Mediterranean tragedy: 12 migrants found dead

A migrant boat was discovered this morning (Monday) in the Mediterranean Sea, approximately 28 kilometers south of the Greek island of Crete, according to reports by Walla and Srugim. The bodies of 12 migrants were found on board. Eighteen other individuals on the vessel were rescued alive by a cargo ship sailing under a Moroccan flag that was passing through the area. The circumstances of the migrants' deaths are under investigation by the Hellenic Coast Guard. Further details regarding the identities of the migrants or the circumstances of the incident have not yet been released.