News and updates about Eilat

For the first time:

Cruise missile from Yemen fell near Eilat

IDF confirms that a cruise missile fired from Yemen on Sunday night fell near the city of Eilat. IDF investigating why the missile was not intercepted.

Cruise missile from Yemen fell near Eilat

Suspicious aerial target falls near Eilat

IDF says a suspicious aerial target crossed into Israeli territory from the Red Sea and fell into an open area north of the city of Eilat. No damage was caused and no injuries were reported.

Suspicious aerial target falls near Eilat

Houthis vow to ramp up attacks in Red Sea

Houthis claim responsibility for attacks on UK-owned cargo ship and a drone assault on an American destroyer, as well as missile attack on Eilat.

Houthis vow to ramp up attacks in Red Sea

Sirens in Eilat

Missile successfully intercepted over the city

Arrow system intercepts missile that was fired towards Eilat from the area of the Red Sea.

Missile successfully intercepted over the city

Gallant aboard Navy ship:

'Try to attack Eilat, we will know what to do'

The Defense Minister visited Navy commanders and servicepeople in Eilat and addressed the threat to traffic in the Red Sea.

'Try to attack Eilat, we will know what to do'

Houthis in Eilat?

Police called to filming of satire show

Police received a report of men in Houthi uniforms in a boat near an Eilat beach. Officers at the scene found that they were actors.

Police called to filming of satire show

'The community will do everything to stay together'

Hodayah Hevroni, a student who escaped the Oct. 7th massacre, talks about the next steps for the devastated Nir Oz community.

'The community will do everything to stay together'

IDF spokesman to Assad:

'Syrian regime is responsible for any action in its territory'

IDF spokesman has message for Syrian President after a terrorist organization in Syria launched a UAV that hit a school in Eilat.

'Syrian regime is responsible for any action in its territory'

Syrian drone crossed through Jordanian airspace to Eilat

Drone which caused explosion at Eilat school came from Syria and not Yemen, IDF announces.

Syrian drone crossed through Jordanian airspace to Eilat

IDF strikes in Syria in response UAV launch towards Eilat

IDF strikes the organization in Syria that carried out the launch of a UAV toward Eilat which hit a school in the city.

IDF strikes in Syria in response UAV launch towards Eilat

For the first time:

'Arrow 3' conducts successful operational interception

"Arrow 3" interceptor used operationally for the first time, successfully intercepts a target fired at Israel in the Red Sea region.

'Arrow 3' conducts successful operational interception

Drone hits building in Eilat, causing explosion

Victims were treated for shock after an explosion occurred outside a school in Israel's southernmost city.

Drone hits building in Eilat, causing explosion

Following nighttime intercept, Eilat mayor imposes restrictions

Middle schools in Eilat will not hold in-person studies, Eilat mayor says.

Following nighttime intercept, Eilat mayor imposes restrictions

The second time in one day:

IDF intercepts aerial threat south of Eilat

Residents of Eilat report hearing explosions in the city and seeing the trail of a missile interception in the sky.

IDF intercepts aerial threat south of Eilat

Houthis likely responsible for UAV launched towards Eilat

Hezam al-Asad, member of Houthi movement's political bureau, hints his organization is responsible for UAV launched towards Eilat.

Houthis likely responsible for UAV launched towards Eilat

Sirens in Eilat:

Hostile aircraft shot down over Red Sea outside Israel's borders

Sirens sound in Eilat and nearby areas, due to suspected aircraft infiltration, IDF carries out successful intercept over Red Sea.

Hostile aircraft shot down over Red Sea outside Israel's borders

Hamas fires rocket towards Eilat

Loud explosion heard near Eilat was caused by rocket fired from Gaza, report says.

Hamas fires rocket towards Eilat

Muslim witchcraft artifacts found near Eilat

A series of archaeological finds indicate rituals used to banish evil spirits or release curses alongside more traditional Islam.

Muslim witchcraft artifacts found near Eilat

Protest at home of preschool teacher who abused toddlers

Teacher's family threw stones, used pepper spray on demonstrators and police.

Protest at home of preschool teacher who abused toddlers

Tiger shark spotted off Eilat after deadly Egypt shark attack

Apex predator comes unusually close to Eilat beach.

