Uzi Baruch

Uzi Baruch

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'A huge blow to the town'

'A huge blow to the town': Staff Sergeant Yedidya Azugi fell in Gaza

Sergeant Yedidia Azugi, 22, from the town of Revava in Samaria, was killed in battle in Gaza. He is survived by his parents, Dalia and Eliyahu, and five brothers and sisters.

'A huge blow to the town': Staff Sergeant Yedidya Azugi fell in Gaza

Gallant to Hezbollah:

Gallant to Hezbollah: Nasrallah is dragging Lebanon to war - civilians will pay the price

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant presents photos of eliminated Hezbollah commanders, warns that fighting will escalate if Hezbollah continues its attacks.

Gallant to Hezbollah: Nasrallah is dragging Lebanon to war - civilians will pay the price

Chief of Staff in Rafah:

Chief of Staff in Rafah: Dismantling Hamas is Israel's national mission

IDF Chief of Staff visits Rafah, stresses: 'Completely dismantling Hamas is a national mission of the State of Israel, we will bring Hamas to very low points.'

Chief of Staff in Rafah: Dismantling Hamas is Israel's national mission

Two UAVs successfully intercepted over Eilat

Sirens warning of the infiltration of a hostile aircraft sounded in Eilat. IDF shoots down two UAVs.

Two UAVs successfully intercepted over Eilat

Jabaliya:

Jabaliya: Arrest of a terrorist led to the location of dozens of explosives

Interrogation of an arrested terrorist led to the location of dozens of explosives during the battles waged by the 460th Brigade Combat Team in Jabaliya.

Jabaliya: Arrest of a terrorist led to the location of dozens of explosives

Watch:

Watch: Kilometer-long tunnel in Gaza is destroyed

Military footage shows IDF soldiers destroying tunnel running parallel to corridor where IDF forces are stationed.

Watch: Kilometer-long tunnel in Gaza is destroyed

Defense Min.:

Defense Minister: Efforts to bring hostages home continue even now

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meets with reservists, thanking them and stressing the importance of their role in the war.

Defense Minister: Efforts to bring hostages home continue even now

Watch:

Hezbollah weapons manufacturing head eliminated in strike

In southern Lebanon, IAF aircraft strikes and eliminates Hezbollah terrorist Muhammad Ali Nasser Faran, responsible for significant weapons manufacturing and proliferation infrastructure.

Hezbollah weapons manufacturing head eliminated in strike

IDF forces eliminate terrorists in Rafah and central Gaza

IDF troops continue operational activities in the areas of Rafah, Jabaliya, and central Gaza.

IDF forces eliminate terrorists in Rafah and central Gaza

Watch:

Netzach Yehuda soldiers carry out focused operation in Beit Hanoun

IDF operational activities continue throughout the Gaza Strip, forces conduct targeted raid in the area of Beit Hanoun.

Netzach Yehuda soldiers carry out focused operation in Beit Hanoun

Footage from the fighting:

IDF descends on Hamas military compounds in Jabaliya

In antiterror operations by the 7th Brigade Combat Team in Jabaliya, forces seize hundreds of weapons, destroy rocket launching sites.

IDF descends on Hamas military compounds in Jabaliya

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: IDF soldier seriously injured in northern Gaza

The soldier was injured during an encounter with terrorists. He was taken to a hospital for medical treatment, and his family was notified.

Cleared for publication: IDF soldier seriously injured in northern Gaza

Rafah:

Dozens of terrorists killed, many weapons found in Rafah

Soldiers from 401st Brigade, 162nd Division carry out targeted raids on the terrorist infrastructure and buildings from which Hamas terrorists fired at the Israeli forces.

Dozens of terrorists killed, many weapons found in Rafah

Rafah:

The fighting in Rafah: Terrorists came out of a tunnel and were captured by the forces

Three armed terrorists who emerged from a tunnel were arrested by an IDF force operating in Rafah. After scanning the building, many weapons were found including RPG launchers.

The fighting in Rafah: Terrorists came out of a tunnel and were captured by the forces

IDF document proves that troops were to move from the South to Huwara already in August

Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Council, revealed a military document that proves that on the day before Oct. 7, forces from surrounding Gaza had not been sent to protect MK Zvi Sukkot's protest tent in Huwara. Dagan demanded: "Those that insulted the pioneering settlers that protect the country should apologize."

IDF document proves that troops were to move from the South to Huwara already in August

Lebanon: IDF eliminates Hezbollah rocket chief

IDF eliminates terrorist Qassem Saqlawi, Commander of the Rocket and Missile Array in Hezbollah’s Coastal Sector.

Lebanon: IDF eliminates Hezbollah rocket chief

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Two reservists seriously injured in battle in Gaza

Reservist from the Rotem Battalion of the Givati Brigade and a reservist in the 8237th Division Logistics Brigade seriously injured in battle in the southern Gaza Strip and evacuated to hospital.

Cleared for publication: Two reservists seriously injured in battle in Gaza

Three UAVs from Syria and Iraq intercepted

IDF fighter jets intercept UAV that approached Israel from Syria. Separately, a corvette missile ship and fighter jets successfully intercept two UAVs that approached Israel from the east.

Three UAVs from Syria and Iraq intercepted

Cleared for publication:

Soldiers recount the mission to recover hostages

The soldiers involved in the mission to recover the bodies of four hostages from Jabaliya recount the operation, minute by minute.

