Reality obliges us to respond and protect'

Jewish Home primaries go digital

Party Chairman Naftali Bennett decides to use cutting edge technology never before used in Israeli politics.

Jewish Home primaries go digital

Watch: Thousands celebrate at Mercaz Harav

Thousands attended a Simchat Beit Hashoeva celebration at the Mercaz Harav Yeshiva in Jerusalem.

Watch: Thousands celebrate at Mercaz Harav

Jerusalem hosts first-ever skydiving exhibition

History in the capital: Jerusalem hosts a skydiving exhibition to mark the 70th anniversary of the State of Israel

Jerusalem hosts first-ever skydiving exhibition

Watch: Sukkot at the 'Israeli Agricultural Park'

Arutz Sheva visits agriculture ministry's park in Rishon Letzion: Tropical fruits, children's activities, plant labyrinth, animal puppets.

Watch: Sukkot at the 'Israeli Agricultural Park'

The Jerusalem Yeshiva adopts its "lone" soldiers

Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh dedicates new program in honor of lone soldiers who came from the yeshiva.

The Jerusalem Yeshiva adopts its "lone" soldiers

Watch: Celebrating Sukkot in the heart of Jerusalem

Hundreds celebrate Sukkot in Kidmat Zion, "the most important Jewish neighborhood to be built since 1967".

Watch: Celebrating Sukkot in the heart of Jerusalem

Elkin: 400 housing units in eastern Jerusalem neighborhood

Jerusalem Affairs Minister, who is running for mayor, vows to build Jewish community 'on land purchased by Jews for Jewish settlement.'

Elkin: 400 housing units in eastern Jerusalem neighborhood

Likud source: Olmert is now Abbas' mouthpiece

Likud source slams former PM Olmert, says he's 'still living in the previous decade.'

Likud source: Olmert is now Abbas' mouthpiece

Liberman furious after Chief of Staff's comments leaked

Defense Minister demands that leaks from Cabinet meetings be prevented.

Liberman furious after Chief of Staff's comments leaked

Construction in Beit El finally underway

After a decade of promises, construction begins on 300 housing units PM pledged for years in Samaria community.

Construction in Beit El finally underway

Bennett: Jewish Home supports Elkin for J'lem mayor

Jewish Home chairman expresses his party's support for Likud minister's mayoral candidacy. 'A national figure with a right-wing outlook.'

Bennett: Jewish Home supports Elkin for J'lem mayor

'A fighter in his life and a fighter in his death'

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked eulogizes Ari Fuld: 'Led accurate informational discourse for Israel, we'll preserve his legacy.'

'A fighter in his life and a fighter in his death'

Netanyahu opposes shortening of terrorists' sentences

Prime Minister says he strongly opposes shortening the sentences of those involved in the murder of Border Policewoman Hadas Malka.

Netanyahu opposes shortening of terrorists' sentences

'It is our obligation to get up and charge'

Residents of Efrat plan new neighborhood on nearby Givat Eitam as a response to murder of Ari Fuld. 'This land is ours.'

'It is our obligation to get up and charge'

Likud leadership: Jerusalem needs Elkin

Likud leadership explains why Ze'ev Elkin is the most suitable candidate for mayor of Jerusalem.

Likud leadership: Jerusalem needs Elkin

'Justice system hunting Jews instead of terrorists'

Former Kach activist slams conviction, says he acted to defend himself and local Jews from stone-throwers.

'Justice system hunting Jews instead of terrorists'

Hevron Jew who retaliated against rock-throwers convicted

Court convicts Hevron resident for causing damage to PA vehicle, while at the same time praising his heroism. 'A contradictory message.'

Hevron Jew who retaliated against rock-throwers convicted