Uzi Baruch

Uzi Baruch

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Shooting attack:

Terrorist who murdered Yehoshua Aharon Tuvia Simcha, 10, caught

Terrorist who murdered 10-year-old Yehoshua Aharon Tuvia Simcha in a shooting attack turns himself in to Israeli security forces.

Terrorist who murdered Yehoshua Aharon Tuvia Simcha, 10, caught

Operation Bashan Arrow:

Operation Bashan Arrow: 320 targets struck, 80% of Syrian military capabilities destroyed

IDF publishes new details on the operations in Syria to prevent Assad's weapons from falling into the hands of Islamists who toppled his regime.

Operation Bashan Arrow: 320 targets struck, 80% of Syrian military capabilities destroyed

For thousands of dollars

Resident of northern Israel received thousands of dollars to carry out tasks for Iran

Artyom Zolotarev from Nof Hagalil committed vandalism and torched several vehicles under the directive of Iranian intelligence agents and was paid thousands of dollars in cryptocurrencies in exchange.

Resident of northern Israel received thousands of dollars to carry out tasks for Iran

IDF closes regions near Syrian border following regime's fall

Druze communities in the Golan area have moved to online classes, and new restrictions are in place to govern agricultural activity in the region.

IDF closes regions near Syrian border following regime's fall

Captain Avraham Ben Pinchas fell in battle

Binyamin Regional Council announces: Captain Avraham Ben Pinchas, resident of Harasha, fell in battle in Gaza.

Captain Avraham Ben Pinchas fell in battle

Hamas publishes sign of life from hostage Matan Zangauker

Hamas publishes footage from hostage Matan Zangauker, family approves video's release.

Hamas publishes sign of life from hostage Matan Zangauker

Iranian spy network exposed in the Golan Heights

Father and son, residents of the Druze village of Mas'ada, gathered intelligence on IDF operations in the area on behalf of Iran's Quds Force.

Iranian spy network exposed in the Golan Heights

IDF investigation:

IDF investigation: Hostages whose bodies were recovered in August were murdered by captors

The IDF found that six hostages whose bodies were recovered in August were most probably murdered in captivity, but did not rule out the possibility that they were killed as the result of an airstrike.

IDF investigation: Hostages whose bodies were recovered in August were murdered by captors

After Hezbollah mortar attack:

IAF strikes dozens of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after mortar attack

IDF announces that air force striking in Lebanon after Hezbollah fired 2 mortar rounds at northern Israel in first such attack since the ceasefire.

IAF strikes dozens of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after mortar attack

Deputy Chief of Staff in Gaza:

Deputy Chief of Staff in Gaza: 'Strain is evident, important to expand our ranks'

'Military efforts will intensify until Hamas is destroyed,' says Deputy Chief of Staff to combat soldiers in Gaza.'

Deputy Chief of Staff in Gaza: 'Strain is evident, important to expand our ranks'

200 Iranian phishing attacks against Israelis uncovered

Shin Bet uncovers Iranian plot to gain access to personal information of Israelis, including senior officials, to set up terrorist attacks against the victims.

200 Iranian phishing attacks against Israelis uncovered

Hostage Omer Neutra declared fallen IDF soldier

Captain Omer Maxim Neutra, lone soldier from New York, served as a tank commander in the IDF. He was kidnapped to Gaza during the October 7 massacre, and was recently declared dead.

Hostage Omer Neutra declared fallen IDF soldier

Security forces eliminate terrorist who murdered Yehonatan Deutsch

IDF strikes, eliminates, terror cell responsible for terror attacks in the Jenin area. Wael Lahluh, the head of the terror cell, carried out the August shooting attack at the Mehola Junction, in which Yehonatan Deutsch was killed.

Security forces eliminate terrorist who murdered Yehonatan Deutsch

Israeli airstrike targets terrorists in Jenin

The IDF reported an airstrike targeting a terrorist cell in northern Samaria, linked to recent attacks.

