Uzi Baruch

Uzi Baruch

Chief Editor and CEO of Arutz Sheva

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Mortar post located inside Rafah tunnel shaft destroyed

IDF troops continue operational activity in the area of Shuja'iyya and Rafah.

Mortar post located inside Rafah tunnel shaft destroyed

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Cleared for publication: Sergeant Eyal Shynes fell in southern Gaza

Sergeant Eyal Shynes, 19, from Kibbutz Afik fell in battle in southern Gaza. His family was notified.

Cleared for publication: Sergeant Eyal Shynes fell in southern Gaza

Cabinet approves:

Cabinet approves: Sanctions against PA, regulation of five communities

Cabinet approves Smotrich's measures to combat the recognition of a Palestinian state and proceedings against Israel. They include sanctions against the PA, promotion of construction and other measures.

Cabinet approves: Sanctions against PA, regulation of five communities

In northern Gaza:

In northern Gaza: Terrorists who took part in massacre, held hostages, are eliminated

IDF strikes terrorists who operated in two buildings in northern Gaza, eliminating terrorists who took part in the October 7 massacre and were involved in holding hostages.

In northern Gaza: Terrorists who took part in massacre, held hostages, are eliminated

Materials for making explosives found in Qalqiliya

During an operation in Qalqilya within the Ephraim Brigade, soldiers arrested a wanted individual and confiscated over 70,000 NIS in terrorist funds and materials for making explosives.

Materials for making explosives found in Qalqiliya

Amnon Mukhtar was shot dead in Qalqiliya

Amnon Mukhtar, 67, has been named as the victim of Saturday's murder in Qalqiliya.

Amnon Mukhtar was shot dead in Qalqiliya

Hamas drone operator eliminated

Muhammad Abu Taha, a drone operator in the Hamas terrorist organization, was eliminated. During the war, Abu Taha carried out numerous attacks against IDF forces.

Hamas drone operator eliminated

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Cleared for publication: Two soldiers fell in combat in central Gaza

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Omer Smadga and Sergeant First Class (Res.) Saadia Yaakov Dery fell in central Gaza. Three reservists were severely wounded.

Cleared for publication: Two soldiers fell in combat in central Gaza

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Nukhba sniper who participated in October 7 massacre killed

IDF, ISA, eliminate a leading Hamas sniper and Nukhba Forces commander who participated in the October 7th Massacre and killed Cpt. Yisrael Yudkin last month.

Nukhba sniper who participated in October 7 massacre killed

IDF approves plans for an invasion of Lebanon

The Northern Command Commander, Major General Uri Gordin, and the Head of the Operations Directorate, Major General Oded Basiuk, conducted a joint plans approval and situation assessment in the Northern Command today.

IDF approves plans for an invasion of Lebanon

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Watch: IDF takes control of Philadelphi route

The IDF estimates that it will take a few weeks to decisively defeat the remaining two Hamas battalions in Rafah and complete the IDF's control of the Gaza Strip.

Watch: IDF takes control of Philadelphi route

APC tragedy in Rafah:

APC tragedy in Rafah: Names of five soldiers who fell cleared for publication

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit clears for publication of the names of five soldiers who were killed in the explosion of an APC in Rafah. In addition, two reservists were killed in northern Gaza.

APC tragedy in Rafah: Names of five soldiers who fell cleared for publication

Sergeant Shalom Menachem among those killed in APC disaster

Combat engineer Shalom Menachem of Beit El, age 21, was killed Saturday in an APC disaster that left a total of eight soldiers dead.

Sergeant Shalom Menachem among those killed in APC disaster

Tragedy in Rafah

Tragedy in Rafah: Eight soldiers killed in APC explosion

Eight IDF soldiers killed after explosion, believed caused by improvised device, sets their APC on fire.

Tragedy in Rafah: Eight soldiers killed in APC explosion

IDF destroys launch sites used to fire missiles into Israel

IDF eliminates terrorists, destroys launch sites used to fire missiles into Israeli territory.

IDF destroys launch sites used to fire missiles into Israel

Reservist who committed suicide after months in Gaza recognized as IDF casualty

Eliran Mizrahi, a father of four and D-9 bulldozer operator in the IDF reserves who served for 78 days in the Gaza Strip, committed suicide last week after suffering from post-trauma.

Reservist who committed suicide after months in Gaza recognized as IDF casualty

200 launches from Lebanon; Netanyahu holds security assessment

Netanyahu's office stated that the assessment will also discuss "Hamas' negative answer regarding the issue of a hostage release deal."

200 launches from Lebanon; Netanyahu holds security assessment

Fighting in Rafah:

Fighting in Rafah: Hamas sniper eliminated after threatening IDF forces

IDF troops are continue fighting in Rafah, operating against terrorist infrastructure and operatives in the Gaza Strip.

Fighting in Rafah: Hamas sniper eliminated after threatening IDF forces

'1st 1 on board, 2nd, 3rd:'

'1st 1 on board, 2nd, 3rd:' New footage of hostage rescue released

IDF releases new footage showing Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv boarding and flying on the helicopter that took them to freedom after they were rescued on Saturday.

'1st 1 on board, 2nd, 3rd:' New footage of hostage rescue released

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Watch: Terrorist emerging from a tunnel with an RPG missile eliminated

IDF soldiers identified a terrorist emerging from a tunnel with an RPG missile using a drone. The soldiers attacked the tunnel and eliminated the terrorist.

