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Near-catastrophic submarine navigation error triggered diabetes in IDF officer, court rules

Haifa court finds extreme stress from a rare mistake aboard an IDF submarine directly caused Type 1 diabetes and orders the Defense Ministry to recognize the officer as a disabled veteran

Lior El-Hai, Reuven Weiss | 12.28.25

Katz approves new air force and navy commanders after standoff with IDF chief

Defense minister clears appointments following internal reviews tied to the Oct. 7 attack, easing a public standoff with Zamir over senior command posts

Yoav Zitun | 12.24.25

IDF chief names pick for Navy commander amid deepening standoff with defense minister

Eyal Zamir publicly urged the swift appointment of Maj. Gen. Eyal Harel as the next commander of the Israeli Navy, spotlighting an ongoing dispute with Defense Minister Israel Katz that has delayed several senior military nominations

Yoav Zitun | 12.21.25

Soldiers board the latest flotilla boat bound for Gaza

Another flotilla stopped on its way to Gaza: 'Ended in nothing'

Israeli Navy seized additional boats that were planning to reach the Gaza Strip; The Foreign Ministry said that this was "another futile attempt to breach the legal naval blockade and enter a combat zone' and that the passengers are all 'safe and in good health' and 'expected to be deported promptly'

News Agencies | 10.08.25

תיעוד מיירוט כלי טיס בלתי מאויש על ידי ספינת הטילים

Israeli Navy intercepts dozens of Iranian UAVs in joint air-sea defense operations

Since the launch of Operation Rising Lion, Israeli naval forces have downed about 30 Iranian drones, joining the Air Force in repelling over 200 UAVs fired toward Israel; Navy reports 100% interception rate using advanced multi-layered systems

Yoav Zitun | 06.17.25

פעילויות צה''ל עם ספינות הטילים 'סער 6' ומשימת הגנת המים הכלכליים

Israeli Navy strike on Yemen port marks new phase in campaign against Houthis, IDF says

Military says operation, carried out by the Navy’s 3rd Flotilla using Sa’ar 6-class corvettes and other naval vessels, targeted infrastructure used for arms smuggling

Elisha Ben Kimon | 06.10.25

Efforts to protect Eilat corals underway during Navy base cleanup

As renovations begin at the Israeli Navy base in Eilat, divers relocate corals to temporary sites to preserve their integrity; The project highlights the unique resilience of Eilat’s coral reefs, a global natural treasure, in the face of rising sea temperatures

Ilana Curiel | 05.25.25

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

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