Tiger shark spotted off Eilat after deadly Egypt shark attack

Shots fired at lobby of hotel in Eilat

Man in his 40s arrested opening fire in the lobby of the Dan Panorama Hotel in the resort city of Eilat.

Shots fired at lobby of hotel in Eilat

Underwater celebration:

Israeli flag 'flies' in the shark pool in Eilat

Divers brought an Israeli flag along with breakfast for sharks and other marine life.

Israeli flag 'flies' in the shark pool in Eilat

Negev floods:

Two lives lost, dozens rescued in freak spring weather

'The water was up to my neck and all I could see around me was mud.'

Two lives lost, dozens rescued in freak spring weather

One year later:

Missing Israeli found on Egyptian border

An Israeli man reported missing a year ago has been located on the Israeli-Egyptian border near Eilat.

Missing Israeli found on Egyptian border

'Nasrallah fish' spotted in Eilat

This sometimes aggressive fish can be eaten though its roe is poisonous.

'Nasrallah fish' spotted in Eilat

Why did so many guests at an Eilat hotel suffer stomach issues?

Health Ministry examining hotel kitchen, testing food samples. 'Hospital said guests did not suffer food poisoning,' hotel says.

Why did so many guests at an Eilat hotel suffer stomach issues?

Guests at Eilat hotel evacuated due to chemical leak

Firefighting teams working to clean up Eilat hotel after employee mixed dangerous chemicals, causing reaction.

Guests at Eilat hotel evacuated due to chemical leak

Tourism Ministry offers airlines incentives to fly to Eilat

Israeli Tourism Ministry announces plan to boost tourism to Eilat during the coming winter season.

Tourism Ministry offers airlines incentives to fly to Eilat

New plan aims to bring new tourism to Eilat and Israel's Negev

New plan will divide Israel's largest region into five areas, each with its own character; includes plans for luxury vacation spots.

New plan aims to bring new tourism to Eilat and Israel's Negev

Houthi expert:

'Our missiles and drones will reach Tel Aviv and Eilat Port'

Yemeni military expert warns that Houthi missiles and drones can hit targets in Israel.

'Our missiles and drones will reach Tel Aviv and Eilat Port'

Things to Do During Winter in Israel

Apart from being home to over 9.2 million people and being a major religious hub Israel is also home to some breathtaking landscapes.

Things to Do During Winter in Israel

EMT performs two successful CPRs in Eilat - in one day

Eilat EMT saves 35-year-old woman and 74-year-old woman with CPR in the same day.

EMT performs two successful CPRs in Eilat - in one day

Tragedy in Eilat: Toddler dies after being forgotten in car

Police investigating after 2-year-old dies after being forgotten in car with temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Tragedy in Eilat: Toddler dies after being forgotten in car

Israel selected to host Miss Universe pageant for the first time

Miss Universe pageant to be held in Eilat, organizers say.

Israel selected to host Miss Universe pageant for the first time

Israir increasing flights to Eilat

As hours of operation at southern airport expected to expand, Israir prepares to add flights connecting central Israel to Eilat.

Israir increasing flights to Eilat

Locust plague strikes Israel's south

Residents fear for crops as locusts swarm Eilat and the Arava.

Locust plague strikes Israel's south

Government approves: Jordanian foreign workers will enter Eilat

Government approves Ministry of Health's proposal to allow the entry of Jordanian foreign workers for the hotel industry in Eilat.

Government approves: Jordanian foreign workers will enter Eilat

Earthquake felt in Eilat

Geological Survey says 3.7 magnitude earthquake which originated in Jordan was also felt in Eilat. No images or damages reported.

Earthquake felt in Eilat

Health Minister unveils reopening of tourism sector in Eilat

'Finally, tourism has resumed in Israel.' Minister Yuli Edelstein marks reopening of Eilat's tourism sector, as pandemic continues.

Health Minister unveils reopening of tourism sector in Eilat

Will the 'Green Island' initiative resuscitate Eilat?

Arutz Sheva speaks with Shabtai Shay, General Manager of the Eilat Hotel Association, to find out what the new program means for his city.

