Uzi Baruch

Uzi Baruch

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Nahal Oz investigation:

Nahal Oz investigation: Hamas knew how vulnerable IDF outpost near border was

Warrant Officer Ibrahim Kharuba, who fell while protecting female observers, told them, “It was my greatest honor to die for you and the State of Israel.”

Nahal Oz investigation: Hamas knew how vulnerable IDF outpost near border was

Kfar Aza probe:

Kfar Aza probe: IDF failed to protect kibbutz, local team, residents fought alone

The investigation into the events at Kibbutz Kfar Aza on October 7 reveals serious deficiencies in defense and control during the battle, alongside the extraordinary heroism of the security volunteers and residents who fought the terrorists.

Kfar Aza probe: IDF failed to protect kibbutz, local team, residents fought alone

Hassan Dhamshe murdered in terror attack in Haifa

Hassan Dhamshe from Kafr Kanna was murdered and four others were wounded in a stabbing attack at the Lev Hamifratz Mall. The terrorist was eliminated by security guards at the scene.

Hassan Dhamshe murdered in terror attack in Haifa

Be'er Sheva resident contacted Iranians' offered intel on Dimona nuclear facility

Doron Buchovza suspected of contacting Iran and passing on security information, including intelligence on Israel's main nuclear facility, in exchange for money.

Be'er Sheva resident contacted Iranians' offered intel on Dimona nuclear facility

Psychological terrorism:

Psychological terrorism: Hamas publishes footage of the Horn brothers' goodbyes

Hamas publishes video clip showing hostages Eitan Horn and Iair Horn, as they part ahead of Iair's release after 498 days in captivity.

Psychological terrorism: Hamas publishes footage of the Horn brothers' goodbyes

Miracle in Samaria:

Miracle in Samaria: Major bomb attack against security forces thwarted

Bomb with 100 kg of explosives dismantled before it could be used to commit a significant terrorist attack.

Miracle in Samaria: Major bomb attack against security forces thwarted

Two arrested for attacking Israeli shepherds

Israeli forces have arrested two suspects for involvement in the attack on Israeli shepherds in the Binyamin region over Shabbat.

Two arrested for attacking Israeli shepherds

Dr. Chen Kugel:

Dr. Chen Kugel: 'We have witnessed unimaginable depths of cruelty and evil'

Dr. Chen Kugel, head of the Abu Kabir forensic institute, says there is 'no evidence' that Shiri Bibas was killed in a bombing, proving Hamas' earlier claims were lies.

Dr. Chen Kugel: 'We have witnessed unimaginable depths of cruelty and evil'

After 505 days in captivity:

After 505 days in captivity: Omer, Eliya, Omer, Avera, Tal, and Hisham are back in Israel

Hisham al-Sayed, Omer Wenkert, Eliya Cohen, Avera Mengistu, Tal Shoham, and Omer Shem Tov are back in Israel after being released from Hamas captivity.

After 505 days in captivity: Omer, Eliya, Omer, Avera, Tal, and Hisham are back in Israel

Watch:

Watch: Home of terrorist who murdered 2 in Holon demolished

As part of an operation to thwart terrorism in northern Samaria, security forces destroyed the home of the terrorist who murdered two Israeli civilians in the city of Holon in August

Watch: Home of terrorist who murdered 2 in Holon demolished

Hamas to return bodies of Shiri Bibas, her sons, and Oded Lifshitz

Handover of Shiri Bibas, her young sons Ariel and Kfir, and Oded Lifshitz, to begin at approximately 8:00 a.m.

Hamas to return bodies of Shiri Bibas, her sons, and Oded Lifshitz

IAF strikes three tanks belonging to Assad's army in Syria

IAF strikes three Syrian tanks belonging to the old Syrian regime which contained weapons and constituted a security threat.

IAF strikes three tanks belonging to Assad's army in Syria

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: New department for voluntary departure of Gazans established

A dedicated directorate will be established in the Defense Ministry that will offer extensive assistance to any Gaza resident who wishes to voluntarily emigrate to a third country.

