Eilat

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

"This is enormous news that will drive growth across the entire region and surrounding communities," says Infrastructure and Energy Minister Eli Cohen

(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
An Israeli soldier walks next to the border fence between Israel and Jordan, in southern Israel near Eilat February 9, 2016.

Suspected terror infiltration determined false alarm, was Jordanian Border Police operation

Sergei Nakariakov.

Classicameri Festival : Music to be savored and enjoyed

FIORI Hotel in Tel Aviv.

Against all odds: A new hotel chain enters Israel


Fattal Rock Festival 11: Who will Perform, when, and how to buy tickets

Fattal Hotels launches Fattal Rock Festival 11 in Eilat, March 12-14, 2026. Among the artists: Monica Sex, Aviv Geffen, Ethnix, Shlomi Shabbat, and Miri Mesika. The sale for club members has opened.

Herods Palaces Hotel Eilat.

Isla Brown 42: New and stylish in Eilat - review

Designed by Feigin Architects, it brings with it the fresh, unique, and contemporary flair of the Brown brand.

THE ISLA Brown 42 in Eilat. Making good use of the old airport space.

Breakthrough in Eilat: A 25-story tower to replace old buildings

Southern District Committee approved Ye'elim urban renewal: 216 new apartments replace 75 old, with commercial areas, public buildings, open spaces, and gov’t subsidies (Standard 21)

Eilat City, Red Sea Coast, Sea of Sinai.

On the ruins of the airport: What visitors think about the new amusement park in Eilat

In Eilat’s heart, Terminal Park – a colorful amusement park – aims to energize the city. Residents and tourists are split: Is it a fresh attraction or a missed chance on the old airport?

Terminal Park.

International Chamber Music Festival returns to Eilat

The festival returns to the stage from November 19-22.

SHAANAN STREETT

Greta Thunberg to be deported to Greece following Global Sumud Flotilla arrest

Global Sumud Flotilla says activist Greta Thunberg will be deported to Greece on Monday after the Israeli navy intercepted and detained her.

Greta Thunberg.

Israel must rethink air defense as cheap drones change the game - opinion

Despite the Israel Air Force’s impressive interception rates, the IDF has not been able to perfectly defend targets.

A drone is displayed in an exhibition held by the Houthis to mark the 'Martyrs Week' in Sanaa, Yemen November 17, 2024.

Why the Houthi drone threat will continue - analysis

The Houthis have shifted to using more drones than ballistic missiles in their latest attacks, making it more complex to intercept them.

A drone is displayed in an exhibition held by the Houthis to mark the 'Martyrs Week' in Sanaa, Yemen November 17, 2024.

Tune into today's top stories: Houthi drone lands in Eilat, Goonan sentenced for arson

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

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Another hit in Eilat - how do the Houthis keep finding Israel's weak spots? - analysis

True, their impact has been small, but it has been constant, damaging, and eventually deadly.

IDF soldiers at the scene of the Eilat drone strike by the Houthis on September 24, 2025.