Uzi Baruch

Uzi Baruch

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Cpt. Eliav Haim Tzapalamus was killed during operational activity

Capt. Eliav Haim Tzapalamus, 21, from Haifa, was killed during operational activity in southern Lebanon when the Humvee he was traveling in overturned. Three soldiers were lightly wounded.

Cpt. Eliav Haim Tzapalamus was killed during operational activity

Amir Cohen, police district commander wounded on October 7 to retire

Central District police commander wounded on October 7 to retire after 38 years of service, 'I will carry the fallen in my heart forever.'

Amir Cohen, police district commander wounded on October 7 to retire

IDF demolishes home of terrorist who murdered Netanel Shakron

IDF forces demolish home of Qadri Samara, who murdered Netanel 'Nati' Shakron hours before Yom Kippur in shooting attack at a spring.

IDF demolishes home of terrorist who murdered Netanel Shakron

Southern Command Chief issues warning to Hamas

Southern Command chief issues warning to Hamas at ceremony in Eshkol: “Any attempt to attack IDF soldiers or residents of the Negev will be met with a sharp response."

Southern Command Chief issues warning to Hamas

‘Sensitive period’

‘Sensitive period’: Security establishment prepares for threats to elections

IDF Chief of Staff, Police Commissioner, and Shin Bet chief hold multi-front situation assessment and agree on a series of measures aimed at ensuring the elections are held safely and without disruption.

‘Sensitive period’: Security establishment prepares for threats to elections

Ahead of October 7

Ahead of October 7: NSC warns of attacks against Israelis and Jews abroad

Ahead of the third anniversary of the massacre, the National Security Council warns of an increased risk of attempted attacks against Israelis and Jews abroad and calls for heightened vigilance.

Ahead of October 7: NSC warns of attacks against Israelis and Jews abroad

Military Intelligence Chief:

Military Intelligence Chief: 4,000 October 7 terrorists eliminated

Military Intelligence Directorate chief Shlomi Binder told the Cabinet that 4,000 of the 6,000 terrorists who participated in the massacre have been eliminated. The hunt for the remainder continues.

Military Intelligence Chief: 4,000 October 7 terrorists eliminated

Arutz Sheva Exclusive:

Arutz Sheva Exclusive: Yoaz Hendel's vision for a right without Netanyahu

The chairman of the Miluimnikim and Economic party calls for dismantling the bloc map and forming a Zionist government that places conscription as a central condition.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive: Yoaz Hendel's vision for a right  without Netanyahu

What happens when a plane bound for Israel signals a hijacking?

A deviation from its flight path, loss of communications or a distress signal can trigger a special protocol designed to deal with unusual incidents involving civilian aircraft en route to Israel.

What happens when a plane bound for Israel signals a hijacking?

Katz orders full closure of Judea and Samaria over holiday

Palestinian Authority workers barred from entering Israeli communities during the holiday, with few exceptions.

Katz orders full closure of Judea and Samaria over holiday

Caught on camera: Gaza terrorist uses child to move weapons

IDF footage shows a child transferring weapons into a civilian home in central Gaza. Troops refrained from striking after identifying the child.

Caught on camera: Gaza terrorist uses child to move weapons

IDF confirms: Noa Argamani's kidnapper eliminated in Gaza strike

Terrorist filmed riding the motorcycle carrying Noa Argamani into Gaza on October 7 killed in Nuseirat, as Israel continues its hunt for the kidnappers.

IDF confirms: Noa Argamani's kidnapper eliminated in Gaza strike

Son of Israeli Ambassador to US severely injured in ramming attack near Modi'in

Neria, son of Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter, severely injured in terrorist ramming attack at the Bell Checkpoint near the city of Modi'in. The terrorist was eliminated.

Son of Israeli Ambassador to US severely injured in ramming attack near Modi'in

Shin Bet reveals:

Shin Bet reveals: This is how terrorists planned to assassinate Ben Gvir

Two terrorists from Shechem indicted over plans to assassinate National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, kidnap IDF soldier.

Shin Bet reveals: This is how terrorists planned to assassinate Ben Gvir

IDF eliminates Hamas finance chief in Gaza

Hamas finance chief Muhammad Abu Alwan eliminated in Khan Yunis, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz announce.

IDF eliminates Hamas finance chief in Gaza

IDF foils imminent terror attack in Judea and Samaria

Duvdevan soldiers arrest two terrorists planning an immediate attack as IDF forces uncover weapons, explosives materials and a weapons-manufacturing lathe during Yom Kippur operations.

IDF foils imminent terror attack in Judea and Samaria

Funeral at 11:00 p.m.:

IDF tracker fired at terrorist, saving victim's son

Investigation reveals terrorist returned to Ein Riya spring on eve of Yom Kippur and murdered father of six; IDF tracker’s gunfire prevented him from continuing the attack.

IDF tracker fired at terrorist, saving victim's son

Eliminated Hamas commander held Hadar Goldin, Israeli hostages

IDF, Shin Bet, reveal Rafah Brigade commander Nael Abu Obeid involved for years in holding Israelis captive, including Hadar Goldin and Nimrod Cohen.

Eliminated Hamas commander held Hadar Goldin, Israeli hostages

Herzog grants Elor Azaria’s request ahead of Yom Kippur

Nearly a decade after the shooting that sparked a national controversy, President Isaac Herzog grants Elor Azaria’s request ahead of Yom Kippur.

Herzog grants Elor Azaria’s request ahead of Yom Kippur

Two IDF soldiers injured in southern Lebanon

Two IDF soldiers lightly wounded after Hezbollah explosive device hits engineering vehicle in southern Lebanon; IDF retaliates.

