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Netanyahu Announces Israel’s Navy Expansion as Sixth Submarine Arrives

By Drooid · Oct 5, 2026, 2:53 AM UTC · How we work

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced expanding Israel’s navy at Ashdod Naval Base.
He made the announcement on October 4, 2026.
Netanyahu warned the maritime domain has become an international battlefield.
He noted a sixth submarine arrived and urged additional vessels.
A Security Cabinet meeting will address the Houthi threat and possible West Bank escalation.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced expanding Israel’s navy at Ashdod Naval Base.
He made the announcement on October 4, 2026.
Netanyahu warned the maritime domain has become an international battlefield.
He noted a sixth submarine arrived and urged additional vessels.
A Security Cabinet meeting will address the Houthi threat and possible West Bank escalation.