mediterranean sea

heat wave

Israelis hit the beach in Tel Aviv during a record-breaking heat wave on Aug. 11, 2025. Photo by Gideon Markowicz/TPS-IL

surfing

A surfer catches waves at Haifa's Bat Galim Beach on April 10, 2025. Photo by Sharon Leibel/TPS-IL

heatwave

Israelis at the Tel Aviv beach beat the heat on July 4, 2024. Photo by Gideon Markowicz/TPS

search and rescue

Israeli authorities on April 22, 2025 search for a man who disappeared in an apparent shark attack off the coastal city of Hadera. Photo by Sharon Leibel/TPS-IL

Water sports at Bat Galim Beach in Haifa

A surfer catches waves at Bat Galim Beach in Haifa. Haifa, Apr 10, 2025. Photo by Sharon Leibel/TPS-IL

People hanging out on Metzitzim beach during intense heat day

People hanging out on Metzitzim beach in Tel Aviv on a day of intense heat. Tel Aviv, Jun 13, 2024. Photo by Eitan Elhadez-Barak/TPS

People hanging out on the beach during intense heatwave

People hanging out on the beach in Tel Aviv on a day of intense heat and humidity. Tel Aviv, Jul 4, 2024. Photo by Gideon Markowicz/TPS

stormy weather

Black flags on Tel Aviv's beach warn of stormy weather on Nov. 24, 2024. Photo by Gideon Markowicz/TPS-IL

Haifa shipping

Ships waiting to be unloaded at the entrance to the port of Haifa on Dec. 17, 2024. Photo by Sharon Leibel/TPS-IL

The beach in Tel Aviv on a stormy day

A surfer in the sea in Tel Aviv on the first winter storm day of the season. Tel Aviv, Nov 24, 2024. Photo by Gideon Markowicz/TPS-IL