Eilat

Tourism Ministry Offering Incentives to Europeans Visiting Eilat

$48.50 to be offered to every passenger who visits the resort town in winter 2015-16 and lands at Ovdah airport to counter tourism crisis.

Elderly Woman Sues After Pleasure Cruise Turns to a Nightmare

73-year-old went to Eilat for a cruise - instead, she got spinal bone fractures and 10% permanent disability.

Netanyahu Vows to Prevent Future Pipeline Leaks

Prime Minister Netanyahu tours breach in Eilat-Ashkelon pipeline, which many are calling a major environmental tragedy.

Eilat Oil Spill 'Not Foul Play'

80 Jordanians suffer trouble breathing over the border as Israel struggles to contain 1,000 cubic meter spill caused by car accident.

Oil Spill Causes Closure of Main Road to Eilat

Crude oil leaks onto the main road leading to Eilat, shutting down highway and causing damage to nature reserve.

Report: Divorced Mothers Turning to Prostitution

Dozens of divorced Israeli mothers have joined the prostitution trade in Eilat, as divorce rates skyrocket.

Two Rockets Fired Towards Eilat

Two people wounded from shrapnel after rocket hits car in resort city. 11 suffered shock.

Israel Replacing Illegal African Workers with Jordanians

Israel issues 500 extra work permits for Jordanians to work in Eilat hotels, as crackdown on infiltrators fuels manpower shortage.

Environment Groups Brand Eilat Railroad 'A Big Waste of Money'

Environmental groups have written to Finance Minister Yair Lapid, asking him to freeze plans for construction of a rail line to Eilat.

Freak Wind Storm Wreaks Havoc in Eilat

A freak spring wind storm hit Eilat as tens of thousands of Israelis were enjoying the last days of the Passover holiday.

False Alarm in Eilat: Iron Dome Mishap, Not Rockets

IDF official now says reports of three grad rockets fired at Eilat were false, mishap at Iron Dome site misinterpreted.

Terrorist Leader of Eilat Attack Dies in 'Work Accident'

Sinai terror group founder, responsible for 2011 killing of eight Israelis, dies as car-crash detonates bomb on-board.

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Netanyahu Slams International 'Hypocrisy' Over Iran Arms Ship

Prime Minister and Defense Minister address 'grand unveiling' of weapons cache, say deadly cargo exposes Iran's 'true face'.

February Sees All-Time Record for Tourism to Israel

Record-breaking 2013 provides momentum for tourism in 2014, with two records broken in February alone.

Israel Tests Anti-Missile System for Passenger Planes

Defense Ministry announces that test of 'SkyShield' system, designed to combat rocket fire, goes off without a hitch.

Eilat Rocket Attack

Al Qaeda-Inspired Group Claims Eilat Rocket Attack

Ansar Beit al-Maqdis promises to 'fight and kill the Jews' after Friday night attack intercepted by Iron Dome defense system.

Terrorists Fire Rocket at Eilat

Two explosions and siren heard in resort city as Iron Dome intercepts a rocket.

Man Shot Attempting to Attack Iron Dome Position

An Arab man injured after running at an Iron Dome installation screaming ‘Allahu Akbar’; motive unclear.

Salafists Responsible for Eilat Rocket Attack

Ansar Bayt al-Makdis, a Sinai-based jihadi group, vows that 'the Jews will only see injury from us.'

Police Combing Eilat After Loud Explosions Heard

Police were combing the city of Eilat, searching for evidence of rocket explosions in the city, after loud explosions were hear there

Heads of Electric Co. Fired For Eilat Storm Break

Two engineering directors fired for remaining in Eilat during snowstorm that left tens of thousands of Israelis without electricity.

Report: 200 IEC Workers Take 'Storm Break'

Dedicated staff of the Israeli Electric Company have been working night and day for three days to restore power – most of them, that is.

'Historic' Agreement to Link Red & Dead Seas

Energy Minister Silvan Shalom announces deal with Jordan and PA to save Dead Sea, provide desalinized water to all 3 parties.

Yet Another Earthquake - This Time in Eilat

Israel's unusual period of seismic activity continues. Unlike previous tremors, latest earthquake felt in southern Israel.

Approval for 2-Hour Train Route to Eilat

Ministers approve path of Tel Aviv-Eilat train that will connect south to central Israel in just two hours.

Bus Driver Convicted of Killing 24 Tourists in a Fatal Accident

Edward Gelfond, the tour bus driver of a serious accident on the way to Eilat in December 2008, found guilty of killing 24 passengers.

Overnight Attack Fails to Disturb Eilat Calm

Residents, tourists flock to the beach despite attempted rocket attack.

Iron Dome Intercepts Rocket Fired Towards Eilat

At least one rocket was fired towards the Israeli resort city of Eilat and was intercepted by Iron Dome.

Israel Shut Down Eilat Airport Because of Egyptian Warning

Israeli authorities shut down Eilat's airport after Egypt sent a warning about a possible terror attack, says senior military source.

