Uzi Baruch

Uzi Baruch

Chief Editor and CEO of Arutz Sheva

News by Uzi Baruch

IDF helicopter malfunctions while evacuating wounded

An IAF helicopter failed to take off while evacuating wounded troops out of southern Lebanon. An additional helicopter was dispatched while an IAF crew worked to repair the error.

IDF helicopter malfunctions while evacuating wounded

Smotrich attacks the media, calls them 'wicked liars'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said that forming the previous government together with an Arab party was even more damaging to Israel than the October 7 massacre.

Smotrich attacks the media, calls them 'wicked liars'

Ministerial committee approves acquisition of two new fighter squadrons

Israel Ministry of Defense: IDF to receive two new fighter squadrons: Ministerial Procurement Committee approves acquisition of F-35 and F-15IA squadrons.

Ministerial committee approves acquisition of two new fighter squadrons

Near-disaster in Gush Etzion

Paraglider veers off path in eastern Gush Etzion, reservist opens fire.

Near-disaster in Gush Etzion

Katz on Iran:

Katz on Iran: 'We may need to act again soon'

Omer Tishler promoted to Major General ahead of assuming Air Force command, as Defense Minister warns of ongoing threats from Iran and Hezbollah.

Katz on Iran: 'We may need to act again soon'

Two Jews stabbed outside London synagogue

Two injured in stabbing near Golders Green synagogue, stabber reported arrested.

Two Jews stabbed outside London synagogue

Key Hamas intelligence officer eliminated in Gaza

IDF, ISA, strike in northern Gaza, eliminating key Hamas intelligence officer involved in planning the October 7 massacre and attacks on Israeli forces.

Key Hamas intelligence officer eliminated in Gaza

Revealed:

Mossad missions deep behind enemy lines revealed during award cermony

Mossad chief says award-winning operations deep inside Iran and Lebanon boosted intelligence, struck enemies, and reshaped Israel’s strategic posture.

Mossad missions deep behind enemy lines revealed during award cermony

Severe espionage case:

Severe espionage case: Two IAF service members spied for Iran

Two Air Force technicians were arrested and charged after they allegedly sent information about fighter jet systems and footage from inside a military base to their Iranian handlers.

Severe espionage case: Two IAF service members spied for Iran

Iran's secret terror unit exposed

Mossad, Shin Bet and IDF expose IRGC's Unit 4000, the main terror arm that planned to assassinate Israeli officials and blow up oil pipelines.

Iran's secret terror unit exposed

Close-quarters gun battle

Close-quarters gun battle in Lebanon, ten soldiers wounded, three severely

Israeli Paratroopers conduct fierce and prolonged gun battle with Hezbollah terrorists in Bint Jbeil, leaving ten soldiers wounded, three of whom severely.

Close-quarters gun battle in Lebanon, ten soldiers wounded, three severely

Netanyahu announces direct negotiations with Lebanon

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered direct talks with Lebanon on Hezbollah disarmament and peace, following requests from Beirut.

Netanyahu announces direct negotiations with Lebanon

Working with Iran:

Working with Iran: Haifa resident planned attack on Naftali Bennett

Ami Gaidarov, a 22-year-old resident of Haifa, arrested on suspicion of contact with Iranian agents, aiding enemy during wartime in exchange for money.

Working with Iran: Haifa resident planned attack on Naftali Bennett

Paratroopers expand ground operations in southern Lebanon

Paratroopers expand ground operations in southern Lebanon, achieving operational control in the area and eliminating dozens of terrorists.

Paratroopers expand ground operations in southern Lebanon

Defense Minister: We dealt severe blow to Iran's economy

IAF destroys Iran's largest petrochemical facility, crippling its export ability; Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Iran against continuing to target civilians.

Defense Minister: We dealt severe blow to Iran's economy

Israel speeds up production of 'Arrow' interceptors

Ministerial committee approves increase in production of Arrow interceptors, aiming to allow continued freedom of movement and endurance.

Israel speeds up production of 'Arrow' interceptors

Binyamin region terror attack thwarted

Border Police officers arrest 21-year-old terrorist, find 'martyrdom will' in his possession, praise for October 7 massacre on his phone.

Binyamin region terror attack thwarted

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: 'Southern Lebanon is a kill zone'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir toured the Ras Baida area in southern Lebanon and held a situation assessment with commanders of the Northern Command regarding the progress against Hezbollah.

Chief of Staff: 'Southern Lebanon is a kill zone'

Over 200 targets struck in Iran and Lebanon

IDF completes simultaneous waves of strikes across Iran and Lebanon, attacking over 200 targets belonging to the Iranian terror regime and the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

Over 200 targets struck in Iran and Lebanon

Footage from Lebanon: 1,000 terrorists eliminated in a month

Defense data on IDF activity in Lebanon over the past month reveals approximately 1,000 terrorists eliminated, over 3,500 targets struck.

