Uzi Baruch

Uzi Baruch

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IAF commander's order amid fear of Iranian attack

Commander of the Israeli Air Force Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar has ordered the suspension of overseas leave for IAF career service members.

IAF commander's order amid fear of Iranian attack

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Cleared for publication: Sergeant Omer Ginzburg fell in Gaza

IDF Spokesperson's Unit clears for publication that Sergeant Omer Ginzburg, 19, from Kiryat Tiv'on, a soldier in the 101st Battalion, Paratroopers Brigade, fell during combat in the southern Gaza Strip.

Cleared for publication: Sergeant Omer Ginzburg fell in Gaza

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff at scene of the attack: We will reach the terrorists

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi at scene of shooting attack in the Jordan Valley: The clock counting down to catch the terrorist cell that carried out this attack is ticking backwards.

Chief of Staff at scene of the attack: We will reach the terrorists

At least 19 terrorists eliminated in headquarters in Gaza school

IDF confirms at least 19 terrorists from Hamas, Islamic Jihad, were eliminated in an attack on a military command center located purposely inside a Gaza school.

At least 19 terrorists eliminated in headquarters in Gaza school

IDF destroys 3km multi-story Gaza tunnel

Multi-story underground tunnel route, approximately three kilometers long, identified and dismantled in central Gaza.

IDF destroys 3km multi-story Gaza tunnel

IDF officer severely injured during combat in Gaza

IDF officer from the Nahal Reconnaissance unit was severely injured during combat in the southern Gaza Strip. He was evacuated to hospital and his family has been notified.

IDF officer severely injured during combat in Gaza

Vehicular tunnel discovered along Philadelphi Corridor

IDF forces found a tunnel near Rafah on the Philadelphi Route so large that it would allow vehicular traffic underground.

Vehicular tunnel discovered along Philadelphi Corridor

Soldier seriously injured in combat in southern Gaza

An IDF soldier was seriously injured on Saturday in combat in the southern Gaza Strip. He was evacuated for medical treatment.

Soldier seriously injured in combat in southern Gaza

Nukhba terrorist 'journalist' who participated in massacre eliminated

Ismail al-Ghoul participated in the October 7th massacre and took part in the filming and dissemination of videos of attacks on IDF soldiers.

Nukhba terrorist 'journalist' who participated in massacre eliminated

Defense Minister visits 'Arrow' base: 'We're prepared for any scenario'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visits Arrow missile battery, says Israel 'does not want war,' but is 'prepared for all possibilities.'

Defense Minister visits 'Arrow' base: 'We're prepared for any scenario'

Security breach:

Security breach: ISA employee leaked classified information

The State Prosecutor's Office filed an indictment in the Lod District Court against an ISA employee and two other citizens for offenses of divulging secret information.

Security breach: ISA employee leaked classified information

Second time in two days

Second time in two days | Watch: UAV intercepted on its way to Karish rig

Israeli Navy's Sa'ar 6-class corvette, in cooperation with the IAF, intercept UAV fired from Lebanon in the area of Israel’s economic waters.

Second time in two days | Watch: UAV intercepted on its way to Karish rig

Israel preparing for significant response to Majdal Shams attack

Security forces are currently holding consultations on the Israeli response to the direct hit on Majdal Shams.

Israel preparing for significant response to Majdal Shams attack

Northern Command chief:

Northern Command chief: When we go on the offensive, it will be a decisive offensive

'When the moment comes and we go on the offensive, it will be a decisive offensive; the residents have our back and we are aiming our weapons at the enemy,' MG Ori Gordin, commander of IDF's Northern Command, says.

Northern Command chief: When we go on the offensive, it will be a decisive offensive

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Cleared for publication: Corporal (Res.) Moti Rave fell in southern Gaza

Corporal (Res.) Moti Rave, 37, served as a Combat Machinery Operator in the Givati Brigade.

Cleared for publication: Corporal (Res.) Moti Rave fell in southern Gaza

ISA reveals photos from operation to rescue hostages' bodies

ISA publishes photos from operation to rescue the bodies of Maya Goren, Oren Goldin, Staff Sergeant Tomer Ahimas, Sergeant Kiril Brodski, and Sergeant Major (Res.) Ravid Aryeh Katz from Hamas captivity in Gaza.

ISA reveals photos from operation to rescue hostages' bodies

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Cleared for publication: Intel officer succumbs to injuries sustained in Nir Tzvi attack

Captain Ariel Topaz, 24, from Pardes Hanna, succumbed to his injuries after he was seriously injured in ramming attack at Nir Tzvi junction on July 14.

Cleared for publication: Intel officer succumbs to injuries sustained in Nir Tzvi attack

IDF destroys home of terrorist who murdered Israelis near Eli

IDF soldiers demolish home of terrorist Muhammad Manasra, who murdered two civilians at a gas station near Eli earlier this year.

IDF destroys home of terrorist who murdered Israelis near Eli

Nahal Brigade increases readiness for fighting in Lebanon

'Ready, willing, and determined to defeat the enemy': Soldiers from the IDF's Nahal Brigade complete training exercise preparing them for fighting in Lebanon.

Nahal Brigade increases readiness for fighting in Lebanon

IDF soldier lightly injured in Samaria operation

Armed Arab employed in Palestinian Authority's 'tax service' is killed during clashes; IDF investigating.

IDF soldier lightly injured in Samaria operation

Soldier seriously injured from rockets fired at Har Dov

IDF soldier seriously injured from a number of projectiles that crossed from Lebanese territory towards the Har Dov area. The soldier was taken to Rambam Hospital in Haifa.

