(Live here) – Security coordination between Israel and the US: Commander of the US Fifth Fleet, Rear Admiral Kurt Rancho, visited the Naval Base in Haifa as part of a visit to Israel, which ended on Friday, November 13, 2026. During the visit, he met with the Commander of the Naval Wing, Maj. Gen. Eyal Hareland with the senior officers of the branch.
The IDF Spokesperson's Office reported that the commanders discussed the naval branch's activities in the various combat theaters, strengthening the partnership to maintain stability in the region and the security of shipping lanes, mutual coordination between the fleets, and sharing technological knowledge.
The U.S. Fifth Fleet, headquartered in Bahrain, operates within the United States Central Command (CENTCOM). The Fifth Fleet's area of operations includes the Persian Gulf, the Red Sea, the Gulf of Oman, and parts of the Indian Ocean.
