Uzi Baruch

Uzi Baruch

Chief Editor and CEO of Arutz Sheva

News by Uzi Baruch

Will Bennett be the next Prime Minister?

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked predicts Bennett will replace Netanyahu, adds ambition to chair Jewish Home.

Will Bennett be the next Prime Minister?

Jews arrested for trying to sacrifice on Mount

Jerusalem police stress importance of 'keeping the peace'; Temple Mount rights organization calls on Israel to keep the mitzva.

Jews arrested for trying to sacrifice on Mount

Bethlehem terror cell involved in bus bombing

ISA reveals it arrested several Hamas terrorists thought to have helped plan and conduct Jerusalem bus bombing on Monday.

Bethlehem terror cell involved in bus bombing

Prison for 5 Arabs who assaulted Jews in Jerusalem

Armon Hanatziv gang found to have targeted Orthodox couples in brutal attacks last June.

Prison for 5 Arabs who assaulted Jews in Jerusalem

Netanyahu encourages Israelis: Visit Judea-Samaria

Judea-Samaria residents have established their own freedom, like the State of Israel itself, PM says in pre-Passover message.

Netanyahu encourages Israelis: Visit Judea-Samaria

Five IDF soldiers injured in APC accident

Soldiers transferred to Soroka Medical Center for treatment; incident under investigation.

Five IDF soldiers injured in APC accident

Watch: Dramatic clash at the UN Security Council

Danon brings family of terror victim to UN, tells Palestinian representative 'shame on you' for refusing to condemn terror.

Watch: Dramatic clash at the UN Security Council

Ya'alon compares Hevron soldier to 'ISIS'

'We're not ISIS,' says Defense Minister, attacking soldier who shot terrorist and accusing his supporters of being 'gang leaders.'

Ya'alon compares Hevron soldier to 'ISIS'

Four-year-old tragically dies in fatal fall

Tragedy in Be'er Sheva: Infant boy plummets to his death from 8th-floor apartment.

Four-year-old tragically dies in fatal fall

Amona residents launch campaign to save community

'Domino effect' of evictions could see thousands evicted from their homes across Judea-Samaria, residents warn.

Amona residents launch campaign to save community

17 year-old found fatally stabbed in Afula

Court places gag order on case after 'squeaky clean' teenager dies of serious injuries.

17 year-old found fatally stabbed in Afula

Yishai: I hope the suspicions are unfounded

Former MK Eli Yishai responds to criminal investigation against longtime rival.

Yishai: I hope the suspicions are unfounded

Israeli defense official rules out war with Hamas

Amos Gilad of the Defense Ministry believes Hamas won't start a war in the near future.

Israeli defense official rules out war with Hamas

Route 443 terror cell nabbed

Security forces arrest 12-strong terror cell responsible for attacks on Israeli motorists along Route 443 in Samaria.

Route 443 terror cell nabbed

Lone soldier hero chosen for Indepedence Day honor

Immigrant lone soldier from Colombia who thwarted terror attack last month to be honored at Independence Day ceremony.

Lone soldier hero chosen for Indepedence Day honor

The soldier speaks

Soldier who killed wounded terrorist testifies

Soldier who shot wounded terrorist finally testifies to military court, emphasizes the 'split second' decisions made in the field.

Soldier who killed wounded terrorist testifies

Officer admits suspicion that terrorist had bomb

The platoon commander who was with soldier that shot neutralized terrorist says he also suspected there was an explosive.

Officer admits suspicion that terrorist had bomb

IDF prepares for shooting attack on J'lem highway

Ram Brigade holds drill simulating terror attack at Highway 443 gas station, which has become a terror hotspot in recent months.

IDF prepares for shooting attack on J'lem highway

No license, stolen car, en route to attack

23-year-old Ramallah Arab who supports Fatah arrested driving a stolen car without a license, admits he planned to run over soldiers.

No license, stolen car, en route to attack

Terrorist gets cold feet when faced with soldiers

Arab terrorist draws knife on security forces at junction in northern Samaria, but panics and throws away weapon when they react.

