Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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'Israel is silent in the face of the torture - this is racism'

Internal Affairs Committee discusses PA's torture of Arabs who sell land to Jews. 'It doesn't interest the left and human rights groups.'

'Israel is silent in the face of the torture - this is racism'

'We built and built (the least)'

Netanyahu's statements at faction meeting about maximal efforts for Judea and Samaria construction seem to contradict what he said in 2015.

'We built and built (the least)'

'Remove this disgrace from the people of Israel'

Coalition chairman initiating legislation to prevent Hadash chairman in Haifa from being appointed deputy mayor.

'Remove this disgrace from the people of Israel'

Shaked: There must be a price to pay for terrorism

Justice Minister calls on Netanyahu to normalize status of Israeli town of Ofra, following shooting attack Sunday night.

Shaked: There must be a price to pay for terrorism

'People were shouting that this is a terror attack'

Teens wounded in attack at the Ofra junction spoke moments beforehand with pregnant woman who was seriously wounded.

'People were shouting that this is a terror attack'

'A Hanukkah miracle happened to us'

Mother of teenager who was wounded in attack near Ofra: We will not travel in fear. God will protect us.

'A Hanukkah miracle happened to us'

Doctors deliver baby of Binyamin shooting victim

Shaare Zedek doctors deliver baby of 21-year-old woman who was seriously wounded in shooting attack at the Ofra junction.

Doctors deliver baby of Binyamin shooting victim

'Netanyahu has no more excuses'

Members of nationalist camp demand that Prime Minister Netanyahu, who also serves as defense minister, fight terrorism.

'Netanyahu has no more excuses'

Are police arresting people for nothing?

Government approves initiative of Ministers Shaked and Erdan to establish committee to check issue of arrests for purposes of investigation.

Are police arresting people for nothing?

Netanyahu: Cancel Haifa deputy mayor appointment

PM opens weekly cabinet meeting by addressing 'Northern Shield' operation, and calls to halt Hadash party appointment to Haifa deputy mayor.

Netanyahu: Cancel Haifa deputy mayor appointment

Minister Elkin: Not sure government will survive the 'draft law'

Ze'ev Elkin backs PM against police, learns lessons from J'lem mayoral loss, and thinks coalition will survive - but not for long. Interview

Minister Elkin: Not sure government will survive the 'draft law'

The English Hebrew University: 'Totally absurd'

Zionist Organization Deputy Chairman Yaakov Haguel grapples with Hebrew U decision to examine changing instruction language to English.

The English Hebrew University: 'Totally absurd'

Watch: Hanukkah candle lighting with Lion at the Tomb of Samuel

Jerusalem mayor and Rabbi Shalom Arush were the main guests in at candle lighting at the Tomb of Samuel.

Watch: Hanukkah candle lighting with Lion at the Tomb of Samuel

Hundreds light Hanukkah candles at Cave of the Patriarchs

Israel's Chief Rabbi participated in the lighting of Hanukkah candles along with dedication of Torah in memory of Lt. David Golovensitz.

Hundreds light Hanukkah candles at Cave of the Patriarchs

El Al Shabbat flight blunder discussed in Knesset

Knesset debates El Al Shabbat flight to learn lessons. 'I praise El Al for not flying on Shabbat, but when in doubt - don't fly.'

El Al Shabbat flight blunder discussed in Knesset

Haredi MK asks El Al to uphold women's rights

'There are women whose rights are trampled by fact they're forced to sit next to men,' MK Israel Eichler tells airline representatives.

Haredi MK asks El Al to uphold women's rights

Operation 'Northern Shield':

'Quiet in the south made current operation possible'

MK notes in retrospect why government did not respond more forcefully to Hamas rocket attacks. 'Legitimate frustration has taken a turn.'

'Quiet in the south made current operation possible'

Regev blames timing of recommendations on outgoing commissioner

'Police Commissioner Alsheikh continues to do everything so that the slamming of the door when he leaves the job is as strong as possible.'

Regev blames timing of recommendations on outgoing commissioner

'What will you do when there are 40 Arab MKs?'

MK Eitan Cabel: Annex settlement blocs and apply Israeli law to them. Everything else should be frozen.

'What will you do when there are 40 Arab MKs?'

Father, son murdered 25 years ago remembered

Dozens gather at Lapid junction near Kiryat Arba in memory of Mordechai Lapid and son Shalom, murdered 25 years ago near Hevron.

