Eilat

Israel approves NIS 360m five-year plan to transform Eilat into southern economic and tourism hub

Eilat Mayor Eli Lankri thanked the government for approving the plan, which in his words, "places Eilat in its rightful position within the national priorities."

 Royal Beach Hotel
From right: Tom, Adam, Ben, Bat Sheva and Eden Bublil at the unveiling of “The Living Light” at Club Hotel Eilat, in memory of the late Moshe Bublil.

Bublil family unveils ‘The Living Light’ in memory of Club Hotel founder Moshe Bublil

ISRAEL SECURITY Agency (Shin Bet) Director David Zini arrives to a Memorial Day ceremony at the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site, in Jerusalem's Old City, April 20, 2026, as Israel commemorates its fallen soldiers and victims of terror.

Next October 7 attack may happen in Eilat, Shin Bet head David Zini says - report

The Club Hotel Eilat resemble a ship, and all of the rooms are suites.

Inside Club Hotel Eilat: seven pools, large suites and a packed holiday week - review


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.

Contractor employee operating for IDF mistakenly killed by IDF troops in Gaza

The IDF added that an investigation had been opened into the incident. 

 Kobi Avitan.

Isrotel ClassiCameri Festival: virtuosity, variety, and unforgettable performances

There were quite a few Anglos in the jam-packed audience. The pianist parried the protest with aplomb, and a winning smile, before getting back to the musical business at hand.

 JAN VOGLE wows them at Eilat’s Royal Garden Hotel auditorium.