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Navy Commandos Join Search for Missing Haifa Freediver
A young freediver is missing in the Mediterranean Sea off Haifa. The Israeli Navy, including special forces, has joined police and other rescue services in a large-scale search op…
Former Israeli Navy Chief: Iran's Regime Could Fall Within Weeks
Former Israeli Navy Commander Eliezer Marom believes U.S. economic pressure could cause Iran's regime to collapse within weeks. He also raised concerns about Iran's nuclear progra…
Ashdod Hosts Annual Memorial for Fallen Navy Soldiers
An annual memorial ceremony for fallen Israeli Navy soldiers took place in Ashdod in September 2026, led by Navy Commander Major General Ayal Haral. Families and commanders honore…
Naval Officers Graduate IDF Command Course, Embrace Responsibility
The Israeli Navy graduated 100 new naval officers from its 153rd command course in Haifa. Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi addressed the graduates, stressing the heavy responsibility a…
Israel Navy Chief Warns Against Shifting Mediterranean Power Balance
Israeli Navy Commander Eyal Harel warned nations attempting to shift the balance of power in the Mediterranean and Red Seas that Israel is monitoring their actions and will defend…
IDF Chief of Staff Outlines New War Strategy Focused on Naval Power and Robotics
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir revealed a new military strategy focusing on naval expansion and robotic systems, including new submarines, missile ships, and autonomous drones. A n…
Navy Simulators Prepare Officers for Complex Combat Scenarios
The Israeli Navy utilizes advanced simulators at its Bahad training base to prepare officers and sailors for complex naval warfare, covering a wide range of scenarios from navigat…
IDF Navy Commander Details Eilat Defense Plans Amid Houthi Threats
An Israeli Navy commander detailed preparations to defend Eilat against Houthi threats, acknowledging challenges in port security and addressing the Bab el-Mandeb strait blockade…
Three Gush Etzion Residents Graduate Israeli Naval Officers Course
Three residents from the Gush Etzion region are graduating from the Israeli Navy's officers' course in Haifa, representing 10% of the graduating class. They will receive their off…
Ex-Navy Chief: Iran Regime Collapse Could Render Polls Irrelevant
Former Israeli Navy Commander Eliezer Marom believes the Iranian regime could fall before Israeli elections if the US persists in its actions, potentially making election polls ir…
Israeli Navy Officer Training Intensified by War, Incorporates Ground Combat Skills
The Israeli Navy's officer training program has been fundamentally reshaped by the ongoing war, incorporating combat deployments and new ground combat skills for cadets. The inten…
Israel's Naval Iron Dome Successfully Launches Missiles at Sea
Israel's naval Iron Dome defense system, deployed on an unmanned vessel, successfully launched two STING interceptor missiles from the sea. The demonstration highlights the system…
Israeli Sailor Makes History in Golden Globe Race
Israeli sailor Daniel Pinsky has become the first Israeli to compete in the Golden Globe Race, a solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the world using only traditional navigation met…
Naval Officers' Course Adapts Training Amidst War Demands
Israel's naval officers' course has significantly adapted its training to incorporate wartime realities, focusing on enhanced combat readiness, adaptability, and ground warfare sk…
Israel Bolsters Defense Amid Growing Iran-Russia Military Ties
Israel is enhancing its naval capabilities with a new long-range submarine amid rising tensions with Iran and increasing military cooperation between Iran and Russia. This develop…
Ex-PM Olmert Reveals Israeli Navy Commandos Killed Syrian General
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert revealed in his book that Shayetet 13 naval commandos assassinated Syrian General Mohammed Suleiman in Tartus, Syria, in 2008. Suleiman w…
Israel, Germany Deepen Defense Ties With New Submarine, Missile Test
