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Eilat

Southernmost city in Israel, port city and popular holiday destination for Israelis and foreigners alike. Borders Jordan and Egypt on the Red Sea
 Liora Protchi, Yair Goral and Razi Derrick, three young Canadians volunteering in Eilat.

Young Jews from Canada volunteer in Eilat through Jewish Agency initiative

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 Israel Navy missile ships head to the Red Sea after several aerial intrusions by Houthi drones, November 1, 2023

New Houthi threats to ships in Red Sea, Eilat

 Missiles and drone aircraft are seen on display at an exhibition at an unidentified location in Yemen in this undated handout photo released by the Houthi Media Office on September 17, 2019

Iranian militia behind drone to Eilat sent another intercepted aircraft

By Amir Bohbot/Walla!
 The Arrow 3 air defense system, used for the first time on November 9, 2023, to intercept a missile fired at Eilat by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.

Israel's interception of Houthi missile is first use of cutting-edge Arrow 3 defense system

 Explosion at the Tz'elim Elementary School in Eilat, November 9, 2023

Eilat explosion: Unmanned aircraft crashes into school

 Eilat has recently opened the doors to "Safe Space," a youth hub designed for thousands of teenagers who have been evacuated to the city due to the ongoing war with Hamas.

Eilat unveils 'Safe Space' hub for displaced teens amidst war

Crisis response: Eilat welcomes thousands seeking shelter and support

 Israeli citizens pack donations of food and other necessities for the Israeli soldiers and citizens in the south, in Tel Aviv, October 15, 2023

2,200 evacuees stranded in a remote area, urgently seek assistance

People walk with their belongings next to a bus as Israelis are evacuated from the southern town of Sderot, near Israel's border with Gaza, October 15, 2023.

Eilat struggles to host incoming Israeli refugees

By Aaron Poris , Dario Sanchez/The Media Line
 Israel Navy missile ships head to the Red Sea after several aerial intrusions by Houthi drones, November 1, 2023

IDF sends warships to Red Sea after aerial attacks from Yemen

 Yachts are seen docking at the Eilat Port

Israel intercepts 'aerial target' near Red Sea city of Eilat

By REUTERS
 Yachts are seen docking at the Eilat Port

Israel's southernmost city ready to shelter Israeli evacuees in 'tent city'

Club Hotel Eilat will host 50 families of IDF soldiers from West Bank

By MAARIV
 Israeli hikers stranded on a cliff in Southern Israel

Israeli hikers rescued after getting stranded on cliff in the south

Shark attacks tourist, rips off her arm near Israel's shores