Uzi Baruch

Uzi Baruch

Chief Editor and CEO of Arutz Sheva

News by Uzi Baruch

Jews in Shock Over Death of 'Facebook Rabbi'

The “Facebuker Rebbe”, Rabbi Dovid Winiarz, killed in a car accident. "He dedicated his life to outreach," says his friends.

Jews in Shock Over Death of 'Facebook Rabbi'

Sapir College Withdraws Offensive Exhibit

Film showed tefillin and tallitot used as underwear in gratuitous desecration of sacred items, triggering widespread outrage.

Sapir College Withdraws Offensive Exhibit

Organizations Behind Temple Mount Rioters Exposed

Lahav 433 raided the offices of two organizations, in Nazareth and Jerusalem, who finance terror activists on the Temple Mount.

Organizations Behind Temple Mount Rioters Exposed

Hotovely Appeals Likud Primaries Results

Tzipi Hotovely, who was just 55 votes short of being placed in a realistic spot on the Likud’s Knesset list, appeals results.

Hotovely Appeals Likud Primaries Results

Confirmed: Ya'alon Filed Request to Outlaw Lehava

Ya'alon directs agencies to investigate legality of blacklisting anti-assimilation group, saying it is 'racist' and 'a hate group.'

Confirmed: Ya'alon Filed Request to Outlaw Lehava

ISIS Terror Cell Members Arrested in Hevron

Islamic State-affiliated cell already carried out one failed attack; planned to kill soldier and use his weapon for future attack.

ISIS Terror Cell Members Arrested in Hevron

Report: Feiglin Considering New Party

Unconfirmed report says Moshe Feiglin is considering forming a new party after failing to win a realistic spot in the Likud’s Knesset list.

Report: Feiglin Considering New Party

Moshe Lion Questioned in Corruption Scandal

Jerusalem councilman Moshe Lion questioned in connection with the corruption scandal involving members of the Yisrael Beytenu party.

Moshe Lion Questioned in Corruption Scandal

Diskin: Right-wing Parties are 'Destructive'

Former Shin Bet chief Yuval Diskin launches Facebook tirade against Likud, Jewish Home and Yisrael Beytenu.

Diskin: Right-wing Parties are 'Destructive'

Ten Terrorists Arrested Overnight

Bust in Shechem exposes weapons cache, terror cell; other arrests near Beit El, Hevron.

Ten Terrorists Arrested Overnight

Medal for Lt. Eitan, Hero of Protective Edge

'Eitan,' to be awarded prestigious honor for rushing into Hamas terror tunnel to save Hadar Goldin, hy"d.

Medal for Lt. Eitan, Hero of Protective Edge

Child Killed in Beit Shemesh Fire Identified

Seven year-old Daniel Nachman Biton named as child dead from Beit Shemesh fire - possibly from hannukiot left unattended.

Child Killed in Beit Shemesh Fire Identified

Terror Attack Thwarted at Samaria Checkpoint

Four Palestinian Arab suspects arrested near Jenin with pipe bombs after quick action from a Border Police patrol.

Terror Attack Thwarted at Samaria Checkpoint

10-Year-Old Killed in Fire in Beit Shemesh

10-year-old boy killed in fire in a home in Beit Shemesh. The boy's father seriously injured and taken to hospital.

10-Year-Old Killed in Fire in Beit Shemesh

No Religious Council in Beit El - Who's to Blame?

Beit El residents threaten to file petition in High Court for Justice over oversight; ministers play blame game, point to Finance Ministry.

No Religious Council in Beit El - Who's to Blame?

Coalition deals materializing?

Netanyahu Sources: Cooperation with Yishai's Party

Netanyahu reportedly is overjoyed at Yishai's party weakening Labor-supporting Shas, wants it to be strong - even at expense of Likud votes.

Netanyahu Sources: Cooperation with Yishai's Party

Bennett Blasé Over Jewish Home-Tekuma Tensions

Bennett allegedly says in private conversations that Tekuma-Yachad list would help right-wing bloc; Tekuma to decide Saturday on split.

Bennett Blasé Over Jewish Home-Tekuma Tensions

Lehava Activists Arrested in Surprise Operation

Ten activists and the organization's chairman arrested on charges of 'terror' and 'incitement'; Ben-Gvir: there's an agenda against Lehava.

Lehava Activists Arrested in Surprise Operation

'Weinstein Has Damaged IDF Soldiers' Reputations'

Bereaved families protest against AG's refusal to file indictment against Muhammad Bakri, filmmaker of libelous film 'Jenin, Jenin.'

'Weinstein Has Damaged IDF Soldiers' Reputations'

Edelstein: Livni's Zigzagging is Corruption

Knesset Speaker says that MK Tzipi Livni must be reminded of her running with four different parties within a few years.

