Uzi Baruch

Uzi Baruch

Chief Editor and CEO of Arutz Sheva

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Hamas attempts to rebuild its capabilities, but the IDF strikes

IDF says it has struck the main headquarters of Hamas' naval police in Khan Younis, which was used to plan and carry out terrorist operations against IDF forces and Israel.

Hamas attempts to rebuild its capabilities, but the IDF strikes

Rabbis in London warn against extremism

Speaking in London, leading rabbis addressed extremism, antisemitism and Israel-Diaspora ties, urging moral clarity and spiritual resilience.

Rabbis in London warn against extremism

IDF strikes petrochemical targets in Iran

Israeli Air Force strikes petrochemical complex in Mahshahr, after strikes on Iranian air defense.

IDF strikes petrochemical targets in Iran

I’billin resident indicted for joining Hamas, plotting attack on Jewish community

18-year-old I’billin resident indicted after joint Shin Bet and police investigation finds he allegedly planned a terror attack on a nearby Jewish community, sought to acquire weapons, and acted on behalf of Hamas.

I’billin resident indicted for joining Hamas, plotting attack on Jewish community

Following Iranian barrages

Following Iran barrages: Netanyahu speaks with Trump, Chief of Staff warns of retaliation

The call between Netanyahu and Trump concludes just after midnight. Meanwhile, the Chief of Staff holds a situational assessment, clarifying the IDF is ready to act once political approval is granted.

Following Iran barrages: Netanyahu speaks with Trump, Chief of Staff warns of retaliation

Minutes from Israeli border:

Hezbollah's underground terror city minutes away from Israeli border

IDF forces uncovered a large-scale network of terror tunnels on the Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah's underground terror city minutes away from Israeli border

MSG (Res.) Haim Kalomiti fell in Sharon shooting attack

Regional defense soldier MSG (Res.) Haim Kalomiti killed in shooting attack outside hometown of Tzur Natan. Another reservist was severely injured.

MSG (Res.) Haim Kalomiti fell in Sharon shooting attack

Terrorist shooting attack:

Terrorist shooting attack: 1 killed, 5 injured at three separate scenes

Six people were shot in three separate locations: two at a gas station near Kochav Yair, one at the entrance to Tzur Yitzhak, and another on the road between Tzur Natan and Sal'it.

Terrorist shooting attack: 1 killed, 5 injured at three separate scenes

Southern Lebanon:

Four reservists moderately wounded by explosive drone in southern Lebanon

Four IDF reservists moderately wounded by an explosive drone in southern Lebanon. They have been evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment.

Four reservists moderately wounded by explosive drone in southern Lebanon

New Mossad chief boots deputy

Mossad chief Roman Gofman informs his deputy, A., of termination.

New Mossad chief boots deputy

Two officers seriously wounded in southern Lebanon

Three officers were wounded, two seriously,, in two separate incidents in southern Lebanon.

Two officers seriously wounded in southern Lebanon

From the air and sea

From the air and sea: IDF and Shin Bet strike at the heart of Hamas’s apparatus

The IDF and Shin Bet announced that during a combined air and naval strike, senior members of the General Security apparatus of the Hamas terrorist organization in the northern Gaza Strip were eliminated.

From the air and sea: IDF and Shin Bet strike at the heart of Hamas’s apparatus

Rabbinical court to sanction alienating parents

New protocol for rabbinical courts requires urgent handling of cases involving children’s safety and parental alienation, including rapid hearings, court oversight, and sanctions against alienating parents.

Rabbinical court to sanction alienating parents

Nearly 3 years later: Bones found in Kfar Aza

Nearly three years after the massacre, human bones were discovered in the Dor Tzair neighborhood of Kfar Aza. Authorities are now examining whether the remains belong to Nirel Zini.

Nearly 3 years later: Bones found in Kfar Aza

Brigadier General Yisrael Shomer questioned on suspicion of moral offenses, resigns

Brig. Gen. Yisrael Shomer, head of the IDF Operations Division, was questioned by the MPCID on suspicion of morality-related offenses.

