Uzi Baruch

Uzi Baruch

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Third IDF division joins fighting in Lebanon

The 91st Division has begun targeted, limited, and localized operations in southern Lebanon.

Third IDF division joins fighting in Lebanon

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Master Sergeant Etay Azulay fell on the Lebanese border

During the incident in which Master Sergeant Etay Azulay fell, two soldiers were severely injured. The soldiers were evacuated to hospital for medical treatment.

Cleared for publication: Master Sergeant Etay Azulay fell on the Lebanese border

Nir Hadad, who was wounded in July, succumbed to his wounds

The IDF cleared for publication on Sunday that Sergeant First Class (Res.) Nir Hadad, aged 28, from Petah Tikva, a soldier in the 129th Battalion, 8th Brigade, succumbed to his wounds after being severely injured in June during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.

Nir Hadad, who was wounded in July, succumbed to his wounds

Eliminated after 24 years:

After 24 years: Terrorist who waved blood-stained hands after terror attack eliminated

In October 2000, Abed al-Aziz Salha took part in the murder of two IDF reservists, and waved his bloody hands out the window following the killing. Released in the 2011 'Shalit deal,' Salha was removed to Gaza.

After 24 years: Terrorist who waved blood-stained hands after terror attack eliminated

Eight soldiers fell in battle in Lebanon

The IDF has cleared for publication that eight soldiers have been killed in action just before Rosh Hashanah.

Eight soldiers fell in battle in Lebanon

First footage released:

First footage released: Commandos, paratroopers, battle in southern Lebanon

IDF soldiers eliminating terrorists at close range, destroying Hezbollah attack infrastructure.

First footage released: Commandos, paratroopers, battle in southern Lebanon

Lebanon:

Lebanon: Residents of 23 villages ordered to evacuate as IDF expands ground op

Soldiers from the IDF's 36th Division and other forces join the limited, targeted ground operation in Lebanon which began earlier this week.

Lebanon: Residents of 23 villages ordered to evacuate as IDF expands ground op

IDF confirms:

IDF confirms: Limited ground operation in Lebanon begins

IDF begins limited, localized, and targeted ground raids based on precise intelligence against Hezbollah terrorist targets and infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

IDF confirms: Limited ground operation in Lebanon begins

IDF soldier seriously injured by anti-tank missile in Gaza

An IDF soldier from the Yiftah brigade was seriously injured on Monday in a battle in the southern Gaza Strip, the IDF spokesman announced, and was taken to a hospital.

IDF soldier seriously injured by anti-tank missile in Gaza

At least 10 explosions reported

IDF Confirms: Major Israeli strike in Yemen| At least 10 explosions reported

Strikes come after the Houthis launched three ballistic missiles over the past two weeks at central Israel and the Coastal Plain.

IDF Confirms: Major Israeli strike in Yemen| At least 10 explosions reported

IDF:

More than 20 terrorists were eliminated alongside Hassan Nasrallah

All senior Hezbollah officials eliminated: More than 20 terrorists eliminated alongside Hassan Nasrallah during IDF strike on Hezbollah’s central headquarters.

More than 20 terrorists were eliminated alongside Hassan Nasrallah

IDF confirms: Hassan Nasrallah eliminated in airstrike

Following Friday evening airstrike in Beirut, IDF confirms that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has been eliminated.

IDF confirms: Hassan Nasrallah eliminated in airstrike

IDF:

IDF: Hamas has been militarily defeated

IDF claims that Hamas has been militarily defeated and has lost its ability to function as a military organization. Hamas has become a guerrilla and terrorist organization.

IDF: Hamas has been militarily defeated

Sirens in central Israel

Sirens in central Israel: Missile fired from Yemen intercepted by Arrow system

Ballistic missile launched from Yemen and successfully intercepted by the Arrow system, sirens activated throughout Gush Dan and the Shfela regions. No reports of injuries.

Sirens in central Israel: Missile fired from Yemen intercepted by Arrow system

Watch

Watch | IDF confirms: Hezbollah aerial commander eliminated in airstrike

The IDF struck the Dahieh suburb south of Beirut, killing Muhammad Hussein Srour, the commander of Hezbollah's aerial unit.

Watch | IDF confirms: Hezbollah aerial commander eliminated in airstrike

Gaza:

Gaza: Terrorist who directed Judea, Samaria, terror attacks is eliminated

IDF, ISA continue targeted eliminations in Gaza, taking out terrorists who participated in October 7 massacre in communities along the Israel-Gaza border.

Gaza: Terrorist who directed Judea, Samaria, terror attacks is eliminated

Deep pit found in yard of Jenin home

IDF forces locate deep pit dug in yard of Jenin home. 'No weapons or suspects found in pit.'

Deep pit found in yard of Jenin home

Israeli Arab planned terror attack at graves of righteous

Basel Abahara, 23 years old from the Galilee, planned a bombing-shooting attack targeting Jews visiting gravesites of righteous individuals.

Israeli Arab planned terror attack at graves of righteous

Chief of Staff in the north:

Chief of Staff in the north: 'We continue to strike and prepare to operate in Lebanon'

Halevi visited soldiers during an exercise near the border and told them: 'Your encounter with Hezbollah operatives will show them what it means to face a professional, highly skilled, and battle-experienced force.'

Chief of Staff in the north: 'We continue to strike and prepare to operate in Lebanon'

Northern Command chief:

Northern Command chief: 'We're beginning a new stage in the fighting, ready for ground op'

We are beginning a new stage in the battle, we need to be very well-prepared for maneuvers and action,' Major General Ori Gordin, Northern Command commander, says.

