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AP Exclusive: Inside Israel's push to clear sea munitions, part of global push to protect waters
Summary by Tomball News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sam Mednick, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 10, 2026
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Key points Further details on this experiment and Israel's push to clear sea munitions are available from the source. In a global effort to protect waters, Israel is working to clear sea munitions.
In a global effort to protect waters, Israel is working to clear sea munitions. A team of Israeli divers has been conducting experiments to prepare for this task.
The divers have been searching the Mediterranean seabed for mock mortar shells that were planted months prior. However, their efforts have been met with challenges, including difficulty finding the dummy shells.
Further details on this experiment and Israel's push to clear sea munitions are available from the source. The experiment is part of a larger effort to return beach areas to residents by removing unexploded grenades and other munitions.
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Published: July 10, 2026 ·
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What is this story about? In a global effort to protect waters, Israel is working to clear sea munitions. A team of Israeli divers has been conducting experiments to prepare for this task. The divers have been searching the…
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