Will the 'Green Island' initiative resuscitate Eilat?

Jordanian man arrested after swimming to Eilat

Eilat beach evacuated as Israeli police arrest Jordanian national who swam into Israeli waters.

Jordanian man arrested after swimming to Eilat

11 indicted for Eilat gang rape of 16-year-old girl

Disturbing new details emerge in Eilat gang rape case, as indictments filed against 11 men and teenage boys.

11 indicted for Eilat gang rape of 16-year-old girl

Are Israeli youth developing a rape culture?

Thoughts at the start of the school year after the alleged gang rape in Eilat. Where do parents and educators go from here? Opinion.

Are Israeli youth developing a rape culture?

Main suspect in Eilat rape case says it never happened

Adult suspect admits to filming rape, while main suspect denies it happened.

Main suspect in Eilat rape case says it never happened

Hotel warned after minors get drunk in public

Eilat hotel where alleged rape case occurred receives warning after footage shows hotel staff complicit in allowing underage drinking.

Hotel warned after minors get drunk in public

Stop delegitimizing the rape victim

Judaism considers rape equivalent to murder as it slaughters the victim's soul. Op-ed.

Stop delegitimizing the rape victim

Thousands of Israelis strike in wake of gang rape of 16-year-old

Workers across Israel hold brief mid-day strike, walking off the job to protest gang rape of 16-year-old in Eilat.

Thousands of Israelis strike in wake of gang rape of 16-year-old

'A horrific rape which lasted for hours'

Nine more suspects arrested as police say they have evidence proving 16-year-old girl's claims 30 men raped her in Eilat hotel room.

'A horrific rape which lasted for hours'

Outrage in Israel over alleged gang-rape of teenager

Protests held in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem following reports 16-year-old allegedly gang raped by dozens of men in Eilat.

Outrage in Israel over alleged gang-rape of teenager

30 men accused of gang-raping Israeli teen in Eilat

16-year-old girl claims she was gang-raped by dozens of men in hotel room in Eilat. Two suspects arrested thus far.

30 men accused of gang-raping Israeli teen in Eilat

Visitors to Eilat to be checked for coronavirus

Israel's southernmost city takes aim at infectious vacationers, announcing testing for visitors and fines for quarantine violators.

Visitors to Eilat to be checked for coronavirus

Sderot hero reunites with Man who saved his life 12 years ago

A water ski accident left him unconscious, not breathing, and without a pulse. 12 years later, he tracked down the man who saved his life.

Sderot hero reunites with Man who saved his life 12 years ago

Jordanian convicted for attempted murder of 2 divers in Eilat

Terrorist convicted for injuring 2 workers with a hammer in nationalist attack.

Jordanian convicted for attempted murder of 2 divers in Eilat

Watch: Shark surprises Eilat bathers

Unexpected visitor surprises bathers at Eilat's Village Beach.

Watch: Shark surprises Eilat bathers

Last flight route to Eilat shuts down

'Illogical and unreasonable to cut Eilat off and harm residents, we cannot allow this to happen,' Eilat mayor says.

Last flight route to Eilat shuts down

Woman drowns after boat capsizes off coast of Eilat

59-year-old woman drowns after her boat capsizes off the coast of Eilat. Her husband and two grandchildren were injured.

Woman drowns after boat capsizes off coast of Eilat

Watch: Whale shark in Gulf of Eilat

Eilat marine inspector at the Nature and Parks Authority documents a whale shark in the Gulf of Eilat.

Watch: Whale shark in Gulf of Eilat

Israel's Red Sea resort 'paralyzed' by virus lockdown

Hotel owners in Eilat say year is 'catastrophic,' loss of income may amount to tens of millions of shekels.

Israel's Red Sea resort 'paralyzed' by virus lockdown

Police close Christian prayer gathering

Group of Christians holds mass prayer gathering, police arrive to enforce Health Ministry regulations.

Police close Christian prayer gathering

Two Eilat coronavirus carriers forcefully hospitalized

Two residents of Eilat taken to Soroka Hospital in Be’er Sheva after ignoring the guidelines of the Ministry of Health.

Two Eilat coronavirus carriers forcefully hospitalized