Israel and Germany have strengthened defense ties with the departure of Israel's sixth submarine, INS Drakon, from Germany and a successful test of an Israeli-developed ballistic…
Israeli Musicians Perform Hit Song Aboard Navy Ship for Annual Music Awards
Israeli artists Paul Trunk and Liad Meir performed their nominated song "Ein Milim Itach" on a Navy missile ship for the upcoming Galgalatz and Ynet music awards. The public can v…
Israeli Navy's First Female Missile Ship Commander Poised for Further Promotions
The Israeli navy's first female missile ship commander, Lieutenant Commander "R", has completed six months of successful command and is reportedly on track for further promotions…
Israel Navy Boosts Readiness Amid Turkish Military Activity
Israel's navy has increased its readiness due to heightened Turkish military activity in the Mediterranean and Syria. The Israeli military is preparing for a potential confrontati…
Budget Shortfall Delays Critical Apache, Munitions Deals for Israel
Israel's defense procurement is stalled due to a budget crisis, delaying critical deals for Apache helicopters and munitions. The lack of funds, despite a NIS 15 billion directive…
Netanyahu Revives Controversial Altalena Issue Amidst Political Deadlock Ahead of Elections
Prime Minister Netanyahu is reviving the divisive Altalena ship issue to deepen political rifts ahead of elections, while avoiding urgent matters like the State Comptroller's appo…
Turkey Accelerates Naval Expansion Under Erdogan's 'Blue Homeland' Doctrine
Turkey is rapidly expanding its navy with 47 warships under construction as part of Erdogan's 'Blue Homeland' doctrine, asserting broad maritime claims. This buildup increases ten…
Tel Aviv’s Iconic Fish Restaurant Shatzpok Celebrates 31 Years of Culinary Tradition
Shatzpok, a fish restaurant in Tel Aviv founded in 1995 by ex-Navy officer Gadi Shafi, celebrates 31 years of tradition. Now owned solely by Amir Davidovich, it retains its origin…
Israel Locates Altalena Shipwreck After 78 Years, Reviving Historic 1948 Conflict
The wreck of the Altalena ship, central to a deadly 1948 conflict between the newly formed Israeli government and the Irgun militia, has been found off Israel's coast after 78 yea…
Eden Hason and Nadav Hantsis Perform Hit Songs for Israeli Annual Music Chart Amid Maritime Incident
Eden Hason and Nadav Hantsis performed their hit songs for Israeli soldiers aboard a naval vessel after Hason was stopped by the Israeli Navy near Jordanian waters. Both artists a…
Senior Israeli Intelligence Official Warns of Turkish Military Buildup Near Israel
A senior Israeli intelligence official warned that Turkey's expanding military presence in Syria could lead to Turkish tanks in the Golan and naval forces near Israel. Turkey's gr…
Israel Strikes in Syria Amid Ongoing Ben Gurion Airport Dispute and Turkey's Arrest Request for Netanyahu
Israel struck a militant target in southern Syria near the Golan Heights, while Prime Minister Netanyahu filed to expel a Likud member amid Ben Gurion Airport disruptions. Turkey…
Turkey Seeks Interpol Red Notice for Netanyahu Over Gaza Flotilla Raid
Turkey has requested Interpol to issue a Red Notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the Israeli Navy's interception of the Gaza-bound 'Sumud' flotilla involving…
Israeli Navy Hosts Torah Lesson as Jewish Music Stars Unite at National Event
Rabbi Yaakov Shapira visited the Israeli Navy base in Eilat to deliver a Torah lesson and encouragement to soldiers. At a major event in Jerusalem, top Jewish singers performed fo…
Israel Holds First Memorial Dive for Seven British Sailors Lost Near Nahariya 115 Years Ago
Israel held its first official memorial dive to honor seven British sailors who died in the 1911 sinking of the coal steamer Ardo near Nahariya. The shipwreck, long misidentified…
Turkey Denies Military Presence in Syria After Israeli Airstrike Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Israel conducted an airstrike on a Syrian military airport near Aleppo targeting Turkish forces allegedly deployed there, which Turkey officially denies. The incident has heighten…
Israeli Defense Officials Warn of Rising Turkish Naval Presence in Eastern Mediterranean
