Eilat
Coverage of Eilat in the Nexus archive.
- Alarm over potential Eilat attack met with skepticism, though not toward Houthi threat
Shin Bet chief warns of a potential October 7-style attack on Eilat, but experts express skepticism about the feasibility of such an assault by the Yemen-based Houthi group, acknowledging their intent but likely lack of capability.
- Cabinet okays 5-year NIS 360 million plan for Eilat’s economy, infrastructure
The Israeli Cabinet approved a 5-year, NIS 360 million plan to boost Eilat's economy and infrastructure, focusing on public transportation, health system improvements, and tertiary education. Prime Minister Netanyahu described Eilat as a future 'strong, flourishing, southern gate' of Israel.
- Shin Bet chief said to fear Oct 7-style attack on Eilat, despite no intel on threat
Shin Bet chief fears an Oct 7-style attack on Eilat despite lacking evidence of a threat. The official also opposes Arab Israeli relocation to the city, characterizing it as an attempted 'takeover' to the government.
- IDF downs drone over Eilat launched by Yemen’s Houthis
The IDF downed a drone over Eilat launched by Yemen’s Houthis, causing no injuries or damage. The attack occurred shortly after midnight and follows earlier Houthi ballistic missile launches amid an escalation with Iran.
- IDF downs drone over Eilat that was launched by Yemen’s Houthis
The IDF shot down a drone over Eilat that was launched by Yemen’s Houthis. Army officials confirmed sirens in Western Galilee were triggered by a Hezbollah drone.
- Nature Authority to remove 40,000 tons of soil polluted in massive 2014 oil spill
The Nature Authority plans to remove 40,000 tons of soil contaminated by a 2014 oil spill near Eilat. Inspectors will oversee tractor drivers to minimize damage to the sensitive arid ecosystem, where acacia trees are struggling to germinate along polluted streambeds.
- Soldier killed in south Lebanon by Hezbollah drone, another seriously wounded
Sgt. Nehoray Leizer, 19, was killed and another soldier seriously wounded when a Hezbollah drone struck an armored personnel carrier in the Bint Jbeil area of south Lebanon. He is the 10th soldier killed since a truce and the 22nd since March 2.