Netanyahu described the maritime domain as an “international battlefield,” specifically citing instability in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab. He said that adversaries seek to disrupt Israeli shipping and naval interests in the Mediterranean and asserted that the government will prevent those threats from succeeding.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Israel Adds 6th Submarine to Lead Global Naval Warfare
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The Israeli military is expanding its presence in the Mediterranean and beyond to counter growing threats to shipping lanes. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced during a visit to the Ashdod naval base on Sunday that a 6th submarine has arrived in the country, noting that defense officials are requesting more vessels and assets. Netanyahu intends for Israel to become one of the world's leaders in surface and underwater warfare to protect the nation's seaports and maritime traffic.
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