News and updates about Eilat

Two dead of hypothermia as storm surges across Israel

Elderly man found partially conscious in Bnei Brak, middle-aged woman found unconscious in Eilat, during early February storm.

Two dead of hypothermia as storm surges across Israel

Samaria Governor:

'Government must bring a million residents to Judea and Samaria'

The 24th Israeli Construction Conference discussed construction challenges in Judea and Samaria and the plans to expand the population.

'Government must bring a million residents to Judea and Samaria'

Before it crossed into Israel

IAF intercepts UAV in the Eilat area

Sirens sounded in Eilat following a suspected infiltration of a hostile aircraft. IDF confirms the IAF intercepted a UAV that approached Israel from the east. One interceptor falls, no injuries reported.

IAF intercepts UAV in the Eilat area

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IDF missile boat intercepts UAV in the Eilat area

IDF publishes footage of the interception of a drone in the area of Eilat on Wednesday evening.

IDF missile boat intercepts UAV in the Eilat area

No siren sounded

Two UAVs intercepted in the Red Sea area

Residents of Eilat report hearing explosions in the area, without sirens. IDF confirms that two UAVs were intercepted before they crossed into Israeli territory.

Two UAVs intercepted in the Red Sea area

IAF intercepts three UAVs fired from the east

IAF intercepts UAV that was launched from the east in Syrian space. Earlier. two UAVs were intercepted in the Eilat area.

IAF intercepts three UAVs fired from the east

UAV fired towards Eilat intercepted outside Israel's borders

UAV fired towards Eilat successfully intercepted by the IAF successfully over the Red Sea. Pro-Iranian militias in Iraq claim responsibility.

UAV fired towards Eilat intercepted outside Israel's borders

Navy ship intercepts UAV fired at Eilat from Iraq

UAV fired from Iraq at southern Israel intercepted over Red Sea.

Navy ship intercepts UAV fired at Eilat from Iraq

UAV from Iraq hits Eilat, two lightly injured

Two UAVs were identified approaching Eilat, one was intercepted but the other struck a building in the city. Two individuals were lightly injured by falling shrapnel.

UAV from Iraq hits Eilat, two lightly injured

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Whale shark encountered off coast of Eilat

The largest fish on Earth visited the Israeli coast at the Eilat Coral Beach Nature Reserve.

Whale shark encountered off coast of Eilat

Sirens in Eilat

Arrow system intercepts missile fired from Yemen

Sirens sounded around 6:15 a.m. in Eilat and the surrounding area. Arrow system intercepts missile that was launched from Yemen towards the city.

Arrow system intercepts missile fired from Yemen

Security alert for Eilat area canceled

Police forces close off roads to Eilat following suspicion of security incident on Route 12.

Security alert for Eilat area canceled

Houthis claim attacks on Eilat and Gulf of Aden

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim they conducted two "military operations", one in the Gulf of Aden and one in Eilat.

Houthis claim attacks on Eilat and Gulf of Aden

IDF intercepts targets headed towards Israel from the east

IDF intercepts suspicious aerial targets traveling westward towards Eilat.

IDF intercepts targets headed towards Israel from the east

Houthis claim to have fired drone on Eilat

Yemen's Houthi rebels say they launched drones towards Eilat overnight Sunday together with the Iraqi Islamic Resistance.

Houthis claim to have fired drone on Eilat

Did not cross into Israel

IDF intercepts UAVs in the south and in the north

IDF Aerial Defense Array intercepts suspicious aerial target in Lebanese territory. Earlier, a suspicious aerial target was intercepted in the Red Sea. In both cases, the targets did not cross into Israel.

IDF intercepts UAVs in the south and in the north

Sirens in Eilat

UAV fired towards the area falls into the sea

Sirens sounded in Eilat and the area, due to a suspected infiltration of a hostile aircraft. IDF: UAV that was fired from the area of the Red Sea fell off the coast of Eilat. It did not cross into Israeli territory.

UAV fired towards the area falls into the sea

Houthis present:

This is the missile that was fired towards Eilat

Houthi rebels in Yemen release video showing a “Palestine”-type ballistic missile that was launched towards Eilat this week. The missile was intercepted by the Arrow system.

This is the missile that was fired towards Eilat

Two UAVs successfully intercepted over Eilat

Sirens warning of the infiltration of a hostile aircraft sounded in Eilat. IDF shoots down two UAVs.

Two UAVs successfully intercepted over Eilat

Suspicious object intercepted over Eilat

Residents of Eilat report hearing explosions. Meanwhile, pro-Iranian militias claim to have attacked a "vital target" in the Eilat area.

Suspicious object intercepted over Eilat

For the first time:

'Naval Iron Dome' intercepts drone near Eilat

IDF Naval forces identify a suspicious aerial target crossing into Israeli territory and intercept it using the "C-Dome" naval defense system.

'Naval Iron Dome' intercepts drone near Eilat

IDF:

Drone fell near Eilat - outside of Israel's borders

A drone which fell northeast of Eilat did not cross into Israeli territory, IDF says.

Drone fell near Eilat - outside of Israel's borders

IDF confirms:

Drone launched from Iraq hit IDF building in Eilat

Following nighttime sirens in Eilat and surrounding areas, due to hostile aircraft infiltration, IDF confirms drone hit military building in the area of the Gulf of Eilat.

Drone launched from Iraq hit IDF building in 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