Netanyahu Warns of Maritime Threats, Vows Naval Superiority
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
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- Netanyahu warned of enemies threatening Israel's maritime space and seaports.
- He vowed Israel would not allow maritime threats and would protect its sea lanes.
- The Prime Minister visited the Ashdod naval base with the Defense Minister.
- He stated Israel would become a world leader in maritime combat.
- Security officials requested additional naval assets, including submarines and vessels.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accompanied by Defense Minister Israel Katz, visited the Ashdod naval base on Sunday to receive briefings on maritime security challenges. During the visit, they were updated by the head of the Navy and the commander of the Ashdod base on the activities of the southern theater, including routine security patrols and landing craft operations. Netanyahu stated that the maritime space has become an international battlefield, citing incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb. He warned that "our enemies want to threaten our maritime space in the Mediterranean Sea, our seaports, and maritime traffic," vowing that Israel would not allow this to happen. The Prime Minister acknowledged that security officials require additional assets, noting the recent arrival of a sixth submarine and expressing a desire for more vessels and unspecified equipment. "In this area, both surface and underwater, I intend for Israel to be one of the world leaders in this field of combat. We will protect the State of Israel also from the sea," Netanyahu declared. The Prime Minister's Office provided the photograph for the report.
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