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Eilat man accused of spying for Iran, filming Ovda Airbase for payment

Prosecutors say 23-year-old received hundreds of dollars to photograph sensitive sites, including an Israeli Air Force base where he worked, despite suspecting handler was linked to Iranian intelligence

Ilana Curiel | 03.30.26

Up to $9,000 for a holiday vacation: even under missile fire, Israelis flock to Eilat

Those who haven't booked in advance ahead of the Passover holiday are having trouble finding a room for Seder night; we looked at how much a vacation in the southern resort city will cost

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 03.17.26

‘Come on a drone to Eilat’: The viral war parody taking Israeli social media by storm

Between air raid sirens and runs to the shelter, two neighbors in Tel Aviv’s Florentin grabbed a guitar and recorded a parody of ‘Come to Eilat’; within days, the clip drew hundreds of thousands of views; 'Sometimes people recognize me in the shelter,' one said

Assaf Kamar | 03.15.26

Giant whale shark spotted in the Gulf of Eilat | Watch

Lifeguards stress the species poses no danger to humans and is typically seen during transitional seasons when sea and feeding conditions are favorable

Ilana Curiel | 02.22.26

Man arrested for selling sugar as cocaine to undercover cop

Suspect jailed for nearly two weeks after allegedly charging hundreds of shekels for sugar disguised as cocaine; police claim fraud still constitutes criminal offense, even if no drugs involved

Ilana Curiel | 02.06.26

Docks empty, ships absent: Eilat Port in deep crisis

Once a strategic southern gateway, Eilat Port has been nearly shut for more than two years as Red Sea shipping is hit by attacks and uncertainty, slashing revenues, threatening jobs and putting its future in doubt

Sivan Hilaie | 01.13.26

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Eilat cut off as flooding shuts all access roads to Israel’s southern city

Police closed all roads leading to Eilat due to flooding just days after Storm Byron, shutting major highways including Route 90, while allowing limited travel only for local residents and passengers heading to Ramon Airport

Sivan Hilaie | 12.15.25

'A year’s worth of rain in hours': Eilat reopening after southern Israel lashed by rare desert storms

Torrential rains triggered widespread flooding across the Arava and Negev, filling long-dry reservoirs and blocking every road into Eilat for 9 hours; dozens rescued from flash floods as authorities warn of further storms and lingering travel disruptions

Ilana Curiel, Alexandra Lukash, Sivan Hilaie | 12.07.25

Residents in south require rescue after massive floods from extreme rainfall

Eilat was cut off for 9 hours; IDF base damaged; Dozens of streams overflowed after more than the average amount of rain for the entire year fell in the Arava in just hours; Rain is expected to return on Wednesday - mainly in north, center

Yoav Zitun, Meir Turgeman, Ilana Curiel | 12.07.25

15 years of desert magic: International Desert Marathon in Eilat draws thousands

Eilat Desert Marathon's 15th edition turned Eilat and the southern Arava into a global running festival, with runners from Israel and around the world tackling desert trails, and a festive family race honoring local war victims and remembrance events

ynet Global | 11.29.25

Eilat Desert Marathon 2025 to mark 15 years with thousands of runners from around the world

Eilat Desert Marathon offers runners a unique challenge across the Arava desert’s rugged trails, combining sport, nature, and tourism against the backdrop of the Edom Mountains and the Gulf of Eilat

ynet Global | 11.12.25

Drone intercepted over Eilat after multiple air raid sirens sound

Multiple sirens sounded in Eilat after drones launched by Yemen’s Houthis approached Israeli airspace; IDF said the aircraft was intercepted, with no injuries or damage reported as police teams examined falling interceptor fragments

Ynet Global | 10.05.25

'Eilat is not ready for war': Residents voice concerns amid Houthi drone strikes

With only 87 public shelters and 65 hospital beds, Red Sea resort town faces escalating attacks; 'God help us if there’s a mass-casualty event,' mayor warns after drone hit near the city’s mall

Ilana Curiel | 09.26.25

Three drone strikes in two weeks: Iron Dome misses Eilat attack as crowds cheer in Aqaba

A Houthi drone struck near Eilat’s Mall HaYam, wounding about 20 people, including two seriously; Iron Dome interceptors missed, and the air force held fire due to low altitude; It was the third drone attack on the city in under two weeks

Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 09.24.25

At least 20 people wounded in Eilat drone strike; IDF probing why air defenses failed

Out of 20, five hit by shrapnel, with one in serious condition; IDF said a drone launched from Yemen struck Eilat after interception attempts with Iron Dome failed; Air Force is investigating the failed interception

Ynet Global | 09.24.25

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