Defense Minister: New department for voluntary departure of Gazans established

Netanyahu to Government:

Netanyahu to Government: 'We are facing historic opportunities'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir on his appointment as Chief of Staff, emphasized his offensive approach and noted the importance of historic opportunities facing Israel.

Netanyahu to Government: 'We are facing historic opportunities'

Defense Minister reiterates:

Defense Minister reiterates: If there are UAVs launched, there won't be Hezbollah

Defense Minister Israel Katz responds to IDF elimination of Hezbollah aerial unit terrorist, stressing that UAV launches constitutes a serious violation of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon.

Defense Minister reiterates: If there are UAVs launched, there won't be Hezbollah

After nearly 500 days:

After nearly 500 days: Iair, Sagui, and Sasha are back in Israel

Sagui Dekel-Chen was informed of his daughter's birth, Sasha Troufanov of the murder of his father Vitaly. All three have arrived in hospitals in central Israel.

After nearly 500 days: Iair, Sagui, and Sasha are back in Israel

Defense Minister decides:

Defense Minister decides: Maj. Gen. Tamir Yadai appointed Deputy IDF Chief of Staff

Defense Minister announces the appointment of Major General Tamir Yadai to the position of Deputy Chief of Staff. Yadai, a veteran and respected officer, previously served as Commander of the Ground Forces, Central Command and Home Front Command.

Defense Minister decides: Maj. Gen. Tamir Yadai appointed Deputy IDF Chief of Staff

Two Arab Israelis planned shooting and ramming attacks

Police detectives and ISA thwart ramming and shooting attacks planned by two Israeli Arabs.

Two Arab Israelis planned shooting and ramming attacks

Terror attack thwarted in Samaria

Terrorist shot while attempting to harm soldiers in Samaria, large numbers of forces at the scene.

Terror attack thwarted in Samaria

Maglan soldier moderately wounded in Nur Shams

During the exchange of fire with the terrorists, a soldier from the Maglan unit was moderately wounded and was taken to a hospital for medical treatment, his family has been notified.

Maglan soldier moderately wounded in Nur Shams

Smuggling attempt thwarted:

Smuggling attempt thwarted: IDF fires at terrorist drone entering Gaza from Israel

IDF aircraft attacks drone and two terrorists in Gaza, reporting repeated smuggling attempts of weapons using drones.

Smuggling attempt thwarted: IDF fires at terrorist drone entering Gaza from Israel

'Preparation for various scenarios'

IDF calls in reserves, sends reinforcements to south: 'Preparation for various scenarios'

Per the decision to raise the level of readiness in the Southern Command, the IDF decided to increase reinforcements with additional troops, including reservists.

IDF calls in reserves, sends reinforcements to south: 'Preparation for various scenarios'

IDF strikes underground tunnel crossing from Syria into Lebanon

The terror tunnel was used by Hezbollah to smuggle weapons in the Beqqa area and has been struck in the past.

IDF strikes underground tunnel crossing from Syria into Lebanon

'Sudden Lightning':

'Sudden Lightning': IDF launches surprise drill in Judea and Samaria

The IDF has launched a surprise drill to test the readiness of forces in the Central Command. The forces are practicing a variety of terror scenarios, including infiltrations into Israeli towns and attacks on roads.

'Sudden Lightning': IDF launches surprise drill in Judea and Samaria

Samaria military operation expands to Nur Shams

Security forces expand Operation Wall of Iron to include Nur Shams, IDF warns of military exercise in eastern Israel. 'We won't allow Iran to create an eastern terror front that will threaten Jewish towns in Samaria,' Defense Minister Israel Katz warns.

Samaria military operation expands to Nur Shams

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Soldier dies on base in southern Israel

An Israeli soldier was found in critical condition at a southern base and later pronounced dead. Military police are investigating the incident.