Father, son murdered 25 years ago remembered

Zionist Union suspends its own MK

Zionist Union suspends MK Robert Tiviaev for a month due to absence in the Knesset during a vote on a bill.

Zionist Union suspends its own MK

'Netanyahu again caved to the haredim'

Opposition livid after State asks Supreme Court to postpone expiration date of Draft Law.

'Netanyahu again caved to the haredim'

MK Ilatov to Benny Begin: 'You need to be dealt with'

During Knesset Constitution Committee debate MK Ilatov speaks against MK Benny Begin who opposes death penalty for terrorists.

MK Ilatov to Benny Begin: 'You need to be dealt with'

Stormy Knesset debate:

'We're speculating with our children's blood'

Bereaved parents demand vote for terrorist death penalty: 'We could've saved lives of 100 people if death penalty was imposed on terrorists'

'We're speculating with our children's blood'

MK Haskel's new role

Likud MK to head subcommittee of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee which deals with foreign policy and public relations.

MK Haskel's new role

'Miri Regev curries favor with the boss'

Yisrael Beiteinu responds to Culture Minister and calls to remove Sa'ar Law from agenda so Cultural Loyalty Law can be approved.

'Miri Regev curries favor with the boss'

Miri Regev:

'Liberman and Kahlon working for New Israel Fund'

Culture Minister responds to Cultural Loyalty Law dropping from agenda after coalition fails to recruit majority.

'Liberman and Kahlon working for New Israel Fund'

Cultural Loyalty Law vote cancelled

Bill to strip funding from anti-Zionist artists dropped from Knesset agenda after coalition fails to secure majority.

Cultural Loyalty Law vote cancelled

These are National Union's demands for unity with Jewish Home

National Union Central Committee demands that next Knesset list be composed of a ratio of 1:3.

These are National Union's demands for unity with Jewish Home

'Cultural Loyalty Bill' facing difficulties

Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon grants Kulanu members freedom to vote as they wish on “Cultural Loyalty Bill”.

'Cultural Loyalty Bill' facing difficulties

'Artists' protests won't stop us'

Finance Minister stands by bill which would allow gov't to deny state funding of anti-Zionist art. 'Protesters just a small radical fringe.'

'Artists' protests won't stop us'

Culture Minister: Will Liberman vote with Ahmed Tibi?

Regev slams Cultural Loyalty Law critics, warns Yisrael Beytenu not to oppose bill. 'If Liberman votes against it, voters won't forget it.'

Culture Minister: Will Liberman vote with Ahmed Tibi?

Likud MK: 'Khan al-Ahmar' must be evacuated immediately

MK Anat Berko tours illegal Bedouin outpost, asserting that its residents have fallen victim to 'PA terror' using them against Israel.

Likud MK: 'Khan al-Ahmar' must be evacuated immediately

'Netanyahu is a coward in peace and a coward in war'

Zionist Union MK Omer Barlev blasts Netanyahu, says he is afraid of making significant humanitarian move in Gaza.

'Netanyahu is a coward in peace and a coward in war'

'Zero tolerance for anti-Semitism and racism'

President Rivlin hosts an event marking the 75th anniversary of the rescue of the Jews of Denmark.

'Zero tolerance for anti-Semitism and racism'

'Time for the EU to recognize J'lem as Israel's capital'

Chairman of the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meets with EU Ambassador to Israel. 'Partition plan is no longer relevant.'

'Time for the EU to recognize J'lem as Israel's capital'

Rabbi Ben-Dahan: Back to work with full force

Reinstated deputy defense min. optimistic after intense week in coalition. 'This is a good government, we must allow it to complete term.'

Rabbi Ben-Dahan: Back to work with full force

MK rushed from hospital for Knesset vote

Likud MK rushed to Knesset for vote - while still hooked up for infusion from hospital visit.

MK rushed from hospital for Knesset vote

Likud freezes 'death penalty for terrorists' bill

Coalition Chairman instructs committee not to hold vote on Yisrael Beytenu's bill seeking to make it easier to execute terrorists.

Likud freezes 'death penalty for terrorists' bill

Jewish Home MK: We showed national responsibility

MK Yogev says party's decision to remain in coalition was made for the good of the nation, and believes Jewish Home voters appreciate this.

Jewish Home MK: We showed national responsibility