Mediterranean Sea
Discovery off Israel’s coast reveals earliest known 2,600-year-old shipment of raw iron
The discovery was made in an ancient shipwreck in the Dor Lagoon near the Carmel Coast, where archaeologists recovered nine pieces of unprocessed iron known as “blooms.”
Mediterranean states say adrift Russian tanker is 'imminent and serious' threat
Mariners’ bane: Ancient ship graveyard identified off Libya’s coast
Israeli Navy adds over 1,000 forces to Mediterranean, Red Sea in Operation Roaring Lion
USS George H.W. Bush to deploy to Mediterranean, become third aircraft carrier in region - report
The Ford carrier strike group crossed the Suez Canal on Thursday, while the USS Abraham Lincoln is stationed in the Gulf.
USS Gerald R. Ford expected to dock in Haifa as US sends cargo, refueling aircraft to Israel
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, is set to dock in Haifa as part of US reinforcements in the Middle East, amid rising tensions with Iran.
US evacuates non-essential staff from Beirut embassy amid rising tensions with Iran
The US Embassy in Beirut evacuated dozens of non-essential personnel, citing precautionary measures due to anticipated regional developments, the State Department confirmed.
Israeli, Greek, Cypriot, US gov't officials gather in Knesset as Turkish threat rises
The meeting, held in cooperation with the Middle East Forum, discussed several regional developments and urged greater cooperation against the Turkish threat.
Authorities reveal discovery of fourth century Roman shipwreck off Italy’s southern coast
According to the ministry, the site has been under constant monitoring by Italy’s financial police to “protect the site from possible looting and to preserve its enormous scientific value.”
Kinneret remains below red line despite above average rainfall this winter
The lake is currently 4.43 meters from its maximum level of 208.80 meters below sea level, according to the Kinneret Authority, and 23 centimeters below the bottom red line.
How Cyprus quietly became Israel’s favorite island escape across the Mediterranean
“Israelis have discovered that Cypriots remain genuine friends, regardless of circumstances," said Louisa Varaclas, director of the Israel Office at the Cyprus Tourism Ministry.
Environmental cooperation emerges as cornerstone for Middle East peace, experts say
Shared environmental needs could succeed in creating stability in the Middle East, experts say
Hundreds feared missing or dead trying to cross Mediterranean Sea, says UN migration agency
"The final toll may be significantly higher, a stark reminder that this route remains the deadliest migration corridor in the world," the UN migration agency stated.
Iran, Turkey must forget 'dreams of empires,' Israel Katz warns at summit with Greek counterpart
Jerusalem is on high alert for a variety of imminent threat scenarios, the defense minister stressed, in a clear reference to the stand-off with Iran.