Terrorist gets cold feet when faced with soldiers

Soldier to be released to open base

Military court orders release of soldier who shot neutralized terrorist in Hevron. He will remain jailed in an open base near Nahshonim.

Soldier to be released to open base

Tragedy abroad

Israeli tourist mysteriously dies in Peru

Shira Roth, 21, dies on bus after feeling ill; Foreign Min. checking circumstances. Her father was among first Arutz Sheva workers.

Israeli tourist mysteriously dies in Peru

Prosecution fights to keep the soldier in jail

In petition of decision to release soldier to open base, prosecutor claims to have more evidence against him.

Prosecution fights to keep the soldier in jail

Hevron soldier released from jail

Court throws out detention extension. Netanyahu calls soldier's dad, says, 'I rely on the investigation, you should too.'

Hevron soldier released from jail

IDF investigator testimony backs soldier's version

Investigation officer tells court there were concerns the terrorist in Hevron had a bomb belt before soldier shot him.

IDF investigator testimony backs soldier's version

Soldier from Hevron no longer charged with murder

During hearing on extending detention of soldier who shot wounded terrorist, military prosecutor drops murder charges.

Soldier from Hevron no longer charged with murder

Tank suffers direct hit in major training accident

Tank hit by shell fired by another tank crew in Golan Heights - but soldiers miraculously escape injury.

Tank suffers direct hit in major training accident

Netanyahu to US Senator: You got the wrong address

Netanyahu responds to claim of 'extrajudicial killings,' noting that Sen. Leahy did not condemn PA leaders for inciting to murder.

Netanyahu to US Senator: You got the wrong address

Ya'alon attacks soldier 'who transgressed'

Family of soldier who shot wounded terrorist angry at Defense Minister's 'conviction campaign,' as he warns Knesset against 'bestial army.'

Ya'alon attacks soldier 'who transgressed'

MDA investigation vindicates soldier's version

Investigative committee determines concerns that Hevron terrorist had a bomb belt under his coat were not ruled out before the soldier shot.

MDA investigation vindicates soldier's version

ISIS planned to bomb security forces in Jerusalem

Two Arab Jerusalem residents charged with plotting attack on behalf of 'Islamic State' along with third individual.

ISIS planned to bomb security forces in Jerusalem

2nd preacher guilty of calling to slaughter Jews

Omar Abu Sa'ara said: 'We will slaughter you, we will not have mercy.' Court convicted another preacher of incitement two weeks ago.

2nd preacher guilty of calling to slaughter Jews

Police call to stand Ezra Nawi on trial

Following investigation, police recommend trying Nawi and Guy Butavia, leftist activists who were revealed helping PA to execute Arabs.

Police call to stand Ezra Nawi on trial

'My brother was turned into a scapegoat'

Sister of soldier who shot wounded terrorist in Hevron notes 'absurd' situation, in which he is accused of murdering a would-be murderer.

'My brother was turned into a scapegoat'

Senior IDF general killed in plane crash

Brig. Gen. Munir Amar, head of IDF Civil Administration, killed in light plane crash in the Galilee.

Senior IDF general killed in plane crash

Who shot Abu Jihad when he was neutralized?

Reserve office connects soldier shooting terrorist in Hevron with a 1988 mission, in which arch-terrorist was shot again to confirm death.

Who shot Abu Jihad when he was neutralized?

Soldier suspended shooting neutralized terrorist

B'Tselem activist films soldier shooting terrorist in the head minutes after he was neutralized. IDF slams 'serious incident.'

Soldier suspended shooting neutralized terrorist

Purim gifts from the First Couple

President Reuven Rivlin and First Lady Nechama make surprise visit to their neighbors to deliver mishlochei manot.

Purim gifts from the First Couple

Islamic Jihad hacked into IDF drones

Charges filed against Gaza resident who hacked into IDF drones, letting Islamic Jihad view IDF's activities over Gaza.

Islamic Jihad hacked into IDF drones

Stabbing attacks thwarted in Binyamin, Gush Etzion

Knife-wielding Arabs arrested at entrance to Sha'ar Binyamin industrial region; female terrorist neutralized at Gush Etzion junction.

Stabbing attacks thwarted in Binyamin, Gush Etzion