Netanyahu Visits Naval Base, Vows to Protect Israel's Maritime Domain
Translated & summarized from Prime Minister's Office by baba
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- Netanyahu visited Ashdod naval base with Defense Minister Katz.
- They were briefed on maritime threats and security operations.
- Netanyahu vowed to protect Israel's maritime space.
- He stated Israel's goal to lead in naval warfare.
- Security officials requested more naval assets.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the naval base in Ashdod on Tuesday, accompanied by Defense Minister Yisrael Katz. During the visit, they received a briefing from the head of the Navy's staff and the commander of the Ashdod base regarding challenges in the maritime arena, including operations in the southern theater, the routine security patrol unit, and the landing craft unit.
The Prime Minister and Defense Minister also observed a display of weaponry used in the maritime domain for both defensive and offensive operations. Netanyahu stated that the maritime space has become an international battlefield, citing incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb strait. He emphasized that Israel would not allow its enemies to threaten its maritime space, its ports, or its sea traffic in the Mediterranean.
Netanyahu noted that security officials have indicated a need for additional naval assets. He mentioned the recent arrival of the sixth submarine and stated that more are desired, along with other unspecified naval capabilities. The Prime Minister declared his intention for Israel to become a world leader in underwater and surface warfare, asserting, "We will protect the State of Israel also from the sea."
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