Israeli PM Visit in IDF Navy 17/11/09 - Prime Minister Netanyahu visited a Navy base with Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenaz. During the visit, Netanyahu, along with the Chief of the General Staff and Deputy Defense Minister, Matan Vilnai, heard reviews from the commander of the Israel Navy, Maj. Gen. Eli Marom, visited a submarine, floated a missile boat and talked with soldiers. The Navy has changed a lot since last time I was here on a missile boat, and there are important components to maintaining the security of the State of Israel, said Netanyahu.

In a conversation with a combat soldier in the Navy, the Prime Minister warned that the threat of Iran poses a serious and dangerous threat to the State of Israel, also for peace and stability in the Middle East: Let there be no doubt, we are the first target, but certainly not the last. Based on the talks I recently held with President Obama in the United States and with Sarkozy in France, I can guarantee that there is growing