Eilat
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Eilat, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Signs Mount of a Potential Jordan Border Crisis as Security Warnings Grow
An Israeli Navy interception near Eilat has heightened concern that Jordan's border could face a new security threat. The report says relations with Amman are at a historic low, w…
Kobi Refua Says He Is Fully Committed to Bnei Eilat After Viral Ben Yehuda Clash
Kobi Refua, newly named sporting director of Bnei Eilat, said he is committed to building the club into a promotion contender in its first season. He also addressed the viral half…
Herzliya Leads the Race for Rafi Menco as He Nears Exit from Hapoel HaEmek
Rafi Menco is expected to leave Hapoel HaEmek and start the 2026/2027 season elsewhere. Bnei Herzliya is leading the chase, with Hapoel Holon and Ness Ziona also interested.
Oren Aharoni Set to Become Eilat Head Coach With Maccabi Tel Aviv's Approval
Oren Aharoni has agreed to become Eilat’s head coach and is expected to sign soon, with Maccabi Tel Aviv allowing the move. He arrives after serving as Maccabi’s youth director an…
Eilat Residents Blame Stinging Flies for Summer Itch, Not Mosquitoes
Tourists in Eilat are reporting painful itching, but residents and experts say the main culprit is recurring stinging flies, not mosquitoes. The flies are most active in hot, humi…
Partly Cloudy Weather, Temperatures Near Seasonal Average
Israel’s weather will be partly cloudy today and pleasant later, with temperatures near seasonal norms. Tonight will be partly cloudy to cloudy, with highs ranging from 28 in Jeru…
Sea Scooter Incident off Eilat Raised Security Alert After Jordan Border Approach
i24 revealed footage of a sea scooter incident off Eilat that occurred about three weeks ago near the Jordanian border. The craft ignored warnings, fire was opened, and it retreat…
Families of October 7 victims blast Netanyahu-Haredi deal as a political crime
Families of October 7 victims condemned a reported Netanyahu-Haredi deal tied to inquiry legislation, saying it sacrifices truth for coalition survival. They demanded a state comm…
Acro wins two tenant bids for major redevelopment projects in Rishon Lezion and Holon
Acro won tenant bids for two urban renewal projects in Rishon Lezion and Holon, with about 950 homes planned in total. The company said the projects add to six bids won since the…
Defense Ministry Plans 40 New Nahal Outposts on Eastern Border in September
Israel’s Defense Ministry said about 40 new Nahal nuclei will be established in September along the eastern border. Lawmakers and local officials debated the plan, warning that fu…
Iconic Seatara Restaurant to Close After 22 Years
Harel Blo said Tel Aviv’s Seatara restaurant will close on June 30 after 22 years. He blamed severe damage from an Iranian missile near the site and said the 100,000-shekel monthl…
Jerusalem Resident Held After Hotel Pool Fight Over Thrown Food in Eilat
A Jerusalem man in his 40s was arrested at Eilat’s Royal Beach Hotel after a dispute over food trays escalated into an alleged assault on a cleaner. Police sought a six-day remand…
AI singer Babi Moial becomes a surprise Israeli music phenomenon
Shlomi Moial, a 45-year-old from Arad, created the AI singer Babi Moial, whose songs have gained more than half a million YouTube listens in two months. The project has drawn indu…
Ofakim Rebuilds After October 7, With New Growth and a New Identity
Ofakim is rebuilding after the October 7 attack, when 48 residents were killed and residents fought back against terrorists. Mayor Itzik Danino says the city is now growing rapidl…
Forecast: Slight Temperature Rise Across Israel
Israel is expected to see partly cloudy weather this morning, turning fair later, with a slight temperature increase. Most areas will remain near seasonal norms, while Eilat may r…
Weekend Forecast: Slight Warm-Up, Mostly Seasonable Weather
Temperatures will edge up slightly on Wednesday, mainly inland and in the mountains, but remain seasonable in most areas. Thursday and Friday are expected to be partly cloudy in t…
