The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-navy/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:55:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israeli Navy | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-navy/ 32 32 Zamir says IDF to open new ‘unmanned systems and AI’ branch by December https://www.timesofisrael.com/zamir-says-idf-to-open-new-unmanned-systems-and-ai-branch-by-december/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:46:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3893763 Military chief says branch to be tasked with 'rapidly developing field' of drones and AI, vows that Israel will be 'global leader' in field

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]]> German Navy tests Israeli ballistic missile, will move forward with procurement https://www.timesofisrael.com/german-navy-tests-israeli-ballistic-missile-will-move-forward-with-procurement/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:16:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3890001 LORA missile launched from German frigate in trial in North Atlantic; Israeli Navy’s sixth purchased Dolphin 2-class submarine, Drakon, departs Germany for Haifa

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]]> Israeli Navy intercepts vessels in Gaza-bound flotilla off Cyprus coast https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-navy-begins-to-intercept-vessels-in-gaza-bound-flotilla-off-cyprus-coast/ Mon, 18 May 2026 10:06:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3825822 Livestream abruptly ends after Israeli commandos board boat; at least 39 of over 50 boats intercepted; Netanyahu says organizers failed to get desired publicity

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]]> 2 Gaza flotilla activists to be questioned in Israel as remainder released in Greece https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-gaza-flotilla-activists-to-be-questioned-in-israel-as-remainder-released-in-greece/ Fri, 01 May 2026 11:54:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3814412 Foreign Ministry says one organizer, Saif Abu Keshek is 'suspected of affiliation with a terrorist organization,' and the other, Thiago Ávila, is suspected of 'illegal activity'

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]]> Navy intercepts 21 of 58 vessels in Gaza flotilla hundreds of miles from the Strip https://www.timesofisrael.com/navy-begins-intercepting-gaza-flotilla-hundreds-of-miles-from-the-strip/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:15:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3813372 Tracking data shows boats near Crete as they are confronted by Israeli forces; 175 activists detained; other vessels told to turn back or proceed to Ashdod if carrying humanitarian aid

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]]> Navy says commandos conducted unprecedented op amid war, thousands of kilometers away https://www.timesofisrael.com/navy-says-commandos-conducted-unprecedented-op-amid-war-thousands-of-kilometers-away/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:45:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3803812 Military also says submarines operated at farthest-ever distance from Israel during recent conflict with Iran; Vice Adm. Eyal Harel takes over from Vice Adm. David Saar Salama

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]]> In first, IDF says female officer to command Navy warship https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-idf-says-female-officer-to-command-navy-warship/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:50:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3757257 Lt. Cdr. 'Resh' will lead Sa'ar 4.5-class missile boat, in move military says 'constitutes significant milestone' amid calls against women serving in combat roles

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]]> Katz okays next heads of air force, navy after months of delay amid spat with Zamir https://www.timesofisrael.com/katz-okays-next-heads-of-air-force-navy-after-months-of-delay-amid-spat-with-zamir/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:05:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3718961 Defense minister says IDF's probes and review by defense establishment comptroller show no issues affecting promotion of Brig. Gen. Omer Tischler and Vice Adm. Eyal Harel

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]]> IDF: Hezbollah operative nabbed last year was key to group’s ‘secret maritime file’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-hezbollah-operative-nabbed-last-year-was-key-to-groups-secret-maritime-file/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:29:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3715780 Military says Imad Amhaz was member of Hezbollah's coast-to-sea missile unit, involved in advancing classified project directed by former terror chief Nasrallah

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]]> 11 Palestinians said killed by IDF after crossing ceasefire line in Gaza City https://www.timesofisrael.com/nine-palestinians-said-killed-by-idf-after-crossing-ceasefire-line-in-gaza-city/ Sat, 18 Oct 2025 13:37:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3668091 Military says troops fired warning shots before targeting vehicle that approached forces in Zeitoun; Hamas says 15 more slain Gazans returned under truce deal

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]]> Latest Gaza flotilla intercepted by Navy, 150 activists set to be deported https://www.timesofisrael.com/latest-gaza-flotilla-intercepted-by-navy-150-activists-set-for-deportation/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:39:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3659322 Naval commandos rappel onto large passenger ship, board 8 other sail boats in Mediterranean; Israel says 'futile attempt' to breach blockade on Strip 'ended in nothing'

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]]> Over 130 Gaza flotilla ‘provocateurs’ deported to Turkey, says Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/over-130-gaza-flotilla-provocateurs-deported-to-turkey-says-israel/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 14:11:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3656094 Activists from 14 nations, including 36 Turks and 24 Italians, flown to Istanbul; Foreign Ministry says several countries ‘have shown reluctance' to accept deportation flights

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]]> Israel seizes last flotilla boat, readies to deport hundreds, as more ships set sail for Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-seizes-last-flotilla-boat-readies-to-deport-hundreds-as-more-ships-set-sail-for-gaza/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:44:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3655422 New 9-boat flotilla currently off coast of Greece; navy has intercepted 42 ships, detained 470 activists who tried to breach blockade, including Greta Thunberg; 4 deported so far

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]]> Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla, says blockade not breached; Thunberg, others detained https://www.timesofisrael.com/navy-intercepts-gaza-flotilla-begins-detaining-activists-after-final-call-to-change-course/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:57:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3654600 Navy boards 41 ships in anti-Israel armada after it rejects final call to change course; 400 detainees brought to Israel ahead of deportation; Foreign Ministry: All 'safe, in good health'

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]]> 47-boat Gaza flotilla sails again, hoping to reach enclave later this week https://www.timesofisrael.com/gaza-flotilla-sails-again-hoping-to-reach-enclave-later-this-week/ Sun, 28 Sep 2025 15:55:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3651968 Italy's foreign minister warns of danger in breaking Israeli blockade, repeats proposal aid be dropped off in Cyprus for eventual distribution by Catholic Church

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