Israeli defense officials report increased Turkish naval activity in the eastern Mediterranean, with Turkish ships approaching Israeli vessels in international waters. The Turkish…
Singer Eden Hason Triggers Israeli Navy Alert After Drifting Near Jordan Border in Eilat
Israeli singer Eden Hason accidentally drifted near the Jordanian border on a jet ski in Eilat, prompting an Israeli Navy response. After a brief police check confirmed it was a n…
Rotem Sela Celebrates 43rd Birthday with Decade-Long Israeli TV Career Highlights
Israeli TV personality Rotem Sela celebrates her 43rd birthday, reflecting on her unexpected start in modeling, transition to television, legal education, and award-winning acting…
Israeli Navy Strengthens Maritime Defense Off Gaza After October 7 Attack
Following the October 7 Hamas maritime attack, the Israeli Navy has overhauled its coastal defense near Gaza, deploying advanced technology and integrated forces to prevent future…
Israel Urged to Strengthen Undersea Fiber Optic Cable Security Amid Rising Sabotage Threats
Israel is urged to urgently enhance protection of its undersea fiber optic cables, vital for its economy and global communications, amid suspected sabotage by Houthi rebels backed…
Israel Receives Advanced Dolphin II Submarine 'Dragon' From Germany Enhancing Strategic Deterrence Against Iran
Israel received the advanced Dolphin II submarine INS Dragon from Germany in July, enhancing its naval intelligence and strategic deterrence against Iran. The submarine, delivered…
IDF Faces Urgent Apache Helicopter Shortage as Purchase Approval Delays Risk Production Slot
The IDF urgently needs 12 new Apache helicopters, but delays in financial approval from Israel's Finance Ministry risk losing production slots and doubling costs. The Defense Mini…
Iran and Hamas Launch Coordinated Naval Flotilla to Block Israeli Shipping in Mediterranean
In April 2026, Hamas and Iran coordinated a multinational naval flotilla aiming to blockade Israeli shipping in the Mediterranean. The Israeli Navy identified the operation as a t…
Sister Honors Kim Damati’s Life Through Glass Art After Her Tragic Death in Nova Festival Attack
Laura Damati honors her sister Kim, killed in the October 7 Nova Festival Hamas attack, through a glass art project at Bezalel Academy. The work reflects Kim’s life, passions, and…
Security Forces Mobilize Near Gaza Border After Fence Cut Turns Out to Be Copper Theft
Israeli forces near the Gaza border responded to a fence breach alert, which was later identified as copper theft, not a security threat.
NY Times Investigates Physical and Psychological Trauma of Gaza Flotilla Activists Detained by Israel
The New York Times reports that activists detained by Israel during a May flotilla to Gaza suffered physical abuse, psychological trauma, and sexual assault, with many hospitalize…
Israel Air Force Introduces Advanced SH-60F Seahawk Maritime Helicopter for Naval Operations
The Israeli Air Force has deployed the SH-60F Seahawk maritime helicopter to replace older models on Navy ships, enhancing Israel's naval capabilities in reconnaissance, anti-subm…
Israeli Navy Conducts Large-Scale Drill Including Strategic Asset Defense Scenarios
The Israeli Navy conducted a large-scale drill this week involving multiple units to practice defense against maritime and aerial threats, including protecting strategic assets su…
Israeli Security Officials Warn of Vulnerabilities in Eilat Amid Rising Threat Concerns
Israeli security officials warn that Eilat is a vulnerable target due to its geographic isolation and open borders, though no specific attack intelligence exists. A recent inciden…
Elektra Real Estate Chair Transforms Company Value Sixteenfold Since 2006
Ben, chairman of Elektra Real Estate, transformed the company from a 245 million shekel firm in 2014 to a 4 billion shekel giant by 2021, expanding into U.S. multifamily housing a…
Israel Receives Its Most Expensive Submarine, INS Drakon, from German Shipyards
Israel has received INS Drakon, its most expensive and largest submarine, from German shipyards after delays. The submarine features advanced AIP technology and will strengthen Is…