Mediterranean Sea
Turkish Navy ships vists Syrian Latakia port after NATO summit in first since civil war - analysis
The visit comes on the heels of Turkey hosting a major NATO summit, which Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa attended.
Israel’s energy blind spot - opinion
As Iran fades, Turkey emerges as Israel's biggest strategic threat
Israel must reject permanent US military bases on its soil - opinion
Mediterranean states say adrift Russian tanker is 'imminent and serious' threat
Russia's Foreign Ministry acknowledged that the vessel was adrift in the Mediterranean and said Russia's further involvement in resolving the situation depended on "concrete circumstances."
Mariners’ bane: Ancient ship graveyard identified off Libya’s coast
Seafloor surveys near the 2,300-year-old ancient Greek city mapped a harbor basin and cataloged multiple hulls.
Israeli Navy adds over 1,000 forces to Mediterranean, Red Sea in Operation Roaring Lion
Beyond preparations for threats that may emerge from the coastline, the navy is taking an active and significant role in targeted thwarting operations in Lebanon and in strikes along the coastline.
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.
