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Two years after collapse, Caesarea aqueduct to be restored in joint project

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:25:41 +0000

The Carmel Beach Regional Council, Caesarea Development Company, and Israel Antiquities Authority sign NIS 39 million joint agreement to preserve and develop the site

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Diver pulls 900-year-old Crusader sword from seafloor

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:13:47 +0000

Though encrusted with marine organisms, one-meter-long blade is preserved in perfect condition, expert says; finder given outstanding citizen award for handing in relic

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After delays, state gives go ahead for test of Leviathan gas rig

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 14:45:30 +0000

Environment Ministry says impact of pipe-flushing procedure, which raises concerns of dangerous pollution along the coast, will be minimal

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State halts test of Leviathan gas rig, saying company didn’t meet criteria

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 21:35:36 +0000

Noble Energy is told additional approvals needed before it can conduct the pipe-flushing procedure, which has raised concerns of dangerous pollution along the coast

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Canceling injunction, court allows contentious gas rig test to go forward

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 07:35:03 +0000

Local councils have warned of potential hazard to population from pollutants at Leviathan offshore field, but judge says they failed to refute state's assertion that action is safe

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Activists score delay in gas rig test they say will release hazardous pollutants

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 11:48:15 +0000

Court to hold hearing on claims that trial will endanger health of coastal residents near rig for Leviathan field in Mediterranean Sea

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Firefighters gain control over Carmel blaze

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:41:32 +0000

Forest fire raises memories of 2010 tragedy that claimed 44 lives

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Train kills man walking on tracks in north

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 02:48:34 +0000

Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident, near Haifa

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