Eilot
Eilot is the southernmost kibbutz in Israel. It is located in the Aravah valley, near the border with Jordan. Eilot is less than a kilometer north of Eilat, and just over 3 kilometers north of the Red Sea. It falls under the jurisdiction of Hevel Eilot Regional Council. In it had a population of.History
The kibbutz was established in 1963 and named for a verse in the I Kings 9:26: "And King Solomon made a navy of ships in Ezion-Geber, which is beside Eloth, on the shore of the Red Sea, in the land of Edom.". The Eloth mentioned in the verse is likely close to the present-day location of Kibbutz Eilot.
It is noted for its date orchard, though vegetables, other fruits, fishing and tourism are a major industries.
