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Netanyahu names retired admiral Eli Sharvit as next Shin Bet chief

Announcement made without waiting for Supreme Court to rule on petitions trying to stop firing of current chief Ronen Bar; The last time a Navy commander was appointed to the position was after the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin

Itamar Eichner, Nina Fox, Yoav Zitun | 03.31.25

Israel’s Flotilla 7: Uncovering secrets of the Navy's first submarine unit

Flotilla 7, Israel’s elite submarine unit, operates in near-total secrecy; From the arrival of its first submarine, INS Tanin, to the tragedy of the INS Dakar, here’s a rare glimpse into its history, traditions and evolving fleet

Ynetnews | 03.17.25

'We knew this was point of no return—then the hunt began': The soldiers who stopped Hamas at sea

Seventeen were killed at Zikim Beach on October 7, but IDF probe finds toll could have been far worse without Navy control operators who spotted threat and raised alarm; 'Nothing prepares you for this moment,' they recall

Nina Fox | 03.04.25

Israeli Navy foiled Hamas infiltration by sea on Oct. 7, but deadly breach cost 17 lives

IDF probe finds Navy forces quickly repelled Hamas' amphibious attack, eliminating most infiltrators; failure to stop all terrorists allowed 16 to reach Zikim beach and murder 17 people

Yoav Zitun | 02.28.25

Israeli Navy’s new missile ships in an expanding battlefield

INS Nitzachon missile ship features stealth technology that reduces radar signature, making it appear lightly armed at first glance while advanced weapjonry such as Iron Dome aerial defense systems is revealed only in launch

Yoav Zitun | 02.19.25

IDF successfully tests 'world's most advanced naval strike system'

Israeli Navy successfully tests Gabriel 5 sea-to-sea missile, striking simulated enemy vessel with precision; officials say advanced naval strike system enhances Israel’s maritime superiority, providing crucial operational edge in combat scenarios

Ynetnews | 02.06.25

תיעוד מתקיפות בלבנון של כוחות צה"ל מזרוע הים בשיתוף פעולה של חיל האוויר ואגף המודיעין

Israeli Navy submarines join ground forces in deadly strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon

Watch: IDF shares footage of Navy and ground forces working together in Lebanon operations, where submarines and missile boats target terrorists; strikes eliminate senior Hamas and Hezbollah operatives and hit strategic facilities

Yoav Zitun | 11.13.24

IDF intercepts drone strike attempt off Israeli coast

Army reports 2 drones from north intercepted by naval vessel, third shot down by Air Force; IDF also struck Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s Dahieh district, hitting weapons storage sites after warning civilians to evacuate

Yoav Zitun, Reuters | 10.06.24

ספינת טילים יירטה כלי טיס בלתי מאויש שעשה את דרכו לשטח הארץ

Watch Israeli Navy intercept drone heading for Eilat

Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an organization made up of pro-Iranian militias, claimed responsibility for launching a UAV at a "vital target" in Eilat in video showing its launch and photo of Hassan Nasrallah

Ynet | 09.29.24

תיעוד מתקיפת טילי חוף-ים שהוטמנו מתחת לבנייני מגורים בביירות

IDF strikes Hezbollah missiles threatening navy, Haifa port

Overnight strikes in Beirut's Dahieh district targeted underground facilities storing Iranian-made missiles belonging to a covert Hezbollah unit, capable of disrupting maritime traffic along Israel's coast

Yoav Zitun | 09.28.24

Attack on Eilat: UAV explodes in port, second drone intercepted; Watch the videos

Two people were slightly injured in the attack; Islamic Resistance in Iraq claims responsibility; Cable cars at Mount Hermon site hit by Hezbollah rockets 'There will be a need for massive and rapid rehabilitation'

Dan Raban | 09.25.24

כלי שיט נסחף למרחב הימי של לבנון - כוחות חיל הים חילצו אותו והשיבו אותו למרחב המים הריבוניים של מדינת ישראל

Watch: Israeli boat drifts toward Lebanon, rescued by IDF near Tyre

IDF deploys naval and air forces after receiving reports of Israeli citizens aboard boat drifting dangerously close to Lebanese coastal city of Tyre north of Israel-Lebanon border

Elisha Ben Kimon | 09.12.24

IDF reports Staff Sgt. David Moshe Ben Shitrit killed in Hezbollah attack

Initial investigation indicates a missile fired to intercept an attack drone, mistakes the naval vessel for the target; two other seamen hurt

Yoav Zitun, Roni Green Shaulov | 08.25.24

Watch: Israel tests long-range interception from navy ship amid Iranian threat

Amid threats from Iran and Hezbollah seeking revenge for recent assassinations in Tehran and Beirut, the Israeli Navy's Sa’ar 6 missile ship, INS Atzmaut, successfully tested the LRAD interceptor; IDF described the test as a success, stating it will 'enhance capabilities against a range of threats'

Yoav Zitun | 08.02.24

State inquiry warns Netanyahu evidence shows he may have endangered Israel's security in submarine deal

Panel probing procurement of submarines tells PM evidence indicates he acted in violation of duties when he allowed Germany to sell same subs to Egypt, kept his dealings from cabinet and others; Warnings also sent to then-Defense Minister, Former NSC head Yossi Cohen and others

Tova Zimuky | 06.24.24

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