Atlit naval base
32°42′19″N 34°56′02″E / 32.70528°N 34.93389°E Atlit naval base is a classified Israeli Navy base on the northern Mediterranean coast of Israel. The base is home to Shayetet 13, Israel's naval commando unit. Within its grounds stands Château Pèlerin, a medieval crusader fortress currently closed to the public.[1]
Altit Naval Base | |
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 Israel | |
 A view of the base | |
| Type | Naval Base |
| Site information | |
| Owner |  Israel Defense Forces |
| Operator |  Israeli Navy |
| Garrison information | |
| Garrison | Israeli Navy
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In 2010, Israeli prime minister Benyamin Netanyahu visited the base to salute the commandos who took part in the Gaza flotilla raid.[2]