Mediterranean

Houthis claim to have attacked 'Israeli-linked' ships

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim they conducted four military operations targeting four ships which they said were "linked to the United States, the United Kingdom and Israel".

Groundbreaking discovery:

The earliest ship ever found in the deep seas

A 3,300-year-old ship’s cargo with hundreds of intact amphorae discovered 90 km from shore at a depth of 1.8 km on the Mediterranean Sea floor.

Rare squid washes up on Israeli beach

A 110 cm neon flying squid washed ashore on the Maagan beach. Sightings of the species are extremely rare in the Mediterranean Sea, especially in Israel

Report:

US Marine rapid response force moving toward Mediterranean

Officials tell CNN the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is making its way toward the eastern Mediterranean Sea.

Smotrich to right-wing heads:

'Don't recognize maritime agreement with Lebanon'

"Deal should give us sleepless nights; Lapid caved to Hezbollah."

Israel’s role in the struggle over Mediterranean natural gas

Rather than following the ideology of “green energy,” Israel should seek to become an indispensable energy source for Europe. Op-ed.

Spectacular rare coin discovered off the Carmel coast

The 1,850-year-old coin shows the sign of Cancer and the figure of the moon goddess and is part of a series of zodiac coins.

Oil spill suspected off Israel's coast

Suspected oil stains spotted less than 25 miles from Israel's beaches.

Sharks spotted at Israel's beaches: 'Stay out of the water'

As temperatures skyrocket in Israel, and Mediterranean sharks flock to shallow waters, experts advise staying away from the creatures.

Beaches to reopen after tar spill

After careful testing and the involvement of numerous ministries, Israel's Mediterranean coast is slowly getting back to normal.

Watch: Drama off the coast of Tel Aviv

Police naval team rescues windsurfer who was carried out far from shore while surfing by Tel Aviv beach.

Turkish ships chase Israeli ship out of Cyprus' waters

Israeli research ship sailing with Cyprus geologist in Cyprus' waters is forced to leave the area. 'Turkey wants to show it's in charge.'

Russian fighter jet intercepts American plane over Mediterranean

Su-35 fighter harasses US Navy aircraft over Mediterranean Sea, repeatedly intercepting it in 'unsafe' manner.

Sea turtle with damaged shell is found to be pregnant

An injured sea turtle which was brought for treatment last week had to be brought back to the Mediterranean Sea to lay her eggs.

Russian war games cause delays at Israeli airports

As Russia gears up for largest military drills since Cold War, Israeli air authority warns of serious delays to flights.

Say it ain't so, Donald!

Man drowns at Tel Aviv beach

MDA warns people to be careful as yet another person drowns to death in the Mediterranean Sea.

Watch: Whale spotted off the coast of Israel

A ten meters long baby whale was seen swimming off the coast of Caesarea.

Search for crashed EgyptAir plane narrows

Search for plane which crashed over the Mediterranean has narrowed to a five-kilometer-wide area.

Watch: Israel prepares for tsunami

The last major tsunami in the Mediterranean Sea was over 800 years ago, but that doesn't mean Israelis shouldn't be prepared for one.

Watch: Saving the Dwindling Mediterranean Fish Population

Just three changes to the fishing industry could make a world of difference for the environment, one activist tells Arutz Sheva.

700 African Migrants Believed Dead after Boat Capsizes

Second tragic incident in a week in which hundreds of African migrants presumed dead in boat sinking off coast of Libya in Mediterranean.

Terrorists Attack Egyptian Vessel in the Mediterranean

An Egyptian navy vessel comes under attack in the Mediterranean, leaving eight servicemen missing at sea.

Iran: Our Warships Were In Mediterranean Last 4 Years

Iranian naval commander declares ships operating in range of Israeli coast and worldwide for years.

Navy Ship Capsizes Near Ashkelon

'Wasp' model ship, one of the navy's fastest and set piece in security patrols, overturns 1.5 km off Ashkelon coast.

Russia Sends Most Powerful Ships to Mediterranean

In show of force, Russia radically expands Middle East presence by sending 'aircraft carrier killer', nuclear battleship to Syrian shores.

Defense Minister Downplays Mediterranean Missile Exercise

Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon downplays joint US-Israel missile exercise which briefly alarmed Russian officials.

Analyst: Mideast Gas a Chance for U.S. to Break with Turkey

The natural gas fields in the Mediterranean provide the United States with an opportunity to break with Turkey, according to Seth Cropsey.

Moscow Announces All Military Personnel Evacuated from Syria

All of Russia’s military personnel have been evacuated from Syria, including its Mediterranean base at Tartus, Moscow has announced.

Cyprus Inks Gas Deal with US-Israel Noble Energy Group

Cyprus has signed a deal with the US-Israeli Noble Energy firm to build a liquified natural gas plant to exploit its untapped reserves.

Israel and Cyprus to Hold Joint Military Exercise

Israel will send warships to the eastern Mediterranean for a joint military exercise with Cyprus on April 25, reports a Cypriot daily.

Lebanon Ready to Start Drilling for Natural Gas Reserves

Lebanon is technically ready to start drilling for offshore natural gas reserves, its energy minister says.

Commandos Rescue Family on Sinking Yacht near Lebanon

Elite Navy commandos rescued parents and three children whose disabled yacht was stranded dangerously close to Lebanon early Tuesday.

Iran Says Its Navy Will Patrol High Seas

Iran’s routine claims of military prowess reach a new climax: Its warships will patrol the high seas “to protect tankers.” Flotilla clash?

Turkish Report: Israel to Deploy '20,000 Commandos' to Cyprus

Israel plans to deploy approximately 20,000 troops in Greek Cyprus to protect its energy projects in the region, Turkish news agency claims

Pentagon: Iranian Warships Didn't Dock in Syria

US military officials disputed reports that Iranian warships docked in Syria over the weekend.

Iranian Warships in the Mediterranean

Iranian warships have entered the Mediterranean for the second time in two years.

Video: Tourism To Surpass Records

Israel is hosting the 18th International Mediterranean Tourism Market show. Tourism in Israel is booming – and will get even better.

Netanyahu to Become 1st Israeli PM to Visit Cyprus

PM Binyamin Netanyahu is about to become the first Israeli prime minister to make a state visit to Cyprus.

7 Israelis Rescued From Wrecked Cruise Ship

At least seven Israelis are among those rescued from a luxury cruise ship that ran aground and sank near Italy's Giglio island.

Italian Cruise Ship Sinks, Missing and Dead

Search teams are racing against time to find and rescue missing cruise passengers and crew from waters of the Mediterranean near Italy.

Iran Threatens the US East Coast

Iran is threatening to send war ships to the East Coast of the United States in a major escalation with America.

Video: Stormy Weather in Israel? Perfect Day for Windsurfing!

INNTV filmed the stormy waves of the Mediterranean and met the intrepid Israeli windsurfing champ who sett out to sea on the stormiest day of all.

'Viva Palestina' Blocked at Red Sea, Will Try for Gaza Via Syria

A British legislator has led his convoy of aid for Gaza out of Aqaba and is now heading for Syria after learning the Egyptians cannot be pressured.