Hezki Baruch

Hezki Baruch

Arutz Sheva political correspondent

News by Hezki Baruch

'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

Tourism Minister:

'Nationality Law will not be changed'

'Vital law places dam in face of ongoing Supreme Court erosion of State's identity as nation-state of Jewish People.'

'Nationality Law will not be changed'

Culture minister: Left busies itself with petty politics

Culture Minister Regev slams left for protesting Nationality Law instead of focusing on bigger issues.

Culture minister: Left busies itself with petty politics

Education Minister: The story with the children is an excuse

Education Minister Bennett demands terrorists be eliminated, says most of those sending incendiary kites, balloons, into Israel are adults.

Education Minister: The story with the children is an excuse

Broshi sues Gabbay for slander

Zionist Union MK files libel suit against party leader, claiming he was suspended in violation of party constitution.

Broshi sues Gabbay for slander

'A modest man, satisfied with his lot'

Brother-in-law describes Yotam Ovadia, murdered in terror attack in Adam, his last moments, the Jewish people's show of love and support.

'A modest man, satisfied with his lot'

'The Prime Minister demonstrates weakness'

Simcha Goldin, father of Lt. Hadar Hy"d blames government for not using capabilities in attempt to return bodies of soldiers held by Hamas.

'The Prime Minister demonstrates weakness'

'Opposition is exploiting situation to create division'

Likud MK Haskel says at Arutz Sheva conference that she understands feelings of Druze, but that this is not a matter for Nationality Law.

'Opposition is exploiting situation to create division'

Likud minister: I aim to unite Jerusalem

Environmental Protection Minister Elkin assesses that Jerusalem mayoral race will be between himself and haredi candidate Yossi Deitch.

Likud minister: I aim to unite Jerusalem

Zionist Union leader: I won't apologize to MK Broshi

Zionist Union leader Avi Gabbay says he won't apologize to MK Broshi for calling him a 'sex offender.'

Zionist Union leader: I won't apologize to MK Broshi

'I have no intention of resigning'

MK Eitan Broshi rejects testimony of woman who claimed he harassed her 15 years ago.

'I have no intention of resigning'

Elkin: Attack stems from Palestinian Authority incitement

Minister Zeev Elkin refers to Adam stabbing attack, blames Palestinian Authority of supporting and inciting terror.

Elkin: Attack stems from Palestinian Authority incitement

Defense Minister to wounded soldier: We will reach the terrorist

Minister Liberman visits officer Bar Vaknin, wounded last week by Gaza sniper, at hospital. 'In the end, the IDF reaches everyone.'

Defense Minister to wounded soldier: We will reach the terrorist

'Abbas is directly responsible for attack'

Economy Minister: 'Anyone who talks of political settlement and desire to live in peace cannot finance murderers and martyrs.'

'Abbas is directly responsible for attack'

'Strengthen Adam with 1,000 units'

Agriculture minister calls for three-pronged response to murderous attack in Binyamin town, blaming PA chairman for encouraging terror acts.

'Strengthen Adam with 1,000 units'

New campaign:

'The goal of the NIF - to harm religious Zionism'

New campaign by Chotam organization launches today, presenting proofs that NIF is targeting various arms of religious Zionism.

'The goal of the NIF - to harm religious Zionism'

Arab MK resigns from Knesset

MK Bahloul resigns from Knesset, claiming protest of Nationality Law.

Arab MK resigns from Knesset

Stabbing victim Yotam Ovadia laid to rest

Terror victim Yotam Ovadia is laid to rest on Friday. Father-in-law: It breaks my heart to hear your son cry, 'Daddy, Daddy.'

Stabbing victim Yotam Ovadia laid to rest

Who is threatening Minister Kara?

Rocks were thrown this week at the home of Minister Ayoob Kara in Daliyat al-Karmel.

Who is threatening Minister Kara?

'They equate us with the Arabs - it's outrageous'

Head of Jewish Home Druze branch explains issues the Druze community has with the Nationality Law.

'They equate us with the Arabs - it's outrageous'

'No one will take my country away from me'

Moskowitz Prize for Zionism winner Anita Tucker, who was expelled from Gush Katif, opens up about the pain of deportation.

'No one will take my country away from me'

Fighting for the State - even on vacation

Yesh Atid Party has information pamphlets for Israelis on summer vacation abroad, to equip them against boycott organizations' claims.

Fighting for the State - even on vacation

Watch: Thousands of American teens celebrate in Latrun

2,500 youth from hundreds of Jewish communities in North America participate in NCSY event in Latrun.

Watch: Thousands of American teens celebrate in Latrun

Treasure at the Cave of Machpelah

Two millionaires who visited the Tomb of the Patriarchs decided on a unique act of charity to worshipers praying at the cave for livelihood.

Treasure at the Cave of Machpelah

Victory for new Likudniks

Court rules most petitioners be returned to Likud; administration required to decide within month on membership of thousands via Internet.

Victory for new Likudniks