Brigadier General Yisrael Shomer questioned on suspicion of moral offenses, resigns

Roman Gofman Assumes Role as Mossad Director: “I Enter This Sacred Place with Humility"

At a ceremony held at Mossad headquarters in the presence of the Prime Minister and senior security officials, Major General Roman Gofman replaced outgoing director Dedi Barnea as head of the organization.

Roman Gofman Assumes Role as Mossad Director: “I Enter This Sacred Place with Humility"

Terrorist who held Oron Shaul’s body faces trial

1.5 years after his arrest, it was revealed that the terrorist provided investigators with the exact location where he had kept the body of Oron Shaul.

Terrorist who held Oron Shaul’s body faces trial

Two girls injured in ramming attack at Gush Etzion Junction

Two teenagers wounded in a ramming attack at the Gush Etzion Junction. Terrorist neutralized.

Two girls injured in ramming attack at Gush Etzion Junction

IDF takes over Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon

IDF expands its Lebanon offensive, launching an operation in Beaufort Ridge and Wadi al-Saluki to remove Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure.

IDF takes over Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon

Waiting to return to the battlefield:

401st Brigade commander sends message to soldiers: 'Waiting to return to the battlefield'

Col. Meir Biderman, who was seriously wounded by an explosive drone, spoke with his soldiers over the communications system, shared details of his recovery process, and strengthened the battalions fighting on the ground.

401st Brigade commander sends message to soldiers: 'Waiting to return to the battlefield'

Hamas deputy commander killed in Gaza strike

IDF, ISA, eliminate Hamas terrorist Imad Hassan Hussein Aslim, who planned terror attacks and participated in October 7 massacre, in northern Gaza strike.

Hamas deputy commander killed in Gaza strike

Chief of Staff warns against attempts to politicize military

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir addressed a command course graduation and warned against politicizing the military, saying the army’s sole mission is protecting Israel and its citizens.

Chief of Staff warns against attempts to politicize military

New refueling plane lands in Israel

Israeli Air Force receives first of six Boeing KC-46 'Gideon' refueling and transport aircraft.

New refueling plane lands in Israel

Major Hamas commander, 10/7 architect targeted in Gaza strike

Security source says Israel has confirmed the elimination of Mohammed Odeh, the new leader of Hamas' military wing, in Gaza.

Major Hamas commander, 10/7 architect targeted in Gaza strike

Shin Bet and police expose Jerusalem terrorist cell

The Shin Bet and Jerusalem Police uncovered a terrorist cell of Arab residents in Jerusalem, directed by Popular Front activist Salah Hammouri, who allegedly provided encrypted phones for clandestine activity.

Shin Bet and police expose Jerusalem terrorist cell

Gunman dead after opening fire near White House

Gunman killed by the Secret Service after opening fire at a White House security checkpoint.

Gunman dead after opening fire near White House

401st Armoured Brigade commander severely wounded in drone strike

The Commander of the 401st Armoured Brigade, Colonel Meir Biderman, wounded, along with other soldiers, as a result of an explosive drone impact in southern Lebanon.

401st Armoured Brigade commander severely wounded in drone strike

Unusual elimination deep in Lebanon

IDF strikes Islamic Jihad commander in Baalbek area, 100 kilometers from the Israel border.

Unusual elimination deep in Lebanon

Explosive attack in Lebanon

Four soldiers wounded, one severely, in explosive attack in Lebanon

Four soldiers were wounded, one severely, one moderately, and two lightly, as a result of an explosive device detonation in southern Lebanon.

Four soldiers wounded, one severely, in explosive attack in Lebanon

Chief of Staff on eastern border: Prepare for surprise attack

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits General Staff exercise simulating widescale terrorist assault, says military must maintain constant readiness for surprise attacks on Israel’s borders.

Chief of Staff on eastern border: Prepare for surprise attack

Iranian spy in central Israel:

Iranian spy in central Israel: Severe indictment against Arab who filmed security sites

Arab suspect indicted for contacting Iranian intelligence officials and sending them images and information about sensitive security sites in Israel.

Iranian spy in central Israel: Severe indictment against Arab who filmed security sites

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