AP Exclusive: Inside Israel’s push to clear sea munitions, part of global push to protect waters

Israel is conducting a yearslong project to clear unexploded munitions from the Mediterranean Sea near Rishon LeZion to return shoreline to residents. Divers faced challenges locating mock mortar shells planted months earlier during training exercises, highlighting the difficulties of underwater munition clearance. The initiative aligns with a global effort to protect waters amid increased demand for ocean use in shipping, energy, and AI infrastructure.