Activists warn of environmental disaster, as tankers unload crude in coral-rich Eilat for transport overland to Ashkelon, on Mediterranean coast, for shipping to Europe

2 main suspects ask to be released to house arrest; 11 have been charged over incident that shocked the country last year

Woman found with signs of violence on her body, and medics pronounce her dead at the scene

Southern resort city returns to semblance of normalcy; Egypt destination to allow 300 Israelis a day in -- with pre-travel approval and virus tests even for the vaccinated

Environment Ministry's marine director says 'worst nightmare' disaster threatened national water supply; expert says UAE oil deal spells 'bleak' future for Eilat corals

Government ministers also vote to slightly ease restrictions on entry through land border crossings with Egypt, Jordan

Having possibly swum all the way from India, female seen mating with hawksbill turtle, also a rare visitor to Gulf of Eilat

Precious, world-renowned coral reefs are 200 meters from where oil from the Gulf is to be unloaded as part of a pipeline deal with the Emirates. Activists fear a pollution disaster

Scores of demonstrators warn UAE-Israel oil pipeline deal will endanger Red Sea city's unique coral reefs, as well as pollute the air and water in popular resort town

Martin Griffiths meets with Iran's top diplomat to negotiate an end to humanitarian crisis, days after Biden pulls support for Saudi-led coalition