Israeli airstrike targets terrorists in Jenin

Staff Sergeant Zamir Burke fell in battle in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Zamir Burke, 20, a squad commander in the 601st Battalion, 401st Brigade, fell in battle in northern Gaza.

Staff Sergeant Zamir Burke fell in battle in Gaza

IDF eliminates terrorist who participated in October 7 massacre

World Central Kitchen employee who took part in the October 7th massacre in Kibbutz Nir Oz eliminated in IDF strike on vehicle.

IDF eliminates terrorist who participated in October 7 massacre

IDF Chief of Staff hints he may resign due to October 7th inquiry

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi hints at resignation after the conclusion of October 7 inquiries. He emphasized the importance of the process and commander accountability.

IDF Chief of Staff hints he may resign due to October 7th inquiry

In strike on Gaza City:

In strike on Gaza City: IDF eliminates terrorist responsible for 2002 Be'er Sheva bombing

In Gaza City, IAF aircraft strike and eliminate terrorist Morad Rajoub, who was one of two terrorists to carry out an a Be'er Sheva bombing attack in May 2002.

In strike on Gaza City: IDF eliminates terrorist responsible for 2002 Be'er Sheva bombing

Rockets and Claymore mines:

Security forces thwart Iran attempt to smuggle weapons to Jenin

IDF, ISA, foil attempt to smuggle advanced weapons originating in Iran to terror operatives in Judea and Samaria.

Security forces thwart Iran attempt to smuggle weapons to Jenin

Ze'ev (Jabo) Erlich:

Golani weapons officer, Col. (res.) Yoav Yarom, takes responsibility for incident, resigns

Golani weapons officer, Col. (res.) Yoav Yarom, resigns following incident, in which Major (res.) Ze'ev Erlich and Sergeant Gur Kehati were killed.

Golani weapons officer, Col. (res.) Yoav Yarom, takes responsibility for incident, resigns

5 Hamas terrorists who participated in 10/7 murders, kidnappings eliminated

Terrorists, including Nuhkba commander and another Hamas commander who led the massacres and kidnappings on the Mefalsim road on October 7th, eliminated.

5 Hamas terrorists who participated in 10/7 murders, kidnappings eliminated

MK Sukkot:

MK Sukkot: 'Take back the Cave of the Patriarchs for Jews'

The Knesset Subcommittee on Judea and Samaria toured Hebron in preparation for the Shabbat where the portion regarding the Cave is read.

MK Sukkot: 'Take back the Cave of the Patriarchs for Jews'

Following death of reservist:

Chief of Staff: Team will 'strengthen operational discipline'

IDF Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi orders the establishment of a team of experts to examineand strengthen operational discipline in combat after Maj (Res.) Ze’ev Hanoch Jabo Erlich fell in combat in southern Lebanon.

Chief of Staff: Team will 'strengthen operational discipline'

Sergeant Gur Kehati fell in battle in Lebanon

Sergeant Gur Kehati, age 20, served in the Golani Brigade's Battalion 13, and fell in battle in southern Lebanon.

Sergeant Gur Kehati fell in battle in Lebanon

IAF strikes terror cell in Jenin

As part of ongoing counterterror operations in Judea and Samaria, an aircraft struck a group of armed terrorists in Jenin.

IAF strikes terror cell in Jenin

IDF announces:

IDF announces: Two Hezbollah commanders responsible for strikes eliminated

IDF eliminates Hezbollah operations commander, antitank commander, responsible for missile attacks on northern Israel.

IDF announces: Two Hezbollah commanders responsible for strikes eliminated

Northern Command chief:

Northern Command chief: Hezbollah's firing abilities dramatically reduced

'Northern Command's objective is to protect the residents, we're in the midst of an offensive with very good achievements so far,' Northern Command chief Major General Ori Gordin tells commanders,

Northern Command chief: Hezbollah's firing abilities dramatically reduced

800th fallen soldier:

800th fallen soldier: Sergeant First Class (res.) Roi Sasson fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant First Class (res.) Roi Sasson, aged 21, from Mevaseret Zion, a soldier in the 90th "Nahshon" Battalion, Kfir Brigade, fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip; battalion officer seriously injured.

