Navy

Netanyahu Praises IDF Soldiers, Calls on UN to Investigate Hamas

Speaking before naval cadets, PM Netanyahu says the IDF is the most moral army in the world.

Senior officers say a large-scale project launched to determine who will be decorated; Lt. Eitan, Shayetet 13 likely among them.

The IDF may be primarily using airstrikes to hit Hamas and other terrorists, but the navy is playing a significant role of its own.

Cabinet okays massive call-up, signalling imminent ground offensive. Gaza death toll hits 14, including senior Hamas commando.

IDF naval force fired at Arab boats that strayed from permitted zone. Gaza press reports two wounded by Egyptian navy.

Shayetet 13 soldiers rescue five civilians whose fishing boat sank off Haifa.

Iran's Foreign Ministry thanked the United States Saturday for rescuing 13 of its fishermen from pirates.

Britain is warning Iran it may resort to military action if Tehran attempts to close the Strait of Hormuz to Western oil shipping.

The IDF staged a surprise drill at its base at the port of Haifa as Iran completed “war games” that included a threat on Israel.

Navy Commander tells soldiers, "From now, covertness and lethality will characterize your mission."

The IDF’s Ashdod-based Navy unit deals with terrorist activity on a daily basis, security reconnaissance commander “D” says.

Rutenberg replaces Eliezer Marom who was Navy Commander for 4 years and has completed 38 years' service.

Israel will use unmanned drones to protect Israel’s newly discovered gas fields and is studying high-tech methods to stop future flotillas.

The Israeli navy has come a far way from being a crew of sailors. A new action-packed video shows commandos manning missiles – and boats.