Israel Navy

Israel may suffer from same missile shortage as US, giving Iran leverage, fmr. Navy head Marom says

Marom expressed concern that Israel may ultimately have to strike Iran on its own because Washington is unwilling to act while Tehran exploits the delay to advance its nuclear and missile programs.

Israeli soldiers walk near an Israeli Irone Dome defence system (L), a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, the MIM-104 Patriot (C), and an anti-ballistic missile the Arrow 3 (R) during Juniper Cobra's joint exercise press briefing at Hatzor Israeli Air Force Basel, on February 25, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu climbs out of the 'Rahav,' the fifth submarine in the navy's fleet, in 2017

Submarine affair commission sets November hearings for Netanyahu, senior officials

Israeli Navy soldiers operate on Navy vessels off the coast of of the southern Israeli city of Ashdod, August 6, 2024

Israel Navy could upend Turkish maritime threat by flipping Egypt to its side - exclusive

Israel Navy Deputy Commander in Chief and Chief of Staff R.-Adm. Guy Levy in a meeting with the Chief of Naval Operations of the US Navy Admiral Daryl Caudle, published July 13, 2026.

Israel Navy officials visit US in celebration of 250 years of American independence


IDF hits Iranian weapons production sites in Tehran, intercepts over 100 drones

Israel's Air Force and Navy intercepted over 100 drones fired by Iran so far, with no reports of any that fell in Israeli territory, the military added.

 Infographic released by the IDF of a surface-to-surface missile production site that was struck in Iran.

Israel Navy attacks Houthis for first time in Hodeidah Port strike

All previous Israeli strikes on the Houthis, around 10, were conducted by the IAF.

 Flames and smoke rise from the site of Israeli airstrikes at the port of Hodeidah, Yemen, July 21, 2024

Trump presses Netanyahu to end Gaza war, Rubio condemns sanction on Ben-Gvir, Smotrich

7,000 activists to begin convoy from Tunisia to Rafah • Netanyahu says there is progress on hostage deal • Greta Thunberg deported from Israel

 Illustrative -US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) attend a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, February 16, 2025.

Former Israeli Navy chief: Handling of Gaza flotilla incident was a 'diplomatic failure'

The Gaza Flotilla was "a completely unnecessary event that should have ended as a diplomatic event," the former Navy commander said.

Activist Greta Thunberg seen aboard the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, with an Israeli Navy vessel seen in the background

IDF announces deployment of new 'drone boats'

These unmanned marine vessels represent a significant reinforcement of defense capabilities in Israel’s economic waters.

 Israel Navy announces new unmanned marine vessels.

IDF fails to penalize Golani soldiers who fled Hamas invaders at Zikim Beach, abandoning civilians

Navy, Infantry contradict each other on how many Hamas ships broke through maritime defense line.

 IDF Golani Brigade in action (Illustrative).

'Targeting terror from the sea': How Israel Navy operates on Gaza's shores

"We will continue to operate from the sea against the terrorist organizations operating in the Strip in order to return the hostages," said IDF Navy Commander Vice Admiral David Saar Salama.

 (Illustrative) An Israel Navy ship.

Reporter's Notebook: After Shin Bet embarrassment, Eli Sharvit will sail away unscathed - comment

Sharvit will sail through this choppy water and emerge unscathed. • It is less clear if those responsible for the rescinded offer end the same.

 Eli sharvit

Israeli officials react to 'puzzling' appointment of outsider as Shin Bet head

“Sharvit was an excellent commander, but he has no intelligence background or training," MK Avigdor Liberman said.

 Eli sharvit

Netanyahu rescinds appointment of new Shin Bet chief after one day

The PM thanked Sharvit for his willingness to take on the role, but informed him that after further consideration he intends to examine other candidates.

Then-Israel Navy chief, V.-Adm. Eli Sharvit speaks at a ceremony in Haifa Naval Base, northern Israel, March 4, 2020