Category Archives: Navy

The Israeli Navy oversees the training and operations of the IDF Naval Forces.

Israel Navy Soldiers Board Provocation Vessels, Leading Them to Ashdod Port

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Israel Defense Forces

Update: Israel Navy soldiers boarded the vessels. Initial contact was made between the Israel Navy and the vessels Tahrir and Saorise which are sailing towards the Gaza Strip. The purpose of this attempt is to create a provocation against the State of Israel, to break the … Continue reading →

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Israel Navy Prepares to Stop Vessels Attempting to Break Maritime Security Blockade

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Israel Defense Forces

The Israel Navy is prepared to contact two vessels, that according to reports on the internet and in the media, are currently headed toward the Gaza Strip with the intention of breaking the legal maritime security blockade, in the coming … Continue reading →

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Rear Adm. Ram Rutberg appointed commander in chief of the Israel Navy

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Israel Defense Forces

Rear Admiral Ram Rutberg was appointed commander in chief of the Israel Navy and promoted to the rank of vice admiral in a ceremony held in the IDF chief of the general staff’s chamber in the Tel Aviv “Rabin” base. … Continue reading →

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Israel Navy Boarded the Al-Karama which Sought Provocation

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Israel Defense Forces

IDF Spokesperson Brigadier General Yoav Mordechai explained that the boarding of the Al-Karama took place “as soon as their actions turned into a provocation.” “After our dialogue with the yacht reached a dead-end and all options were exhausted, the Israel … Continue reading →

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Israel Navy Boards Boat Attempting to Break Maritime Security Blockade

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Israel Defense Forces

In accordance with government directives, after all diplomatic channels had been exhausted and continuous calls to the vessel had been ignored, IDF Navy soldiers boarded the Al-Karama in an effort to stop it from breaking the maritime security blockade on the … Continue reading →

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