Eilat Airport Reopens, Flights Return to Normal

Two hours after it was ordered closed, the Eilat Airport was reopened Thursday night. The reason for the earlier closure is still unclear

One Killed in Eilat Plane Crash

One person killed and two seriously injured as small plane crashes near northern entrance to Eilat.

IDF Deploys Iron Dome Battery to Defend Eilat

The IDF has placed an Iron Dome battery near Eilat, after recent reports of missile attacks by Islamist groups against the city

Remains of Grad Missile Found Near Eilat

Security forces locate the remains of a Grad missile that was likely fired late last week.

Sinai Jihadist Group Says it Fired Rockets on Eilat

A Sinai-based jihadist group has claimed that it fired rockets on Thursday towards the Red Sea resort city of Eilat.

Eilat Given the 'All Clear'

Police say residents of Eilat can resume their regular routine, hours after locals report hearing loud explosions.

Israeli Tourism Healthy and Growing

Israel’s Tourism Ministry is showing an impressive record, with figures in May hitting an "all time record for incoming tourism."

Netanyahu Vows to Retaliate for Eilat Attack

Israel will “extract a price” from those who launched the Grad rocket attack against Eilat last week, PM Netanyahu vows.

Salafi Terror Group Releases Video of Rocket Attack on Eilat

The Salafi jihadist group that claimed responsibility for a rocket attack on Eilat has released a video which shows the rockets being fired.

Jihad Terror Group Claims 'Credit' for Eilat Rocket Attack

A Salafi Muslim jihadist group has claimed responsibility for Wednesday morning’s rocket attack on the Israeli resort city of Eilat.

Hagel to Bring News of More Iron Dome Funding

US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is expected to confirm the US has approved another $400 million for the Iron Dome defense system.

Jordan May Have Also Been Struck in Rocket Attack

The Jordanian port city of Aqaba may also have been struck Wednesday morning in a rocket attack launched from Sinai.

Rockets Fired at Eilat

Rocket fired at Eilat from Sinai. City's airport shuts down.

Eilat Shuts Its Doors to Protest Sales Tax

The Red Sea resort of Eilat will block entrances to the city next week to protest a government plan to impose a new sales tax.

Reconciliation Aside, Israelis Still Staying Away from Turkey

Israeli tourists aren't rushing back to Turkey's famed “all inclusive” resorts; 83% of Israelis would not even consider the possibility

Govt. vs Govt. on Eilat Train Plan

The government’s Nature and Parks Authority is working against the government’s Transportation Ministry on train project.

Eilat Railroad to be Built, Despite Environmentalist Opposition

Israelis will soon be able to travel to Eilat by train, after the National Building Commission approved construction of the line.

Rain Storm Causes Flooding in Eilat

Eilat flooded as heavy rain hits the usually sunny and warm tourist city.

Eilat Shooter 'Dreamed About Murdering People'

Police have named the gunman who opened fire in an Eilat hotel as 23-year-old William Hershkovitz from New York.

Red Sea Resort Shooting, Two Dead

A tourist opened fire in a hotel in Eilat, killing one worker. The attacker has been killed.

Al-Qaeda Affiliate: We Fired Grads on Eilat

An Al-Qaeda-affiliated terror group claims responsibility for firing Grad missiles on Eilat, the second such claim in one day.

Unknown Terror Group Claims it Fired Rockets on Eilat

Organization calling itself the "Salafi Sinai Front" claims responsibility for firing rockets at the city of Eilat on Wednesday evening.

Eilat: Grad Missile Attack Suspected

Two powerful explosions were heard in Eilat Wednesday evening. Another Sinai terror attack?

Perseids Meteor Shower: Watching the Stars in Eilat

Amateur astronomers are invited to a “quiet night of stargazing and fun for all ages” in Eilat on the night of the Perseids meteor shower.

Iron Dome Battery Placed in Eilat

Iron Dome anti-missile battery placed in the city of Eilat, IDF says it is part of a program testing the system's integration capabilities.

Eilat Residents Fear for their Safety in Wake of Terror

Eilat resident Moshe Yosef says that local residents do not feel safe in the wake of the terrorism in Egypt.

Eilat Mayor Presses for Immigration Enforcement

Mayor Halevi called on Israel's leaders to make good on their promises and take action to curb the tide of illegal aliens flooding Israel.

Israeli Official: Rockets Fired at Eilat Came from Libya

Israeli defense official says that the rockets that were fired from Egypt toward Eilat earlier this month were smuggled from Libya.

Gold Rush in Israel – near Eilat

Gold Rush: Israel recently has discovered a treasure of oil and gas. Now, ex-Mossad chief Meir Dagan wants to look for gold – near Eilat.

IDF Finds Unexploded Grad Near Eilat

The IDF has found a second Grad rocket from the attack launched on Eilat from Sinai on Thursday.

Egypt Denies Sinai Rocket Launch

Cairo claims three Grad rockets that hit Eilat were not fired from Egyptian turf as Israeli officials announce a more aggressive deterrence