Soldiers recount the mission to recover hostages

Israeli source:

Official Israeli source confirms: Israel was not involved in the death of Ebrahim Raisi

Israeli official tells Reuters Israel 'uninvolved' in death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in a helicopter crash in northwest Iran.

Official Israeli source confirms: Israel  was not involved in the death of Ebrahim Raisi

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Two soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

IDF clears for publication that soldiers Nachman Meir Haim Vaknin and Noam Bittan fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip.

Cleared for publication: Two soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

PMO responds:

PMO responds: 'Whitewashed words that mean a defeat for Israel'

The Prime Minister's Office denounced Minister Benny Gantz's ultimatum to the Prime Minister tonight, claiming he was targeting the wrong party.

PMO responds: 'Whitewashed words that mean a defeat for Israel'

Five IDF soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

IDF spokesman announces that five soldiers from Battalion 202 of the Paratroopers Brigade fell in battle in northern Gaza.

Five IDF soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Dozens of terrorists eliminated:

Dozens of terrorists eliminated: IDF forces exit Zeitoun neighborhood in Gaza City

IDF's 99th Division continues activity in central Gaza, Nahal Brigade completed an operation in Zeitoun area.

Dozens of terrorists eliminated: IDF forces exit Zeitoun neighborhood in Gaza City

IDF pulls some forces out of Zeitoun, continues operating in Jabaliya

IDF troops intensify operations against terrorist operatives and infrastructure in Jabaliya; targeted operations in specific areas of eastern Rafah continue.

IDF pulls some forces out of Zeitoun, continues operating in Jabaliya

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Sergeant Ira Yair Gispan fell in Gaza

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit cleared for publication that Sergeant Ira Yair Gispan fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip. His family has been notified.

Cleared for publication: Sergeant Ira Yair Gispan fell in Gaza

Footage from the fighting:

Footage from the fighting: Battles in Rafah, fighting expands in Jabalya

IDF continues operations in Gaza, troops expand activity in the area of Jabalya.

Footage from the fighting: Battles in Rafah, fighting expands in Jabalya

Watch: Memorial Day commemorated in Gaza

Every soldier in the 401st Brigade received a kit containing a memorial candle, matches, a photo and the name of one of the fallen, along with a memorial sticker.

Watch: Memorial Day commemorated in Gaza

Northern Israel:

Northern Israel: Four IDF soldiers injured by antitank missiles

UAVs and antitank missiles explode in Israel, sparking a fire and injuring four IDF soldiers.

Northern Israel: Four IDF soldiers injured by antitank missiles

Fierce battles

Fierce battles | IDF takes control of Rafah's main road

Israeli tanks took control of the main road separating the eastern and western halves of Rafah.

Fierce battles | IDF takes control of Rafah's main road

Northern Gaza:

IDF begins raid on Zeitoun neighborhood in northern Gaza

IDF troops begin operation against terrorist infrastructure and operatives in the area of Zeitoun in central Gaza, striking 25 terror targets.

IDF begins raid on Zeitoun neighborhood in northern Gaza

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Two soldiers killed by explosive UAV in Metula

Master sergeant (res.) Dan Kamkagi and Master sergeant (res.) Nahman Natan Hertz were killed from an explosive drone which was fired from Lebanon and hit Metula.

Cleared for publication: Two soldiers killed by explosive UAV in Metula

Terrorist who murdered Elhanan Klein is killed

Yamam counterterrorism officer critically injured in hours-long operation near Tulkarem is fighting for his life, hospital says.

Terrorist who murdered Elhanan Klein is killed

Psychological terrorism:

Psychological terrorism: Hamas publishes video of two hostages

Hamas publishes video of Keith Siegel and Omri Miran, who were kidnapped from their homes on October 7.

Psychological terrorism: Hamas publishes video of two hostages

After comprehensive training:

After comprehensive training: Two brigades join fighting in Gaza

IDF mobilizes two reserve brigades for defensive and tactical missions in the Gaza Strip.

After comprehensive training: Two brigades join fighting in Gaza

Gazans used as human shields

IDF strikes rocket launchers set up in Gaza humanitarian zone

IDF precisely strikes Hamas rocket launchers located in a humanitarian zone in southern Gaza and continues to operate in the central Gaza corridor.

IDF strikes rocket launchers set up in Gaza humanitarian zone

Following massive failure:

Following massive failure: IDF intelligence chief resigns position

Major General Aharon Haliva, head of IDF's Intelligence Directorate, is the first official to submit resignation due to the failures of October 7.

Following massive failure: IDF intelligence chief resigns position

Just before his wedding:

Just before his wedding: Reserve captain severely injured by an explosive device

Reserve Captain Dor Zimel, a resident of Even Yehuda, was injured by an IED attack just a short while before his wedding.

Just before his wedding: Reserve captain severely injured by an explosive device

Watch:

Watch: The Nahal Brigade battles Hamas in central Gaza

The Nachal Brigade combat team precisely eliminated terrorists, called fire support, and located terror infrastructures, weapons, and rocket launchers.

Watch: The Nahal Brigade battles Hamas in central Gaza

The chapter of Psalms that Israelis searched for on Google

Google data reveals that thousands of Israelis typed the word "Psalms" into the search engine last night.

The chapter of Psalms that Israelis searched for on Google