Israel Navy

After standoff, Katz approves Zamir's IDF air force, navy chief appointments

After months of delays, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir secures Defense Minister Katz’s approval for new air force and navy chiefs amid ongoing political tensions over military appointments.

 Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir. March 25, 2025.
A joint drill between the IDF’s elite Shayetet 13 navy commandos and US Army Special Forces

Shayetet 13 operation foiled Nasrallah’s Hezbollah maritime network run, IDF reveals

Israel Navy soldiers; illustrative.

Outbreak of contagious skin disease among naval officer cadets halts training, IDF confirms

 Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir. March 25, 2025.

Israel Katz approves IDF chief's appointments, holds off General Staff approvals amid public spat


Hezbollah may use suicide ships in next war, former naval officer warns

Iran “is on the verge of reaching the Mediterranean, including the use of Syrian ports by the Iranian navy."

An Iranian naval ship travels through the Suez Canal near Ismailia, some 120 km (75 miles) north of Cairo February 22, 2011.

HMS Ocean docks in Haifa before joint drills

HMS Ocean is the flagship of the British Royal Navy as well as the flagship of the Standing NATO Maritime Group 2

British Ambassador and Commodore James Morley

The mega-weapons ship capture that turned the tide on US-Palestinian ties

The Jerusalem Post is the first media outlet to fully tell this captivating story.

WEAPONS CONFISCATED aboard the Karine A, a ship laden with weapons destined for the Palestinians but intercepted by Israeli forces in January 2002, are displayed on the deck of the vessel.

Former Israel Navy commander arrested in 'submarines affair' identified

Shai Brosh is suspected of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.

Shai Brosh

The changing face of the Israel Navy

Expansion of an exclusive economic zone presents challenge to the small Israeli naval fleet.

An Israeli warship arrives at an Israeli navy base in the Red Sea resort city of Eilat July 15, 2009

WATCH: Israel, US and France in joint underwater exercise

The navies dove for underwater anti-terror exercises.

Israel, the United States and France in a joint Navy drill.

WATCH: Israel's elite deep sea operators

The IDF Underwater Mission Unit uses top-notch technology to explore the sea and save lives.

Yaltam diver on an underwater search mission

Israel, US navies to launch cadet exchange program

First exchange to involve lower-ranking officers.

Elite soldiers from the IDF’s Shayetet 13 special operations unit joined forces with US Navy SEALS

US approves possible $440 million arms sale to Israel

"This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a strategic regional partner."

Israel navy drill in the Red Sea

Netanyahu: Submarines needed to ensure Israel can destroy those threatening it

Netanyahu said that Ben-Gurion understood that three foundations are needed to ensure Israel’s existence: a strong military, a robust economy and sound diplomacy.

Netanyahu at the INS Rahav submarine arrival ceremony