Israeli Navy

Israel Navy intercepts Egyptian vessel entering blockaded waters off Gaza's shoreline, IDF confirms

Egypt accepted responsibility for the incident, Channel 13 reported, citing an IDF source.

Israel Navy soldiers operate off the coast of Ashdod, August 2024; illustrative.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir (L) presents outgoing Planning Directorate chief V.-Adm. Eyal Harel (R) with a commemorative knife at a ceremony at the IDF's Kirya headquarters, Tel Aviv, December 21, 2025.

IDF chief Eyal Zamir tries to wear down Israel Katz on next Navy chief pick

IDF troops carry out the Magen Oz drill on November 26, 2025.

IDF drills northern border readiness for surprise scenarios after Hezbollah chief's death

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and Brazilian activist Thiago Avila sit in a vessel making their way to Israel, after Israel intercepted some of the vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla, in this handout image released on October 2, 2025.

Prosecution moves to seize 50 foreign vessels linked to Gaza flotilla after blockade breach attempt


Israel's new 'Gabriel 5' sea-to-sea missile makes first navy test debut

"The operational test launch was a remarkable success and provides the Israeli Navy with greater operational freedom," said Brig.-Gen. Almakias.

  IDF runs successful tests on new naval Iron Dome system on May 29, 2023.

Inside the electronic warfare of the navy’s most advanced ship - exclusive

The Jerusalem Post interviewed Saar 6 officers who face threats from Lebanon, Gaza, Iran, and Yemen.

 Israel Navy soldiers conduct operations near Israel's northern border.

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

Israel Navy strikes Hezbollah in Beirut, while spying on distant enemies

The navy has, numerous times in the past, acknowledged that it carries out surveillance of Israel’s enemies, sometimes at a great distance.

 The Israeli Navy operates between northern Israel and the Gulf of Eilat, September 5, 2024.

Watch: Israel moves forward on sixth submarine from Germany

Moreover, the IDF said that it marked the start of Germany building the next submarine, the Dakar, which is due to be delivered sometime in the next decade.

 The Israeli Navy unveils the new INS “Drakon” submarine at the German Naval Yards Holdings in Kiel, Germany, November 12, 2024

WATCH: The Israeli navy intercepts drones in the Red Sea as it operates along Israel's border

The latest footage and documentation of the Israeli navy operating and targeting threats from northern Israel to the Gulf of Eilat.

Israeli Navy operates from northern Israel to the Gulf of Eilat, September 5, 2024.

Israeli Navy conducts drill to prepare for emergency scenarios in Israel's North

The exercise was done to prepare for escalations in the northern area as tensions between Israel and the Hezbollah terror group continue.

 IDF prepares for all scenarios in maritime exercise near Haifa, August 15, 2024

Russia may be spying on Israeli navy, INS Drakon submarine - report

It is possible that a Russian spy ship collected information on the Israeli NIS Drakon submarine.

A military boat escorts an Israeli military submarine near the coast of Haifa at the Mediterranean sea, Israel July 25, 2022.

Navy Independence Day flotilla pays tribute to October 7 victims

This year, a record number and variety of vessels of different sizes, from small boats to large yachts, took part.

 Independence flotilla honoring the victims of October 7, May 14, 2024.

IDF rains down on multiple Hamas targets in central Gaza Strip

The operation was a combination of ground troops, support from aircraft, and heavy fire from naval units.

IDF soldiers from the Nahal Brigade operate in the central Gaza Strip, April 10, 2024