Navy chief to decide on continued reserve service of second rear admiral in coming days; both had warned they won't serve in 'a dictatorship'

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'

Military says largest joint naval exercise in recent years increases navy's operational range and abilities; combat at sea, vessel protection, disarming mines also practiced

During visit to navy bases, Bennett says Israel working with US, regional allies to secure shipping routes around Middle East

Agreement will see three new vessels delivered to Israeli Navy, includes reciprocal contract for German shipbuilder to make €850 million in purchases from Israel