Israel Navy

Handling of 'Madleen' incident was a diplomatic failure, former Navy commander says

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

 Greta Thunberg aboard the 'Madleen' Freedom Flotilla ship to the Gaza Strip as the IDF intercepts the voyage, June 9, 2025.
 Israel Navy announces new unmanned marine vessels.

IDF announces deployment of new 'drone boats'

 IDF Golani Brigade in action (Illustrative).

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

 (Illustrative) An Israel Navy ship.

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


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 • It is less clear if those responsible for the rescinded offer end the same.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

IDF acts to remove land, maritime threats to soldiers in Gaza

Additionally, several vessels were observed by the Navy in the area near Gaza, which did not retreat when warned.

 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. January 4, 2025.

After IDF chief, wave of resignations expected in Israeli Air Force, Navy - report

Alongside the senior General Staff officers, the list of officers who may retire from the IDF is reportedly quite long.

 IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi (left), Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar (center), Israeli Navy commander V.-Adm. David Salama (bottom right), IAF chief Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar (top right) (illustration).

IDF failed to pass intel on Hamas's October 7 coastal raid, Navy charges

"The Nukhba naval unit should have been a central priority in Military Intelligence, yet as we saw on October 7, there was a complete blackout.”

 IDF soldiers operate in the southern Gaza Strip. December 2023

Syrian opposition leader reacts to Netanyahu’s strikes on Syria

In recent days, more than 350 Israeli airstrikes have targeted Damascus, Homs, Tartus, Latakia, and Palmyra.

 Rebel fighters pose as they hold a Syrian opposition flag at the Umayyad Mosque, after rebels seized the capital and ousted Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria December 9, 2024.

IDF signs NIS 2.8b. deal for five new advanced and faster Navy ships

These ships are 1000 tons lighter than the new Saar 6 ships, and as such are intended to replace the Saar 4.5 ships.

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