Mediterranean Sea
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Mediterranean Sea, translated into English and compared across sources. 24 recent stories.
Jellyfish: Ancient, Brainless, and Surprisingly Sophisticated
The article explains why jellyfish are ancient, brainless but highly successful marine animals, and details the species found in Israel and around the world. It also covers danger…
France Seizes Another Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker Near Sicily
France says it seized a Russian shadow fleet tanker near Sicily, its fifth such action since September 2024. The move followed a similar British operation, as Europe seeks to cut…
Arkia launches one-night 50% sale as Air Europa resumes Tel Aviv-Madrid flights
Arkia is offering a one-night, 50% discount on many Europe and Mediterranean routes from midnight to 7:00 a.m. Wednesday. Separately, Air Europa will resume Tel Aviv-Madrid flight…
Turkey speeds up its multi-layered 'Steel Dome' air defense project
Turkey is fast-tracking its “Steel Dome” air defense project, a multi-layered system inspired by Israel and the U.S. Aselsan has set aside about $900 million for the effort, with…
Rare Great White Sighting Highlights the Mediterranean's Vanishing Shark Population
Divers filming ghost-net removal from a wreck between Tunisia and Sicily captured a rare adult great white shark in the Mediterranean. Scientists say the species survives there as…
Forecast: Slight Cooling, Extreme Heat Stress in the Dead Sea Area
Israel is expected to see a slight temperature drop on Monday, with very high to extreme UV levels and extreme heat stress in the Dead Sea area. Heat stress will also be heavy in…
Why Iodine Matters, and How to Get Enough Without Overdoing Salt
An Israeli nutrition expert explains that iodine is essential for thyroid function, brain development and pregnancy, yet deficiency is relatively common in Israel. The main practi…
Mediterranean Fishermen Warn of Expanding Giant Pufferfish Threat
Fishermen in Crete and elsewhere in the Mediterranean say elongated pufferfish are damaging catches and ripping nets apart. The fish, first seen in the region about 20 years ago…
Iran Deal Seen as a Strategic Turning Point Against Israel
Alon Ben-David says a new U.S.-Iran understanding has shifted regional power toward Tehran and weakened Israel’s strategic position. He argues the deal gives Iran money, legitimac…
Inside Karish, Israel’s offshore gas platform guarded around the clock
Karish, Israel’s offshore gas platform in the Mediterranean, supplies about 40% of the country’s gas and operates nonstop with helicopter-only access. The Navy and an on-site secu…
Arkia Launches 15% Flash Sale on More Than 40 International Routes
Arkia has opened a 15% flash sale on flights to more than 40 destinations, including New York, Bangkok, Tokyo, Paris and London. The offer runs from today at 4:00 p.m. until Sunda…
Shlomo Artzi's Classics Reimagined with Andalusian Orchestra in New Album
Shlomo Artzi's classic songs have been reworked with the Andalusian Orchestra on a new album, "Shlomo and the Andalusians," released Thursday. Produced by Patrick Sabag, the proje…
Elbit Unveils Airborne Laser Pod for Helicopters at Paris Arms Expo
Elbit Systems revealed a helicopter-mounted laser demonstrator at the Eurosatory 2026 arms show in France. The system, developed with Israel’s Ministry of Defense, is aimed at dro…
Analysts Say the Iran Deal Strengthens Tehran and Leaves Israel Exposed
International outlets say the US-Iran deal strengthens Tehran, constrains Israel, and leaves several Israeli war aims unresolved. Analysts cited by Modern Diplomacy, CBC, Arab New…
Israeli Tourist Sees Anti-Israel Sign at Sardinian Wine Bar
An Israeli tourist said he and his wife left a Sardinian wine bar after seeing a Hebrew and English sign calling “war criminals” unwelcome. The owner defended the sign, saying it…
Study Traces How the Euphrates Took Shape and Helped Ancient Civilizations
A Nature Geoscience study says the Euphrates formed over millions of years when two ancient river systems merged through tectonic shifts. The river’s evolution helped create the f…
Sea turtle dies in giant ghost net off Herzliya coast
A 50-meter ghost net off Herzliya trapped and killed a brown sea turtle and groupers, then was removed after a weeks-long recovery operation. The Society for the Protection of Nat…
Double Weather Warning Issued for Israel: Dangerous Sea Conditions and Extreme Heat
Israel’s Meteorological Service issued an orange warning for dangerous Mediterranean surf and a yellow warning for severe heat in eastern and southern areas. Officials warned of d…
New buoy system aims to keep jellyfish away from beaches
Spanish researchers have built an anti-jellyfish buoy that uses electromagnetic fields to keep jellyfish away from beaches. They say it is harmless, low-cost, and designed to prot…
Nigerian Migrant Finally Wins Legal Status, Clearing Path to Half-Million-Euro Prize
A Nigerian migrant in Italy won 500,000 euros on a scratch card but could not collect it for years because he lacked legal status and a bank account. Ancona court granted him resi…
The Baal Shem Tov’s Warning That Sent a Disciple Home from a Voyage to Eretz Israel
Rabbi Zev Wolf Kitzis sought the Baal Shem Tov’s permission to travel to Eretz Israel and was warned to answer carefully. After a detour on an island left him behind, he met an el…
Sunny Weekend Ahead With Mild Heat Across Israel
Israel is set for a sunny, pleasant Saturday with moderate heat, followed by a similarly stable Sunday. Coastal humidity will rise at night, while inland and mountain areas stay c…
Weather unchanged, severe heat expected in the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea area
Friday’s weather will stay close to seasonal averages, with partly cloudy to clear skies and little change from Thursday. Severe heat stress is forecast for the Dead Sea, Jordan V…
Stunning Marine Images Selected for Israel’s Underwater Nature Contest
A photography contest organized by the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel selected the best marine nature photos from the Mediterranean Sea and the Gulf of Eilat. The…
