22 oct. 1948 - Israeli naval campaign in Operation Yoav

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The Israeli naval campaign during Operation Yoav in October 1948 aimed to disrupt Egyptian supply lines to Palestine and draw Egyptian forces away from land battles. This campaign marked Israel's first significant naval operation, involving four warships: INS Wedgwood, INS Haganah, INS Ma'oz, and INS Noga. Key actions included a battle near Majdal on October 19 and the sinking of the Egyptian flagship Emir Farouk on October 22, which also damaged a minesweeper.

The Israeli Navy, initially under-equipped, had expanded by the war's second truce to include "the Big Flotilla," enhancing its capabilities. The naval service's operations during Yoav were coordinated with ground forces, focusing on creating a naval blockade and conducting coastal bombardments in coordination with the Israeli Air Force. Despite some operational failures, such as the inconclusive battle near Majdal, the successful sinking of Emir Farouk significantly influenced the Israeli Navy's future strategy, emphasizing the use of small, agile weapon systems over traditional fleets.

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