Israeli Navy delegation wraps up US independence visit

An Israeli Navy delegation, led by Deputy Commander in Chief and Chief of Staff Rear Adm. Guy Levy, concluded an official visit to the United States, marking 250 years of U.S. independence. The delegation met with senior U.S. officials, including U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti and Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, as well as naval counterparts from Germany, India, Greece, Japan, and South Korea. The Israel Defense Forces stated that these meetings "enabled the sides to build and advance operational dialogue, deepen professional discussions and further strengthen the ongoing partnerships between the navies." The delegation also visited the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, to advance cadet exchange programs. The visit underscored the "deep and long-standing partnership between the Israeli Navy and the U.S. Navy" and contributed to strengthening global naval cooperation.