Commander of the Israeli Navy

Commander of the Israeli Navy
מפקד זרוע הים
Incumbent
Vice admiral Eyal Harel
since 16 April 2026
 Israeli Navy
Member ofGeneral Staff of the IDF
Reports toChief of the General Staff
Appointer
  • Chief of the General Staff
Formation17 March 1948
First holderGershon Zak
Websitewww.idf.il/en/minisites/general-staff/

The Commander of the Israeli Navy is the head and highest-ranking officer of the Israeli Navy, and is responsible for overall operations of the navy. The current Commander is Vice Admiral Eyal Harel.