Two IDF soldiers injured in southern Lebanon

Israeli arrested over suspected contact with Lebanese agent

Majd al-Krum resident knowingly maintained contact with foreign agent from Lebanon, was asked to carry out security-related missions, investigation reveals.

Israeli arrested over suspected contact with Lebanese agent

IDF goes on heightened alert for Yom Kippur

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir orders reinforcements across all fronts, with armed aircraft, missile ships and additional forces placed on standby.

IDF goes on heightened alert for Yom Kippur

Israeli accused of contacting Hamas, Iranian intelligence

Tamra resident repeatedly contacted Hamas, later established ties with Iranian intelligence before being arrested, Shin Bet, Israel Police reveal.

Israeli accused of contacting Hamas, Iranian intelligence

“Bore command responsibility"

“Bore command responsibility": Gaza Division intelligence officer on October 7 dismissed

Head of the IDF Personnel Directorate decides to dismiss Lt. Col. A., who served as the Gaza Division’s intelligence officer on October 7, in accordance with the recommendation of an IDF committee.

“Bore command responsibility": Gaza Division intelligence officer on October 7 dismissed

Heavy military movement

Heavy military movement: IDF and Home Front Command launch surprise drill across Israel

IDF and Home Front Command launch a surprise drill across Israel that will continue until the afternoon. Increased military activity is expected, but there is no security threat.

Heavy military movement: IDF and Home Front Command launch surprise drill across Israel

IDF Chief

IDF Chief: War not yet over, Hezbollah must be removed from south of Litani

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits 91st Division, says IDF will maintain forward defensive positions inside enemy territory and prevent Hezbollah from rebuilding its capabilities.

IDF Chief: War not yet over, Hezbollah must be removed from south of Litani

Helmet camera footage: Senior terror operative arrested

Helmet cameras captured Duvdevan soldiers during a special operation in Burqin, in which a senior member of the Jenin terrorist network was arrested.

Helmet camera footage: Senior terror operative arrested

Southern Command chief:

Southern Command chief: 'We carry a torch of light and goodness'

Maj. Gen. Yaniv Asor addresses the controversy over the film 'Naza,' Israel's war against Hamas and accusations targeting the IDF, declaring: 'They will not succeed!'

Southern Command chief: 'We carry a torch of light and goodness'

IDF thwarts imminent shooting attack in Hebron

Terrorist arrested on Shabbat after Shin Bet intelligence indicated he was preparing to open fire on Israeli civilians in the immediate future.

IDF thwarts imminent shooting attack in Hebron

Ahead of holidays:

Ahead of holidays: Surprise drill begins in Judea and Samaria

IDF launches surprise drill in the Judea and Samaria Division as part of preparations for the upcoming holidays. All battalions mobilized, and increased security activity will be visible throughout the area.

Ahead of holidays: Surprise drill begins in Judea and Samaria

Missing Ariel man found alive near Qalqilya

Yaniv Sardal, 53, located alive after massive overnight search involving IDF, Shin Bet, police and elite forces.

Missing Ariel man found alive near Qalqilya

Claude researcher warns 'AI race is out of control'

Jacob Coxon, an AI researcher who worked at both Anthropic and OpenAI, has left the industry while issuing a stark warning about the race toward superhuman artificial intelligence.

Claude researcher warns 'AI race is out of control'

Zamir to Israel’s enemies: Attack us, pay a ‘very heavy price’

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir oversees surprise ‘Breaking Dawn 2.0’ exercise testing readiness for multi-front war and warns enemies of an immediate, heavy price.

Zamir to Israel’s enemies: Attack us, pay a ‘very heavy price’

Southern Lebanon:

Hezbollah launches two explosive drones in southern Lebanon, IDF responds with strikes

Hezbollah launches two explosive drones toward IDF forces in southern Lebanon. One intercepted, with no injuries reported. The IDF is striking in response.

Hezbollah launches two explosive drones in southern Lebanon, IDF responds with strikes

Gilad Erdan:

Gilad Erdan: Unity Party pulls out of upcoming elections

Gilad Erdan announces that the Unity Party he founded will not compete in the upcoming elections, acknowledging that the party is unlikely to clear the electoral threshold.

Gilad Erdan: Unity Party pulls out of upcoming elections

Blatant ceasefire violation

Blatant ceasefire violation: Fire opened on IDF troops in northern Gaza

Fire identified toward IDF forces in northern Gaza. No injuries reported, the IDF strikes in the area.

Blatant ceasefire violation: Fire opened on IDF troops in northern Gaza

Minute by minute

Minute by minute: Netanyahu reveals what the morning of October 7 looked like

Following what it described as “inaccurate reports," the Prime Minister’s Office publishes the sequence of events on the morning of October 7 - minute by minute.

Minute by minute: Netanyahu reveals what the morning of October 7 looked like

Netanyahu to IDF brass:

Netanyahu to IDF brass: Iran regime change is Israel’s ‘main task’

Netanyahu tells IDF generals Iran's regime is weaker than ever, declaring that toppling it is Israel's main remaining mission and is 'within arm's reach.'

Netanyahu to IDF brass: Iran regime change is Israel’s ‘main task’

Israel leads world in teen screen addiction

From no screens before age 2 to social media only from 15, Israel’s Health Ministry unveils sweeping new recommendations for children and teens.

Israel leads world in teen screen addiction

Pharmacists suspected of stealing medications from IDF base

Two veteran pharmacists were arrested on suspicion of taking tens of thousands of medications intended for soldiers and selling them on the black market for tens of thousands of shekels.

Pharmacists suspected of stealing medications from IDF base