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.

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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

The state commission will hold 18 closed hearings in November and December to determine whether Netanyahu and four former senior officials bear personal responsibility.

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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

Further, five Shayetet 13 Navy SEALs were dispatched on a mission thousands of km. away with no support or immediate rescue plan, and another mission to a country the IDF had not operated in before.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
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

An Israel Navy delegation led by deputy chief R.-Adm. Guy Levy met with US and global naval leaders to promote maritime security and strengthen professional ties.

|ByJAMES GENN

Israel-Hamas War: How the Navy's failures made October 7 worse

Unveiling the grave errors of the IDF Navy on October 7, the untold details of Hamas's naval raid.

DECEMBER 17, 2023ByAMIR BOHBOT/WALLA!
The Navy has completed the commissioning of the four state-of-the-art warships of the Sa'ar 6 model

WATCH: Elite Israeli Navy unit destroys Hamas infrastructure overnight

Shayetet 13 primarily focuses on executing missions involving countering acts of terrorism, gathering maritime intelligence, and rescuing hostages at sea.

OCTOBER 27, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
A joint drill between the IDF’s elite Shayetet 13 navy commandos and US Army Special Forces

Israel at War: What happened on day 19?

Over 1,400 murdered, more than 5,400 wounded • IDF: 222 captives in Gaza, two released by Hamas on Monday night

OCTOBER 25, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A view shows smoke in the Gaza Strip as seen from Israel's border with the Gaza Strip, in southern Israel October 18, 2023

Israel at war: What happened on day 16?

• Over 1,400 Israelis and foreign nationals murdered • More than 5,300 wounded according to Health Ministry • Some 212 people kidnapped by Hamas

OCTOBER 22, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Smoke rises from after rockets were fired from Lebanon into northern Israel, October 22, 2023.

IDF kills Hamas leader linked to Gilad Schalit prisoner swap

The IDF attacked over 200 Hamas military installations on Monday, the IDF announced.

OCTOBER 17, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Satellite view of smoke over heavily damaged areas from Israeli strikes in the Palestinian city of Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza Strip, October 15, 2023 in this handout image

Newly released documents detail how Israel won the seas in Yom Kippur War

New details have emerged regarding Israel's maritime success during the Yom Kippur War.

OCTOBER 5, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
THE DESTROYER ‘Eilat,’ first victim of the naval missile age.

The Battle of Latakia: When Israel became self-sufficient in naval combat - opinion

Israel Aircraft Industries demonstrated the superiority of Israeli technological advancements at sea.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023ByBOAZ LEVY
THE GABRIEL missiles which caused the sinking of the enemy’s boats during the Battle of Latakia are still a part of the naval commando missile boat unit’s insignia, the writer notes.

New cutting-edge IAI spy aircraft closer to IDF delivery

"The ORON is the world’s most advanced aircraft of its kind," according to a statement by the ministry's Directorate of Defense Research and Development.

AUGUST 27, 2023ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Israel Air Force flight trianing.

Top Israeli navy generals publicly punished by IDF for callup refusal

A statement from the IDF said that the two had said they did not want to continue their service due to the disputed judicial legislation.

AUGUST 17, 2023ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Soldiers are seen inside the INS Magen, the Israeli Navy's Sa'ar 6 corvette missile ship.

The Israel Defense Forces celebrate 75th anniversary

Israel's first prime minister, David Ben-Gurion, signed the order to establish the IDF on May 26 and the IDF began is existence on May 31, 1948.

MAY 31, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
One of 75 pictures chosen from the IDF archives, on the occasion of the IDF's 75th anniversary.