Mediterranean Sea

Climate cooperation as a cornerstone for peace

Shared environmental needs could succeed in creating stability in the Middle East, experts say

An aerial view of the Jordan River flowing along the border between Israel and Jordan. Environmental experts are pushing for a plan that could build environmentally sustainable interdependence among countries in the region.
Migrants onboard a rubber boat wave and gesture as they wait to be rescued by crew members of the "Ocean Viking" rescue ship in the search-and-rescue zone off the international waters of Libya, on January 16, 2026.

Hundreds feared missing or dead trying to cross Mediterranean Sea, says UN migration agency

Defense Minister Israel Katz and his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias inspect the honour guard, prior to their meeting in Athens Greece, January 20, 2026

Iran, Turkey must forget 'dreams of empires,' Israel Katz warns at summit with Greek counterpart

View of floods in the central city of Yavne, as storm "Byron" hits Israel. December 11, 2025.

Israel braces for storm with wind gusts up to 110 km/h, red alert in Center, Northern Israel


A look at the jellyfish that swarm the coasts of Israel

Sea bathers have already reported encounters with various types of jellyfish. 

 A jellyfish is seen near a boat by the coast of Haifa at the Mediterranean sea, Israel July 25, 2022.

Paphos, the perfect place for pampering and peace of mind

Sharing Cyprus's charms, from ancient ruins to modern spas, with a stay at Annabelle, a hotel that offers relaxation, gourmet dining, and dog-friendly luxury.

 THE ANNABELLE hotel in Paphos

A young whale's hazardous journey through the Mediterranean raises environmental concerns

Threats in the Mediterranean include ship strikes, interactions with fisheries, underwater noise from seismic surveys or military operations, and ingestion of marine debris. 

 Sperm whale.

Neolithic boats that traversed the Mediterranean 7,000 years ago excavated near Rome

Excavations of canoes at the Neolithic lakeshore village of La Marmotta, near Rome, Italy provided new insights into the history of seafaring technology.

 Excavators unearth 7,000 year old boats near Rome.

Gaza humanitarian aid due to sail soon from Cyprus, source says

Gaza health ministry said two Palestinians died of dehydration and malnutrition, raising the toll of such deaths to 20. Humanitarian aid is expected to set sail soon from Cyprus.

 The Joint Coordination Centre officials sail through cargo ship Mehmet Bey as she waits to pass the Bosphorus strait off the shores of Yenikapi during a misty morning in Istanbul, Turkey, October 31, 2022

Huge jellyfish, once coveting Israel's warmer seasons, seen off Israel's coast

Vast swathes of jellyfish, which typically flock to the Israeli coasts during summer, have been seen in great numbers this winter, signaling an abundant summer.

 A jellyfish is seen near a boat by the coast of Haifa at the Mediterranean sea, Israel July 25, 2022.

Mediterranean Sea is warming, rising faster than it should be - report

The report said that the upper layer is warming at 0.13 degrees Celsius yearly because of global warming.

 The Mediterranean Sea's upper layer is warming significantly faster than the global forecast

Logistics ‘tinder’ offers alternative for cargo to bypass Houthi threat

Trucknet, an Israeli company, created a land bridge that offers a faster and currently safer alternative for cargo to cross from the Gulf into the Mediterranean.

Trucknet Map.jpg - Land bridge map.

US to withdraw largest aircraft carrier in world from Israel's shores - report

"The United States will still have a lot of military capability in the region and flexibility," ABC quoted a senior US official as saying.

 The world’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford arrives at Mediterranean Sea on October 11, 2023

UK to conduct surveillance flights to help hostage rescue efforts

"Surveillance aircraft will be unarmed, do not have a combat role, and will be tasked solely to locate hostages," said the UK Defense Ministry.

Shadow R1, 14 Squadron - RAF Waddington