Uzi Baruch

Uzi Baruch

Chief Editor and CEO of Arutz Sheva

News by Uzi Baruch

Altering the Defense Ministry's DNA

DM Avigdor Lieberman disappoints almost entirely. One person in the coalition can make necessary changes to the important office. Opinion.

Altering the Defense Ministry's DNA

1,000 Jews ascend Temple Mount during Tisha B'Av fast

As Jews mourn destruction of Temple, over 1,000 visit Temple Mount - but many more kept waiting at entrance to holy site.

1,000 Jews ascend Temple Mount during Tisha B'Av fast

In death, IDF soldier saves five lives

IDF soldier and Israeli youth boxing champ Ofek Klugman dies in car accident. Five patients saved with donated organs from his remains.

In death, IDF soldier saves five lives

Family of Israeli embassy officer fears attacks

Jordanian media publishes name of Israeli security officer who killed two Jordanians after being stabbed, prompting fears of retaliation.

Family of Israeli embassy officer fears attacks

Violence erupts at Arab funeral

Arabs assault Channel 2 reporter as he films funeral of Jaffa shooting victim.

Violence erupts at Arab funeral

Respecting worshipers, dealing harshly with violent rioters

Police Commissioner Alsheikh oversees preparations for Temple Mount prayers, Arab violence, says police 'respect worshipers, not rioters.'

Respecting worshipers, dealing harshly with violent rioters

Bennett: Expect an increase in violence

'We live in the toughest neighborhood in the world. When they smell weakness, they hold their heads high.'

Bennett: Expect an increase in violence

Watch: 'Palsar 7' special forces train in urban warfare

Elite IDF unit holds exercise in Golan Heights, training for encounters with terrorists in unfamiliar urban areas.

Watch: 'Palsar 7' special forces train in urban warfare

Work halted on new town for Amona evictees

Construction halted after State fails to transfer required budget. PM orders immediate resumption of work.

Work halted on new town for Amona evictees

Arab shot after fleeing authorities during security check

IDF force opens fire on Arab driver who sped off during check in Jordan Valley.

Arab shot after fleeing authorities during security check

'Israel was founded so Jews wouldn't have to hide in attics'

Israeli legal expert reads account of mother who hid children in Halamish attack and is reminded of Nazi actions against his own family.

'Israel was founded so Jews wouldn't have to hide in attics'

Bennett: Death penalty for Halamish terrorist

Jewish Home Chairman calls on military prosecution to seek death penalty for terrorist. 'No need for legislation, only a request.'

Bennett: Death penalty for Halamish terrorist

Justice Minister: Hate taught in Arab schools caused massacre

Justice Minister Shaked says 'no words describe horrific and despicable murder,' says Arab schools, parents brainwash children to hate Jews.

Justice Minister: Hate taught in Arab schools caused massacre

Attempted stabbing attack near Tekoa - terrorist eliminated

Terrorist attempts stabbing attack near Judea town, IDF eliminates terrorist.

Attempted stabbing attack near Tekoa - terrorist eliminated

'Mayors want religious people to move to their cities'

Agriculture Minister Ariel: You can't imagine how much the religious 'seed groups' add to a city. Israel needs to open its eyes.

'Mayors want religious people to move to their cities'

'An entire family was wiped out - we can't believe it'

Actress Michal Mukhtar, cousin of one of the victims, cancels performance after tragedy. Family agrees to donate organs.

'An entire family was wiped out - we can't believe it'

Two Druze police officers killed in Temple Mount terror attack

Three Arab terrorists shoot at policemen near Old City's Lions Gate, killing two policemen and injuring a third.

Two Druze police officers killed in Temple Mount terror attack

Bennett to Arutz Sheva

'The expansion of Qalqiliya is a reward for terrorism'

Education Minister says plan to double size of Arab city rewards terrorism because it is a spawning ground for terrorists.

'The expansion of Qalqiliya is a reward for terrorism'

Gabai: Bennett using public funds for 'religious brainwashing'

Labor party candidates Amir Peretz and Avi Gabai blast Education Minister, claim he is using gov't money to 'bring pupils close to Judaism.'

Gabai: Bennett using public funds for 'religious brainwashing'

'We cannot play into the hands of Hamas'

Hamas says Israel is negotiating for release of soldiers, Goldin family says no official news, pushes gov't to turn the tables on Hamas.

