Uzi Baruch

Uzi Baruch

Chief Editor and CEO of Arutz Sheva

News by Uzi Baruch

Iranian espionage

Two reserve soldiers suspected of espionage for Iran

ISA, Israel Police, arrest two Israeli citizens suspected of carrying out tasks for Iran; one of the suspects passed his operator confidential information obtained during his military service.

Two reserve soldiers suspected of espionage for Iran

IDF: Three Egoz Unit fighters injured in Jenin

Three soldiers from the Egoz Unit were injured Thursday while fighting terror in Jenin. 'They have been transferred to the hospital, their families have been notified,' IDF says.

IDF: Three Egoz Unit fighters injured in Jenin

After 477 days in captivity:

After 477 days in captivity: Liri, Naama, Daniella, and Karina return home to Israel

Four of the five IDF lookouts kidnapped from the Nahal Oz military post during the October 7 massacre are returned to Israel.

After 477 days in captivity: Liri, Naama, Daniella, and Karina return home to Israel

Isawiya resident who reached out to Hezbollah arrested

Israel Police and ISA arrest Jerusalem Arab who contacted sources in Hezbollah and other terror groups, photographed sensitive locations.

Isawiya resident who reached out to Hezbollah arrested

Defense Minister announces 3 candidates for next Chief of Staff

Minister Israel Katz says he will interview Deputy Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Amir Baram, Director General of the Defense Ministry, Maj. Gen. (res.) Eyal Zamir, and Maj. Gen. Tamir Yadai, to replace outgoing IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.

Defense Minister announces 3 candidates for next Chief of Staff

Footage of the Jenin operation:

Footage of the Jenin operation: Over ten terrorists killed, many explosives destroyed

Over 10 terrorists eliminated as IDF carries out aerial strikes on terror targets, destroys explosives, in new Jenin operation.

Footage of the Jenin operation: Over ten terrorists killed, many explosives destroyed

Nahal Brigade prepares for next missions after Gaza op.

The Nahal Brigade today (Monday) marked the end of the brigade's operation in the Gaza Strip and to commemorate the brigade's fallen since the beginning of the war.

Nahal Brigade prepares for next missions after Gaza op.

IDF Chief of Staff in Syria:

IDF Chief of Staff in Syria: 'We need to make every effort to bring back Hadar Goldin'

While visiting troops in Syria, IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi discussed the recovery of the body of Oron Shaul, which had been held by Hamas since 2014.

IDF Chief of Staff in Syria: 'We need to make every effort to bring back Hadar Goldin'

Sergeant First Class (res.) Eviatar Ben Yehuda fell during operational activity

Sergeant First Class (res.) Eviatar Ben Yehuda served in the 8211th Battalion of the Efraim Brigade and fell during operational activity.

Sergeant First Class (res.) Eviatar Ben Yehuda fell during operational activity

Security Cabinet approves hostage deal - Smotrich and Ben-Gvir vote against it

Security Cabinet has recommended that the Government approve the proposed hostage deal framework.

Security Cabinet approves hostage deal - Smotrich and Ben-Gvir vote against it

Defense Minister cancels warrants against Yesha residents

Defense Minister cites release of terrorists in hostage deal in decision to free 5 Judea and Samaria residents to their homes. 'Better for the families of Jewish settlers to be happy than for the families of released terrorists.'

Defense Minister cancels warrants against Yesha residents

50 terrorists arrested, 10 eliminated, in Judea and Samaria

Israeli security forces arrest 50 terrorists, eliminate over 10 terrorists, in aerial strikes, confiscate terror funds, in counterterror operations in Judea and Samaria.

50 terrorists arrested, 10 eliminated, in Judea and Samaria

Ten IDF soldiers injured after rocket explodes at base

Three soldiers moderately wounded, seven lightly wounded, when rocket explodes during instruction session at IDF training base in southern Israel.

