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


IDF checking if drone incident in southern Israel was a result of a false identification

According to an initial investigation, the drone was likely launched from Yemen, Israeli media reported. 

 A drone is seen during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on October 4, 2023.

Tired of kids at the pool? Discover Eilat's new quiet hotel

The Roxon hotel chain expands in Israel with a new adults-only boutique hotel in Eilat, featuring 168 rooms, a Red Mountain view, a swimming pool, and a unique cocktail bar.

Roxon Red Sea Eilat

From the Maccabiah to Eilat: Two must-try luxurious vacations

Two special winter packages – pampering spa treatments at Kfar Maccabiah and the Piano Festival in Eilat – for an unforgettable experience of culture, music, and relaxation.

 Calma Spa, Kfar Maccabiah

Beersheba court releases Eilat rape suspects to house arrest, fueling widespread criticism

Eilat police released three suspects to house arrest after they were accused of raping a minor for over two hours.

 A suspect in the Eilat rape case is arrested by police.

Looking for cheap electronics? Soon, no need to go to Eilat

The tender winner will sell a variety of electronics and mobile products, including phones, in a store located in the airport's public hall, accessible to all passengers.

 A man with a mobile phone

IDF interceptor possibly crashed into Jordan, videos show

An earlier IDF statement had said that an interceptor had malfunctioned and fallen in the Eilat region.

 AN ARROW 3 ballistic missile interceptor is seen during its test launch near Ashdod in 2015.

Houthis claim attack on Tel Aviv area after IAF intercepts drone from the east

Residents in the Gaza Envelope claimed to have spotted an aircraft cruising at low altitude on its way to the center.

 Report of a drone falling on a tree.

Police arrest two on suspicion of raping 14-year-old girl in Eilat

The two men, aged 19 and 17.5, were arrested in Sderot and taken to the police station for further investigation.

 THE BEACH in Eilat

Eilat coral reefs are being 'starved' by high water temperatures

The reefs in Eilat displayed widespread bleaching, a phenomenon in which the symbiosis between coral and algae fails, typically due to high water temperatures.

 Coral reef in Eilat

Avishai Cohen’s musical journey returns to Eilat

Israeli bassist will perform at the Red Sea Jazz Festival and with the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra

AVISHAI COHEN’S trio provides the foundation upon which his compositions take on new life.