Footage from Lebanon: 1,000 terrorists eliminated in a month

Shin Bet reveals: Espionage suspect enlisted through Al Jazeera

Shin Bet, Israel Police, arrest Israeli Arab for carrying out intelligence tasks for hostile agent.

Shin Bet reveals: Espionage suspect enlisted through Al Jazeera

Shock at the Pentagon: US Army Chief of Staff steps down immediately

The dramatic move comes hours after reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demanded his resignation, with no official explanation provided by the Pentagon.

Shock at the Pentagon: US Army Chief of Staff steps down immediately

Ben-Gvir:

Ben-Gvir: Prison Service has already begun building death-row facility

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir told Arutz Sheva that the Israel Prison Service is already constructing the facility to execute terrorists under the recently passed law.

Ben-Gvir: Prison Service has already begun building death-row facility

Defense minister:

Defense minister: 'IDF will hold security zone in Lebanon up to the Litani'

Defense Minister Israel Katz says that Israel’s objectives in Lebanon include maintaining security control up to the Litani River, adding that 'all homes in villages near the border in Lebanon will be demolished.'

Defense minister: 'IDF will hold security zone in Lebanon up to the Litani'

Sderot:

Sderot: 'Noam, our hero, the entire city is crying for you'

Noam grew up in Sderot, studied at the high school yeshiva in Kfar Maimon and was a member of the Bnei Akiva youth movement in the city. He will be laid to rest at 3pm in the city's military cemetery.

Sderot: 'Noam, our hero, the entire city is crying for you'

Netanyahu in northern Israel:

Netanyahu in northern Israel: 'We are expanding the security zone in Lebanon'

After a situational assessment in northern Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the expansion of ground operations in Lebanon.

Netanyahu in northern Israel: 'We are expanding the security zone in Lebanon'

Staff Sergeant Ori Greenberg fell in combat in Lebanon

Staff Sergeant Ori Greenberg, 21 years old from Petah Tikva, fell in combat in Lebanon.

Staff Sergeant Ori Greenberg fell in combat in Lebanon

Dramatic increase in scope of strikes on Iran

IDF data reveals number of strikes in Iran over four times higher than during 2025's Operation Rising Lion; new list of targets approved.

Dramatic increase in scope of strikes on Iran

NSC warns of increased terror threat to Israelis abroad

National Security Council warns war with Iran raising the risk of attacks on Israeli and Jewish targets worldwide, urges Israelis abroad to take heightened precautions during Passover and upcoming spring holidays.

NSC warns of increased terror threat to Israelis abroad

Zamir: Iran is weak and exposed

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir says cumulative damage to Iran increasing, warns of missile attacks on Europe.

Zamir: Iran is weak and exposed

Deadly ramming in Samaria over Shabbat

Yehuda Shmuel Sherman was killed as a terrorist rammed him during a security patrol near Homesh. His brother was moderately injured in the attack.

Deadly ramming in Samaria over Shabbat

Israel warns Syria of 'more powerful' strikes

IDF strikes Syrian regime targets following violence against Syrian Druze, warns of escalation if violence continues.

Israel warns Syria of 'more powerful' strikes

Indictment:

Indictment: Reservist in Iron Dome unit passed intel to Iran

IDF reservists serving in Iron Dome unit for contacting Iranian agents, carrying out security tasks in exchange for payment.

Indictment: Reservist in Iron Dome unit passed intel to Iran

Defense Minister: Attacks are escalating, surprises coming

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns strikes on Iran are escalating, Israel will continue eliminating key figures. 'Significant surprises expected over the course of the day.'

Defense Minister: Attacks are escalating, surprises coming

Israel confirms: Iranian Intelligence Minister eliminated

Esmaeil Khatib, one of the most powerful and influential figures in the IRGC, was eliminated in Israeli attack on Tuesday night, IDF and Defense Minister confirm.

Israel confirms: Iranian Intelligence Minister eliminated

IDF eliminates key figure in Hamas' efforts to rebuild

IDF eliminates terrorist Yahya Abu Labda, responsible for transporting equipment used by Hamas during the October 7th attack.

IDF eliminates key figure in Hamas' efforts to rebuild

Couple killed by Iranian missile in Ramat Gan

A couple in their 70s pronounced dead after suffering critical injuries from an Iranian missile with a submunition warhead in Ramat Gan.

Couple killed by Iranian missile in Ramat Gan

IDF confirms:

Iran's de facto leader, Ali Larijani, eliminated

Architect of the nuclear program and a former senior commander in the IRGC, was considered the most extreme and influential figure regarding the survival of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran's de facto leader, Ali Larijani, eliminated

Top Iranian officials dead

Dramatic night of eliminations in Iran

IDF confirms Basij Commander Gholamreza Soleimani eliminated. Top Iranian official Ali Larijani also among targets; battle damage assessment ongoing.

Dramatic night of eliminations in Iran

IDF refutes claim: No shortage of interceptors

IDF officials reject a report claiming a shortage of ballistic missile interceptors, stressing preparations for prolonged fighting.

IDF refutes claim: No shortage of interceptors