Eilat

'Graceful dancing giants': Divers spot five manta rays swimming through Eilat Bay

Manta rays are cartilage fish that can reach an impressive wingspan of about seven meters, and despite their impressive size, are known as "gentle giants" and are not dangerous to humans. 

Manta ray spotted in Eilat Bay, April 21, 2026.
A GENERAL VIEW of the Nuweiba delta.

A journey to the biblical Red Sea crossing

Magen David Adom staff members work at the emergency dispatch center in Ramla, central Israel, March 6, 2026.

Health Ministry reveals wartime preparations in Eilat, Dead Sea amid tense security situation

iStore branch in Eilat

iStore in Eilat opens branch and official service lab


Heading to Eilat? iDigital will sell refurbished Apple products at 50% discount

The chain will hold a special sales event at the Big branch in Eilat during Hol Hamoed, in which refurbished products and previous-generation models will be offered at reduced prices.

iDigital

Jerusalem prosecutors indict 23-year-old over alleged contact with Iranian agent

According to the indictment, Jaber came into contact in January with a Telegram user identified as “Joan” after looking for temporary work in a Telegram group.

 An illustrative image of an Iranian agent in the backdrop of an Iranian flag.

Escaping reality: Eilat offers 100 free activities until March, under Home Front Command guidelines

Despite the challenging times, the southern city offers a break with the “101 Experiences, 0 Shekels” project: workshops, tastings, live music and guest chefs in dozens of free events.

Eilat 100 offers activities for free until the end of March

Three wounded following Iran missile barrages, shrapnel hits reported throughout Israel

IDF Home Front Command soldiers, Magen David Adom, United Hatzalah, and Israel Police responded to reports of shrapnel hitting in central Israel early Sunday morning.

An Iranian missile cluster munition impacted in central Israel.

Iran fires six missile volleys at Israel; few injured as interceptions limit damage

So far, Magen David Adom has said that only two people were injured as a result of the missiles, and that it had evacuated at least five people to the emergency room for anxiety. 

Authorities work at the scene of a fall in southern israel on March 14, 2026.

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