'We cannot play into the hands of Hamas'

'Olmert adopted the family, simple as that'

Former PM participates in wedding of daughter of former deputy killed in a car accident, whose family Olmert since took under his wing.

'Olmert adopted the family, simple as that'

IDF getting ready to destroy house of Damascus Gate terrorist

Forces last night made preparations for demolition of house of one of the terrorists in attack during which Hadas Malka murdered.

IDF getting ready to destroy house of Damascus Gate terrorist

IDF officer killed in Hevron to be laid to rest Wednesday

22-year old David Golovenchich from Efrat, who was shot and killed in Hevron Tuesday, to be laid to rest at IDF cemetery at Har Herzl.

IDF officer killed in Hevron to be laid to rest Wednesday

IDF officer killed in Hevron

IDF officer killed in misfire incident during drill in Hevron. Military Police is investigating.

IDF officer killed in Hevron

Likud pulls 'Beit El Bill'

Coalition Chairman removes bill from agenda, after it became clear to the PM's Office that Law Committee intended to approve the bill today.

Likud pulls 'Beit El Bill'

2009 murder of policemen in Jordan Valley solved

Indictment filed against Samaria Arab for murder of two policemen near Jordan Valley community in 2009.

2009 murder of policemen in Jordan Valley solved

Minister Shaked:

'I will advance 'Beit El Bill' despite opposition'

Justice Minister intends to advance bill obligating government to fulfill its building promises - political considerations notwithstanding.

'I will advance 'Beit El Bill' despite opposition'

Prayed at Al Aqsa - and went out to murder

Police have so far arrested 4 in connection to the terror attack at Damascus Gate during which Border Policewoman Hadas Malka was murdered .

Prayed at Al Aqsa - and went out to murder

'It is permissible to smoke medical marijuana on Shabbat'

Rabbi of Ichilov Hospital rules that certain situations permit a patient to smoke marijuana on the Sabbath.

'It is permissible to smoke medical marijuana on Shabbat'

'We need to strengthen the relationship with the Diaspora'

Senior director for Diaspora Affairs at the Ministry of Diaspora discusses decision on Kotel, relations between the Diaspora and Israel.

'We need to strengthen the relationship with the Diaspora'

Stray mortar fire from Syria hits Israel

Mortar shells fired from Syria explode inside Israeli Golan Heights. IDF says mortar fire was not directed at Israel.

Stray mortar fire from Syria hits Israel

3 Arabs indicted for attacking Jew wrapped in tallit

As a Jew left Shabbat morning prayers wrapped in his tallit, he was attacked by Arabs, who threw rocks at his back.

3 Arabs indicted for attacking Jew wrapped in tallit

Is Liberman zigzagging again?

Yisrael Beytenu MK Robert Ilatov comes out against the statements of Defense Minister showing readiness to allow Arab absorption into Yesha.

Is Liberman zigzagging again?

Rabbi Zalman Melamed:

'More empty promises - I don't believe Netanyahu'

Beit El Yeshiva dean believes PM will renege on latest promise to build 300 homes in his community and will find more excuses for delays.

'More empty promises - I don't believe Netanyahu'

Terrorist's mother arrested

Security forces arrest mother of stabbing terrorist involved in Friday's attack on suspicion of inciting violence.

Terrorist's mother arrested

Report: Turkey stirring up tensions on Temple Mount

Investigative report claims Turkey spending tens of millions in Jerusalem to gain foothold, stir up tensions.

Report: Turkey stirring up tensions on Temple Mount

'We will continue to build Jerusalem'

Jerusalem mayor responds to terror attack, promises not to give up.

'We will continue to build Jerusalem'

IDF soldier killed in southern Gaza

Overturned jeep kills IDF soldier, injures three others.

IDF soldier killed in southern Gaza

'Don't just build in existing communities - build everywhere'

'Nahala' movement sees in PM's declaration that Jewish communities 'will remain enclaves' within the PA a betrayal of the land of Israel.

'Don't just build in existing communities - build everywhere'

30 haredi paratroopers sworn into IDF at Western Wall

Program bringing haredi men into IDF's Paratrooper Brigade marks milestone with swearing in of 30 new haredi soldiers.

30 haredi paratroopers sworn into IDF at Western Wall