Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

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New Likud MK sworn in

MK Osnat Hila Mark replaces Jackie Levy, who was elected as mayor of the city of Beit She’an.

New Likud MK sworn in

'We bring leaders to Israel to deal with 21st century issues'

Organizer of Jerusalem Leaders Summit says Israel 'great place' for addressing issues of the modern world.

'We bring leaders to Israel to deal with 21st century issues'

'Peace not possible in the foreseeable future'

Justice Minister Shaked says push for peace talks a 'waste of time,' Netanyahu will be reelected.

'Peace not possible in the foreseeable future'

'Israel is a law-abiding nation'

Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi says IDF, goes to great pains to obey international law despite brazen violations of international law by enemies.

'Israel is a law-abiding nation'

'As goes Israel, so goes America'

Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant addresses Jerusalem Leaders Summit, lauds close ties between Mississippi and Israel.

'As goes Israel, so goes America'

Watch: Liberman comes out of Rabbi Kanievsky's house

Outgoing defense minister seen in Bnei Brak after visiting leading haredi rabbi and authority of Jewish law Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky.

Watch: Liberman comes out of Rabbi Kanievsky's house

Netanyahu: Not right to go to elections now

PM opens cabinet meeting by addressing efforts to stabilize coalition. 'In this sensitive security period, elections not needed, not right.'

Netanyahu: Not right to go to elections now

Shaked: The government is no longer right-wing

Justice Minister explains why there is no reason for the continued existence of the government without Bennett as defense minister.

Shaked: The government is no longer right-wing

Kahlon: I don't have a problem with Bennett as Defense Minister

Finance Minister denies rejecting the idea of Naftali Bennett being appointed defense minister.

Kahlon: I don't have a problem with Bennett as Defense Minister

Kahlon to Netanyahu: Best to go to elections

'In the present situation, the best thing for Israeli citizens and the Israeli economy is to go to elections as soon as possible.'

Kahlon to Netanyahu: Best to go to elections

Likud minister: Hamas attacks were 'minor'

Minister Tzachi Hanegbi says attacks on Israel were not particularly severe because Tel Aviv was not attacked. 'Hamas had reason to attack.'

Likud minister: Hamas attacks were 'minor'

It's official: Liberman tenders resignation

Yisrael Beytenu chairman sends letter of resignation from position of defense minister to Prime Minister Netanyahu.

It's official: Liberman tenders resignation

Jewish Home: Defense portfolio - or elections

Faction unanimously decides to demand defense portfolio from prime minister following Liberman's resignation.

Jewish Home: Defense portfolio - or elections

Jewish Home ultimatum: Bennett as Defense Minister - or we bolt

Party officials tell Arutz Sheva Jewish Home will remain in coalition only if Bennett tapped to replace Liberman as Defense Minister.

Jewish Home ultimatum: Bennett as Defense Minister - or we bolt

'If Liberman resigns, Netanyahu will dissolve Knesset'

Senior coalition official close to Prime Minister says if Defense Minister quits gov't, decision will lead to early elections.

'If Liberman resigns, Netanyahu will dissolve Knesset'

Report: Liberman set to step down as Defense Minister

Sources close to Defense Minister say he is frustrated with government's response to Hamas attacks, has decided to resign.

Report: Liberman set to step down as Defense Minister

'We'll have a decisive victory over Hamas'

MK Miki Zohar confident Netanyahu will lead Israel to 'decisive victory' over Hamas, following wave of rocket attacks.

'We'll have a decisive victory over Hamas'

Netanyahu:

'All the claims against me have been shattered'

Netanyahu discusses submarine affair before departing for Paris. "There is no claim against me in this case."

'All the claims against me have been shattered'

Meretz MK refuses apology from Hazan

MK Oren Hazan seeks to apologize to MK Ilan Gilon after calling him "half a human being". Gilon refuses to accept the apology.

Meretz MK refuses apology from Hazan

Nir Barkat to Rav Sabato: Ambitious plans ahead

"It'll be easier for young couples to say 'I am part the Zionist mission; we want and can settle the land of Israel' "

Nir Barkat to Rav Sabato: Ambitious plans ahead

Security chief opposes 'death penalty for terrorists' bill

Shin Bet internal security agency chief Nadav Argaman says death penalty won't deter terrorists, warns situation in PA 'highly unstable'.

