Navy

Watch: Israeli Navy operates in Gaza

Since the beginning of the current operation in Gaza, Israeli Navy forces have been carrying out offensive missions, providing fire support and observation for ground forces in the Gaza Strip.

2nd year in a row:

Independence Day flyby and sailby canceled due to war

The annual Israeli Air Force flyby and Navy sailby will not take place this year due to the war. The Memorial Day flyby will take place as usual.

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits Israeli Navy

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits Israeli Navy, stresses goal is 'to stop its enemies from disrupting everyday life for Israel's citizens and residents.'

Chief of Staff:

'Don't be fazed by Hamas' ironed uniforms'

'The Hamas operatives standing in freshly pressed uniforms are the same terrorists who, before the ceasefire, were afraid to face you,' IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi tells Shayetet 13 soldiers.

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Israeli Navy successfully tests Gabriel 5 sea-to-sea missile

As part of the test, a missile was launched toward a vessel simulating an enemy ship. The success of this test strengthens the Israeli Navy's combat capabilities and enhances its readiness to face operational challenges.

Lebanese media:

IDF 'abducted' fisherman near border with Israel

Lebanese media reported that an 'Israeli enemy boat' arrested a Lebanese fisherman off the coast near the border between Lebanon and Israel.

Israeli navy ship intercepts UAV from Yemen

An Israeli Navy missile boat intercepted a UAV that was launched from Yemen over the Mediterranean Sea.

Operation Bashan Arrow

Navy Commander in Chief: 'It was a historic day'

Commander in Chief of the Israeli Navy VADM David Saar Salama praised the strikes on the Syrian fleet. 'It's not over till it's over.'

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Israeli Navy operates against Hezbollah in Lebanon

The IDF released rare footage of the Israeli Navy intercepting a Hezbollah UAV and striking the terror organization's central naval base in Beirut.

In Beirut:

IDF strikes central Hezbollah naval base

The base was used by Hezbollah to store military speed boats, and held a training center and an area to conduct experiments.

Footage from the sea:

Israeli Navy strikes southern Lebanon

Navy vessels struck rocket launchers, military structures, and weapon storage facilities of the Hezbollah terrorist organization, which supported the ground troops’ combat.

Navy and IAF intercept UAVs fired towards Israel

Two UAVs launched from the East intercepted by Israeli Navy Missile Boat in the northern area of the Mediterranean Sea. UAV launched from the East intercepted by the IAF off the coast of Gush Dan.

Navy ship intercepts UAV fired at Eilat from Iraq

UAV fired from Iraq at southern Israel intercepted over Red Sea.

Israeli vessel swept into Lebanese waters

Israeli vessel swept into Lebanese territorial waters, IDF working to return it to Israel.

'Target identified'

Watch: Successful interceptions by Israeli naval missile ships

From Northern Israel to the Gulf of Eilat, naval forces have carried out several successful interceptions in various combat arenas, including the first operational interception by the Sa'ar 6-class corvettes in the Red Sea arena since their arrival in Israel.

IDF sailor PO1 David Moshe Ben Shitrit fell in northern Israel

Petty Officer 1st Class David Moshe Ben Shitrit, 21 from Geva Binyamin, was killed Sunday morning when an Iron Dome interceptor missile hit his Israel Navy Dvora-class fast patrol ship off the coast of Nahariya.

Israeli, German navies sign 2-year working plan for cooperation

Working plan signed by RADM Ulrich Reineke, Director of Plans and Policy on behalf of the German Navy, and RADM Guy Goldfarb, Deputy Commander in Chief and Chief of Staff on behalf of the Israeli Navy.

New IDF naval landing craft arrives in Israel

The INS Komemiyut LSV arrived in Israel from the US. It was welcomed by Israeli Navy vessels in a 'missing' formation, in memory of the fallen soldiers from the ‘Swords of Iron' war.

Three UAVs from Syria and Iraq intercepted

IDF fighter jets intercept UAV that approached Israel from Syria. Separately, a corvette missile ship and fighter jets successfully intercept two UAVs that approached Israel from the east.

IDF and ISA eliminate Hamas Naval commander

During the war, Ahmed Ali was responsible for attacks on Israeli territory and against IDF ground troops operating in the Gaza Strip.

Gallant aboard Navy ship:

'Maritime aid to Gaza will help overthrow Hamas'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant was briefed on the work undertaken to establish a naval pier and routes to enable the distribution of aid to Gazan civilians.

Navy's Missile Flotilla conducts widescale exercise

Increasing readiness in the northern arena, the Israeli Navy Missile Ship Flotilla completed a wide-scale exercise this week.

Chief Rabbi at naval base:

'War needs both military and spiritual might'

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef visited the Haifa Naval Base where he spoke with soldiers and inaugurated a new synagogue.

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Terrorists ambushing troops eliminated from the sea

A building in which terrorists ambushed IDF troops in the central Gaza Strip was identified. Naval forces struck the building and the threat was removed.

Military vessel capsizes, seven soldiers injured

Seven soldiers in light condition after vessel capsizes at a base in southern Israel.

Gallant aboard Navy ship:

'Try to attack Eilat, we will know what to do'

The Defense Minister visited Navy commanders and servicepeople in Eilat and addressed the threat to traffic in the Red Sea.

Missiles, explosives and guns:

Navy locates dozens of weapons off coast of southern Israel

Divers from the Unit for Underwater Missions located a large number of weapons used by Hamas terrorists in attempts to infiltrate Israel.

