Eilat is set to get its first medical university in October 2026, partnering with Hungary's Debrecen University to tackle a chronic physician shortage and eventually open to students from Jordan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature classifies the species as endangered.

Among the major projects receiving funding are upgrades to Park HaTachana in Tel Aviv, the Port of Lights audiovisual show at the Port of Haifa, Bible Hill in Samaria, and Pilgrimage Road in the City of David in Jerusalem.

The conference focuses on aquaculture as a rapidly growing source of sustainable protein at a time when natural fishing resources face mounting pressure.

On Wednesday, a drone launched by the Houthi terror group in Yemen hit Eilat, wounding at least 22 people, several seriously.

Israel’s national hiking trail, known as Shvil Yisrael, spans the entire length of the country—from Eilat in the south to Mount Hermon in the north—offering a remarkable variety of terrain, temperatures, and environments.

'It’s hard living with the great unknown,' said Heller Kramer, 62, a retired teacher from Nirim now living in Eilat.

The army said that there was no infiltration into Israeli airspace.

A 20-year-old man suffered smoke inhalation.

The move follows repeated missile and drone attacks by Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen.

While the source of the threat is unclear, the incident comes amid increasing threats from Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Located at the southernmost tip of Israel, Eilat beckons travelers with its sun-soaked shores, vibrant marine life, and a blend of natural wonders and modern attractions.

With its pristine beaches, azure waters, and awe-inspiring waves, Eilat has emerged as an irresistible surfing hot spot in Israel.

Israel is full of exciting activities for summer. Which sites are on your list?

Little by little, guided therapy with dolphins swimming freely in the Red Sea helps children feel more successful, confident, patient and resilient.

Israel's National Cyber Directorate did not name any elements who were behind the attack, although Iran’s cyber terrorists are the immediate suspects.

Lotar Eilat is a rapid-intervention team that was involved in neutralizing a Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror cell on Friday.

Located along a strategic Red Sea chokepoint, the Houthis and their advanced Iranian weapons are becoming an increasing concern for Israel.

Israel takes notice as Iran's proxy in Yemen launched missiles and drones at Emirati oil facility and airport.

'The choice of Israel as the host country once again underscores Israel’s attractiveness,' said the Foreign Ministry.

The sea ascidian regenerates all of its organs, even after being dissected.

Marine Biologist Maoz Fine is working to preserve coral reefs while simultaneously building relationships across the Middle East.

Over the weekend, a single Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin​ was seen swimming near Dekel Beach in Eilat as well as a sperm whale in Nahariya.

The Red Sea in Eilat is Israel's most biodiverse habitat. Israel's Navy is working to make sure it stays that way.

Iranian officials have vowed to retaliate to the assassination of arch-terrorist Qasem Soleimani, while Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen have threatened to attack Israel.

'It is not an event just for Israel but for the world. We are spreading the word peace the whole world,' said Hemi Sal, the producer of the festival.

The Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen claim they are developing missiles that can reach the Israeli resort city Eilat.

While the Islamic Republic regularly threatens to destroy Israel, Iranian gamers refuse to miss out on a major competition in the Jewish state.

Israel's Tourism Ministry has laid out a plan to allow the tourism industry to begin reopening in 'green tourist islands'.

A huge manta ray was observed this week in Eilat’s coral bay, a rare sighting off Israel’s shores.

Israelis snorkeling off the coast got a surprise visitor: a huge whale shark that joined them for a swim.

The International Electronic-Sports Federation (IESF) announced on Saturday that Israel will host the E-Sports World Championships in November 2020 at the Ice Mall in Eilat.

Can we all agree that there are better places to spend your vacation dollars? I hear Eilat and the Dead Sea are lovely this time of year.

Several new initiatives will keep Israel on the cutting edge of lessening environmental pollution.

During Chol Hamoed, the interim days of Passover, life in Israel takes a turn towards rest and relaxation, and people spend time with family and friends.

Israel's brand-new Ramon International Airport near Eilat is finally open to the world as its first international flight touched down on Monday.

Israeli police saw a stray cat with his head stuck in a can and saved him!

Constructed at a cost of some $500 million, the airport has an annual capacity of 2.5 million passengers. It is able to handle 20 takeoffs and landings an hour and accommodate large aircraft, such as Boeing 747s.

Israel's exotic resort town Eilat boasts world-class beaches, incredible scuba diving, and five-star hotels, attracting visitors from across the globe.

Eilat’s unique coral could be used to re-seed dying reefs in other parts of the world in the future.