Tag: Israeli Navy
In first, Israel’s ship-mounted Iron Dome downs target near Eilat
Israel’s C-Dome air-defense system intercepted a suspected drone over the Red Sea near Eilat shortly before midnight on Monday. The incident marked the first operational interception of the system, the naval equivalent of Israel’s...
Israel receives list of next 10 Hamas hostages to be freed
The Israeli government has received the list of 10 hostages to be released by Hamas on Wednesday.
Their return to Israel will mark the sixth daily hostage release since a ceasefire agreement with the terror...
Senior Israel Navy reservist suspended for refusing voluntary service
The Israel Defense Forces announced on Thursday the suspension of a high-ranking naval reservist for refusing to show up for duty in protest of judicial reform.
His service was suspended following a conversation with the head of the...
Israeli Navy sinks Palestinian vessel ‘smuggling arms’ to Hamas in Gaza
The Israeli Navy on Saturday night sank a Palestinian vessel sailing towards Gaza from Egypt, the Israel Defense Forces Spokesperson’s Unit said in a statement.
The vessel had entered a restricted sea area off the...
Twin brothers make ‘aliyah,’ intend to enlist in IDF marine commando unit
Twin brothers who will enlist in an elite Israel Defense Forces unit were among the 48 new immigrants to Israel from across North America who landed at Ben-Gurion International Airport last week on an El...
IAF’s Independence Day flyover sees range of aircraft over tens of cities
The Israeli Air Force held a traditional celebratory flyover on Thursday over Israel to mark its 74th Independence Day, flying formations of F-15s, F-16s, F-35s, transport helicopters, transport planes and unmanned aerial vehicles over...
Israeli Navy takes part in world’s largest naval exercise in Red Sea, Gulf of...
The Israeli Navy took part in the world’s largest naval exercise, involving 60 international navies, concluding the operation on Thursday, announced the Israel Defense Forces.
In a statement, the IDF said the exercise was led...
Germany’s chief of defense concludes visit to Israel
Germany’s Chief of Defense Gen. Eberhard Zorn concluded a visit to Israel on Tuesday, announced the Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday.
During his visit, Zorn arrived at Haifa Naval Base, accompanied by IDF Chief of...
Head of US Naval Forces under Central Command wraps up Israel visit
The Israel Defense Forces announced on Monday that Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of the U.S. Naval Forces under Central Command, the Fifth Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces, completed his most recent visit to...
Israeli Navy salutes 38 new officers at ceremony in Haifa
The Israeli Navy welcomed 38 new officers into its ranks during a ceremony held at Haifa Naval Base on Sunday evening.
The graduates of the 143rd Naval Academy Course, who also completed academic studies at...