Uzi Baruch

Paratroopers expand ground operations in southern Lebanon

Paratroopers expand ground operations in southern Lebanon, achieving operational control in the area and eliminating dozens of terrorists.

Defense Minister: We dealt severe blow to Iran's economy

IAF destroys Iran's largest petrochemical facility, crippling its export ability; Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Iran against continuing to target civilians.

Israel speeds up production of 'Arrow' interceptors

Ministerial committee approves increase in production of Arrow interceptors, aiming to allow continued freedom of movement and endurance.

Binyamin region terror attack thwarted

Border Police officers arrest 21-year-old terrorist, find 'martyrdom will' in his possession, praise for October 7 massacre on his phone.

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: 'Southern Lebanon is a kill zone'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir toured the Ras Baida area in southern Lebanon and held a situation assessment with commanders of the Northern Command regarding the progress against Hezbollah.

Over 200 targets struck in Iran and Lebanon

IDF completes simultaneous waves of strikes across Iran and Lebanon, attacking over 200 targets belonging to the Iranian terror regime and the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

Footage from Lebanon: 1,000 terrorists eliminated in a month

Defense data on IDF activity in Lebanon over the past month reveals approximately 1,000 terrorists eliminated, over 3,500 targets struck.

Shin Bet reveals: Espionage suspect enlisted through Al Jazeera

Shin Bet, Israel Police, arrest Israeli Arab for carrying out intelligence tasks for hostile agent.

Shock at the Pentagon: US Army Chief of Staff steps down immediately

The dramatic move comes hours after reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demanded his resignation, with no official explanation provided by the Pentagon.

Ben-Gvir:

Ben-Gvir: Prison Service has already begun building death-row facility

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir told Arutz Sheva that the Israel Prison Service is already constructing the facility to execute terrorists under the recently passed law.

Defense minister:

Defense minister: 'IDF will hold security zone in Lebanon up to the Litani'

Defense Minister Israel Katz says that Israel’s objectives in Lebanon include maintaining security control up to the Litani River, adding that 'all homes in villages near the border in Lebanon will be demolished.'

Sderot:

Sderot: 'Noam, our hero, the entire city is crying for you'

Noam grew up in Sderot, studied at the high school yeshiva in Kfar Maimon and was a member of the Bnei Akiva youth movement in the city. He will be laid to rest at 3pm in the city's military cemetery.

Netanyahu in northern Israel:

Netanyahu in northern Israel: 'We are expanding the security zone in Lebanon'

After a situational assessment in northern Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the expansion of ground operations in Lebanon.

Staff Sergeant Ori Greenberg fell in combat in Lebanon

Staff Sergeant Ori Greenberg, 21 years old from Petah Tikva, fell in combat in Lebanon.

Dramatic increase in scope of strikes on Iran

IDF data reveals number of strikes in Iran over four times higher than during 2025's Operation Rising Lion; new list of targets approved.

NSC warns of increased terror threat to Israelis abroad

National Security Council warns war with Iran raising the risk of attacks on Israeli and Jewish targets worldwide, urges Israelis abroad to take heightened precautions during Passover and upcoming spring holidays.

Zamir: Iran is weak and exposed

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir says cumulative damage to Iran increasing, warns of missile attacks on Europe.

Deadly ramming in Samaria over Shabbat

Yehuda Shmuel Sherman was killed as a terrorist rammed him during a security patrol near Homesh. His brother was moderately injured in the attack.

Israel warns Syria of 'more powerful' strikes

IDF strikes Syrian regime targets following violence against Syrian Druze, warns of escalation if violence continues.

Indictment:

Indictment: Reservist in Iron Dome unit passed intel to Iran

IDF reservists serving in Iron Dome unit for contacting Iranian agents, carrying out security tasks in exchange for payment.

Defense Minister: Attacks are escalating, surprises coming

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns strikes on Iran are escalating, Israel will continue eliminating key figures. 'Significant surprises expected over the course of the day.'

Israel confirms: Iranian Intelligence Minister eliminated

Esmaeil Khatib, one of the most powerful and influential figures in the IRGC, was eliminated in Israeli attack on Tuesday night, IDF and Defense Minister confirm.

IDF eliminates key figure in Hamas' efforts to rebuild

IDF eliminates terrorist Yahya Abu Labda, responsible for transporting equipment used by Hamas during the October 7th attack.

Couple killed by Iranian missile in Ramat Gan

A couple in their 70s pronounced dead after suffering critical injuries from an Iranian missile with a submunition warhead in Ramat Gan.

IDF confirms:

Iran's de facto leader, Ali Larijani, eliminated

Architect of the nuclear program and a former senior commander in the IRGC, was considered the most extreme and influential figure regarding the survival of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Top Iranian officials dead

Dramatic night of eliminations in Iran

IDF confirms Basij Commander Gholamreza Soleimani eliminated. Top Iranian official Ali Larijani also among targets; battle damage assessment ongoing.

IDF refutes claim: No shortage of interceptors

IDF officials reject a report claiming a shortage of ballistic missile interceptors, stressing preparations for prolonged fighting.

'A small gang of thugs'

'A small gang of thugs' | Judea and Samaria leaders back Central Command Chief

Judea and Samaria leaders express support for Central Command Chief Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth, calling the attackers a 'violent, lawless thugs,' unrepresentative of Jewish communities.

Blow to Iran's nuke plans:

Blow to Iran's nuke plans: IDF hits strategic nuclear facility

IDF strikes Iranian regime's Taleghan compound, a central nuclear weapon development site.

Ground operation in Lebanon expands

IDF forces conduct targeted raid in southern Lebanon, destroying Hezbollah terror infrastructure and eliminating terrorists.

Precise strike in Beirut

IDF hits key commanders in the Quds Force's Lebanon Corps in precise strike in Beirut

IDF strikes a Beirut hotel, targeting IRGC Quds Force commanders linked to Hezbollah and Iran. Lebanese reports say four killed and ten wounded in the precise strike.

IAF chief participated in Iran strikes

IAF chief Tomer Bar himself took part in operational flights to Iran.

Shin Bet, Mossad, raise alert level worldwide

Shin Bet, Mossad, increase Israeli security worldwide, using advanced technology to identify threats.

In the heart of Tehran: 50 fighter planes destroy Khamenei's bunker

IDF dismantles Ali Khamenei’s underground military bunker beneath the Iranian terror regime's leadership compound.

Dramatic evacuation order

IDF evacuates Beirut's Dahieh suburb

IDF calls on residents of four neighborhoods in Beirut's Daheih suburb to leave ahead of strikes on Hezbollah targets.

Two soldiers wounded by anti-tank fire in Lebanon

Two IDF soldiers moderately injured as result of anti-tank fire toward troops operating in southern Lebanon.

Israel Air Force Commander:

Israel Air Force Commander: 'I am proud of you. This is a historic mission'

Israel Air Force commander praises Adir jet pilot after the unprecedented and historic shootdown of an Iranian fighter jet over Tehran.

Historic First:

Historic First: Israeli F-35 scores first-ever air-to-air kill over Iran

An Israeli F-35 shot down an Iranian YAK-130 fighter over the skies of the Iranian capital, the first ever time that an F-35 has shot down a manned aircraft.

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: Any successor to Khameini is a target

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that any leader appointed by the Iranian regime will be a target for elimination.

IDF eliminates senior Quds Force official in Beirut

IDF eliminates head of Hezbollah's weapons buildup operations on behalf of ‘Quds Force.’