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


Eilat is renewing: A huge park with free activities has opened

At the site of Eilat’s old airport, Terminal Park opened with free activities: Theatrical headphone tours, an escape room, yoga and meditation, and a pop-up exhibition by Einat Steckler.

Nadine Acrobatics

Drone strike on Ramon Airport shows hits from Houthis not a one-off - editorial

Ensure that the next time the Home Front Command ends an alert, every relevant unit is still hunting for a follow-on wave, and every traveler at Ramon is safer than they were this week.

View of the Ramon Airport near Eilat, after a drone launched from Yemen struck the airport, September 7, 2025.

How did the Houthis hit Ramon Airport with a drone? - analysis

It appears that this latest attack employed complex diversion and surprise tactics to achieve the Houthis' goals.

 PALESTINIANS ARE being threatened if they fly out of Ramon Airport, according to the Palestinian transportation minister

WATCH: Drone from Yemen hits Eilat's Ramon Airport after IDF gives all-clear from previous threat

A preliminary investigation indicated that the drone was detected by IAF systems but was not identified as hostile.

Scenes from the damage at Eilat's Ramon Airport after a direct impact from a drone from Yemen, September 7, 2025.

Police use underage operative to expose Eilat businesses for selling alcohol to minors

According to the statement, four businesses sold alcohol to a minor who was working with the Southern District Police in Eilat under their Youth Division.

 The Israeli police pointing towards the inside of a car.

Famous water park changes its concept: "The audience votes with their hands"

In Israel's attraction city, Eilat, a spectacular water park named Waterland opened two years ago, and now it is making a significant change by opening its gates during evening hours as well.

Waterland Water Park in Eilat

A sweet stop on the way to Eilat: Yotvata’s chocolate tap is back

Yotvata’s chocolate tap is back for its seventh year, a beloved landmark on the road to Eilat, where travelers sip cold chocolate, grab souvenir cups, and enjoy a sweet break.

Chocolate Tap 2025, Yotvata Inn

Amir Shurush and Sanna Sokol win 'Dancing with the Stars'

Amir Shurush, an Arab-Jewish actor, won Dancing with the Stars on Wednesday with his partner, professional dancer, Sanna Sokol.

Amir Shurush and Sanna Sokol in their final performance.

Terminally-ill Eilat man arrested for son's murder over 50 years ago

It is unclear how the case will be treated within the legal system, as the statute of limitations does not go this far back.

A road in Eilat with the hotels in the background. October 22, 2008

El Al resumes flights to Eilat after more than a decade

Despite the complex operational challenges, El Al announced its commitment to the national effort, recognizing that the Tel Aviv-Eilat route is essential.

 El Al flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 4, 2025.