Ex-soldiers of Brig. Gen. Shai Elbaz allege he harassed them while commanding elite naval commando unit; IDF chief vows 'zero tolerance' for this kind of behavior

Army says initial assessments indicate navy operating at high level of preparedness; unannounced drill is first in a series Kohavi is due to perform

IDF says last week's Noble Rose exercise not held in direct response to recent incidents around Strait of Hormuz

Al-Manar TV airs video it says shows preparations for deadly attack on INS Hanit during Second Lebanon War, an event which became a symbol of Israel's overconfidence

Representatives from 9 foreign countries and NATO participate in naval exercise 'Mighty Waves 2019,' simulating aftermath of tremor

10 foreign naval fleets to participate in exercise around Haifa port, which will include transfer of humanitarian aid

Channel 12 reports suspect to be returned to Turkey rather than face prosecution in Israel for setting fire on a cargo vessel in effort to avoid capture by crew

Army says suspect held after search of vessel that arrived off Haifa coast from Turkey; incident thought to be criminal; Turkish consul reportedly to meet with detained national

IDF says 'unknown elements' started fire on vessel from Turkey anchored off coast, 'incident under control'

Amid heightened tensions, news outlets in the Strip say permitted sailing area was cut down from 12 nautical miles to 5; military says there's been no change