Uzi Baruch

Uzi Baruch

Chief Editor and CEO of Arutz Sheva

News by Uzi Baruch

Bereaved father:

Bereaved father: 'Don't confuse issue with Gaza hunger, it's Hamas' problem'

Shimon Elkabetz, whose daughter was murdered on October 7, criticized the campaign to claim there is starvation in Gaza: "There is no hunger in Gaza, and if someone is hungry, it's their problem and Hamas' problem."

Bereaved father: 'Don't confuse issue with Gaza hunger, it's Hamas' problem'

Due to Palestinian protest

Cruise passengers barred from disembarking on Greek island due to Palestinian protest

A protest of about 150 Palestinian Arabs forced 2,000 Israeli cruise passengers to remain on ship while docked at the island of Syros for safety considerations.

Cruise passengers barred from disembarking on Greek island due to Palestinian protest

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Sgt. Maj. (res.) Vladimir Loza fell in battle in southern Gaza

Loza, aged 36, from Ashkelon, a soldier in the 5th Brigade's 7020th Battalion, fell while battling terrorists in Rafah.

Cleared for publication: Sgt. Maj. (res.) Vladimir Loza fell in battle in southern Gaza

IDF issues 1st evacuation warning for Deir al-Balah

IDF Arabic Spokesperson demands that Gaza residents in southwestern area of Deir al-Balah evacuate in preparation for possible ground maneuver in an area the IDF has not operated in since the start of the war.

IDF issues 1st evacuation warning for Deir al-Balah

3 soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Shoham Menahem, Sergeant Shlomo Yakir Shrem, and Sergeant Yuliy Fakto killed in action in Gaza, the IDF announces

3 soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Security forces eliminate terrorists responsible for murders in Jerusalem and Dotan

Shin Bet, IDF, eliminate terrorists involved in murders of Haim Karman and Sgt. Ehud Tal in the 1990s, after the terrorists returned to terror following release in 2011's 'Shalit deal.'

Security forces eliminate terrorists responsible for murders in Jerusalem and Dotan

Major lawsuit against PA

Major lawsuit against Palestinian Authority: 1 billion shekels in compensation sought

Civil suit filed on behalf of families of October 7 victims accuses PA of funding and encouraging terrorism.

Major lawsuit against Palestinian Authority: 1 billion shekels in compensation sought

Samaria pioneer Moshe Zar passes away

Moshe Zar, one of the key pioneers of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, passed away at age 88.

Samaria pioneer Moshe Zar passes away

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Captain Reei Biran fell in the southern Gaza Strip

Captain Reei Biran, a squad commander in the Golani Reconnaissance Unit, Golani Brigade, fell during combat in the southern Gaza Strip. 890 soldiers have fallen since the start of the war.

Cleared for publication: Captain Reei Biran fell in the southern Gaza Strip

IDF foils plan to establish a terror cell in Jenin

IDF forces arrested five terrorists in the Jenin area within the Menashe Brigade, including one who planned to establish a terror organization in Jenin.

IDF foils plan to establish a terror cell in Jenin

Disaster in Beit Hanoun

Disaster in Beit Hanoun Five Netzah Yehuda soldiers killed by explosive device

Five soldiers from the Netzah Yehuda Battalion killed in combat in northern Gaza. The names of four of them have been cleared for publication. Since the start of the war, 888 IDF soldiers have been killed.

Disaster in Beit Hanoun Five Netzah Yehuda soldiers killed by explosive device

IDF holding 65% of operational area in Gaza

IDF forces eliminate over 100 Hamas terrorists, including key leaders, as operations continue in Gaza.

IDF holding 65% of operational area in Gaza

Released for publication:

Sergeant Asaf Zamir, 19, fell in southern Gaza

Sergeant Asaf Zamir, 19, from Dimona, a soldier in the Armored Corps, fell in southern Gaza.

Sergeant Asaf Zamir, 19, fell in southern Gaza

Undercover officers arrest terror cell in Samaria

Undercover Border Police officers and IDF troops arrest three terrorists in Qabatiya near Jenin.

Undercover officers arrest terror cell in Samaria

Jewish rioters torch IDF facility, damage critical security system

Extremists set fire to IDF operational site in Judea and Samaria, causing millions in damage and harming vital security infrastructure; IDF warns attack endangers civilian safety.

Jewish rioters torch IDF facility, damage critical security system

'Always a smile and a good heart'

Sergeant Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld fell in battle in Jabaliya

Rosenfeld, aged 20, from Ra'anana, was killed by an explosive device that detonated in the northern Gaza Strip.

Sergeant Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld fell in battle in Jabaliya

Shin Bet thwarts major Hamas network in Hebron, 1 of the largest in recent years

As part of the investigation into the infrastructure that planned to carry out attacks in the immediate future - over 60 cell members were arrested, 22 weapons of various types were confiscated, and a shooting attack carried out at the Bnei Naim junction 15 years ago in which four Israelis were murdered was solved.

Shin Bet thwarts major Hamas network in Hebron, 1 of the largest in recent years

IDF, ISA eliminate Hamas founder behind October 7 massacre

In joint operation, IDF and ISA eliminate Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa, founding member of Hamas, key architect of the October 7 massacre, and one of the last senior Hamas leaders remaining in Gaza.

IDF, ISA eliminate Hamas founder behind October 7 massacre

Ben-Gurion University student arrested for aiding Iran

Israeli forces arrested a student from Ben-Gurion University, a resident of Deir al-Asad, who carried out tasks directed by Iranians.

Ben-Gurion University student arrested for aiding Iran

Major tragedy:

Major tragedy: Seven soldiers fell in southern Gaza

Seven soldiers were killed when a terrorist attached an explosive device to their armored vehicle in Khan Yunis, causing it to explode.

