Israel Navy

Israel struck Syria to prevent Turkey from establishing in the country, fmr. IDF Navy chief says

V.-Adm. (ret.) Eliezer Marom said Israel would not allow Turkey to establish control in Syria, while warning that mounting US pressure could force Iran to choose between negotiations and escalation.

Illustrative image of former commander of the Israeli Navy, V.-Adm. (res.) Eliezer Marom.
An Israeli Navy patrol boat sails off the coast of Haifa, as seen from Haifa beach, May 26, 2026.

Navy rebuilds Gaza coastal defense into 'Iron Wall' after October 7 failures

Israeli soldiers walk near an Israeli Irone Dome defence system (L), a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, the MIM-104 Patriot (C), and an anti-ballistic missile the Arrow 3 (R) during Juniper Cobra's joint exercise press briefing at Hatzor Israeli Air Force Basel, on February 25, 2026.

Israel may suffer from same missile shortage as US, giving Iran leverage, fmr. Navy head Marom says

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu climbs out of the 'Rahav,' the fifth submarine in the navy's fleet, in 2017

Submarine affair commission sets November hearings for Netanyahu, senior officials


Gaza flotilla heads to Turkey after Israeli Navy's interception, detention of two members

The meetings in Marmaris aim to develop an updated legal strategy and revised operational plans for the flotilla’s disrupted mission.

Vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted on international waters by the Israeli Navy, sail off the city of Ierapetra, on the island of Crete, Greece, May 1, 2026.

Israel intercepts Gaza 'condom' flotilla, detaining nearly 200 activists, sparking backlash

Shir Perets discusses how Israeli officials conducted a combined operation to neutralize both the Global Sumud Flotilla itself and its explosive potential in the international narrative.

Activist Thiago Avila, a member of the Global Sumud Flotilla detained by Israel, sits at a magistrate's court to attend a detention extension hearing in Ashkelon, southern Israel, May 3, 2026.

Israel breaks new ground at sea as Mossad, elite Shayetet 13 raid Lebanon's Naqoura

While for the ground forces, this has manifested itself in creating buffer zones in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, for the Navy, it has meant special forces carrying out more risky operations.

 Shayetet 13 operatives.

Israeli Navy hits Iran, Hezbollah, Syria, Yemen, and Gaza targets with precision strikes

With over 1,000 naval combat soldiers at sea for over 26,000 hours in only 47 days of the current Iran-Hezbollah war, the navy said on Thursday.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir seen aboard an Israeli Navy warship, March 26, 2025

WATCH: Israel Navy missile boat intercepts Hezbollah drone launched towards Israel

The IDF intercepted a Hezbollah drone launched towards Israel and conducted strikes on terrorists in southern Lebanon, seizing a large weapons cache located underground.

The INS Magen, Israel's Sa'ar 6 corvette missile ship.

Israeli naval intelligence reduces Iranian threat to Strait of Hormuz

Israeli naval intelligence has directed massive and precise fire on specific targets as part of a variety of general goals in Operation Roaring Lion.

Israel Navy soldiers; illustrative.

Israeli Navy adds over 1,000 forces to Mediterranean, Red Sea in Operation Roaring Lion

Beyond preparations for threats that may emerge from the coastline, the navy is taking an active and significant role in targeted thwarting operations in Lebanon and in strikes along the coastline.

An Israel Navy vessel travels through Israeli waters.

Hezbollah instructed to attack Lebanese army if it intervenes in conflict, source tells 'Post'

An Israeli source added to the Post that UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Joanna Wronecka will arrive in Israel on Monday amid the ongoing escalation.

Hezbollah terrorists march in the funeral of senior terrorist Haytham Ali Tabatabai, others killed in IDF airstrike, in Beirut, November 24, 2025; illustrative.

Former Israel Navy chief says, 'They promised us hell but they were revealed as pathetic'

Marom argued that the strike reshaped regional alignments and revealed weaknesses in Iran’s threat posture.

Iranian missiles are displayed in a park in Tehran, Iran, January 31, 2026

Geneva talks may be last chance for US, Iran to negotiate before war, ex-Israel Navy chief says

Marom said Israel and the United States appear to be nearing possible military action against Iran, and predicted unprecedented operational coordination between the IDF and the US military.

Illustrative image of former commander of the Israeli Navy, V.-Adm. (res.) Eliezer Marom.