Northern Command chief: 'We're beginning a new stage in the fighting, ready for ground op'

Report:

Report: Senior Hezbollah figure Ali Karaki killed in Beirut airstrike

Ali Karaki, the most senior military official left in Hezbollah after recent assassinations, reportedly targeted and killed in Beirut airstrike Monday evening.

Report: Senior Hezbollah figure Ali Karaki killed in Beirut airstrike

IDF strikes 800 Hezbollah terror targets

Based on accurate intelligence, the IDF attacked buildings where Hezbollah hid rockets, missiles, launchers, unmanned aerial vehicles and other military infrastructure.

IDF strikes 800 Hezbollah terror targets

'I see the launchers'

'I see the launchers' | Watch: 150 jets strike Lebanon

Over the past days, the Israeli Air Force has been striking in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon, and also operating in Judea and Samaria.

'I see the launchers' | Watch: 150 jets strike Lebanon

Clouds of dust led to helicopter crash in Rafah, IDF report shows

IDF interim report shows 'Yanshuf' helicopter crash in Rafah caused by dust, loss of eye contact with the ground on a dark night.

Clouds of dust led to helicopter crash in Rafah, IDF report shows

Terrorist who directed attacks in northern Samaria eliminated

IDF, ISA, eliminate head of terror group in Qabatiya, six additional terrorists, in northern Samaria operation.

Terrorist who directed attacks in northern Samaria eliminated

Chief of Staff in northern Israel:

Chief of Staff: 'We still have many capabilities which haven't been used'

IDF Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi visits Northern Command, says, 'We still have many capabilities; every time we work on a certain stage, the next two stages are already ready to advance.'

Chief of Staff: 'We still have many capabilities which haven't been used'

Former Defense Minister and Chief of Staff Moshe Ya'alon target of Hezbollah attack

The target of Hezbollah's assassination attempt in Yarkon Park a year ago is Defense Minister and former Chief of Staff, Moshe (Bogie) Ya'alon.

Former Defense Minister and Chief of Staff Moshe Ya'alon target of Hezbollah attack

Iran's Ambassador to Lebanon loses eye in pager explosion

New York Times: 'Iran's Ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani lost an eye yesterday from the pager explosions, and was injured in the other.

Iran's Ambassador to Lebanon loses eye in pager explosion

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Three Givati soldiers and an IDF paramedic fell in Gaza

IDF clears for publication the names of four soldiers who fell during combat in the Gaza Strip. Six other soldiers injured.

Cleared for publication: Three Givati soldiers and an IDF paramedic fell in Gaza

ISA reveals:

ISA reveals: Hezbollah attack plot on former Israeli official foiled

The ISA uncovered a claymore mine, commonly used by Hezbollah, which was meant to be used against a former defense establishment official.

ISA reveals: Hezbollah attack plot on former Israeli official foiled

Reservist severely injured during combat in southern Gaza

Reservist from the Givati Brigade severely injured during combat in southern Gaza on Monday. The soldier was evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment.

Reservist severely injured during combat in southern Gaza

Missile from Yemen exploded in open area; interception failed

IDF investigation so far indicates that the missile fired by the Houthis in Yemen was not intercepted in the air. Arrow and Iron Dome systems failed to intercept it.

Missile from Yemen exploded in open area; interception failed

Watch:

Watch: Tunnel located in Tulkarm region | Video from helmet cameras

During the operation in northern Samaria, a tunnel was found near a hospital located within the Tulkarm camp. The tunnel route has an entrance but no exit.

Watch: Tunnel located in Tulkarm region | Video from helmet cameras

Helmet-cam footage:

Helmet-cam footage: Terrorist arrested in hospital near Hebron

Watch: Yamam officers raided a hospital in Halul, near Hebron, and arrested a terrorist who was wounded when a car bomb exploded prematurely in the area last month.

Helmet-cam footage: Terrorist arrested in hospital near Hebron

Muhammad Abu Atiya, terrorist who murdered Master Sergeant Maxim Rozinkov, eliminated

3 Islamic Jihad terrorists responsible for numerous attacks eliminated while driving armed in Samaria, including terrorist responsible for killing of Border Police officer a year ago.

Muhammad Abu Atiya, terrorist who murdered Master Sergeant Maxim Rozinkov, eliminated

IAF Commander at crash site:

IAF Commander at crash site: 'This was an operational accident, it will be investigated'

IAF and Southern Command commanding officers visit site where a Yanshuv helicopter crashed, killing three and injuring others.

IAF Commander at crash site: 'This was an operational accident, it will be investigated'

IDF helicopter crashes, killing two soldiers

Seven injured, two dead, after IDF helicopter, attempting to evacuate injured soldier, crashes near Rafah.

IDF helicopter crashes, killing two soldiers

Col. Golan Vach seriously injured in Gaza tunnel collapse

Col. Vach led IDF search and rescue operations in Turkey following the devastating earthquake and in Miami following the Surfside building collapse.

Col. Golan Vach seriously injured in Gaza tunnel collapse

IDF detains UN convoy in order to question suspects

IDF troops detain convoy of UN vehicles in the northern Gaza Strip, after intelligence was received that a number of Palestinian Arab suspects were present in the convoy.

IDF detains UN convoy in order to question suspects

Main highway arrest:

Main highway arrest: Imminent terror attack foiled

Three residents of the Palestinian Authority town of Bani Na'im in the Hebron area were arrested today based on intelligence that they were planning an imminent terror attack, including one on Route 6.

Main highway arrest: Imminent terror attack foiled