800th fallen soldier: Sergeant First Class (res.) Roi Sasson fell in battle in Gaza

Footage of the fighting:

Watch: Division 98 expands ground operations in southern Lebanon

IDF conducts targeted raid on a central Hezbollah terror stronghold in southern Lebanon.

Watch: Division 98 expands ground operations in southern Lebanon

IDF eliminates commander of Hezbollah's medium-range rocket array

Ali Tawfiq Dweiq, commander of Hezbollah's medium-range rocket array, eliminated near Kfar Jouz in southern Lebanon.

IDF eliminates commander of Hezbollah's medium-range rocket array

Three terrorists eliminated

Special forces operating in Jenin area, three terrorists eliminated

Border Police forces use 'pressure cooker' procedure on terrorists who barricaded themselves in a building, eliminating several wanted terrorists.

Special forces operating in Jenin area, three terrorists eliminated

IDF appointments:

IDF appointments: Will the Defense Minister block the Chief of Staff?

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi seeks to continue appointing senior officers in the IDF despite the October 7th massacre and the public demand to end his role.

IDF appointments: Will the Defense Minister block the Chief of Staff?

Drone footage:

Drone footage: Terrorists entered a tunnel and were eliminated

Hamas terrorists were spotted b a drone in Beit Lahia entering a tunnel with weapons in their hands and were bombed a short while later.

Drone footage: Terrorists entered a tunnel and were eliminated

Israeli forces locate seven weapons lathes in Hebron

Security forces seize lathes, weapons, and arrest terror suspects in multiple operations throughout Judea and Samaria.

Israeli forces locate seven weapons lathes in Hebron

First time since 2000:

First time since 2000: Israeli artillery battery enters Lebanese territory

As ground forces have begun operating deeper in Lebanese territory, batteries from the Keren (411) Battalion have crossed the border to provide artillery support.

First time since 2000: Israeli artillery battery enters Lebanese territory

PMO document leak:

New details cleared for publication in Prime Minister's Office document leak case

Prime Minister's Office spokesman allegedly attempted to influence public opinion on the hostage negotiations and circumvent the IDF censor by sending classified Hamas documents to the foreign press.

New details cleared for publication in Prime Minister's Office document leak case

In Lebanese village:

Tunnel shaft with underground weapons found and destroyed in Lebanese village

The IDF announced that after operations in the Gaza Strip and counterterrorism operations in Judea and Samaria, the Haruv Reconnaissance Unit, under the command of the 228th Brigade, is conducting limited, localized, targeted raids in southern Lebanon.

Tunnel shaft with underground weapons found and destroyed in Lebanese village

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Sergeant first class (res.) Idan Kenan fell in northern Gaza

IDF Spokesperson's Unit clears for publication that Sergeant first class (res.) Idan Kenan, who served in the 90th Battalion, Kfir Brigade, fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.

Cleared for publication: Sergeant first class (res.) Idan Kenan fell in northern Gaza

Chief of Staff in southern Lebanon:

Chief of Staff: 'Hezbollah will continue to fire - we will continue to fight'

Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi visits troops in Kfarkela in Southern Lebanon, stressing: 'We will continue to fight, to implement plans, conduct deep strikes, and hit Hezbollah very hard.'

Chief of Staff: 'Hezbollah will continue to fire - we will continue to fight'

Islamic Jihad confirms:

Islamic Jihad confirms: Two senior members eliminated in Israeli strike in Syria

Rasmi Abu Issa, head of Islamic Jihad's foreign relations team, and Abdul Aziz al-Minawi, from the terror group's political bureau, were eliminated in an Israeli strike in Damascus.

Islamic Jihad confirms: Two senior members eliminated in Israeli strike in Syria