The Scenario in Eilat: 'Zini Identified a Vulnerability That Isn't Discussed'

Shin Bet chief David Zini assessed in internal discussions that 'the next October 7 will be in Eilat,' and the warning has caused a stir. The security establishment clarifies that there is no concrete intelligence about a planned attack. The open border with Jordan, geographic distance, weapons smuggling, and demographic changes make Eilat a vulnerability. The Eilat counter-terror unit trains on scenarios of infiltration, hotel takeover, and hostage rescue, and the Hevel Eilot region demands a fence and reinforcements.

Shin Bet chief David Zini assessed in internal discussions that 'the next October 7 will be in Eilat,' and the unusual warning has caused a stir. The security establishment clarifies that there is no concrete intelligence about a planned attack, but the open border with Jordan, geographic distance from reinforcements, weapons smuggling, and demographic changes in the city have made it a vulnerability. The Eilat counter-terror unit, an elite reserve unit, trains on scenarios of terrorist infiltration, hotel takeover, and hostage rescue. The unit commander, Lt. Col. H., explains that the unit was established because of the geographic distance and critical response time. The Hevel Eilot region demands a fence, observation means, and more forces. The article includes a description of an incident involving a jet ski infiltration from Jordan, which was blocked by the Navy, as well as background on the terror attack on Route 12 in 2011.