Tag: Eilat
International flights from Israel’s Ramon Airport to restart in February
An Israeli low-cost airline is resuming international service from southern Israel’s Ramon International Airport next month.
Israir announced on Monday that it will operate twice-weekly direct flights from the southern Israeli city of Eilat to...
Iranian proxy in Bahrain claims drone assault on Eilat
An Iranian terrorist proxy in Bahrain on Thursday said it launched a suicide drone towards Eilat this week, in what would be the first attack from the Gulf state since the start of the...
In first, Israel’s ship-mounted Iron Dome downs target near Eilat
Israel’s C-Dome air-defense system intercepted a suspected drone over the Red Sea near Eilat shortly before midnight on Monday. The incident marked the first operational interception of the system, the naval equivalent of Israel’s...
In first, Houthi missile breaches Israeli airspace
A cruise missile launched by Houthi terrorists from Yemen overnight Monday hit an open area near the Red Sea resort city of Eilat, the IDF confirmed on Tuesday evening.
The incident marked the first time...
Gallant in Eilat: If Houthis keep attacking, we’ll know what to do
If the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen continue to attack Eilat with missiles, the State of Israel will “know what to do,” Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said during a visit to the Red Sea city...
IDF strikes Syria in response to drone attack in Eilat
The Israel Defense Forces struck assets in Syria overnight on Thursday that belong to the group responsible for launching a drone at a school in Eilat the previous day.
The military did not specify which organization was...
Israel’s Arrow system intercepts Houthi missile from Yemen
Israel's Arrow air-defense system has intercepted a surface-to-surface missile launched at the Jewish state from the “Red Sea area,” the military said on Tuesday.
A spokesperson for Yemen’s Houthi rebels confirmed the Iranian-backed terror group...
Israel to host ‘Miss Universe’ competition for first time
The 70th “Miss Universe” annual competition is slated to take place in the southern Israeli resort city of Eilat on Dec. 12, the first time the Jewish state has hosted the contest.
“The choice of...
Israel’s Environmental Protection Ministry delays UAE pipeline deal
Israel’s Environmental Protection Ministry froze an oil pipeline proposal with the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, pending further review.
Israeli Environmental Protection Minister Tamar Zandberg said she would push for a government debate regarding the...
70th Miss Universe contest set for resort city of Eilat
The 70th Miss Universe pageant is slated to be held in December in the southern Israeli resort city of Eilat, announced the Miss Universe Organization.
The three-hour televised event will again be hosted by Steve...