Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

News by Hezki Baruch

Netanyahu:

'Europe appeases Iran which acts against it'

'Time has come for Western governments to join Trump government strong effort against terror regime in Iran,' said Prime Minister.

'Europe appeases Iran which acts against it'

'We continue to maintain the status of the Knesset'

Knesset speaker sums up the past year and blesses citizens for the coming year. 'The Knesset is succeeding - Israelis are succeeding!'

'We continue to maintain the status of the Knesset'

Jerusalem

Pensioners break into PMs office: 'This is war'

Retired police and prison workers protest near PM office decision to grant salary supplement only to IDF career soldiers and pensioners.

Pensioners break into PMs office: 'This is war'

Chief Medical Officer absent from vital Knesset hearing by order

Chief of Staff forbids Chief Medical Officer to attend Knesset session. Smotrich: 'Army sends reps to Knesset only for left-wing causes.'

Chief Medical Officer absent from vital Knesset hearing by order

Meretz protests Philippine president's meeting with Rivlin

Meretz activists protest outside President's Residence over Rodrigo Duterte's visit to Israel and his meeting with President Rivlin.

Meretz protests Philippine president's meeting with Rivlin

Security chief blasts Eurovision's 'galling' demands on Israel

Israel's Public Security Minister pushes back on Eurovision's 'disgraceful' demands on Israel as conditions for hosting music contest.

Security chief blasts Eurovision's 'galling' demands on Israel

Deri on picture burning:

'My heart is with southern Tel Aviv residents'

Interior minister addresses the burning of his picture at a protest of southern Tel Aviv residents. 'I did everything I could.'

'My heart is with southern Tel Aviv residents'

'Trump internalized what Netanyahu didn't get'

MK Betzalel Smotrich pleased with Trump decision to eliminate UNRWA. In A7 interview he explains concern over too-powerful Likud.

'Trump internalized what Netanyahu didn't get'

'Today children read more books'

Popular children's writer still connected to today's young generation of readers; doesn't unnecessarily glorify imaginary past.

'Today children read more books'

'Likud Youth' leader booted for meeting with Abbas

Deputy head of Likud youth movement dismissed for participating in meeting with PA chairman organized by Peace Now.

'Likud Youth' leader booted for meeting with Abbas

Knesset Speaker optimistic: 50 seats for Likud

Yuli Edelstein says it would be a mistake to dissolve the Knesset, believes Likud could win 50 seats in the next elections.

Knesset Speaker optimistic: 50 seats for Likud

Watch: Connecting Jewish children to Jerusalem

The Olam Shalem project aims to strengthen the connection between Jewish children all over the world and Jerusalem.

Watch: Connecting Jewish children to Jerusalem

'A red line was crossed'

Outrage after anti-infiltration demonstrators in Tel Aviv documented burning photos of Minister Aryeh Deri.

'A red line was crossed'

'Trump was furious when he learned what UNRWA, PA were doing'

Journalist David Bedein explains how US President reacted to learning of incitement, depiction of terrorists as role models, in PA schools.

'Trump was furious when he learned what UNRWA, PA were doing'

Social equality minister backs separation of religion and state

'If it was possible not to mix religious and haredi parties in a political system - then it would certainly have been better.'

Social equality minister backs separation of religion and state

Kite terror continues:

'Netanyahu is weak against Hamas'

Parents of soldier held by Hamas slam PM after decision to reopen Erez crossing despite arson terror from Gaza.

'Netanyahu is weak against Hamas'

Smotrich: Supreme Court is harming Israel's security

MK Smotrich slams Supreme Court's 'chutzpah' in forcing Israel to allow terrorists' relatives into Israel.

Smotrich: Supreme Court is harming Israel's security

Nazi-hunter: How could PM praise Lithuania?-

Zuroff: 'Only in Eastern Europe collaboration with Nazis included active participation in systematic mass murder.'

Nazi-hunter: How could PM praise Lithuania?-

'We were brainwashed'

Women for the Wall founder Leah Aharoni says EU working with left-wing groups to destroy Israeli religious community from within.

'We were brainwashed'

Israeli politicians eulogize John McCain

Minister Shaked: 'McCain was one of Israel's greatest friends. An American hero who refused release from captivity before other soldiers.'

