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.
Sport Club Hotel in Eilat

For the fifth consecutive time: A gluten-free vacation in Eilat

An Argentine oleh (new immigrant to Israel) who made aliyah 20 years ago celebrated his Bar Mitzvah in Eilat after a long period of conversion.

Argentinian oleh celebrates his Bar Mitzvah, conversion to Judaism 20 years after making aliyah

(R to L) Daniel Soffer Mekorot Acting CEO, Eli Cohen Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Eli Lankri Mayor of Eilat, Andre Uzan Chairman of the Board of Directors

Mekorot to invest NIS 800 million in doubling water supply to Eilat


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.