Eilat

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

Mosh’s Beach heads north: A move bringing Eilat’s magic to the shores of the Galilee

The popular southern brand opens a new complex on Achziv Beach, offering a free public beach with cultural and community events, as part of a broader return to Israel’s north.

 Mosh’s Beach in Achziv
 MACCABI RISHON LEZION celebrates after defeating Hapoel Eilat in Game 5 of the Leumit League final to capture the title.

Rishon Lezion earns promotion as Leumit League champion

 MACCABI RISHON LEZION forward DJ Burns had a game-high 26 points in the 92-87 win over Hapoel Eilat.

Rishon-vs-Eilat Leumit League finals heads to decisive Game 5

 POOLSIDE AT the Isrotel King Solomon, Eilat

King Solomon’s carefree family haven in Eilat


Last-minute Shavuot vacation deals in Israel

The holiday of Shavuot is approaching rapidly, with the eve falling on Sunday, June 1, 2025, and the holiday itself on Monday, June 2, 2025.

 A panoramic view from Eilat promenade.

Green vacation: This is what the hotel revolution looks like

A groundbreaking collaboration between Tomgrow and the Astral Hotels chain in Eilat. The green revolution lands in the lobbies of the Queen of Sheba Hotel and the Palma Hotel.

 Queen of Sheba Eilat

Boat collision in Eilat kills one, injures 10

Out of the 11 casualties, one succumbed to their injuries, two are in moderate condition, and eight were lightly injured or suffering from anxiety, United Hatzalah commented.

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

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.