Israeli politicians eulogize John McCain

Itim founder: Open mind to Jewish community needs required

Rabbi Seth Farber speaks to Arutz Sheva about Chief Rabbinate.

Itim founder: Open mind to Jewish community needs required

At the last minute:

Netanyahu blocks authorization of community in Gush Etzion

Head of Gush Etzion Council 'astonished at the decision to remove the plan for the community of Ibei Hanachal from planning council agenda.'

Netanyahu blocks authorization of community in Gush Etzion

'Trump's comments about Israel no reason to get alarmed'

Republican official in Israel says Trump admin remains solidly pro-Israel, Trump's comment that Israel must pay 'high price' is nothing new.

'Trump's comments about Israel no reason to get alarmed'

'Huge disappointment in judicial system'

Nirit Zmora, whose attacker was cleared of attempted murder, welcomes appeal submission and tells of her feelings in light of court's ruling

'Huge disappointment in judicial system'

'I received life as a gift'

Shuva Malka, seriously injured and miraculously survived Afula stabbing attack, holds thanksgiving feast: 'I thank all who prayed for me.'

'I received life as a gift'

'Surrendering to Hamas will only lead to war'

Naftali Bennett warns that efforts to de-escalate conflict with Hamas could backfire, lead to full-scale war.

'Surrendering to Hamas will only lead to war'

'Israel spoils terrorists in prison'

Terror victim's widow furious at plan to improve conditions at Ofer Prison, where many terrorists are held.

'Israel spoils terrorists in prison'

Terrorists in prison to get new kitchen

Ofer Prison, where many terrorists are held, to receive renovated kitchen despite Minister Erdan's directive not to improve conditions.

Terrorists in prison to get new kitchen

Michael Oren: Beinart's detention damaged Israel's image

MK Oren says Peter Beinart isn't a BDS activist, should not have been detained at Ben Gurion Airport.

Michael Oren: Beinart's detention damaged Israel's image

'The Palestinians' goal is to wipe Israel off the map'

Deputy Minister Michael Oren blasts PA's demand to expel Israel from the UN over the Nationality Law.

'The Palestinians' goal is to wipe Israel off the map'

PM Netanyahu: We're in the midst of a battle with Gaza

PM Netanyahu promises to bring quiet to Israel's south, emphasizes leftist protest underlines importance of Nationality Law.

PM Netanyahu: We're in the midst of a battle with Gaza

Minister: Defeat, don't accept

Agriculture Minister Ariel says conflict with Hamas has 'barely started,' government needs to order Hamas' defeat.

Minister: Defeat, don't accept

Right blasts leftist and Arab protest in Tel Aviv

Angry reactions to leftist and Arab demonstration in which PLO flags were raised in the heart of Tel Aviv.

Right blasts leftist and Arab protest in Tel Aviv

Sderot boy wounded by rocket speaks

16-year-old struck by shrapnel while running to safe room during rocket barrage: south has been enduring rockets since before I was born,

Sderot boy wounded by rocket speaks

Yeshiva dean: Sderot has a great future

Sderot Yeshiva dean takes Arutz Sheva on tour of yeshiva, says town has 'a lot of cohesiveness.'

Yeshiva dean: Sderot has a great future

'Sderot children are in bomb shelters and terrorists are in bed'

MK Lapid visits Sderot, says it's 'inconceivable' that Hamas leaders sleep in their beds while Israeli children sit awake in bomb shelters.

'Sderot children are in bomb shelters and terrorists are in bed'

Hospitals on verge of collapse, patients in danger

Nazereth Scottish Hospital Director: 'I hope Minister Litzman and Minister Kahlon will solve problem; Tired of existing only from donations'

Hospitals on verge of collapse, patients in danger

Provocation in Knesset plenum

Leftist operatives hold signs quoting Declaration of Independence in guest gallery during MK Livni speech; Knesset Speaker halts discussion.

Provocation in Knesset plenum

'We won't pay in blood so that Abbas can return to Gaza'

Likud MK says reconciliation between Hamas, Palestinian Authority, doubtful, Israel won't pay for PA to take control of Gaza.

'We won't pay in blood so that Abbas can return to Gaza'

Justice Minister's husband steps out of the shadows

Justice Minister Shaked joins her husband on his last flight as an IAF pilot, offers congratulations on social media.

Justice Minister's husband steps out of the shadows