Ten IDF soldiers injured after rocket explodes at base

Police and ISA reveal:

Police and ISA reveal: Minor planned to join ISIS, began making explosives

Bedouin Arab minor, age 16, arrested for planning to join ISIS, preparing explosives for use in terror attacks.

Police and ISA reveal: Minor planned to join ISIS, began making explosives

6 terrorists eliminated in airstrike in Jenin

PA health authorities report 6 dead and several injured in Israeli strike in Jenin, the first such Israeli action in Jenin since the PA began its operations against terrorists in the city.

6 terrorists eliminated in airstrike in Jenin

Shechem:

Shechem: Two terrorists arrested en route to attack

Imminent attack foiled: Security forces apprehended two terrorists armed with fully loaded M-16 assault rifles and in possession of tactical vests and facemasks.

Shechem: Two terrorists arrested en route to attack

ISA recommends alternative to detention for Ari Rosenfeld

The prosecution today accepted the ISA's position that Ari Rosenfeld is not dangerous: "The danger posed has diminished and he can be released to house arrest."

ISA recommends alternative to detention for Ari Rosenfeld

Alexander, Danila, Yahav, and Eliav fell in battle in Gaza

Three soldiers from the 931st Battalion of the Nahal Brigade, and one soldier from the 79th Battalion of 14th 'Machatz' Brigade, fell in battle in Gaza.

Alexander, Danila, Yahav, and Eliav fell in battle in Gaza

IDF publishes investigation into suspected friendly fire deaths

A newly published report indicates that Tomer and Dikla Arava were likely killed by IDF fire during the battle for their town of Nahal Oz in the October 7th massacre.

IDF publishes investigation into suspected friendly fire deaths

Amb. Danon to Arutz Sheva:

Amb. Danon to Arutz Sheva:

Israeli Amb. to the UN speaks with Arutz Sheva about Israel's expectations for the incoming Trump Administration and what he believes Trump's threats that Hamas must release the hostages before he takes office mean.

Amb. Danon to Arutz Sheva:

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: 'Growing Iranian threat in Judea and Samaria'

Defense Minister Israel Katz met with governors of Judea and Samaria and told them 'We are seeing steadily growing threats to Judea and Samaria from the Iranian axis.'

Defense Minister: 'Growing Iranian threat in Judea and Samaria'

Three terrorists eliminated in aerial attack in northern Samaria

IDF identifies three terrorists attempting to plant explosives, eliminates them in aerial strike.

Three terrorists eliminated in aerial attack in northern Samaria

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: 'We'll lay hands on the terrorists, the clock is ticking'

IDF Chief of the General Staff arrives at scene of Samaria terror attack, warns, 'We'll intensify and continue our war against terrorism in Judea and Samaria.'

Chief of Staff: 'We'll lay hands on the terrorists, the clock is ticking'

Beit Hanoun:

Two Nahal Brigade soldiers seriously injured in battle in Beit Hanoun

Two soldiers in the Reconnaissance Battalion of the Nahal Brigade severely injured during combat, IDF reports.

Two Nahal Brigade soldiers seriously injured in battle in Beit Hanoun

Barcelona:

'Barcelona community getting stronger despite challenges,' says Rabbi David Libersohn.

Rabbi David Libersohn, Chabad emissary in Barcelona, talks about lighting Hanukkah candles in the city's main square and other Jewish activities, alongside caution and concern about antisemitism.

'Barcelona community getting stronger despite challenges,' says Rabbi David Libersohn.

Samaria:

Samaria: Israeli troops kill suspect, find explosives lab in his house

The suspect, a former PA intelligence officer, attempted to flee and fired at Israeli forces. The Israeli forces returned fire, neutralizing him.

Samaria: Israeli troops kill suspect, find explosives lab in his house

Confirmed:

Confirmed: Stabbing of elderly woman was terror attack

The culprit knew the victim beforehand and attacked her in her own home.

