Eilat

Southernmost city in Israel, port city and popular holiday destination for Israelis and foreigners alike. Borders Jordan and Egypt on the Red Sea

King Solomon’s carefree family haven in Eilat

I looked forward to this little vacay for weeks, thinking some adult time in the sun, some relaxation and quiet in the waters, would cure all that ailed me.

 POOLSIDE AT the Isrotel King Solomon, Eilat
 A panoramic view from Eilat promenade.

Last-minute Shavuot vacation deals in Israel

 Queen of Sheba Eilat

Green vacation: This is what the hotel revolution looks like

 Rescue personnel in Eilat after two boats collided off the shore, May 7, 2025.

Boat collision in Eilat kills one, injures 10


Police arrest four in connection to gang rape of young teen in Eilat

One of the arrested suspects is a soldier, according to details revealed from the investigation.

 View of the Eilat Police headquarters, in Southern Israel, April 21, 2022

Masters of camouflage: Rare sighting of frogfish spotted in Gulf of Eilat

An unusual sighting of an Antennariidae, or more commonly known as a frogfish, was reported on Saturday in the Gulf of Eilat.

 Antennarius pictus - Painted FrogFish

Strength meets sea: IDF orphans, Olympic athletes unite for inspirational day in Eilat

Bereaved children joined Olympic athletes in Eilat for a day of strength, sport, and healing, part of the annual “Otzma” camp initiative.

 Israeli Olympians Daniela Peleg and Yuval Freilich at this week's event in Eilat

Vacationing in Eilat this upcoming spring? You can save thousands of shekels on electronics

Passover is coming and Eilat is expected to fill up with Israelis who chose to vacation close to home and save as well. So maybe you’ll stay in Israel, but you can save a lot of money on electronics.

 Smartphones

Israel's El Al set to resume flights to Eilat from Ben-Gurion after 12 years

El Al Airlines will resume flights between Ben-Gurion Airport and Eilat for the first time in 12 years, operating two flights per week.

 The inauguration of the Eilat airport's name.

Arkia to launch new flights to Eilat, pushing for airline equality in Ben Gurion's terminals

With the approval of the operation of additional flights from Terminal 1 at Ben Gurion from the Transportation Ministry, the additional flights may operate as soon as May 2025.

 Arkia

Daycare worker slapped with 10.5 years for child abuse 

For over 30 years, Kobar managed and worked in the 'Ilana Kobar' daycare center in Eilat.

Preschool-age children accompanied by teacher (illustrative).

Eilat dive reveals rare Yago shark species, surprising the diving world

During a dive in Eilat an amateur diver from Kiryat Ono, captured a rare shark on camera. 

 Footage captured by diver Menashe Pinhas.

Journalist leaves interview with Miri Regev during Eilat conference

"You keep thinking you're going to get on stage and attack me and get likes from it—so shame on you," Weiss told her, earning her applause from the audience.

TRANSPORTATION MINISTER Miri Regev once stated: 'What is a public broadcaster worht if we cannot control it?'

Israel's Air Haifa airline to launch Paphos flights

This will be Air Haifa's third overseas route, Larnaca, in Cyprus and the Greek capital, Athens.

 An Air Haifa plane at Haifa International Airport

Hebrew Scouts Movement leaders praise scouting youth for wartime activism

Hebrew Scouts Movement leadership spoke about how the young boys and girls of the movement took action following the October 7 massacre.

 A panel at the annual Hebrew Scouts Movement of Israel conference in Eilat.