Israel Navy

Israel Navy officials visit US in celebration of 250 years of American independence

An Israel Navy delegation led by deputy chief R.-Adm. Guy Levy met with US and global naval leaders to promote maritime security and strengthen professional ties.

|ByJAMES GENN
Israel Navy Deputy Commander in Chief and Chief of Staff R.-Adm. Guy Levy in a meeting with the Chief of Naval Operations of the US Navy Admiral Daryl Caudle, published July 13, 2026.
Illustrative: Warships of the Turkish Naval Forces sailed through the Bosphorus as part of the Teknofest 'Blue Homeland' event in Istanbul, showcasing naval power and maritime technology on August 24, 2025 in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Turkish Navy ships vists Syrian Latakia port after NATO summit in first since civil war - analysis

The visit comes on the heels of Turkey hosting a major NATO summit, which Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa attended.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Israeli and German flags fly from a naval vessel during a German delegation's visit to Haifa Naval Base, published June 25, 2026.

Israel Navy hosts German delegation, vessel at Haifa Naval Base

The Israel Navy hosted a German delegation in Haifa, where both sides conducted a Passing Exercise and discussed expanding naval collaboration.

|ByJAMES GENN
Graduating naval officers of the Israeli Navy during a graduation ceremony in Haifa Naval Base, Northern Israel on September 4, 2019.

Haifa Naval base suffers 'catastrophic' sanitary conditions, says source - N12

"Everything here is rotten and exposed," said the source, who alleged that the response from the military has been insufficient to control the rat manifestation seen daily at the base.

|ByARIELLA ROITMAN

Current Gaza deal 'no longer relevant,' talks will resume on Israel's terms, official says - N12

A new venue for negotiations, outside of Qatar and Egypt, is reportedly to be up for debate, with a European capital or the United Arab Emirates (UAE) presented among the potential options.

AUGUST 25, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israelis demonstrate for an immediate hostage deal, August 16, 2025.

Sea power in the 21st century: Built in Korea, backed by Israel

America’s maritime future may depend on Korean shipyards, Japanese craftsmanship, and Israeli innovation.

AUGUST 25, 2025ByELY RAZIN
Israel's second Saar-6 corvette, a warship dubbed "Oz", sails before a welcoming ceremony by the Israeli Navy to mark its arrival, in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Haifa, northern Israel June 9, 2021

Yemen attack showcases Israeli naval technologies

Israel Navy strikes Houthi energy infrastructure in Yemen, using advanced Sa’ar 6 missile ships and unmanned vessels to pressure Iran’s proxies into halting their attacks on Israel.

AUGUST 18, 2025ByDEAN SHMUEL ELMAS/GLOBES/TNS
Damaged buildings at the Haziz power station after it was attacked by Israeli missile strikes in Sanaa, Yemen, August 17, 2025.

WATCH: Israeli naval forces seize Gaza-bound aid flotilla Handala, transferred to Ashdod Port

According to Channel 12, those on the flotilla reported seeing a drone circling above them as vessels approached the ship.

JULY 27, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Activists wash the deck of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition ship 'Handala' as they prepare to sail for Gaza in an attempt to break a long-standing Israeli blockade and deliver humanitarian aid amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Marsa, Malta August 16, 2024.

'Handala' ship approaches Gaza coast, reaching farther than last month's 'Madleen' flotilla

The aid flotilla has reportedly already made it closer to the Strip than the Madleen flotilla that was stopped by Israeli forces last month.

JULY 26, 2025ByGUY ELSTER , AMIR BOHBOT, YOAV ETIEL
Activists wash the deck of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition ship 'Handala' as they prepare to sail for Gaza in an attempt to break a long-standing Israeli blockade and deliver humanitarian aid amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Marsa, Malta August 16, 2024.

IDF shuffles several General Staff positions

Northern and Home Front Commands, Depth Corps, Planning Directorate, Military Colleges, and Technological and Logistics Directorate were among the positions with new commanders appointed.

JULY 15, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir with the IDF's General Staff Forum, June 24, 2025.

Iran and Israel trade accusations at UN shipping agency over sea lanes

Iran has previously threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz to traffic in retaliation for Western pressure.

JUNE 18, 2025ByREUTERS
IDF Naval Commander V.-Adm. David Saar Salama and Iranian Navy Commander R.-Adm. Shahram Irani (illustrative).

IDF hits Iranian weapons production sites in Tehran, intercepts over 100 drones

Israel's Air Force and Navy intercepted over 100 drones fired by Iran so far, with no reports of any that fell in Israeli territory, the military added.

JUNE 15, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Infographic released by the IDF of a surface-to-surface missile production site that was struck in Iran.

Israel Navy attacks Houthis for first time in Hodeidah Port strike

All previous Israeli strikes on the Houthis, around 10, were conducted by the IAF.

JUNE 10, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB, AMICHAI STEIN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Flames and smoke rise from the site of Israeli airstrikes at the port of Hodeidah, Yemen, July 21, 2024

Trump presses Netanyahu to end Gaza war, Rubio condemns sanction on Ben-Gvir, Smotrich

7,000 activists to begin convoy from Tunisia to Rafah • Netanyahu says there is progress on hostage deal • Greta Thunberg deported from Israel

JUNE 10, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Illustrative -US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) attend a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, February 16, 2025.