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


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 • It is less clear if those responsible for the rescinded offer end the same.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