Israel Navy

US strikes would aim to weaken Iran's regime, not change it, former Israel Navy chief Marom says

Former Israeli Navy chief V.-Adm. (res.) Eliezer Marom also warned that Israel may have to attack Iran due to growing missile threats and stalled nuclear talks.

Illustrative image of former commander of the Israeli Navy, V.-Adm. (res.) Eliezer Marom.
The IDF appointed the first-ever female missile boat commander, Lt.-Cmdr. "R."

IDF appoints first-ever female naval missile boat commander to lead naval combat ops.

SOLDIERS WATCH as a US destroyer conducts an operation with the Israeli Navy.

Israel Navy commandos, submarines train to protect Eilat from invasion

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

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


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

The operation to capture Imad Amahz, a key terrorist of Hezbollah's covert maritime terror network, was done by the Shayetet 13 special naval ops. unit in a city almost 140 km away from Israel.

A joint drill between the IDF’s elite Shayetet 13 navy commandos and US Army Special Forces

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

Around 40 Israeli Navy cadets have been infected with a contagious skin disease. All cadets have received medical treatment, and training has been paused to prevent further spread.

Israel Navy soldiers; illustrative.

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

According to the defense minister, the remaining dispute might be resolved in the coming days - though originally he said there would be no resolution before the end of December.

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

UK beefs up Royal Navy counter-drone tech with DragonFire laser system

The DragonFire weapon system is expected to be installed on Type-45 destroyers by 2027

DragonFire laser weapon system

IDF's next generation: Inside Navy commanders' wartime training, from Gaza to Iran

MILITARY AFFAIRS: Three IDF Navy commanders reflect on their unique training experience during the war, balancing intense classroom learning with frontline combat.

Graduates of the IDF Naval Officers Course met with The Jerusalem Post.

Israel foils second Gaza flotilla in a week, activists say vessels were under attack

The Gaza Freedom Flotilla claimed that the Israeli military was jamming signals and had boarded at least two boats. The IDF has not yet commented on the incident.

A screengrab from a live footage video shows Israeli security forces intercepting "Gaza Sunbird", a Gaza-bound vessel which is part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, in this screengrab obtained from a video released on October 8, 2025.

Turkey arrests suspected Mossad agent, opens probe against Israel after flotilla seizure

Istanbul’s chief prosecutor said a criminal probe had been opened against Israel, citing suspicions of kidnapping, vehicle theft, and property destruction.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters during a meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025.

IDF intercepts missile from Yemen, IDF reveals Hamas tunnels by Jordanian hospital

US sends $230m. to aid Hezbollah disarmament • Israeli navy intercepts Sumud flotilla • PIJ says that Hamas response to Trump’s Gaza plan represents ‘stance of resistance'

A massive banner has been unfurled at Hostages Square during the two-year rally with a direct appeal to President Trump: “It’s Now or Never”

Gaza aid flotilla set to head east from Greece despite Israeli warnings

The Global Sumud Flotilla sails from Greece towards Gaza, defying Israel’s blockade. Activists, including Greta Thunberg, face rising tensions and Israeli opposition.

Greta Thunberg gestures next to a Palestinian flag on a ship, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel's naval blockade, as they sail off Crete island, Greece, September 25, 2025.

WATCH: IDF kills Hamas deputy naval commander who partook in Oct. 7

Yousef took part in the October 7 massacre, and helped plan countless ambushes on IDF soldiers during fighting in the Gaza Strip.

Deputy Commander of Hamas's naval police, Iyad Abu Yosef.