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File: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (2nd L), then-president Reuven Rivlin (3rd L), and then-defence minister Moshe Yaalon (2nd R) attend a ceremony for the arrival of the German-made INS Rahav, the fifth Israeli Navy submarine, at the military port of Haifa on January 12, 2016. (JACK GUEZ / AFP)
September 14, 2023, 6:11 pm
Netanyahu testified in submarine affair, but ‘no suspicions arose’ for probing him
As head of investigation gives court testimony, documents reveal PM was witness at state commision of inquiry into naval corruption case; panel’s work continuing
By ToI Staff
Vice Adm. David Sa'ar Salama, head of the Israeli Navy, speaks at a ceremony at Atlit Naval Base, July 10, 2023. (Israel Defense Forces)
August 17, 2023, 2:07 pm
IDF suspends senior Navy reservist who ended volunteer duty to protest overhaul
Navy chief to decide on continued reserve service of a second rear admiral in coming days; both had warned they won’t serve in ‘a dictatorship’
By Emanuel Fabian
An American sailor from the US 5th Fleet (foreground) and an Israeli Navy sailor (background) pose for a photo during a joint drill off the coast of Haifa, August 7, 2023. (Israel Defense Forces)
August 14, 2023, 5:34 pm
Israel, US wrap up 2-week joint navy drill aimed at boosting ties, shared learning
Commander of Israeli Navy’s Snapir Unit tells ToI latest exercise, dubbed Intrinsic Defender, will enhance forces’ capabilities
By Emanuel Fabian
The Israeli Navy INS Nahson landing craft is seen at the Pascagoula Shipyard, Mississippi, August 8, 2023. (Israel Defense Forces)
August 9, 2023, 9:09 pm
Israeli Navy takes possession of its first new US-built landing craft
2,500-ton INS Nahshon to be delivered in coming months, after its first team is trained
By Emanuel Fabian
Vice Adm. David Sa'ar Salama, head of the Israeli Navy, speaks at a ceremony at Atlit Naval Base, July 10, 2023. (Israel Defense Forces)
August 8, 2023, 9:58 am
Report: Two senior Navy officers end volunteer reserve duty in protest of overhaul
Rear admirals in reserves, who serve as deputies to admiral of Navy during wartime, say they won’t be able to serve in ‘a dictatorship’
By Emanuel Fabian
Illustrative: Palestinian fishermen work at the port in Gaza City, June 15, 2023. (RONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP)
July 16, 2023, 6:47 pm
After Haifa court order, Israel returns boat it took from Gazan fisherman
Legal proceedings ongoing as authorities still seek to permanently confiscate vessel, prompting fears of further seizures off coastal enclave
By AFP and ToI Staff
An Iron Dome missile defense system fires an interceptor from a Sa’ar-6 corvette, at a target during an exercise in May 2023. (Defense Ministry)
May 29, 2023, 6:14 pm
Ship-mounted Iron Dome system aces fresh tests
C-Dome, declared operational in November, successfully shoots down maritime threats in simulation earlier this month
By Emanuel Fabian
Benjamin Netanyahu, then prime minister, seen at a welcoming ceremony for a new submarine, Rahav, at the Israeli Navy base in Haifa, on January 12, 2016. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)
May 27, 2023, 6:03 pm
Leaks show US aid money pushed Israel to buy flawed American periscopes for new subs
Internal documents from German competitor also indicate Israeli Navy later actively sought to assist firm in securing contracts
By Uri Blau and Daniel Dolev and Shomrim
An undated handout photo of the autonomous unmanned BlueWhale submarine. (Israel Aerospace Industries)
May 5, 2023, 10:09 pm
Israel Aerospace Industries unveils BlueWhale unmanned spy submarine
Defense firm’s first foray into autonomous underwater vehicles uses sonar to gather intelligence and detect mines, with enough power to submerge for up to 4 weeks
By Emanuel Fabian
Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, head of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) (right) and IDF chief Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, visit the Israeli Navy’s elite Shayetet 13 commando unit, April 27, 2023. (Israel Defense Forces)
April 27, 2023, 9:20 pm
US CENTCOM chief arrives in Israel to discuss cooperation, joint naval activity
Erik Kurilla visits elite Shayetet 13 commando unit with IDF chief Halevi, is briefed on recent operations; meeting with defense minister focuses on Iran
By Emanuel Fabian
An Israeli Navy Sa’ar 6-class corvette guards the Energean floating production, storage and offloading vessel at the Karish gas field, in an image published by the military on April 23, 2023. (Israel Defense Forces)
April 23, 2023, 4:54 pm
Larger, more powerful: Navy declares fleet of Sa’ar 6-class warships operational
Three of the four 2,000-ton corvettes are fully operational and the fourth is very close, after being outfitted with 20 advanced sensors, weapons and communication systems
By Emanuel Fabian
Israeli Navy troops relax on the deck of a Dvora-class patrol boat docked at Ashdod Base, at the Ashdod port in southern Israel, March 27, 2023. (Emanuel Fabian/Times of Israel)
March 31, 2023, 11:33 am
Intel, critical thinking and constant vigilance in Navy’s toolbox to foil Hamas
ToI joins patrol boat setting sail from Ashdod Base to protect Israeli offshore gas rigs, as well as prevent arms smuggling by Gaza terror groups under guise of Palestinian fishing
By Emanuel Fabian
Lieutenant Commander Aviv Sonego, convicted of raping a female comrade in 2019. (Social media: used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
January 10, 2023, 1:08 pm
Navy officer to be jailed for 5.5 years for raping female comrade
Lieutenant Commander Aviv Sonego convicted after pleading not guilty to charges of rape during 2019 night out with unit; prosecutors sought an eight-year sentence
By Emanuel Fabian
Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, the head of naval operations, and the incoming IDF spokesman, is seen in an official undated potrait (Israel Defense Forces)
January 5, 2023, 6:11 pm
Senior Navy officer Daniel Hagari tapped as IDF spokesperson
Rear admiral most recently served as chief of naval operations, will replace Ran Kochav in the coming months
By Emanuel Fabian
An explosive-laden drone slams into a mock Israeli Navy base during a drill in Iran, December 31, 2022. (IRNA)
December 31, 2022, 11:57 pm
Iran launches explosive drone at mock Israeli Navy base during drill
Target seen hit in Iranian video resembles Eilat Naval Base on Red Sea coast; mock Israeli corvette also on display
By Emanuel Fabian
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