Netanyahu Vows to Protect Israel's Maritime Space from Enemies
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
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- Netanyahu and Katz visited the Ashdod Navy base.
- Netanyahu vowed to protect Israel's maritime space.
- He cited international events as making the sea a battlefield.
- Israel will not allow enemies to threaten its sea lanes.
- The PM wants Israel to lead in naval warfare.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz visited the Navy base in Ashdod, accompanied by naval commanders. During the visit, they received a professional briefing on maritime challenges and operations in the southern theater, including routine security and landing craft units. The two also observed a display of advanced weaponry used for defense and offense against various threats.
Netanyahu addressed the importance of maritime space, stating that international events in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb indicate the sea is becoming an international battlefield. He emphasized that Israel will not allow its enemies to threaten its maritime space in the Mediterranean Sea, its ports, or its maritime traffic.
According to the Prime Minister, security officials have highlighted the need for additional naval assets beyond the sixth submarine, which has already arrived in Israel. Netanyahu stated his intention to ensure Israel becomes a global leader in surface and underwater warfare to maintain security from the sea.
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