为了解决长期作为射击场导致的海底军事遗留物问题，以色列国家地雷行动管理局与海洋学研究所联合开展了一项清除海床未爆弹药的试点项目 [1]。该项目由里雄莱锡安市政府资助，旨在将位于该市中部的里雄莱锡安（Rishon Lezion）附近约 2 公里（1.2 英里）的海岸线重新开放给公众使用 [1]。
该地区近 80 年来一直作为射击场，导致海底堆积了大量未爆弹药，对当地居民的生活空间及环境健康构成风险 [1]。受以色列与哈马斯、真主党及伊朗多次战争的影响，导弹威胁曾一度阻碍潜水员作业，造成项目延误 [1]。
尽管面临技术挑战和时间压力，该项目预计耗时数年且耗资数千万美元 [1]。以色列国防部希望能在明年年底前正式启动清理工作 [1]。在初期阶段，计划扩展可使用的海岸线约 150 米（492 英尺）[1]。研究人员通过潜水员在 5、10 和 15 米的深度投放带有运动传感器的模拟弹药来收集数据 [1]。初步分析显示，这些模拟弹药的移动幅度小于预期，这可能意味着实际需要清理的区域面积将少于最初预估 [1]。
Israeli researchers are testing new methods for locating and clearing unexploded ordnance in the Mediterranean Sea off Rishon LeZion [1]. The project aims to reopen approximately 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) of coastline near the central Israeli city to public use [1]. Led by personnel from the Israel National Mine Action Authority and the Oceanography Institute, with funding provided by the local municipality government [1], the initiative seeks to resolve a legacy issue caused by decades of military activity in the area [1].
The region has served as an active shooting range for nearly 80 years, resulting in significant accumulation of unexploded munitions on the seabed [1]. To assess cleanup feasibility despite war-related interruptions and technical challenges, divers deployed simulated ordnance equipped with motion sensors at depths of 5, 10, and 15 meters to collect data [1]. Preliminary findings indicate that the movement of these devices was less than expected, suggesting a potential reduction in the area requiring remediation [1].
The Israel Defense Forces hope to commence cleanup operations by the end of next year, with an initial scope expanding the safe coastline by 150 meters (492 feet) [1]. The project is estimated to take several years and cost tens of millions of dollars upon completion [1]. Delays in progress are attributed to threats from missiles fired during multiple conflicts involving Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, which have prevented divers from conducting operations [1]. Successfully clearing the site is expected to improve living space for local residents while reducing environmental and health risks associated with underwater hazards [1].