Soldier seriously injured from rockets fired at Har Dov

Watch: IDF reveals footage from Yemen strike

IDF publishes footage from the IAF's strike in Yemenite territory, which was carried out in retaliation for a UAV which infiltrated Israel, killing one person and injuring 10.

Watch: IDF reveals footage from Yemen strike

IDF eliminates terrorist responsible for 2003 terror attack

Hamas terrorist Nemer Hamida, among those responsible for an October 2003 terror attack in which three IDF soldiers were killed, is eliminated by IDF forces.

IDF eliminates terrorist responsible for 2003 terror attack

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Cleared for publication: Palestinian students planned attack directed from Turkey

The ISA prevented an attack planned by students from Bir Zeit University under the direction of the Hamas headquarters in Turkey.

Cleared for publication: Palestinian students planned attack directed from Turkey

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Cleared for publication: IDF soldier severely injured from anti-tank missile in Gaza

Soldier from the 52nd Battalion, 401st Brigade, severely injured in Rafah. He was evacuated to a hospital and his family has been notified.

Cleared for publication: IDF soldier severely injured from anti-tank missile in Gaza

Chief of Staff visits Rafah:

Chief of Staff visits Rafah: 'This is all Iran - it's an octopus with arms'

'Iran has many arms, you struggle with one arm here, you struggle with others there, it demands excellence against each one of them,' IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi stresses during military assessment in Rafah.

Chief of Staff visits Rafah: 'This is all Iran - it's an octopus with arms'

Shin Bet head on Deif attack:

Shin Bet head on Deif attack: 'Result of a pinpointed-intelligence plan'

Head of the Shin Bet, Ronen Bar, yesterday held a military assessment in Rafah and revealed that in the past week 25 terrorists involved in the 10/7 massacre were eliminated.

Shin Bet head on Deif attack: 'Result of a pinpointed-intelligence plan'

Security echelon estimates:

Security echelon estimates: Mohammed Deif eliminated in Khan Yunis

IDF strikes Hamas leader Mohammed Deif, Rafaa Salama, architects of the October 7 massacre, along with additional Hamas terrorists in western Khan Yunis.

Security echelon estimates: Mohammed Deif eliminated in Khan Yunis

Fighting in Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet eliminate deputy head of Shejaiya Batallion in Gaza

IDF, guided by Shin Bet and military intelligence, eliminated the deputy commander of the Hamas terror organization's Shejaiya Battalion, terrorist, Ayman Showadeh, by a fighter jet.

IDF and Shin Bet eliminate deputy head of Shejaiya Batallion in Gaza

Close-quarters combat:

Close-quarters combat: IDF forces eliminate large number of terrorists

IDF continues operations in central and southern Gaza, dismantling terror infrastructure and locating weapons production facility.

Close-quarters combat: IDF forces eliminate large number of terrorists

Sirens in the North:

Sirens in the North: Israeli critically injured in UAV strike

Following a series of sirens in northern Israel, a man has been reported critically injured by a UAV strike in Kabri in the Galilee region.

Sirens in the North: Israeli critically injured in UAV strike

IDF successfully evacuates civilians from UNRWA headquarters

Following successful evacuation of civilians from UNRWA headquarters, IDF carries out targeted raid, eliminating dozens of terrorists and confiscating weapons.

IDF successfully evacuates civilians from UNRWA headquarters

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Cleared for publication: Sergeant First Class Tal Lahat fell in central Gaza

Sergeant First Class Tal Lahat, 21, from Kfar Saba fell during combat in the central Gaza Strip. He served in the Maglan Unit, the Commando Brigade.

Cleared for publication: Sergeant First Class Tal Lahat fell in central Gaza

15 hour operation

15 hour operation | Forces destroy command centers and explosives in Nur Shams

Dozens of explosives which were buried under roads by terrorists with the aim to harm Israeli forces were destroyed and several terrorists were arrested.

15 hour operation | Forces destroy command centers and explosives in Nur Shams

Gallant to hostages' families:

Gallant to hostages' families: We have to use the military pressure to advance the deal

Defense Minister meets families of hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza: The military pressure created the conditions that make it possible to move forward with the deal.

Gallant to hostages' families: We have to use the military pressure to advance the deal

IDF:

IDF: October 7th investigations nearing completion

On Thursday, the IDF is expected to present the investigation to the residents of Be'eri and to bereaved families who lost their loved ones in the battle for Be'eri. The public will be able to access the investigation on the IDF website.

IDF: October 7th investigations nearing completion

Footage: IDF forces eliminate terrorists in Shejaiya

IDF forces eliminate over 30 terrorists in Rafah area, dozens in Shejaiya, and strike launchers ready to fire towards Israeli territory.

Footage: IDF forces eliminate terrorists in Shejaiya

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Cleared for publication: IDF officer seriously injured in Gaza

IDF officer from the 82nd Battalion seriously injured in battle in the northern Gaza Strip. Officer taken for medical treatment, his family has been notified.

Cleared for publication: IDF officer seriously injured in Gaza

Karmiel Stabbing:

Karmiel stabbing: Natan was seriously injured, but killed the terrorist

Kobi Avni tells about the heroism of his soldier son Natan, who was seriously injured in yesterday's attack in Karmiel but still managed to kill the terrorist.

Karmiel stabbing: Natan was seriously injured, but killed the terrorist

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Cleared for publication: Captain Roy Miller fell in battle in northern Gaza

Two soldiers from the Givati Brigade were seriously injured in the same incident and evacuated for medical treatment at a hospital.

Cleared for publication: Captain Roy Miller fell in battle in northern Gaza