French-Israeli Investors Put NIS 30 Million Into Abraham Hostels Group
French-born investors Marc Lugasi and Paul Nachsh invested NIS 30 million in Israel’s Abraham Group through their firm MP Private Partners Ltd. The funds will reopen Abraham Jerus…
Kats says he is ready to run EuroLeague's biggest budget after Maccabi title
Oded Katash said Maccabi Tel Aviv’s title win over Hapoel Tel Aviv showed the team’s resilience after an injury-hit season. He also said he is ready to manage a much bigger EuroLe…
Israeli Police Chief Slams Spokespeople Amid Haredi Arrest Backlash
Police Commissioner Dani Levy reportedly lashed out at his spokespeople today amid growing backlash over arrests of Haredim and police conduct at protests. He blamed leaks, critic…
Police Consider Blocking Caravans From Reaching Military Prison Protest
Israel police are considering blocking a large ultra-Orthodox car protest from entering Kfar Yona and redirecting it to an outside parking area. Organizers plan about 2,500 vehicl…
Eilat Residents Fear a Multi-Front Infiltration After Shin Bet Warning
Eilat residents are worried about a possible multi-front terrorist infiltration after a warning from Shin Bet chief David Zini and a revealed infiltration attempt. The IDF held a…
Kobi Refua Signs a Landmark Deal to Run Bnei Eilat
Kobi Refua has signed a rare, high-value three-year deal to become sporting director of Bnei Eilat in Liga Bet. The contract includes 400,000 shekels a year, a hotel room, a car a…
Kish Nominates Critics of University Shutdowns and Netanyahu Trial to Higher Education Budget Panel
Israel’s higher education council approved Yoav Kish’s nominees Miriam Markovitz Bitton and Limor Samimian-Darsh for the Planning and Budgeting Committee. The two appointees are n…
IDF Stops Sea Infiltration Attempt Toward Eilat, Reserve Colonel Warns of City’s Vulnerability
The IDF said it foiled a sea infiltration attempt toward Eilat. Reserve Col. Hezi Nehama told Radio Galei Israel that the city has significant vulnerability because it is isolated…
Eilat Hotels to Adopt Remote Halachic System to Solve Kosher Cooking Issue
Hotels in Eilat will soon use an app that lets a kosher supervisor control kitchen heat sources remotely. The system, backed by Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber, is intended to solve bishul…
How to rescue Israel’s kashrut reform
Rabbi Shmuel David says Israel’s new kashrut law should be revised by blending it with Matan Kahana’s earlier reform. He calls for competition, clear disclosure, and broader accep…
Israel on High Alert Over Possible Houthi Threat Near Jordan Border
Israel’s security establishment is closely tracking Houthi aircraft landings in Jordan, especially near Aqaba and the Eilat border area. The concern follows the October 7 attacks…
Questions Grow Over Mysterious Boat Incident in Eilat Bay
A two-week-old maritime incident in the Gulf of Eilat is still unresolved, and military correspondent Shai Levy says the public may not be getting the full truth. Security officia…
Israeli security monitors Houthi flights to Jordan over risk near Eilat
Israeli security officials are monitoring Houthi flights to Jordan, especially near Aqaba and Eilat, over concerns about access to the border area. They say the move is part of th…
End-of-year showcase spotlights viral seminary graduation films
Channel 7 published a year-end gallery of viral graduation films from religious Zionist seminaries. The films profile doctors, bullied children, wounded soldiers, hostage families…
Defense Ministry Says Regional Threats Persist Despite Damage to Iran-Backed Militias
Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram said Israel’s regional enemies have been weakened but remain a threat, especially militias in Iraq and the Houthis in Yemen. At a Mini…
IDF Announces Large-Scale Drill in Eilat Bay Tomorrow Morning