Security chief opposes 'death penalty for terrorists' bill

Jewish Home MK to PM: Let me ascend Temple Mount

After police recommend increasing frequency of MK visits to mount, MK Mualem asks to visit this Thursday, the start of the month of Kislev.

Jewish Home MK to PM: Let me ascend Temple Mount

Shin Bet chief: Apparent calm in Judea and Samaria is deceptive

Head of Shin Bet says 480 attacks thwarted, 500 individual terrorists arrested in past year.

Shin Bet chief: Apparent calm in Judea and Samaria is deceptive

Zionist Union MK's poll targeting prime minister backfires

Poll by MK Michaeli aims to bolster attack on the acquisition of a plane for the prime minister, but most respondents refuse to cooperate.

Zionist Union MK's poll targeting prime minister backfires

Terrorist death penalty bill

Liberman: 'We won't stop until the mission is completed'

Bill to be brought Wednesday for discussion in Law Committee ahead of Knesset's approval in first reading. DM: 'We won't give up.'

Liberman: 'We won't stop until the mission is completed'

MK Hazan calls Meretz MK 'half a human being'

Controversial Likud MK causes uproar after insulting handicapped Meretz MK. Hazan: My remarks were taken out of context.

MK Hazan calls Meretz MK 'half a human being'

Measles outbreak: We are in a state of emergency

Member of Knesset, Yoel Hasson, responds to the pushing off of the Immunization Law: "we must do everything to prevent an epidemic"

Measles outbreak: We are in a state of emergency

Bennett to Liberman: Bring security or move aside

Leader of the Jewish Home Party, Minister Naftali Bennett, attacks the Minister of Defense and his policy

Bennett to Liberman: Bring security or move aside

Opposition Leader: State helm transferred to Jewish Home party

Tzipi Livni fiercely attacks Settlement Law by MKs Kish and Smotrich: 'Forcing blood wedding with millions of Palestinians.'

Opposition Leader: State helm transferred to Jewish Home party

Netanyahu okays 'death penalty for terrorists' bill

Following pressure from Bennett, PM gives green light to bill making it easier for terrorists convicted of murder to be executed.

Netanyahu okays 'death penalty for terrorists' bill

Terrorists' prison sentences will not be shortened

Ministerial Committee for Legislation approves bill cancelling conditional release arrangements for those who carried out acts of terrorism.

Terrorists' prison sentences will not be shortened

Bennett: I'm the only one who holds Rabin's view

After mass rally at Rabin square, heckling of Likud minister, Jewish Home chairman says: 'Rabin was adamantly opposed to Palestinian state.'

Bennett: I'm the only one who holds Rabin's view

Beit Shemesh: 'Waking up to a new reality'

Beit Shemesh resident shares feelings on morning of Aliza Bloch's mayoral victory.

Beit Shemesh: 'Waking up to a new reality'

'I will lead Jerusalem to a new era'

Jerusalem mayoral candidate Ofer Berkovitch celebrates his advancing to a runoff against Moshe Lion.

'I will lead Jerusalem to a new era'

Minister David Azoulay laid to rest

Hundreds attend funeral of Religious Services Minister who passed away at the age of 64.

Minister David Azoulay laid to rest

Road 90 disaster:

Shoshi, Yariv and six children perish in accident

Atar family from Psagot killed in severe road accident near Dead Sea. Yariv, Shoshi and their children were on their way to family trip.

Shoshi, Yariv and six children perish in accident

Anglo immigrants honored with 'Builders of Zion' prize

Nefesh B’Nefesh presents outstanding Anglo immigrants with 2018 Bonei Zion Prize at Knesset ceremony.

Anglo immigrants honored with 'Builders of Zion' prize

'They rob our land'

Knesset Interior Committee discusses if 'Mukhtar procedure' should continue to be used until East Jerusalem settlement completed.

'They rob our land'

Watch: Israeli minister visits Grand Mosque of Abu Dhabi

Culture Minister Miri Regev invited to visit largest mosque in United Arab Emirates.

Watch: Israeli minister visits Grand Mosque of Abu Dhabi

Pennsylvania massacre:

'This is an attack on the Jewish People'

MK Glick: 'It's not an attack on Conservative Judaism, Reform Judaism, Orthodox Judaism, Right, Left; it's an attack on the Jewish People.'

'This is an attack on the Jewish People'