Major tragedy: Seven soldiers fell in southern Gaza

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva:

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva: There's no military in the world like ours, we hit Iran hard

Smotrich recounts cabinet’s unanimous resolve to strike Iran, praises IDF precision and Trump administration's backing; says campaign marks end of era shaped by Iranian threat and Oslo doctrine.

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva: There's no military in the world like ours, we hit Iran hard

Missiles launched from Iran

Missiles launched from Iran: 30 missiles in two barrages, 10 impact sites

Iran launches a large and extensive barrage at Israel hours after the US joined the war. About 30 missiles were fired in two barrages.

Missiles launched from Iran: 30 missiles in two barrages, 10 impact sites

Over Shabbat: Multiple eliminations deep in Iran

IDF continues strikes on senior Iranian targets, including nuclear scientists and key Hezbollah figures.

Over Shabbat: Multiple eliminations deep in Iran

PR frontlines:

Foreign Ministry wages international media battle as Iran targets Israeli hospital

Israel’s Foreign Ministry confronts disinformation and secures global support following a direct Iranian strike on Soroka Hospital. 'This is a war crime, not an accident,' says Deputy Director-General Tsahi Dikstein.

Foreign Ministry wages international media battle as Iran targets Israeli hospital

6 injured in central Israel:

6 injured in central Israel: At least 7 impact sites, Soroka Hospital sustains direct hit

Iran launches around 30 missiles towards southern and central Israel, MDA reports 65 injuries, six of which are serious. 'Severe damage in the surgical hospitalization building,' Soroka Hospital's director says.

6 injured in central Israel: At least 7 impact sites, Soroka Hospital sustains direct hit

IAF strikes key Iranian nuclear reactor

Forty IAF jets strike dozens of Iranian military and nuclear sites, including the Arak reactor, as part of efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

IAF strikes key Iranian nuclear reactor

French court rules it lacks authority to intervene in French government’s decision

Israel’s Ministry of Defense Director General, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram, condemns French court decision, accusing the French government of economic bias aimed at undermining Israeli defense industries.

French court rules it lacks authority to intervene in French government’s decision

Battalion Commander:

Battalion Commander on the Frontlines: 'We are fighting so this will never happen again'

'My soldiers know why they are here - because of the hostages, because of the fallen. They don't ask why, they just go out to fight,' says battalion commander, Lt. Col. A.

Battalion Commander on the Frontlines: 'We are fighting so this will never happen again'

Defense Minister Katz: 'We will certainly deal with Fordo'

Minister Israel Katz clarifies that Israel is also going to deal with the Fordo nuclear enrichment facility, which operates underground beneath a mountain.

Defense Minister Katz: 'We will certainly deal with Fordo'

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Staff Sergeant Naveh Leshem fell in southern Gaza

Staff Sergeant Naveh Leshem from Nokdim, a soldier in the Golani Brigade, fell during combat in the southern Gaza Strip.

Cleared for publication: Staff Sergeant Naveh Leshem fell in southern Gaza

Third time in one night

Third time in one night: Sirens in Haifa and area due to missile launches from Iran

Sirens activated in Haifa and other areas in northern Israel following the detection of missiles launched from Iran toward Israeli territory, marking the third such attack in just over four hours.

Third time in one night: Sirens in Haifa and area due to missile launches from Iran

Netanyahu doesn't rule out assassinating Khamenei

Israeli PM tells ABC News the claims the elimination of Iran's Supreme Leader would escalate the conflict are incorrect and the opposite would occur.

Netanyahu doesn't rule out assassinating Khamenei

In central Israel

Eight dead in Iranian missile barrage in central Israel

Eight people killed overnight in missile barrage from Iran: Two in a reinforced room in Petah Tikva, one in Bnei Brak, and three others in Haifa.

Eight dead in Iranian missile barrage in central Israel

Amidst The War:

Amidst the War: Two Israelis arrested on suspicion of espionage for Iran

Israeli forces arrested two Israeli citizens on suspicion of carrying out missions for Iran in recent days that were intended to harm state security.

Amidst the War: Two Israelis arrested on suspicion of espionage for Iran

Members of the same family:

Members of the same family: Four women murdered in missile strike on Tamra

Five members of the same family were murdered when a missile hit a three story home in the town of Tamra.

Members of the same family: Four women murdered in missile strike on Tamra

Israel strikes top Houthi commander in Yemen

An Israeli strike in Yemen on Saturday night reportedly targeted a senior commander of the Houthi militia, believed to be Chief of Staff Mohammed al-Amari.

Israel strikes top Houthi commander in Yemen

Special state of emergency

Israel launches preemptive strike on Iran, DM declares special state of emergency

Channels in Iran associated with the Revolutionary Guards report explosions in Tehran. Defense Minister Israel Katz immediately declares a special state of emergency throughout the entire territory of the State of Israel. Israeli airspace shut down.

Israel launches preemptive strike on Iran, DM declares special state of emergency

Watch:

Watch: Jews dance and bow down on the Temple Mount

Jews were documented this morning dancing and bowing on the Temple Mount during a visit to the site.

Watch: Jews dance and bow down on the Temple Mount

IDF recovers bodies of two hostages

In a joint IDF and ISA operation, the bodies of hostage Yair Yaakov, and an additional hostage whose name has not yet been cleared for publication were recovered from the Khan Yunis area.

IDF recovers bodies of two hostages

Heroism Despite Failures:

Heroism Despite Failures: IDF inquiry exposes gaps in Yachini's defense during massacre

The IDF's newly released inquiry into the October 7 massacre in Yachini reveals critical security failures, including unfortified defenses and unprepared local forces.

Heroism Despite Failures: IDF inquiry exposes gaps in Yachini's defense during massacre