Mediterranean Sea
Israel needs a Suez alternative, the Ben-Gurion Canal offers one - opinion
The Ben-Gurion Canal would give the world a new trade route while boosting Israel’s economy and strategic power.
Beyond the pom-poms: Israel’s young cheerleaders win bronze on the world stage
Finding yourself in the quiet: A stay at Cyprus's Anassa resort - review
Spring 2026 fashion blends comfort, color, and optimism for a fresh, festive look
Gulf states consider bypassing Strait of Hormuz with new oil pipelines via Haifa - FT
The Financial Times reported that the Gulf states aim to create a new network of pipelines, roads, and railways to stop relying on the Strait of Hormuz.
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
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.”
