Hezki Baruch

'Jews are afraid to be open about their Judaism'

Rise in anti-Semitism in Europe causes Jews to fear appearing Jewish, threatens Jewish continuity in Diaspora.

Coalition Chairman: It's a disgusting plot

Coalition Chairman Bitan slams newest suit against Sara Netanyahu, points out haredi cleaner saw Netanyahus for only a short time each day.

'Raise the Zionist flag high'

On Aliyah Day, World Beitar leader says Israel must fight assimilation, encourage all Jews to live in the Jewish homeland.

Netanyahu to undergo medical examination under anesthetic

Culture Minister Miri Regev to replace Netanyahu as he undergoes medical procedure.

Bill to bar Supreme Court from deciding who can run for Knesset

New law aims to prevent Supreme Court from overturning decisions by election committee on who may or may not run for Knesset.

'This is just the beginning'

Likud minister calls on government to maintain momentum, as PM allots $23 million for infrastructure improvements in Judea and Samaria.

'We will show zero tolerance for agricultural terror'

Agriculture Minister visits moshav where Arab thieves stole over 25 tons of produce, says State must act to stop illegal infiltration.

Yair Netanyahu: I will never go into politics

Prime Minister's son speaks at birthday celebration for his father. 'I admire you for the price you pay for our nation and country.'

The Arab working to commemorate Rabbi Kook

Mukhtar of Jerusalem Arab neighborhood urges MKs to sign bill commemorating Rabbi Kook. 'I'm here to stop the bloodshed in the holy city.'

New MK's car vandalized by fellow MK

New Zionist Union MK Leah Fadida's car vandalized with lipstick after she accidentally parks in spot of MK Ksenia Svetlova.

'People will only wake up when a child is burned to death'

Finance Ministry holding up funding to replace aging armored bus fleet despite series of potentially fatal incidents.

Minimum wage raised to 5,300 shekels

Labor Committee approves raising minimum wage to 5,300 shekels ($1,513) per month.

AG: Law banning investigation of PM 'hurts rule of law'

Attorney General warns that bill, if passed, would turn premiership into 'refuge for criminals'.

'No president has never attacked the state like this'

Culture Minister Miri Regev says President Rivlin crossed a red line in his attack on the government today.

'The law will pass - even if the Attorney General opposes it'

Coalition Chairman Bitan says bill granting sitting prime minister immunity will pass over AG's objections.

Politicians blast Supreme Court ruling on Gush Etzion

Politicians from the right blast Supreme Court for ruling that Netiv Ha'avot homes must be completely demolished by March of 2018.

'There are permits - but almost no construction'

Agriculture Minister welcomes new building permits for Judea and Samaria - but adds that few houses are actually being built.

Netanyahu: We understand our moral and human obligation

PM refers at cabinet meeting to appointment of new coordinator for matters regarding captives, who was previously involved in Shalit deal.

Tzipi Livni promises not to build settlements

Zionist Union MK Tzipi Livni claims Israel's government is leaving democracy behind, promises not to build settlements.

'I'm certain the president will free Azariya'

Transportation Minister says he is certain President Rivlin will grant pardon to jailed IDF soldier.

'The Knesset does not have authority to investigate NGOs'

Knesset legal adviser says MKs do not have authority to establish commission of inquiry into foreign funding of NGOs working against IDF.

Meretz MK to quit Knesset

MK Zehava Galon quits Knesset, says she wants to concentrate on reinvigorating Meretz, turning it into a home for all left-wing voters.

31 new homes approved for Hevron Jewish community

First new Israeli housing project in Hevron in decades approved.

Gabbay:

'The Arabs have to be afraid of us'

At Labor party conference in Dimona, new chairman voices opinions that probably aren't welcomed by some members of his party.

'Build bypass roads to prevent future murders'

Welfare Minister demands PM explain why the number of houses being built is far lower than the number of houses approved.

'Reuven always said that we live in an era of redemption'

President Rivlin pays condolence visit to family of Reuven Shmerling, murdered in terror attack on eve of Sukkot holiday.

Gabbay:

'We will not sit with the Joint List'

Zionist Union chairman says nothing connects his party to Arab party and they will not be a part of the same coalition.

Bennett: Israel cannot accept PA-Hamas reconciliation agreement

Education Minister Bennett says Israel cannot accept whitewashing Hamas, must halt all payments to terrorists.

'We have to change the system'

Head of Gush Etzion Regional Council welcomes new building permits, but says process in which construction is approved "overseas" must end.

'Sukkot is about bringing people together'

President visits Chief Rabbi's Sukkah, joining relatives of those murdered in Neve Tzuf terror attack.

'Humanitarian aid to Gaza - only if Hamas returns our citizens'

Father of slain IDF soldier held in captivity by Hamas demands government condition aid to Gaza on return of soldiers, civilians.

Thousands at Sukkot celebration in Merkaz Harav Yeshiva

Thousands celebrate Simchat Beit Hashoeva at Jerusalem's Merkaz Harav Yeshiva, together with Yeshiva Dean Rabbi Yaakov Shapira.

'The Jewish People at its best'

Thousands present at Kotel priestly blessing. Minister Ariel: 'With G-d's help, PM will allow all Jews to ascend to the site of our Temple.'

Zehut party leader:

'Netanyahu missed a historic opportunity'

Moshe Feiglin after Trump's call to 'give peace a shot' before moving embassy: 'Netanyahu gave up on embassy move before it even took form.'

Margalit's replacement: Deputy Mayor from the Galilee

Leah Fadida, the Deputy Mayor of Yokneam Illit, will enter the Knesset in place of Erel Margalit.

'Ayman Odeh is a terrorist in a suit'

MK Oren Hazan blasts Joint List chairman who called Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

Growing frustration in Likud with Trump administration

'Trump has great rhetoric, but in practice not much has happened,' says Knesset Land of Israel Lobby chair.

'Israel giving money to Hamas is like funding ISIS'

Education Minister blasts Hamas-PA rapprochement, demands Israel halt payments to PA.

Netanyahu apologizes for absence at Yom Kippur memorial

Prime Minister apologizes after no Cabinet member attends memorial ceremony for victims of Yom Kippur War.

'Time to throw pro-terror Arab MK out of the Knesset'

Communications Minister Ayoub Kara calls for Arab MK who celebrated terrorist's release to be stripped of Knesset seat.