Confirmed: Stabbing of elderly woman was terror attack

IDF forces clash with armed terrorists in Shechem

Terrorists hurl explosive devices, firebombs, at IDF forces during counterterror operation in Shechem.

IDF forces clash with armed terrorists in Shechem

Sirens in Kibbutz Be'eri caused by shoulder-fired missile

Sirens in Kibbutz Be'eri set off as precautionary measure after Hamas terrorists launched missile towards IAF helicopter, IDF explains.

Sirens in Kibbutz Be'eri caused by shoulder-fired missile

Hamas Internal Security chief eliminated

Hassam Shahwan, head of Hamas Internal Security Forces in the southern Gaza Strip, hid among the civilian population in Khan Yunis and was eliminated by the IAF.

Hamas Internal Security chief eliminated

For the first time in years:

For the first time in years: ISA makes dramatic change to modus operandi

With 2024 drawing to an end, the ISA has published statistics of its operations over the past year.

For the first time in years: ISA makes dramatic change to modus operandi

Footage from Gaza:

Footage from Gaza: Nahal Brigade joins fighting in Beit Hanoun

IDF locates terror tunnels in building used as mosque; Nahal Brigade completes operations in Rafah, moves to join fighting in Beit Hanoun.

Footage from Gaza: Nahal Brigade joins fighting in Beit Hanoun

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad rocket unit commander

IDF, ISA, eliminate Anas Muhammad Saadi Masri, commander of Islamic Jihad’s Rocket Unit in northern Gaza.

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad rocket unit commander

Footage from Gaza:

Footage from Gaza: This is how the IDF conducted a raid on a Jabaliya hospital

Over 240 terrorists apprehended at the Kamal Adwan Hospital, 15 of whom participated in the October 7th massacre.

Footage from Gaza: This is how the IDF conducted a raid on a Jabaliya hospital

240 terrorists arrested:

240 terrorists arrested: IDF moves in after Hamas turned Gaza hospital into terror hotbed

IDF, ISA, complete targeted operation against Hamas command center in the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Jabaliya, apprehending over 240 terrorists in the area.

240 terrorists arrested: IDF moves in after Hamas turned Gaza hospital into terror hotbed

IDF responds to accusations:

Document reveals: Eliminated individuals were terrorists, not journalists

Palestinian Arabs claim IDF killed journalists in strike on vehicle in Gaza; IDF reveals list of Islamic Jihad operatives, including the five who were eliminated.

Document reveals: Eliminated individuals were terrorists, not journalists

Minister Katz in Gaza:

Minister Katz in Gaza: 'Security control of Gaza will remain in the IDF's hands'

Defense Minister Israel Katz visited the Philadelphi Corridor in the Gaza Strip and stated: 'There will not be a political Hamas here and there will not be a militant Hamas here - there will be a different reality here thanks to the fighting that continues every day.'

Minister Katz in Gaza: 'Security control of Gaza will remain in the IDF's hands'

Ilay Atedgi, Netanel Pessach, Hillel Diener fell in battle in Gaza

3 soldiers from Kfir Brigade killed in combat in northern Gaza.

Ilay Atedgi, Netanel Pessach, Hillel Diener fell in battle in Gaza

Explosive detonates under tank

Explosive detonates under tank, reservist severely injured during combat in central Gaza

A reservist in the Armored Corps, 429th Battalion, Harel (10) Brigade, severely injured during combat in central Gaza. Two other soldiers injured, one in moderate condition, and one in light condition.

Explosive detonates under tank, reservist severely injured during combat in central Gaza

Ballistic missile from Yemen explodes in Jaffa, 16 injured

Millions of Israelis raced Saturday morning to bomb shelters as sirens sounded in central Israel. Sixteen people were lightly injured after the Houthi-launched ballistic missile exploded in Jaffa.

Ballistic missile from Yemen explodes in Jaffa, 16 injured