Israel Navy

Haifa Naval base suffers 'catastrophic' sanitary conditions, says source - N12

"Everything here is rotten and exposed," said the source, who alleged that the response from the military has been insufficient to control the rat manifestation seen daily at the base.

Graduating naval officers of the Israeli Navy during a graduation ceremony in Haifa Naval Base, Northern Israel on September 4, 2019.
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.

Israeli Navy seizes Gaza-bound flotilla as commandos board boats at sea

A vessel from the Global Sumud Flotilla, pictured April 12, 2026; illustrative.

Naval forces detain flotilla activists again, Trump gives sharp Iran warning

Screenshots from footage published on social media by activists aboard the flotilla as it was reportedly being intercepted by the Israeli Navy, May 18, 2026.

WATCH: Israel boards Gaza-bound Turkish flotilla boats


WATCH: Israeli naval forces seize Gaza-bound aid flotilla Handala, transferred to Ashdod Port

According to Channel 12, those on the flotilla reported seeing a drone circling above them as vessels approached the ship.

 Activists wash the deck of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition ship 'Handala' as they prepare to sail for Gaza in an attempt to break a long-standing Israeli blockade and deliver humanitarian aid amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Marsa, Malta August 16, 2024.

'Handala' ship approaches Gaza coast, reaching farther than last month's 'Madleen' flotilla

The aid flotilla has reportedly already made it closer to the Strip than the Madleen flotilla that was stopped by Israeli forces last month.

Activists wash the deck of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition ship 'Handala' as they prepare to sail for Gaza in an attempt to break a long-standing Israeli blockade and deliver humanitarian aid amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Marsa, Malta August 16, 2024.

IDF shuffles several General Staff positions

Northern and Home Front Commands, Depth Corps, Planning Directorate, Military Colleges, and Technological and Logistics Directorate were among the positions with new commanders appointed.

 IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir with the IDF's General Staff Forum, June 24, 2025.

Iran and Israel trade accusations at UN shipping agency over sea lanes

Iran has previously threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz to traffic in retaliation for Western pressure.

 IDF Naval Commander V.-Adm. David Saar Salama and Iranian Navy Commander R.-Adm. Shahram Irani (illustrative).

IDF hits Iranian weapons production sites in Tehran, intercepts over 100 drones

Israel's Air Force and Navy intercepted over 100 drones fired by Iran so far, with no reports of any that fell in Israeli territory, the military added.

 Infographic released by the IDF of a surface-to-surface missile production site that was struck in Iran.

Israel Navy attacks Houthis for first time in Hodeidah Port strike

All previous Israeli strikes on the Houthis, around 10, were conducted by the IAF.

 Flames and smoke rise from the site of Israeli airstrikes at the port of Hodeidah, Yemen, July 21, 2024

Trump presses Netanyahu to end Gaza war, Rubio condemns sanction on Ben-Gvir, Smotrich

7,000 activists to begin convoy from Tunisia to Rafah • Netanyahu says there is progress on hostage deal • Greta Thunberg deported from Israel

 Illustrative -US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) attend a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, February 16, 2025.

Former Israeli Navy chief: Handling of Gaza flotilla incident was a 'diplomatic failure'

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

Activist Greta Thunberg seen aboard the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, with an Israeli Navy vessel seen in the background

IDF announces deployment of new 'drone boats'

These unmanned marine vessels represent a significant reinforcement of defense capabilities in Israel’s economic waters.

 Israel Navy announces new unmanned marine vessels.

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

Navy, Infantry contradict each other on how many Hamas ships broke through maritime defense line.

 IDF Golani Brigade in action (Illustrative).