Watch: Terrorist emerging from a tunnel with an RPG missile eliminated

'I failed in my life's mission'

'I failed in my life's mission': Commander of Gaza Div. announced his resignation from IDF

Commander of the Gaza Division, Brigadier General Avi Rosenfeld, announced his resignation following the failures of October 7: 'Everyone has to take responsibility for their part.'

'I failed in my life's mission': Commander of Gaza Div. announced his resignation from IDF

Mortars fired at IDF troops from Gaza university

IAF strikes launcher used to fire numerous mortar shells at IDF troops from the Islamic University of Gaza,

Mortars fired at IDF troops from Gaza university

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Watch: Tunnel shaft in children's room, explosives in an UNRWA bag

During Rafah operation, IDF locates tunnel shaft in children's room, explosives in an UNRWA bag hidden in residential building.

Watch: Tunnel shaft in children's room, explosives in an UNRWA bag

IDF establishes new counterterrorism unit in the Gaza border area

Improving the protection of the communities near the Gaza Strip, IDF establishes Gaza Envelope LOTAR Unit. 'This is the beginning of rehabilitation and building the future so that it will be a better and safer place.'

IDF establishes new counterterrorism unit in the Gaza border area

IDF begins division-wide operation in central Gaza

IDF troops begin operating in of Bureij and eastern Deir al Balah simultaneously; continue operations in central and southern Gaza.

IDF begins division-wide operation in central Gaza

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Watch: This is how over 100 Hezbollah operatives were eliminated in Lebanon

IDF's 869 Field Intelligence Unit works to identify terrorists, helps eliminate over 100 Hezbollah terrorists since the beginning of the war.

Watch: This is how over 100 Hezbollah operatives were eliminated in Lebanon

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Footage: Hamas terrorists eliminated in UNRWA school

IDF troops strike UNRWA school from which Hamas terrorists operated and planned numerous attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops.

Footage: Hamas terrorists eliminated in UNRWA school

IDF in Rafah:

RPGs found in raid on Hamas military structure

IDF troops operate against terrorist infrastructure and operatives in the Gaza Strip; locate RPG missiles during operation in Rafah.

RPGs found in raid on Hamas military structure

After 20 days, IDF forces exit Jabaliya

After rescuing the bodies of seven hostages and destroying 10 kilometers of terror tunnels, IDF forces exit Jabaliya.

After 20 days, IDF forces exit Jabaliya

Footage from Gaza:

Footage from Gaza: Commando units join fighting in central Gaza

IDF troops continue operational activities throughout the Gaza Strip, including the areas of Rafah and eastern Jabaliya.

Footage from Gaza: Commando units join fighting in central Gaza

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Cleared for publication: Two soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Adar Gavriel, 24, from Caesarea, fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip. Yehonatan Elias, 20, from Jerusalem, fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip. One soldier was seriously injured.

Cleared for publication: Two soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

IDF reveals:

Explosion that killed 3 soldiers occurred in a medical clinic next to UNRWA school

An IDF force entered a UNRWA complex which consists of a school, a mosque, and a medical clinic in response to terrorist antitank fire. While searching the clinic, an explosive device planted by the terrorists detonated killing three soldiers.

Explosion that killed 3 soldiers occurred in a medical clinic next to UNRWA school

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Cleared for publication: Two soldiers murdered in attack near Shechem

IDF also confirms that Staff sergeant Yedidya Azugi fell in battle in Gaza. Three soldiers seriously injured.

Cleared for publication: Two soldiers murdered in attack near Shechem

'A huge blow to the town'

'A huge blow to the town': Staff Sergeant Yedidya Azugi fell in Gaza

Sergeant Yedidia Azugi, 22, from the town of Revava in Samaria, was killed in battle in Gaza. He is survived by his parents, Dalia and Eliyahu, and five brothers and sisters.

'A huge blow to the town': Staff Sergeant Yedidya Azugi fell in Gaza

Gallant to Hezbollah:

Gallant to Hezbollah: Nasrallah is dragging Lebanon to war - civilians will pay the price

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant presents photos of eliminated Hezbollah commanders, warns that fighting will escalate if Hezbollah continues its attacks.

Gallant to Hezbollah: Nasrallah is dragging Lebanon to war - civilians will pay the price

Chief of Staff in Rafah:

Chief of Staff in Rafah: Dismantling Hamas is Israel's national mission

IDF Chief of Staff visits Rafah, stresses: 'Completely dismantling Hamas is a national mission of the State of Israel, we will bring Hamas to very low points.'

Chief of Staff in Rafah: Dismantling Hamas is Israel's national mission

Two UAVs successfully intercepted over Eilat

Sirens warning of the infiltration of a hostile aircraft sounded in Eilat. IDF shoots down two UAVs.

Two UAVs successfully intercepted over Eilat

Jabaliya:

Jabaliya: Arrest of a terrorist led to the location of dozens of explosives

Interrogation of an arrested terrorist led to the location of dozens of explosives during the battles waged by the 460th Brigade Combat Team in Jabaliya.

Jabaliya: Arrest of a terrorist led to the location of dozens of explosives

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Watch: Kilometer-long tunnel in Gaza is destroyed

Military footage shows IDF soldiers destroying tunnel running parallel to corridor where IDF forces are stationed.

Watch: Kilometer-long tunnel in Gaza is destroyed

Defense Min.:

Defense Minister: Efforts to bring hostages home continue even now

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meets with reservists, thanking them and stressing the importance of their role in the war.

Defense Minister: Efforts to bring hostages home continue even now