Eilat
Coverage of Eilat in the Nexus archive.
- Israeli cities open shelters
Multiple Israeli municipalities, including Ramat Gan, Upper Galilee, Eilat, and Beersheba, opened air raid shelters in preparation for potential Iranian escalations over the weekend, according to Israeli media reports.
- Iranian missiles target Jordan, interception explosions boom over Eilat
Iranian missiles targeted Jordan, with Jordanians reporting the interception of 4 missiles and 4 drones. The US conducted another night of strikes against Iran, while Senator Marco Rubio warned about Iran's intentions regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran targets Jordan's Aqaba with missiles
Iran launched missiles targeting Jordan's Red Sea coastal city of Aqaba, where sirens were sounded. The Jordanian army intercepted four missiles, with two landing in unpopulated areas. The Israeli army detected the attack but denied issuing alerts or participating in interception.
- Daily Briefing July 20 – Iranian strikes on Jordan raise IDF hackles in Eilat
Iranian strikes on Jordan have raised tensions with Israel's military in Eilat. The article explores motivations behind Iran and US President Donald Trump's efforts to exclude Israel from the conflict.
- IDF fires interceptors over Eilat as Iranian missiles target nearby Aqaba in Jordan
The IDF fired interceptors over Eilat after Iranian missiles targeted Aqaba in Jordan. Military officials confirmed shooting down missile fragments, with interceptor debris landing in an open area near Eilat. An Israeli source stated Mojtaba Khamenei 'not in Iran'.
- 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.