Ashdod Naval Base | |
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Israel | |
Coordinates | 31°49′16″N 34°38′37″E / 31.82111°N 34.64361°E |
Type | Naval Base |
Site information | |
Owner | Israel Defense Forces |
Operator | Israeli Navy |
Garrison information | |
Garrison | Israeli Navy |
Ashdod Naval Base, also known as Southern Arena by the Israeli Navy, is a naval base located in the port city of Ashdod near the Port of Ashdod. It plays an important role in the surveillance and blockade of the Gaza Strip, as well as in protecting the Port of Ashdod.