Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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Meretz MK: 'At least Smotrich tells the truth'

MK Michal Rozin in Knesset committee: 'They ask how I'm friends with Smotrich, the answer is at least he tells the truth.'

Meretz MK: 'At least Smotrich tells the truth'

Defense Minister: We will neither 'contain' rockets nor kites

Liberman at cabinet meeting: 'I hope Hamas draws conclusions. If not - they will pay a heavy price.'

Defense Minister: We will neither 'contain' rockets nor kites

Arab lawmaker: Move into Jewish cities

Former aid to Yasser Arafat urges Israeli Arabs to move into predominantly Jewish towns across Israel. 'This used to be our country'.

Arab lawmaker: Move into Jewish cities

Kish versus Mandelblit: 'We will end the disgrace'

MK responds to AG, who withheld law enforcement officials from hearing on conflict of interest in investigations of PM.

Kish versus Mandelblit: 'We will end the disgrace'

Herzog's parting speech: Be careful how you talk

Chairman of opposition leaves Knesset to head Jewish Agency. 'Understand that every word here can ignite a fire among our people in vain.'

Herzog's parting speech: Be careful how you talk

'Jews and Arabs should be allowed to live anywhere'

MK Jamal Zahalka argues that Nationality Law "gives superiority to Jews at the expense of Arabs."

'Jews and Arabs should be allowed to live anywhere'

Minister Hanegbi: 'I'm alive thanks to Jabotinsky'

On 78th anniversary of Betar and Irgun leader's passing, Tzachi Hanegbi tells of his teachings and personal connection he feels to figure.

Minister Hanegbi: 'I'm alive thanks to Jabotinsky'

'Unfortunately, no Jews live in Umm al-Fahm'

Joint List MK protests possibility in Nationality Law of communities for Jews only. 'Every citizen has a right to live where he wishes.'

'Unfortunately, no Jews live in Umm al-Fahm'

Clamor in the Knesset:

'Is Rivlin the president - or a politician?'

Amid president's criticism of clause allowing for Jewish-only communities, special committee convenes over Nationality Law.

'Is Rivlin the president - or a politician?'

Rivlin intervenes in Nationality Law

In unusual step, president turns to MKs and asks them to change the law so as not to enable the establishment of Jewish-only communities.

Rivlin intervenes in Nationality Law

Lapid: Netanyahu hasn't done anything for four years

Opposition MK Lapid slams PM Netanyahu for not doing more to prevent kite terror.

Lapid: Netanyahu hasn't done anything for four years

'No time for a relationship? Buy a child!'

Jewish Home MK slams plan to permit surrogacy outside of marriage, says children need a mother and father.

'No time for a relationship? Buy a child!'

'Japan also executes terrorists'

Yisrael Beytenu MK pushes bill mandating death sentence for terrorists, points out human rights organizations' hypocrisy.

'Japan also executes terrorists'

Jewish Home threatens to torpedo Nationality Law

MKs from Jewish Home threaten to vote against long-awaited Nationality Law if Likud abandons pledge to back clause anchoring halacha in law.

Jewish Home threatens to torpedo Nationality Law

Netanyahu: No early elections

'I want to continue with this coalition until almost the end of its term,' says PM, rejecting talk of early elections.

Netanyahu: No early elections

MKs return to Temple Mount

After Minister Uri Ariel, MK Sharren Haskel ascends Temple Mount this morning. MKs and ministers allowed after PM's consent.

MKs return to Temple Mount

Outrage after PA snubs EU

PA leader refuses to meet with EU delegation and explain use of EU aid, amid suspicions that the funds are going to pay terrorist salaries.

Outrage after PA snubs EU

'Regulation Law 2' launched

MKs Kish, Smotrich bring bill to authorize status of neighborhoods and communities established in Judea and Samaria in past 20 years.

'Regulation Law 2' launched

Minister Ariel ascends Temple Mount

Agriculture minister apparently first MK to take advantage of change in policy regarding MK visits to Temple Mount.

Minister Ariel ascends Temple Mount

Jewish Home MK: Supreme Court cooperating with criminals

MK Moti Yogev says Supreme Court holds double standard when it comes to illegal construction, slams 'ujnust' rulings.