Cleared for publication: Soldier dies on base in southern Israel

Thin and pale:

Eli Sharabi, Or Levy, and Ohad Ben-Ami released from captivity

The Hamas terror group held a cynical 'ceremony' leading Ohad Ben-Ami, Eli Sharabi, and Or Levy onto a stage in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza.

Eli Sharabi, Or Levy, and Ohad Ben-Ami released from captivity

ISA thwarts terror attack on Jerusalem bus

Investigations reveal that members of the Ramallah-area cell manufactured an explosive device and planned a suicide bombing attack on a bus in Jerusalem.

ISA thwarts terror attack on Jerusalem bus

IDF reservists Tzvika and Ofer killed in Jordan Valley shooting attack

Sergeant Major Ofer Yung, aged 39 from Tel Aviv, and Sergeant Major (Res.) Avraham Tzvi Tzvika Friedman, aged 43, from Ein HaNatziv, were killed by a terrorist who opened fire in an IDF installation.

IDF reservists Tzvika and Ofer killed in Jordan Valley shooting attack

The terrorist sneaked in at night and surprised the soldiers

Preliminary investigation into the shooting attack at the Tayasir checkpoint finds the terrorist reached the scene on foot, sneaked into the installation at night, and surprised the soldiers at dawn.

The terrorist sneaked in at night and surprised the soldiers

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: 'We will use all our force to eliminate threats'

Defense Minister Israel Katz toured the Israeli positions in Lebanon and delivered a warning to Hezbollah that Israel would not tolerate any aggression.

Defense Minister: 'We will use all our force to eliminate threats'

Senior military source:

Senior military source: Most of the terrorists released in the deal returned to terror

According to information from the defense echelon, at least two of the terrorists released in November 2023 were eliminated in the antiterror operation in Jenin, and dozens others were arrested.

Senior military source: Most of the terrorists released in the deal returned to terror

Operation Wall of Iron:

Operation Wall of Iron: IDF carries out wave of demolitions in Jenin

On Sunday, the IDF destroyed approximately 20 buildings used by terrorists in Jenin.

Operation Wall of Iron: IDF carries out wave of demolitions in Jenin

One reported dead:

IAF opens fire to distance vehicle that violated ceasefire, one reported dead

Israel confirms it fired at a vehicle in Gaza, according to Arab reports, one individual was killed and several others were wounded.

IAF opens fire to distance vehicle that violated ceasefire, one reported dead

After airstrikes:

After airstrikes: IDF begins operation in Samaria village of Tammun

The Bislach Brigade began counterterrorism operations in Tammun in eastern Samaria after a series of airstrikes that eliminated ten terrorists.

After airstrikes: IDF begins operation in Samaria village of Tammun

Eyal Zamir to be named IDF Chief of Staff

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, agree to appoint Major General (res.) Eyal Zamir to head the IDF. Zamir will take office next month.

Eyal Zamir to be named IDF Chief of Staff

After 484 days in captivity:

After 484 days in captivity: Keith, Ofer, and Yarden returned to Israel

Hostages Keith Siegel, Yarden Bibas, and Ofer Calderon were released Saturday from Hamas captivity.

After 484 days in captivity: Keith, Ofer, and Yarden returned to Israel

IDF:

New details from elimination of Marwan Issa, deputy commander of Hamas' military wing

IDF discloses new details from elimination of Marwan Issa, deputy commander of Hamas' military wing, in an airstrike in Nuseirat in central Gaza almost a year ago.

New details from elimination of Marwan Issa, deputy commander of Hamas' military wing

5 soldiers injured:

Staff Sergeant Liam Hazi fell in Jenin

Haruv reconnaissance soldier, First Sergeant Liam Hazi from Rosh Haayin, fell during operational activity in Jenin. Another soldier from the unit was seriously injured.

Staff  Sergeant Liam Hazi fell in Jenin

IDF shoots down drone crossing from Egypt

IDF thwarts attempt to smuggle 13 weapons and ammunition from Egypt via drone.

IDF shoots down drone crossing from Egypt