Editing Israeli Navy (section)

== Mission ==
{{See also|IDF Code of Ethics}}
The Israeli Navy is responsible for the construction of the naval force of the IDF and its operational capabilities. Its aim is to secure its superiority at sea, freedom of action, and freedom of navigation in the Israeli maritime space. It also conducts attacks against enemies and more.

Among the Navy's roles are:

# Safeguarding the security of the country and its citizens, including defending 190 km of Israel's coastline against terrorism and infiltrations.
# Ensuring open sea routes for merchant shipping.
# Defending Israel's territorial and economic waters, as well as its strategic assets.
# Naval operations and maritime interdiction.
# Obtaining vital intelligence and engaging in cyber activities.
# Integration with land warfare.

In the Multi-Year Plan (TYESH) for the years 2008-2012, the annual budget for the Navy stood at approximately one billion shekels, excluding the purchase of new naval vessels.<ref>{{Cite news |title=בחיל הים מתלוננים: "תקציב קטן יותר משמעו ירידה ביכולת - זו אינה התייעלות" |work=TheMarker |url=https://www.themarker.com/law/2008-07-03/ty-article/0000017f-f71d-d47e-a37f-ff3d0d670000 |access-date=2023-12-14}}</ref>