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Eilat

Eilat is an Israeli city located at the northern tip of the Red Sea, bordering Jordan and Egypt. Known as Israel's southernmost city and only Red Sea port, it serves as a strategic naval and air hub and a major tourism destination. Recently, Eilat has been a repeated target of Iranian ballistic missiles and Houthi drones, while hosting significant U.S. and Israeli military air and naval activity. Last updated 5 days ago

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Israel's Navy recently thwarted a jet ski infiltration attempt from Jordan toward Eilat's hotel zone, damaging the vessel before it retreated. Defense officials suspect it was remotely controlled as a test of Israeli defenses. A joint inves...

Israel's Navy recently thwarted a jet ski infiltration attempt from Jordan toward Eilat's hotel zone, damaging the vessel before it retreated. Defense officials suspect it was remotely controlled as a test of Israeli defenses. A joint investigation with Jordan is underway.

The Navy has since raised its alert level. Shin Bet chief David Zini reportedly warned in closed sessions that Eilat could be the site of "the next October 7," though the Shin Bet says no specific current threat exists. Security in the area had already been bolstered months earlier with IDF and police drills simulating raids and attacks.

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A 23-year-old from Eilat, Israel, has been indicted for allegedly working with Iranian intelligence, filming sensitive sites including Ovda Airbase.

Prosecutors say he was recruited via Telegram, carried out missions inside the base and nearby routes, and was paid via PayPal and digital wallets. He reportedly continued cooperating even after suspecting the contact was Iranian. (Source: N12)