Port Said:The Egyptian Navy celebrated the 59th anniversary of the sinking of the Israeli destroyer Eilat, marking a significant event in naval warfare history. On October 21, 1967, Egyptian naval forces successfully carried out the operation off the coast of Port Said.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the anniversary celebration was highlighted by a press conference on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Lieutenant General Mahmoud Adel Fawzy, Commander of the Egyptian Navy, underscored the importance of this historic event as an inspiration for future development.

Lieutenant General Fawzy emphasized the Navy's ongoing commitment to development and modernization under the strategic guidance of the political leadership and the General Command of the Armed Forces. These initiatives focus on enhancing combat capabilities, localizing armament and naval shipbuilding, and improving the training of combat personnel to fulfill various strategic missions.