Eilat

Iran releases video of Mojtaba Khamenei as Israel seeks Jewish remains buried in Lebanon

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A woman walks next to a banner with a picture of Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, May 8, 2026.
Tel Aviv beach promenade, August 09, 2026.

Netanya youth attacked by group of 20 teenagers in Eilat after refusing to give away cigarette

 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Ashkelon couple indicted for allegedly spying for Iran in exchange for cryptocurrency

Children on a road trip.

Heading to Eilat with the kids? Five stops to upgrade your vacation


As crowds return, Israel’s Red Sea resort rolls out freebies and bargains

The Eilat municipality says most events require no registration, with free family workshops, beach performances, and guided desert tours scheduled daily until 31 march.

Eilat City, Red Sea Coast, Sea of Sinai.

Fattal Rock Festival in Eilat postponed to April 16-18

Fattal Hotels said the 11th edition will keep its original format and lineup, with existing reservations honored under the same conditions.

Herods Palaces Hotel Eilat.

The battle for domestic tourism: Herbert Samuel expands its presence in Eilat

Herbert Samuel Hotels bought the Horizon Red Sea in Eilat, now launching it as The Herbert Eilat with 173 upgraded rooms and opening rates around NIS 400 per night.

The Herbert Eilat.

WATCH: IDF, Soroka, Joseftal hospitals carry out first-ever ECMO patient evacuation

In a first-of-its-kind operation, the Israel Air Force and medical teams from Soroka and Joseftal hospitals airlifted a young woman connected to an ECMO life-support system from Eilat to Beersheba.

A military helicopter and medical staff from Soroka and Joseftal hospitals evacuate a patient connected to an ECMO machine, February 14, 2026.

For the fifth consecutive time: A gluten-free vacation in Eilat

The Isrotel hotel chain, in cooperation with the Celiac Rights Organization, invites families to an exclusive vacation at the Sport Club Hotel in Eilat.

Sport Club Hotel in Eilat

Argentinian oleh celebrates his Bar Mitzvah, conversion to Judaism 20 years after making aliyah

Ariel Weintraub, an Argentinian-Israeli who has been living in the country for the past 20 years, decided to fully convert to Judaism after connecting with his Jewish coworkers.

An Argentine oleh (new immigrant to Israel) who made aliyah 20 years ago celebrated his Bar Mitzvah in Eilat after a long period of conversion.

Mekorot to invest NIS 800 million in doubling water supply to Eilat

"This is enormous news that will drive growth across the entire region and surrounding communities," says Infrastructure and Energy Minister Eli Cohen

(R to L) Daniel Soffer Mekorot Acting CEO, Eli Cohen Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Eli Lankri Mayor of Eilat, Andre Uzan Chairman of the Board of Directors

Suspected terror infiltration determined false alarm, was Jordanian Border Police operation

The red alert in Paran was the result of Jordanian border police officers chasing criminals into Israeli territory.

An Israeli soldier walks next to the border fence between Israel and Jordan, in southern Israel near Eilat February 9, 2016.

Classicameri Festival : Music to be savored and enjoyed

Once again, the Classicameri Festival provided value for money and left audiences buzzing and with a spring in their step. 

Sergei Nakariakov.

Against all odds: A new hotel chain enters Israel

Amid Israel's tourism crisis, a new hotel chain opens four boutique hotels: Two new in Tel Aviv and two former Brown hotels in Eilat are rebranded.

FIORI Hotel in Tel Aviv.