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.

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

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

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


Former Israeli Navy chief: Handling of Gaza flotilla incident was a 'diplomatic failure'

The Gaza Flotilla was "a completely unnecessary event that should have ended as a diplomatic event," the former Navy commander said.

Activist Greta Thunberg seen aboard the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, with an Israeli Navy vessel seen in the background

IDF announces deployment of new 'drone boats'

These unmanned marine vessels represent a significant reinforcement of defense capabilities in Israel’s economic waters.

 Israel Navy announces new unmanned marine vessels.

IDF fails to penalize Golani soldiers who fled Hamas invaders at Zikim Beach, abandoning civilians

Navy, Infantry contradict each other on how many Hamas ships broke through maritime defense line.

 IDF Golani Brigade in action (Illustrative).

'Targeting terror from the sea': How Israel Navy operates on Gaza's shores

"We will continue to operate from the sea against the terrorist organizations operating in the Strip in order to return the hostages," said IDF Navy Commander Vice Admiral David Saar Salama.

 (Illustrative) An Israel Navy ship.

Reporter's Notebook: After Shin Bet embarrassment, Eli Sharvit will sail away unscathed - comment

Sharvit will sail through this choppy water and emerge unscathed. • It is less clear if those responsible for the rescinded offer end the same.

 Eli sharvit

Israeli officials react to 'puzzling' appointment of outsider as Shin Bet head

“Sharvit was an excellent commander, but he has no intelligence background or training," MK Avigdor Liberman said.

 Eli sharvit

Netanyahu rescinds appointment of new Shin Bet chief after one day

The PM thanked Sharvit for his willingness to take on the role, but informed him that after further consideration he intends to examine other candidates.

Then-Israel Navy chief, V.-Adm. Eli Sharvit speaks at a ceremony in Haifa Naval Base, northern Israel, March 4, 2020

IDF delivers swift blow: 80 Gaza targets destroyed in 10 minutes

The air force struck around 80 Hamas and Islamic Jihad targets in approximately 10 minutes from 2:10-2:20 a.m. on Tuesday morning.

 An Israeli tank manoeuvres on the Israeli side of the border between Israel and Gaza

World Emunah Women’s Leadership in Israel conference inspires a new generation

Celebrating 90 years of Emunah and advancing women’s leadership in Israel.

 Director Meira Lerner: 'Our voices are a huge part of what needs to encompass community life.'

Israel Shipyards sets sail on 'Reshef' warship production for Israeli Navy

"The Defense Ministry’s insistence on bringing IDF warship production back to Israel Shipyards after more than 20 years will enhance Israel’s sole strategic production line for warships."

 The Sa'ar 4, or Reshef fast-attack warship recently purchased by Israel's Defense Ministry