Mediterranean Sea
Could a war of words between Turkey and Israel escalate toward a new crisis? - analysis
Turkey and Israel are trading heated rhetoric over Jerusalem and regional influence, raising concerns that verbal clashes could escalate into broader tensions in Syria and the Eastern Mediterranean.
WATCH: Two sperm whales spotted off coast of Ashdod by University of Haifa researchers
Will a new Sunni axis reshape the Middle East? - opinion
Israel needs a Suez alternative, the Ben-Gurion Canal offers one - opinion
Ancient Carmel cave dwellers hunted in lakes and marshes, not the sea, new study reveals
Researchers found that Natufian culture hunters on Mt. Carmel systematically hunted waterfowl in freshwater lakes during the Ice Age. The bird bones show a rich diet and ancient lifestyle.
Two earthquakes topping 5.9 magnitude hit Cyprus in one day, both felt in northern Israel
According to Ynet, the quake was primarily felt in Haifa, Afula, and Nazareth.
Libya Coast Guard rescues 45 Egyptian, Sudanese migrants from rubber boat off Tobruk
The rescue highlights Libya’s role as a main transit hub for Africans and Middle Easterners seeking to reach Italy, Malta, and, eventually, other parts of the European Union.
‘Green treasure’: Seaweed could fuel next wave of sustainable innovations, scientists say
Israeli researchers discovered diverse, nutrient-rich seaweeds in the Mediterranean that could power future innovations in food, medicine, cosmetics, and climate solutions.
Israel foils second Gaza flotilla in a week, activists say vessels were under attack
The Gaza Freedom Flotilla claimed that the Israeli military was jamming signals and had boarded at least two boats. The IDF has not yet commented on the incident.
What can we learn from Israel's peaceful interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla? - analysis
In the end, the Israeli Navy appears to have carried out a well coordinated and peaceful interception of the vessels - and this was a complex task.
Gaza-bound Flotilla estimated to be one day from Gaza, may arrive on Yom Kippur
The Flotilla has grown since it left Spain on September 1. It has around 20 boats that left Spain and 20 from Italy, as well as several from Greece. Most of the vessels are sailboats.
Italy's navy to quit escorting Global Sumud Flotilla
Italy’s navy will stop accompanying the Gaza aid flotilla 150 miles from shore, warning activists to turn back. Israel has vowed to block the convoy from reaching Gaza.
Whale shark documented at Ashdod beach--a first for Israel's Mediterranean coast
The enormous endangered fish is only the third ever confirmed in the Mediterranean and is harmless, filtering plankton rather than attacking swimmers.
Gaza aid flotilla set to head east from Greece despite Israeli warnings
The Global Sumud Flotilla sails from Greece towards Gaza, defying Israel’s blockade. Activists, including Greta Thunberg, face rising tensions and Israeli opposition.
