Levant
Coverage of Levant in the Nexus archive.
- Indian Ocean may impact long, dry winter spells in Eastern Mediterranean – study
A study by Hebrew University suggests the Indian Ocean may influence prolonged dry winter spells in the Eastern Mediterranean. The research could enhance seasonal forecasting of drought risk in the parched Levant region.
- Ankara’s Crossroads: Rearmament, Risk, and the Prospect of War with Israel
The article discusses escalating tensions between Israel and Turkey over the past year, with warnings of a potential military conflict driven by disputes over Syria, Palestinian territories, and regional security. In December 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Ankara of seeking to restore Ottoman imperial control over the Levant.
- 110,000-year-old discovery rewrites human history: Neanderthals and Homo sapiens worked together
A 110,000-year-old discovery in Tinshemet Cave reveals Neanderthals and Homo sapiens coexisted and interacted in the Levant, sharing technology and cultural practices. The research highlights the Levant as a critical crossroads for human history, emphasizing collaborative innovation over isolation.