Shayetet 13 is an elite naval special operations unit of the Israeli Navy, operating under the Israel Defense Forces. Known for covert maritime raids, hostage rescue, and long-range strike missions, it is regarded as one of the world's premier special operations forces. Recently, the unit has conducted maritime interdiction operations against Gaza-bound vessels and carried out rare long-range missions beyond the immediate region. Last updated Jul 5th, 2026
Israeli Navy's Shayetet 13 special forces spotted aboard a vessel carrying pro-Hamas activists in international waters. The footage surfaced as Israel ramps up its naval readiness over a flotilla headed for Gaza.
Israeli Navy and Shayetet 13 commandos boarded and seized more than 20 vessels overnight as they headed toward Gaza. Around 175 passengers were detained at sea, far from Israeli shores, and are being transported to Ashdod port bef...
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Israeli Navy and Shayetet 13 commandos boarded and seized more than 20 vessels overnight as they headed toward Gaza. Around 175 passengers were detained at sea, far from Israeli shores, and are being transported to Ashdod port before deportation. No unusual incidents during the operation.
Dozens of additional flotilla boats turned back after Israeli Navy warnings and entered the port of Crete. No vessels are currently en route to Gaza.
Israeli officials say the seized boats led what they call the "condom flotilla" and that they continue to monitor remaining vessels to prevent further attempts to breach the maritime blockade.
The Israeli Navy reveals that its elite Shayetet 13 unit carried out a rare long range mission during the war, operating thousands of kilometers from Israel in territory it had never entered before.
No details were provided on the timing, ...
The Israeli Navy reveals that its elite Shayetet 13 unit carried out a rare long range mission during the war, operating thousands of kilometers from Israel in territory it had never entered before.
No details were provided on the timing, location, or nature of the operation.
The Navy also confirms a record deployment, with a submarine operating at the furthest distance ever reached by Israel’s fleet.
Submarines were active across three separate theaters at the same time, spread over vast distances.
During the conflict, naval forces handled around 40 aerial threat incidents, intercepting dozens of drones.
Warships carried out 53 strikes in Lebanon and 6 in Gaza, while Naval Intelligence supported planning for about 95 airstrikes inside Iran.
