Mediterranean Sea
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
Israeli, Greek, Cypriot, US gov't officials gather in Knesset as Turkish threat rises
Authorities reveal discovery of fourth century Roman shipwreck off Italy’s southern coast
When the Mediterranean nearly vanished: study reveals kilometric sea-level swings
New modeling shows that river erosion and climate drove dramatic rises and falls in the basin’s water during the Messinian Salinity Crisis.
The Mediterranean’s most famous underwater monument hides a delicate ritual
Since 2004, experts have used eco-friendly methods to care for the Christ of the Abyss near Genoa.
Venomous aquatic invader of Israeli seas experiences population boom in warming Mediterranean
The Lionfish, with long venomous spines, migrated from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal.
Israel breaks electricity consumption record as heatwave continues
Wednesday's consumption crossed the 17,000 megawatt threshold for the first time, just a day after Israel crossed the 16,000 mark.
Israel's heatwave expected to reach record-breaking highs this week, IMS warns
Temperatures are expected to reach up to 49° Celsius in the area surrounding the Sea of Galilee (where the current record temperature is 47°C), and up to 51°C in the Jordan Valley.
Talmudic sages were active participants in ancient Mediterranean wine culture
According to a new study, the sages "sought ways to allow Jewish farmers to remain part of the wine industry without compromising Halacha.”
WATCH: Israeli naval forces seize Gaza-bound aid flotilla Handala, transferred to Ashdod Port
According to Channel 12, those on the flotilla reported seeing a drone circling above them as vessels approached the ship.
Miri Regev says shipping giant MSC agreed to aid in rescue of stranded Israelis
MSC responded, stating that "a request was received from the Transportation Ministry on the subject, and it is being reviewed."
Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes Crete, Greece, GFZ says, felt in central Israel
Reports from Israelis, particularly in the center of the country, including Tel Aviv and surrounding areas, reported feeling shockwaves from the earthquake.
New study reveals Cornish tin fueled Bronze Age Mediterranean civilizations
Tin ingots from ancient shipwrecks traced back to Britain, revealing extensive Bronze Age trade networks.
