Israel Navy

Geneva talks may be last chance for US, Iran to negotiate before war, ex-Israel Navy chief says

Marom said Israel and the United States appear to be nearing possible military action against Iran, and predicted unprecedented operational coordination between the IDF and the US military.

Illustrative image of former commander of the Israeli Navy, V.-Adm. (res.) Eliezer Marom.
In this handout provided by the U.S. Navy, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), F/A-18E/F Super Hornets assigned to Strike Fighter Squadrons 31, 37, 87, and 213 from embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight, and a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress operate as a joint, multi-domain force, November 13, 2025.

USS Gerald R. Ford expected to dock in Haifa as US sends cargo, refueling aircraft to Israel

Illustrative image of former commander of the Israeli Navy, V.-Adm. (res.) Eliezer Marom.

US strikes would aim to weaken Iran's regime, not change it, former Israel Navy chief Marom says

The IDF appointed the first-ever female missile boat commander, Lt.-Cmdr. "R."

IDF appoints first-ever female naval missile boat commander to lead naval combat ops.


World Emunah Women’s Leadership in Israel conference inspires a new generation

Celebrating 90 years of Emunah and advancing women’s leadership in Israel.

 Director Meira Lerner: 'Our voices are a huge part of what needs to encompass community life.'

Israel Shipyards sets sail on 'Reshef' warship production for Israeli Navy

"The Defense Ministry’s insistence on bringing IDF warship production back to Israel Shipyards after more than 20 years will enhance Israel’s sole strategic production line for warships."

 The Sa'ar 4, or Reshef fast-attack warship recently purchased by Israel's Defense Ministry

IDF acts to remove land, maritime threats to soldiers in Gaza

Additionally, several vessels were observed by the Navy in the area near Gaza, which did not retreat when warned.

 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. January 4, 2025.

After IDF chief, wave of resignations expected in Israeli Air Force, Navy - report

Alongside the senior General Staff officers, the list of officers who may retire from the IDF is reportedly quite long.

 IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi (left), Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar (center), Israeli Navy commander V.-Adm. David Salama (bottom right), IAF chief Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar (top right) (illustration).

IDF failed to pass intel on Hamas's October 7 coastal raid, Navy charges

"The Nukhba naval unit should have been a central priority in Military Intelligence, yet as we saw on October 7, there was a complete blackout.”

 IDF soldiers operate in the southern Gaza Strip. December 2023

Syrian opposition leader reacts to Netanyahu’s strikes on Syria

In recent days, more than 350 Israeli airstrikes have targeted Damascus, Homs, Tartus, Latakia, and Palmyra.

 Rebel fighters pose as they hold a Syrian opposition flag at the Umayyad Mosque, after rebels seized the capital and ousted Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria December 9, 2024.

IDF signs NIS 2.8b. deal for five new advanced and faster Navy ships

These ships are 1000 tons lighter than the new Saar 6 ships, and as such are intended to replace the Saar 4.5 ships.

 The Sa'ar 4, or Reshef fast-attack warship recently purchased by Israel's Defense Ministry

Commanding three fronts simultaneously: Navy commander describes war from a battleship

In an interview, Cmdr. Omer Karmi, the outgoing flotilla commander, shared his perspectives on naval operations and the evolving challenges.

 A view of an Iron Dome anti-missile battery on an Israeli warship off the shore of Haifa, amid heightened hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, northern Israel, August 1, 2024.

'A dangerous player': Hezbollah's secret naval threat

Over the last decade, Hezbollah's naval arsenal has grown significantly

 Israeli naval forces conduct an exercise to prepare for escalation on the northern border. April 9, 2024.

Pressuring Israel: Houthis threaten naval escalation amid rising Iran tensions - analysis

Messages from the Houthis indicate their intention to escalate attacks if Israel-Iran tensions increase.

Israeli Navy Missile Ship Flotilla soldiers are closely cooperating with the IAF in defense missions, September 5, 2024.