Eilat

Africa Israel Hotels offers election deals from NIS 674 a night

The chain announced discounts of up to 35% at selected hotels across its Crowne Plaza, Vert, Poli and Indigo brands.

The Vert Eilat hotel
Smoke and flames rise from King Khalid Airport, after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked the airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 8, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.

Saudi Arabia, Israel have shared interests at stake, Houthi escalation highlights - editorial

Ships by the Eilat port, Red Sea, on January 03, 2024.

Eilat records first rain of year as authorities issue flash flooding warning in Dead Sea region

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chairs the inaugural session of the Shura Council in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 10, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s security needs expose limits of diplomacy, give Israel an opportunity - analysis


Air Haifa expands with new Ben-Gurion-Eilat route and up to 10 daily flights

The planned route will connect Israel’s main international airport with Ramon Airport near Eilat. Ticket prices and the flight schedule will be revealed after the relevant slots are allocated. 

Air Haifa launched their new airplane in July as part of their airline launch.

Israel approves NIS 360m five-year plan to transform Eilat into southern economic and tourism hub

Eilat Mayor Eli Lankri thanked the government for approving the plan, which in his words, "places Eilat in its rightful position within the national priorities."

 Royal Beach Hotel

Bublil family unveils ‘The Living Light’ in memory of Club Hotel founder Moshe Bublil

The artwork was dedicated on June 20, which would have been Bublil’s 72nd birthday, and uses the number 18, or “chai,” as a central design motif.

From right: Tom, Adam, Ben, Bat Sheva and Eden Bublil at the unveiling of “The Living Light” at Club Hotel Eilat, in memory of the late Moshe Bublil.

Next October 7 attack may happen in Eilat, Shin Bet head David Zini says - report

Zini instructed senior officials in the organization to prioritize a possible attack on the city and views Eilat as a security vulnerability mainly due to its isolated geographic location.

ISRAEL SECURITY Agency (Shin Bet) Director David Zini arrives to a Memorial Day ceremony at the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site, in Jerusalem's Old City, April 20, 2026, as Israel commemorates its fallen soldiers and victims of terror.

Inside Club Hotel Eilat: seven pools, large suites and a packed holiday week - review

A time-share deal made on a whim after a free dinner offer has evolved into a long-running family tradition at Club Hotel Eilat, complete with summer holidays and Shavuot stays.

The Club Hotel Eilat resemble a ship, and all of the rooms are suites.

A soft landing in Eilat at the Adam Boutique Hotel - review

It’s nearly impossible not to enjoy a stay in Eilat, no matter where you reside. If you’re not caught up in requiring a 5-star stay, the Adam Boutique Hotel satisfies every need.

Eilat's Adam Boutique Hotel

All city buses in Eilat and Kiryat Shmona will be replaced with electric buses

Egged and Transport Ministry will convert two more cities to zero-emission public transport by end-2026. By year-end, Egged will operate 900 electric buses in Israel, including 200 intercity buses.

Egged electric buses.

Eilat Police officer indicted for allegedly falsifying traffic tickets

In addition, a Tel Aviv resident discovered last week that he had received 63 tickets for riding a scooter without a helmet, none of which had been sent to him.

Police patrol on Road 1 near Jerusalem, on February 8, 2026; Illustrative.

All city buses in Eilat, Kiryat Shmona to be replaced with electric ones by end of 2026

Egged will replace Eilat's 40 buses and 20 of Kiryat Shmona's, bringing the total of buses operated by the company in Israel to 900.

Electric Egged bus.

Israel needs a Suez alternative, the Ben-Gurion Canal offers one - opinion

The Ben-Gurion Canal would give the world a new trade route while boosting Israel’s economy and strategic power.

A container ship sails at the Suez Canal, in Ismailia, Egypt March 31, 2021. Suez Canal Authority/Handout via REUTERS