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AP Exclusive: Inside Israel's push to clear sea munitions, part of global push to protect waters
Summary by Terrell Hills News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sam Mednick, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 10, 2026
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Key points The team's diving trips have included planting dummy mortar and artillery shells, which they then attempt to locate. In a yearslong experiment, Israeli divers are working to clear the Mediterranean seabed of unexploded munitions.
In a yearslong experiment, Israeli divers are working to clear the Mediterranean seabed of unexploded munitions. The effort aims to return beach areas to residents.
The team's diving trips have included planting dummy mortar and artillery shells, which they then attempt to locate. However, the task has proven challenging, with the team surfacing empty-handed after hours of searching on at least one occasion.
Further details on this experiment and its progress are available from the source, including the specifics of the diving trips and the methods used by the team.
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Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
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