Eilat

Southernmost city in Israel, port city and popular holiday destination for Israelis and foreigners alike. Borders Jordan and Egypt on the Red Sea
A drone is seen over the border between Israel and Gaza in June

Eilat building damaged after hostile aircraft infiltrates Israel from Jordan

The aircraft caused minor damage to a building and no casualties were reported, the IDF added.

Recommended hotels in Eilat for families

A family vacation is a chance to spend quality time with loved ones; carefully plan to meet all expectations & suit the whole family, adults & young people, in Eilat, Israel's favorite destination.

By IN COLLABORATION WITH THE ASTRAL HOTEL CHAIN
25/03/2024

Zero arrivals, zero income: Eilat Port struggling to keep afloat due to Houthi threat, CEO says

The Houthi attacks in Bab el-Mandeb strait have completely halted the trade activities of the Port of Eilat, placing it in a complicated financial situation.

By DEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE
20/03/2024

IDF admits Houthis penetrated Eilat missile defense for the first time

The IDF said it is probing why the missile was not shot down.

Expanding: The 65th branch of the Max Stock chain opens in Kiryat Yam

The new branch joins 4 additional Max Stock branches, which have been opened in Israel since the outbreak of the war.

12/03/2024

Tikka Masala: Great Indian food in Eilat

As sharing is the name of the game with Indian food, we chose carefully, making sure both dishes complemented each other in terms of taste and texture. 

Food Deliveries and Tickets to Attractions without VAT: Wolt Coming to Eilat

The launch will include 100 restaurants and shops, including supermarkets, toy stores, electronics, and pharmacies without VAT that will reach hotels and beaches.

By YEHUDA SHARONI/MAARIV
22/02/2024

IDF intercepts missile shot at Israel's Eilat over Red Sea

Elsewhere over the Red Sea, two missiles were fired at a vessel in an attack southeast of the Yemeni port city of Aden on Thursday.

22/02/2024

Tourism, now with takeout: Wolt delivery service arrives in Eilat

The company had planned to launch Wolt in Eilat in November. However, the move was delayed because of the October 7 massacre.

Eilat rapists ringleader, right-hand man sentenced to double-digit prison time

Rafilov, the rape ringleader, was convicted on two counts of rape, two counts of aiding to rape, indecent acts and invasion of privacy.

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