The IDF says a large military drill will be held Tuesday morning in the Eilat Bay area. Officials say it is a routine annual exercise, with heavy military movement expected, and a…
Tel Aviv indictment says gang posed as married women to extort men
Israeli prosecutors charged four men in Tel Aviv with using fake Telegram profiles to pose as married women and extort men. The indictment says they threatened, assaulted, and bla…
Haifa resident gets 8.5 years for gathering intelligence for Iran
The Haifa District Court sentenced Dimitri Cohen, 28, to 8.5 years in prison for helping a foreign agent gather intelligence for Iran. He was paid in cryptocurrency to photograph…
Supreme Court Chief Sees a Path to Defang the Constitutional Crisis
The article says the High Court is likely to strike down the judicial appointments amendment and that this could threaten other recent legal reforms too. It argues that Isaac Amit…
Cooling Today, Then a Slight Warm-Up on Wednesday
Israel will see a slight cooling trend today, mainly inland and in the mountains, followed by steadier temperatures on Tuesday. On Wednesday, temperatures are forecast to rise sli…
New Food Spots Open Across Israel, From Jordanian Shawarma to a Thai Kosher Bar
Several new food venues opened this week in Israel, led by a Jordanian-style shawarma spot near Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv. The lineup also includes a new wine bar, a kosher T…
Eilat falafel stand found charging the highest price in Israel
A Mako Food review says Eilat’s Buteka Falafel sells Israel’s priciest falafel pita at 29 shekels. The stand is a longtime local fixture, but the article questions whether the por…
Car Imports Surge 63%, but Eilat Port Still Misses Out
Israel’s vehicle imports jumped sharply in May 2026, led by Haifa and Ashdod. Eilat Port remained mostly sidelined because of Houthi threats, relying on a temporary, indirect car-…
Slight Cooldown Today, Then Temperatures Rise Midweek
Monday will be partly cloudy to clear with a slight temperature drop, especially inland and in the mountains. No major change is expected on Tuesday, and temperatures are set to r…
Israeli suspect allegedly used AI to steal identities and open fake bank accounts
Israeli police say 20-year-old Nicky Sokolov used AI to create synthetic identities and open fake bank accounts for fraud. He was arrested after fleeing to Thailand, deported to I…
Two South Israeli Residents Arrested in Eilat Hotel Room Burglaries
Police in Eilat arrested two southern residents on suspicion of burglarizing more than 10 hotel rooms and stealing guests’ valuables, including credit cards. A court extended thei…
Eilat vacation turns sour after guests report rusty bathroom, sewage smell and ants
Hadar and Stav Hasson say a stay at Nirvana Suites in Eilat became a nightmare, with rust, sewage smell, ants and a balcony they viewed as misleading. They say the hotel dismissed…
Chetzin is a worthwhile stop on the road to Eilat
Chetzin, a new casual restaurant in Mitzpe Ramon from the team behind BOTZ, is being pitched as an ideal stop on the way to Eilat. It offers breakfast, lunch, coffee, takeaway ite…
McDonald’s Eilat Kitchen Altercation Caught on Video
A video from a McDonald’s branch in Eilat shows an employee dispute in the kitchen, including one worker appearing to threaten another with a kitchen utensil. McDonald’s Israel sa…
Violent brawl breaks out at supermarket branch in Eilat
A violent brawl broke out Saturday at a food chain branch in Eilat after an argument escalated inside the store. Police opened an investigation into the incident, while footage sh…
Tiny Blue Migratory Butterfly Establishes Itself in Israel
The blue pansy, a tropical migratory butterfly, is increasingly establishing itself in Israel, especially near Ein Gev and in southern areas where host plants grow. Butterfly expe…
Forecast Calls for Slight Warming, Extreme UV Index
Israel is expected to see partly cloudy to clear weather today, with slight warming mainly inland and in the mountains. UV levels will be extreme, heat stress will be severe in th…