Residents and vacationers in Eilat are increasingly worried about a repeat of the October 7 attack scenario after Shin Bet chief David Zini issued a warning and officials disclosed an attempted infiltration into the city. The main fear is a large-scale terrorist assault from several directions at once, something locals say would be frighteningly similar to the events of October 7.
The concern comes as the Israel Defense Forces held a broad defensive exercise, including preparations against a possible infiltration from the Jordanian coast. The drill was part of the wider security response to the perceived threat to the southern resort city.
Channel 13 reported speaking with both tourists and Eilat residents about the anxiety surrounding such a scenario. Some said they are genuinely worried that an attack could happen, while others said they are not changing their plans. One vacationer said, “We will not give up a holiday without the children.”
The report frames Eilat as a city on alert after the warning from Zini and the exposure of the infiltration attempt, with locals watching closely for further developments.