Edelstein: Livni's Zigzagging is Corruption

Report: Eli Yishai is Leaving Shas

MK will either form a party with Uri Ariel, form a Sephardic competitor to Shas or quit politics.

Report: Eli Yishai is Leaving Shas

IDF Launches Criminal Investigations on Gaza Op.

Military Advocate General orders criminal investigations against several soldiers for incidents during Op. Protective Edge

IDF Launches Criminal Investigations on Gaza Op.

Former Shin Bet Chief Slams PM as 'Egomaniac'

Former Israel Security Agency chief Carmi Gillon attends leftist protest, says Israel led "by a bunch of pyromaniacs".

Former Shin Bet Chief Slams PM as 'Egomaniac'

Erdan Slams Ashkelon Mayor for Laying Off Arabs

Gilad Erdan warns decision to lay-off Arab workers as 'security precaution' discriminatory, could further tensions.

Erdan Slams Ashkelon Mayor for Laying Off Arabs

Coalition Crisis?

Jewish Home Declares War on Livni's 'Dirty Tricks'

Naftali Bennett says his party will no longer support any bills sponsored by Hatnua after 'dirty' attempt to thwart Jewish State bill.

Jewish Home Declares War on Livni's 'Dirty Tricks'

Knife Wielding Arab Caught Near Hevron

Border Police officers arrest suspicious Arab near the Cave of the Patriarchs, find a knife in his possession.

Knife Wielding Arab Caught Near Hevron

Ya'alon Outlaws Jerusalem 'Charity'

Defense Minister outlaws the "Jerusalem for Development" charity, cites its operations to assist Hamas in eastern Jerusalem.

Ya'alon Outlaws Jerusalem 'Charity'

Arabs Open Fire at Police Car

In latest attempt at terrorism, Arabs open fire towards police officers in Binyamin. No one hurt.

Arabs Open Fire at Police Car

A-G: 'Israel Hayom Bill' is Unconstitutional

Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein tells ministers he will have difficulties defending bill to limit distribution of free newspapers.

A-G: 'Israel Hayom Bill' is Unconstitutional

Bennett: Glick Shooting Crossed a 'Red Line'

MKs condemn shooting of Temple Mount activist Yehuda Glick, who was seriously wounded in the heart of Jerusalem.

Bennett: Glick Shooting Crossed a 'Red Line'

Jordan: 'Settlement' Construction Endangers Peace

Jordanian ambassador says that continued Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria would jeopardize peace agreement.

Jordan: 'Settlement' Construction Endangers Peace

Jewish Israeli Injured in Rock-Throwing Attack

Rioting erupts in multiple incidents Saturday; 1 Israeli wounded in rock-throwing attack. No arrests made.

Jewish Israeli Injured in Rock-Throwing Attack

Police Find Toddler Wandering in Jerusalem

Toddler, estimated to be about 2, evidently wandered off during daycare trip to park; she has been safely returned to her parents.

Police Find Toddler Wandering in Jerusalem

Erdan: Kerry Doesn't Understand the Middle East

Communications Minister adds voice to criticism of US Secretary of State's comments blaming Israeli-Palestinian conflict for rise of ISIS.

Erdan: Kerry Doesn't Understand the Middle East

'Stop Light Rail Service in Arab Neighborhoods'

Former Jerusalem District Police Cmdr. says Jerusalem's 'silent intifada' could be quelled by shuttering flashpoint public transport sites.

'Stop Light Rail Service in Arab Neighborhoods'

Police to Restrict Muslim Entry to Temple Mount

Israel Police to restrict the entry of Muslim worshipers to the Temple Mount following intelligence information about planned riots.

Police to Restrict Muslim Entry to Temple Mount

Border Policeman Injured in Bomb at Rachel's Tomb

Incident occurred as dozens of Palestinian rioters hurled rocks, molotov cocktails at security forces stationed at holy site.

Border Policeman Injured in Bomb at Rachel's Tomb

Arabs Target Widow of Gaza Mortar Victim

The widow of Dror Hanin, who was killed in July as he gave out gift bags to soldiers, attacked by rock throwers near Modi'in Illit.

Arabs Target Widow of Gaza Mortar Victim

Bereaved Mother Wants Access to Son's Facebook

Privacy or legacy? Battle being waged over fallen IDF soldier's Facebook details.

Bereaved Mother Wants Access to Son's Facebook

'The World is United in the Fight Against ISIS'

Obama thanks Congress for its strong bipartisan support of efforts to train and equip Syrian opposition forces to fight ISIS.

'The World is United in the Fight Against ISIS'