Eilat

The red alert in Paran was the result of Jordanian border police officers chasing criminals into Israeli territory.

Once again, the Classicameri Festival provided value for money and left audiences buzzing and with a spring in their step. 

Amid Israel's tourism crisis, a new hotel chain opens four boutique hotels: Two new in Tel Aviv and two former Brown hotels in Eilat are rebranded.

Senior Wizz Air executives arrived in Eilat to examine a permanent base at Ramon Airport, a move that could strengthen the southern airport and turn the city into an international low-cost hub.

Wizz Air plans to launch Eilat–Budapest flights in March as part of an agreement to establish two bases in Israel, at Ben-Gurion and Ramon airports, pending regulatory approval.

If one thing is clear, this country is resilient. And after five years where we’ve seen a pandemic, wars, and economic uncertainty, you can always find some peace and quiet in Eilat.

Gov approved NIS 40M to boost flights between Ben Gurion and Ramon in 2026–2027. Eilat residents keep NIS 99 fares. Goal: Better connectivity and lower cost of living.

Police updated late on Saturday that Highway 90 and the northern entrance and exit to Eilat reopened, but the section of Highway 90 between the Arava Junction and Neve Zohar remained closed.

The Jerusalem Post has received indications that since the September attack by the Houthis, there has been some improvement in security for Ramon Airport, but far from sufficient.

Váradi told the transportation minister during their meeting that “In the next three years, we will add 4,000 jobs in Israel, and about 500 employees will be hired directly by Wizz.”