Readout of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet/Combined Maritime Forces Vice Adm. Curt Renshaw's Meeting with Israeli Navy Leadership

Official Statements

• U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet, November 13: “HAIFA, Israel (Nov. 13, 2026) - U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet/Combined Maritime Forces Commander Vice Adm. Curt Renshaw met with Israeli Navy key leaders during a trip to Haifa, Israel, Nov. 11. The meetings included discussions with Commander of the Israeli Navy Vice Adm. Eyal Harel; as well as Rear Adm. Guy Levy, Deputy Commander in Chief and Chief of Naval Staff; Rear Adm. Eli Soholitzky, Head of Naval Operations (N3); and Rear Adm. Erez Ben Zion, Commanding Officer, Haifa Naval Base and Northern Maritime Arena.”

• U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet, November 13: “The discussions reinforced U.S. commitment to regional security while identifying ways to strengthen interoperability and maritime security, as well as increasing opportunities for bilateral and multilateral operations, activities and investments. Renshaw praised Israeli military contributions and the robust security cooperation between U.S. and Israeli forces, highlighting the importance of continued coordination to promote security, stability and freedom of navigation in the region.”