Jewish Home MK: Supreme Court cooperating with criminals

New rules for MKs on Temple Mount

After ban on MK visits to mount lifted, Knesset speaker orders drafting of new visitation rules, calls 'to avoid unnecessary provocations.'

New rules for MKs on Temple Mount

Fmr. Canada Justice Minister addresses Knesset cmtte on KIAs

Prof Irwin Cotler: 'For four years there have been continual, standing violations of international humanitarian law.'

Fmr. Canada Justice Minister addresses Knesset cmtte on KIAs

Mother of KIA to Netanyahu:

Take negotiating lessons from Abbas

Mother of missing IDF soldier Hadar Goldin points out that PA sets preconditions for negotiating - but Israel does not.

Take negotiating lessons from Abbas

'A new paradigm for peacemaking in the Middle East'

Knesset Israel Victory Caucus discusses '25 Years Since Oslo: Time for New Thinking'.

'A new paradigm for peacemaking in the Middle East'

MK Sharren Haskel:

'Abbas declared war on Israel long ago'

MK rebuts PA Chairman claim Israel withholding terror salaries 'declaration of war'.

'Abbas declared war on Israel long ago'

Justice Minister: An opportunity to bring our soldiers home

Justice Minister Shaked says Israel won't release recaptured 'Shalit deal' terrorists as precondition to return of IDF soldiers, civilians.

Justice Minister: An opportunity to bring our soldiers home

MIAs families' letters given to the Pope

Labor chairman Avi Gabbay meets Pope Francis, discusses Middle East and the ways to promote peace.

MIAs families' letters given to the Pope

Zoabi blasts disabled IDF veterans: You are guilty

Arab MK Hanin Zoabi addresses disabled IDF veteran: 'May I say that this gentleman who lost his eye was in an area that was not his?'

Zoabi blasts disabled IDF veterans: You are guilty

'Breaking the Silence Law' approved for second, third readings

Red card for radical left: Bill to keep radical leftist organizations out of schools advances to final stages of legislation.

'Breaking the Silence Law' approved for second, third readings

Joint List MK: Draft Law is a bluff

MK Dov Khenin opposes Draft Law. 'The army doesn't want to draft haredim. They should be allowed to study Torah,' he tells Arutz Sheva.

Joint List MK: Draft Law is a bluff

'The time has come for the law to pass'

MK Avi Dichter welcomes approval of “pay-to-slay law”.

'The time has come for the law to pass'

Knesset approves first reading of Draft Law

63 MKs vote in favor of Draft Law, 39 MKs vote against.

Knesset approves first reading of Draft Law

'They've been trampling Sara's image for 20 years'

PM opens Likud meeting with reference to Draft Law, later thanks MKs and Likud activists for supporting him and especially his wife.

'They've been trampling Sara's image for 20 years'

Zandberg urges Lapid: Topple the government

Meretz MK calls on Yesh Atid chairman to topple the government over the draft law.

Zandberg urges Lapid: Topple the government

Watch: Meeting the Jewish young women who educate in Tunis

Zionist Organization Deputy Chairman meets Jewish teachers in Tunis, talks with them about Zionism, immigration, family, yearning for Israel

Watch: Meeting the Jewish young women who educate in Tunis

Progress in law to withhold terrorist salaries

Committee approves in second and third readings law to withhold terrorist salaries from tax revenues Israel transfers to PA.

Progress in law to withhold terrorist salaries

Withholding Law: Netanyahu turns left

PM tries to enlist Zionist Union and Meretz support to torpedo law to withhold terrorist salaries, after Jewish Home objects to amendment.

Withholding Law: Netanyahu turns left

'Barkan' winery affair:

Revenge - bill seeks to limit haredi kashrut organization

MK Moalem slams organization's ban on Ethiopians in wine production. 'Edah Haharedit is trampling rulings of the great rabbis of Israel.'

Revenge - bill seeks to limit haredi kashrut organization

Uproar in the Knesset: 'Ahmad Tibi is a terrorist'

Debate rages in Constitution Committee over bill to give preference to army vets and reservists for civil service jobs.

Uproar in the Knesset: 'Ahmad Tibi is a terrorist'

MKs advance bill to abolish draft

Special conference in Knesset on bill to abolish compulsory recruitment by MKs from Right and Left; 'In fact, the army isn't people's army."

MKs advance bill to abolish draft