In face of threat from Yemen:

Israeli Navy missile boats arrive in Red Sea area

Following threats from Yemenite Houthis, Israeli Navy sends missile boats towards Red Sea.

Prime Minister to IDF sailors:

'You are warriors - lions of the sea'

PM Netanyahu visited the Ashdod Naval Base and sailed off the coast of southern Israel.

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IDF naval commandos raid Hamas targets from sea

Shayetet 13 commandos entered Gaza from the sea and destroyed Hamas terrorist infrastructure.

Hamas places missile launch pad next to mosque and preschool

The Israeli Navy struck a surface-to-air missile launch pad in Khan Yunis that was situated next to a mosque and a preschool.

IDF naval soldier killed by malfunctioning equipment in north

Female soldier killed, second soldier critically injured, during maritime operation in north.

Dramatic footage:

Navy's unit eliminated dozens of terrorists in the Mediterranean

Soldiers in Israel's Navy fired towards terrorists' boats while pursuing by sea those terrorists who escaped towards the shoreline.

Navy investigating migrant raft that washed up on Israeli coast

According to the initial reports, the raft was carrying two men and a child and managed to pass the radar since it was not emitting heat.

Navy suspeds reserve officer who refused to report for duty

The reserve rear admiral who did not report for duty in protest of the government's judicial reform plan.

Gallant to naval officers:

'Israel is prepared for any scenario on land, sea, or air'

Defense Minister visits elite Flotilla 13 (“Shayetet 13”) of the Israeli navy.

Mississippi:

Israeli Navy raises flag over new landing craft

The INS Nahshon, the first of two such crafts, will serve as a logistical axis for transporting equipment and soldiers.

Israeli Navy, US Fifth Fleet, begin joint exercise

The Israeli Navy, US Fifth Fleet, begin 'Intrinsic Defender' exercise, focusing on naval mines, search and rescue, and underwater medicine.

New Commanding Officer of Israeli Navy’s Flotilla 13

'Captain A' to replace Capt. Amir Farhi as head of elite naval unit after 2 years.

Watch: Naval flagship fitted with famous Air Dome defense system

Israel’s most advanced naval flagship carrier now has the ability to destroy incoming missiles from enemy warships.

Lapid to US:

'No one can dictate our rules of engagement to us'

PM tells US: I won't allow an IDF soldier to be prosecuted just to receive applause from abroad.

Israel, US, conclude 'Noble Rose' joint maritime exercise

From the depths of the Red Sea: Joint exercise of the Israeli Navy missile ship flotilla & Shayetet 13 alongside United States Navy forces.

Greek Navy commander visits Israel. Yad Vashem

Chief of the Hellenic Navy General Staff, VADM Stylianos Petrakis visits Haifa naval base, discusses cooperation between navies.

Watch: Leaked US Navy video indoctrinating 'gender pronouns'

The US is now pushing gender pronoun training videos to its Navy recruits in hopes of indoctrinating a new generation of 'robots'.

War with Lebanon? Israel acquires advanced landing vessels

With Iranian proxies closing in on the Jewish State, Israel is trying to increase its attack capabilities ahead of an expected conflict.

PM Bennett visits Haifa naval bases

PM receives comprehensive briefing about naval operations from GOC Navy Vice Admiral Salma, tours submarine and missile corvette flotillas.

German navy chief resigns over remarks on Ukraine

A highly ranked officer in the German Navy has asked to be relieved of duty after making controversial remarks about the Ukraine crisis.

Bennett: Subs will ensure Israel's superiority for years to come

Prime Minister Bennett calls Israel's contract for new submarines 'a significant improvement for Israel's security'.

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, Brad Cooper, visits Israel

Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, VADM Brad Cooper, met Commander in Chief of the Israeli Navy, VADM David Saar Salama.

Commanders meet, praise survivor of helicopter crash

Navy, Air Force commanders meet sole survivor of helicopter crash off Haifa coast, praise his heroic actions during incident.

US Navy tests high-energy laster weapon in Gulf of Aden

A US Navy ship has tested a high-energy laser weapon in the Gulf of Aden, successfully hitting a static target.

Gantz, don’t abandon the Shayetet fighters!

Israeli Navy veterans who likely contracted cancer due to toxic pollution at Kishon Port should be recognized as disabled veterans. Opinion.

Senior IDF official: Prepare for Iranian establishment in sea

Senior Navy official on joint exercise with the US, Bahrain and the UAE: We need to strengthen international partnerships.

Israeli Navy hosts senior US naval officers

Commander of US Navy's Fifth Fleet meets with top Israeli brass during his second visit to Israel.

'We will not rest until the last of the terrorists are captured'

Chief of Staff at Naval Academy graduation ceremony: The IDF will defend the border with the Gaza Strip from any attack against Israel.

'The strategic importance of maritime space is growing'

IDF Chief of Staff: The enemy uses the sea for terrorist purposes, to transfer weapons.

Historic 'Noble Waters' exercise between US, Israeli navies

Israeli Navy and the US Navy's Fifth Fleet hold first exercise in the Red Sea as part of the transitioning of IDF matters to US CENTCOM.

Arutz Sheva meets Miami’s 'storm watchers'

Within the last few weeks the Miami Air Station has been involved in rescue efforts. Yissachar Ruas met the station staff.

Chief of Staff: We will not hesitate to enter a campaign

Aviv Kohavi: We have expanded our target bank. If the quiet in the South is not maintained we will not hesitate to enter into a campaign.

'A naval battle is developing that is not in our favor'

Former Navy commander reacts to attack on Israeli cargo ship, likely by Iranian forces or proxies.